Sat, Mar 26th 2011 08:00 am
This past Wednesday, U.S. Coast Guard Station Niagara paid tribute to two fellow servicemen who lost their lives on March 24, 2011, when they were ejected from a 21-foot Station Niagara boat while on patrol along the U.S.-Canadian border in Lake Ontario.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 08:00 am
The fourth grade students at St. Christopher School have been working at making replicas of historical buildings and areas.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 07:05 am
NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products and TIME-LIFE have announced the release of three new DVD collections featuring "The Best of the Dean Martin Variety Show," to be released May 24.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 07:00 am
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 07:00 am
On Monday, March 28, the Emmy Award-winning syndicated series "The Doctors" (check local listings) highlights the heartache of "medical" bullying, after learning about the plight of 12-year-old Brooke, who was teased at school because of to her medical condition.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 07:00 am
"The inaugural Biggest Loser Experience Cruise" will set sail this coming November - offering guests a fun-filled, educational and guilt-free vacation.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 07:00 am
America has spoken and chosen "Something Blue" as its cake of choice for the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston. The event includes an evening of live music, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction followed by a sit-down dinner and awards program. Tickets are available through the Chamber of Commerce office ($75 per person).
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 06:55 am
Finalist Casey Abrams was saved from elimination this week by the "American Idol" judges after he received the fewest of America's more than 30 million votes. Abrams will continue in the competition as he takes the stage with the remaining finalists next week.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 06:35 am
The Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield is hosting a pancake breakfast Sunday, March 27, in the American Legion Post at 6525 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 06:00 am
Western Door Paranormal will present an evening of ghostly fun at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 06:00 am
ElderWood Health Care at Crestwood, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield, will host an American Red Cross community blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 30.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 06:00 am
Orders are being taken until Thursday, March 31, for the Easter floral sale at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 06:00 am
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, announced 169 New York Guard and Reserve service members nominated their employers for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:30 am
The Classes of 1961 of Bishop Duffy High School, Madonna High School and Stella Niagara High School will celebrate their 50th Reunion Weekend on Aug. 5 to 7.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:15 am
The start of traditional Western New York boating season is only weeks away.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, announced early this week that Anthony P. Girasole, a principal with Brisbane Consulting Group in Buffalo, has been chosen to serve on the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisal. This panel oversees the activities of all real estate appraisers across the state, setting policy, monitoring Department of State appraisal activities, reviewing licensing applications, and adjudicating complaints.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
The Porter citizens environmental group Residents for Responsible Government announced this week it was awarded a $5,500 grant from Freshwater Future. Geared for the protection of the watershed in Niagara County, the $5,500 grant is to help RRG organize community opposition to any expansion of the Chemical Waste Management hazardous waste landfill in the Town of Porter, said Wendy Swearingen, RRG president.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Anthony DiMino cut the ribbon Monday morning for the grand opening of Tops Xpress at 845 Cayuga St., in the Village of Lewiston. In attendance was DiMino's family, as well as Lewiston officials. Mayor Terry Collesano, government leaders and members of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce were present as DiMino announced the opening of the fuel and convenience station.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
A controversial land transfer in the Village of Lewiston was not unconstitutional.
So said State Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. on Thursday, as he ruled in favor of the municipality and its deeding over of 197.23 feet of Water Street property to Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours and its president, John Kinney, for $1. Kloch said the sale, coupled with potential insurance savings, was adequate consideration.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between March 7 and 13. During that week, 89 incidents were investigated.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
The following is a sampling of responses by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office in the towns of Niagara and Wheatfield from March 7 to 20.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Parent Network of WNY is offering a series of free workshops on autism topics at the Orleans-Niagara BOCES Technology and Conference Center, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Niagara University's recreation department is now accepting registrations for its popular Summer Youth Camp, which will be held on campus from July 5 to Aug. 19.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central is now seeking applications from area high school seniors for its 2011 college scholarships.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
OutdoorsNiagara.com and Feather and Fur Bait Shop of Wilson have announced the spring 2011 Bullhead Contest, to take place Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2, in Niagara County waterways.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Starpoint High School senior Becky Metz, a Gleason's School of Gymnastics level-10 gymnast, qualified for the state meet by scoring a 33.425 all around at the recent Niagara Cup meet.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Unlike last year, when opening day trout anglers were greeted with relatively tranquil conditions, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation informs this winter's heavy snows and resultant high, cold stream conditions will not be friendly to early season trout anglers.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:30 pm
Members of the Sanborn Area Historical Society basket committee, shown above, are getting ready for their eighth annual Antique Show and Sale. In the photo, from left, are Linda Jackson, Paul Jackson, Bonnie Haskell, Lynn Hoffman, Hilda Snyder, Valerie Dumpleton, Glenn Wienke and Chairman Jane Schultz.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:25 pm
"The year 2012 will be an exciting year for our town and its residents," Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards promises.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:15 pm
"We're here to talk about low-cost electricity," said Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards to a crowd gathered at Porter Town Hall Monday. Consisting mostly of representatives from the towns of Lewiston, Porter and Town of Niagara plus interested residents, the exploratory session focused on the possibilities of forming a tri-municipal power company to serve the communities.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:15 pm
Margaret A. Messer will never forget the dark winter morning about nine years ago when she stopped her school bus on Ward Road to pick up a third-grader.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 04:00 pm
The Miracle League of Grand Island and Western New York is one step closer to home following recent fundraisers.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 03:55 pm
A last-minute decision to put a Corporate Bowl team together turned into a $3,000 profit for four Grand Island High School students.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 06:00 am
Western Door Playhouse is presenting the world premiere of "The Job Musical" at 8 p.m. March 25-26 and April 1-2 and at 2:30 p.m. March 27 and April 3.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 03:00 pm
The population of Niagara County is 216,469.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:50 pm
A controversial land transfer in the Village of Lewiston was not unconstitutional.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:30 am
Niagara County Legislator Gerald K. "Butch" Farnham, R-Lockport, announced he will retire from the Niagara County Legislature when his term ends on Dec. 31.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:25 am
Kelsey L. Wright, the 15-year-old Niagara County girl reported missing late Wednesday afternoon, was found Wednesday evening and returned home.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 05:50 pm
At 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, Kelsey L. Wright was reported missing by her mother. The 15-year-old was last seen in the Wheatfield/North-Tonawanda area at about 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14. She was wearing a dark-hooded sweatshirt and a pair of jeans.
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