Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
e3communications recently announced that Laura Jacobs has been promoted to senior account executive. Jacobs has been with e3communications since graduating from SUNY Geneseo in 2004. Among the clients she manages include Giant Food Stores, Praxis, Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp., Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center, and Old Fort Niagara -- to name just a few.
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Thu, Dec 2nd 2010 02:00 pm
Jennifer Starkey, communications manager with the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation, has successfully completed the examination for accreditation in public relations.
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Wed, Dec 1st 2010 12:00 pm
The Ransomville Speedway 2010 season is history, but the office out at the Big R is already a buzz of activity as plans begin to take shape for the 2011 season.
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Wed, Dec 1st 2010 11:00 am
Niagara University is pleased to announce that its Office of Continuing Education will offer a two-month, online preparatory course that will provide the essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts necessary for anyone interested in challenging the LEED Green Associate Exam.
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Tue, Nov 30th 2010 05:00 pm
Effective Jan. 3, 2011, Erica Hill and Chris Wragge will be the new co-anchors of CBS News' "The Early Show." Jeff Glor will serve as the broadcast's news anchor and Marysol Castro will join CBS News as the broadcast's weather anchor. Sean McManus, president, CBS News and Sports, and David Friedman, executive producer of "The Early Show," announced the appointments.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 03:00 pm
Niagara University has received a $1.5 million estate gift from alumnus Dr. John J. Hughes to establish the first endowed chair at the university.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 03:00 pm
"The Event" is taking a short break following tonight's mid-season finale (9 p.m., NBC). Now that we sort of know what the event is, or at least who was behind the attempt to kill President Elias Martinez (Blair Underwood) and kidnap lovers Sean Walker (Jason Ritter) and Leila Buchanan (Sarah Roemer), the Peacock Network is giving showrunners a little extra time to flesh out the back story.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 02:00 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents The Machine on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. for one performance only.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 01:00 pm
James Franco and Anne Hathaway will serve as co-hosts of the 83rd Academy Awards, Oscars telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced today. Both have previously appeared on the telecast but not in hosting capacities.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 01:00 pm
For two nights in December, visitors to Old Fort Niagara will experience the holidays as they were celebrated in early America. Historical characters will bring Christmas past alive with 18th and 19th century holiday recipes and