Tue, Jan 18th 2011 12:40 pm
Regis Philbin announced today that he will be retiring from the very successful, long-running talk show "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly." Philbin made the announcement live on-air this morning during the Host Chat portion of the show.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 12:00 pm
The following occurred from Monday, Jan. 3, to Sunday, Jan. 9, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 54 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 12:00 pm
HSBC Arena in Buffalo and Niagara University's Dwyer Ice Arena took center stage for hockey fans from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5 for the holding of the 2011 IBHF U20 World Juniors Hockey Championships.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 12:00 pm
Responding to a continuing surge of burglaries, car break-ins and larcenies in the area, the Youngstown Police Department is advising residents to be on guard in their neighborhoods.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 12:00 pm
The cross-border partnership during the bicentennial celebrations just got stronger, as the Niagara 1812 Bicentennial Legacy Council announced this week the appointment of Neil E. Nolf as the organization's new Niagara County coordinator.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 12:00 pm
Niagara Hospice has announced the availability of two paid summer internship opportunities for college students living in eastern Niagara County. The internships are made available through the Grigg Lewis Foundation's Workership Program, now in its 10th year.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 12:00 pm
Newfane American Legion Post No. 873 reports the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary will soon be interviewing high school junior boys and girls for the Boys' and Girls' State. Boys' State is at Morrisville State College in Morrisville. Girls' State is at Brockport State College and is during the last week of June.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 11:50 am
Edward and Diane Finkbeiner will continue to own and operate the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa in Lewiston under the terms of an agreement reached Thursday in a special term of the New York State Supreme Court. Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. denied a request by CIT Lending Services Corporation/Iddleson Group to place the four-story Center Street hotel in receivership provided the Finkbeiners pay $30,000 in past-due mortgage payments on the 13th of each month.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 11:00 am
Sacred Heart Villa School, 5269 Lewiston Road, will hold an open house and registration for interested families of students' pre-K through fifth grade, on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 11:00 am
Lewiston Police report a recent donation of blankets to the department will ultimately help to keep victims warm.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 11:00 am
Members of the Jack Beatty Hospice Memorial Regatta and Hospice Dash committees presented Niagara Hospice with $29,000 in proceeds from their Niagara River Boat Cruise and Clambake that took place in July at the Youngstown Yacht Club and the 5K Run/Walk in September at Porter on the Lake.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 11:00 am
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 11:00 am
At its Jan. 6 reorganization meeting, the Lewiston Town Board opted for a new direction in the assessor's office. The change comes following last month's resignation letter by Acting Assessor Gene J. Virtuoso, who since 2005 has been serving in that role on a part-time basis. "I am submitting my resignation as part-time Acting Assessor effective Jan. 5, 2011 due to personal reasons," wrote Virtuoso on Dec. 10, 2010, to Supervisor Steve Reiter and Town Board members.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:45 am
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and perhaps that's true. But it's also fair to say it's the easiest meal to miss, especially when one is rushing out to get to work on time (or at least fashionably late).
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:30 am
Tony Dovolani from "Dancing with the Stars" will be one of the guest instructors at "Dancing from the Heart," a fundraiser presented by STORM to benefit the Variety Club of Buffalo. The event will be held Feb. 12 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Buffalo.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:25 am
Take some time this January to observe Cervical Health Awareness Month and learn what you can do to detect and prevent cervical cancer. "
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Artpark is seeking local schools, Scout groups, regional artists, and families to create fairy houses for display at Artpark's new "Fairy House Festival" on June 5. The "Fairy House Festival" will feature a tour of fairy houses throughout the woods and gardens of the park, a book signing by children's book author Tracy Kane, art activities and other "natural" fun for families to enjoy. Tickets for the festival are $5 and can be purchased in advance at www.artpark.net or by calling 754-4375.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Send Valentine's Day love to someone special this year with Niagara Frontier Publications' "Happy Heart Wishes" contest.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Grand Island High School was the overall winner of the 2011 Tech Wars competition held on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Niagara County Community College. The Vikings won for the second consecutive year with 49 points, finishing ahead of 2009 champion Lockport, which had 27 final points. Tonawanda City and Williamsville tied for third place with 22 points.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency announced this week it has accepted applications for assistance from Hamilton, Ontario-based HT Production for a proposed corrugated box manufacturing facility in Lewiston, Wheatfield Family Density for the construction for a new dental office, as well as the construction of a new medical practice building in the Town of Newfane. The projects total more than $2 million in investment in Niagara County and the creation of 20 full time jobs and nine part-time positions.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Edward Town Middle School will be presenting the musical production of "Annie" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28 and 29 in the Niagara-Wheatfield High School auditorium located at 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact Ken Fick at 215-3150, ext. 2610, for more information.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents "Broadway In Concert 11 - A Place To Call Home," Jan. 21-29 (Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m.) at The Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 530 Ellicott Creek Road, Tonawanda.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
The Lewiston Writers' Group is sponsoring a series of short story writing contests that are open to group members and the public.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Volunteer drivers and assistants are being sought for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's CARExpress van, a community service that provides low-cost transportation to Niagara Falls area residents who have appointments at the medical center and Summit Healthplex.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 02:00 am
State Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, I, R, 138th District, Lewiston, announced he has been appointed as the ranking Republican member of the Assembly Committee on Cities by Assembly Republican Leader Brian M. Kolb R, I, C-Canandaigua. Ceretto will also serve on the Election Law, Environmental Conservation, Housing and Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committees.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2011 09:00 pm
Leon's Pizza kept New York-style thin crust pizza lovers happy at the Summit Park Mall since 1978.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2011 12:00 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick administered the oath of office to newly elected Grand Island Fire Co. officers on Saturday, Jan. 8, at fire headquarters. Both firematic and administrative officers were sworn to uphold their future community protection duties.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 09:00 pm
The Niagara County Community College Art Gallery and arts and media division will present "Fabric of War; Papermaking and Printmaking as Social Engagement" from Jan. 27 to Feb. 26 in the gallery on the Sanborn campus.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 01:15 pm
CBS announced today that two former survivors, Russell Hantz and "Boston" Rob Mariano, will join the 16 previously announced castaways on "Survivor: Redemption Island" when the series returns for its 22nd season, Wednesday, Feb. 16 (8 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 01:00 pm
Last night on the first live semi-final episode of "Live To Dance," The Vibe was the first dance act selected by Paula Abdul and the other experts, Travis Payne and Kimberly Wyatt, to advance to the final round of the new reality-competition show. The winner of America's vote for the second spot in the finals will be revealed during the next live semi-final episode of "Live To Dance," Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8 p.m., ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 01:00 pm
CBS Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television have reached a multi-year broadcast agreement for the top-rated, critically acclaimed comedy, "The Big Bang Theory," it was announced this week by Nina Tassler, president, CBS Entertainment, and Peter Roth, president, Warner Bros. Television.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 11:00 am
The Barton Hill Hotel debuts its new spa salon from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15. The event offers complimentary five-minute chair massages, free hair and makeup consultations and light refreshments. Guests also can enter to win one of two grand prize giveaways: an overnight stay for two and couples massage; and an "ultimate" makeover with hair and makeup application.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:20 am
Classes will begin in February for the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's Continuing/Community Adult Education Program. The program has grown since its inception last year, with 90 course offerings this session, compared to 47 during the fall.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will begin offering a free docent tour to the public on the third Saturday of the month. The first tour is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The next Wheatfield Business Association social is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 17, at the Wheatfield Community Center, corner of Maple and Church roads, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association will host its annual dinner and awards ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 South 68th St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education continued budget preparations at its Jan. 5 meeting with reports on possible cuts from its elementary schools.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
Rocco Landesman, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, announced Nov. 24 that Niagara County Community College has been approved for a grant of $10,000 to support "Fibers and Content: Papermaking and Printmaking as Social Engagement."
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, ranking member of the House Rules Committee, voted Jan. 6 to reduce by 5 percent the budget of House leadership, rank-and-file member and committee offices.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
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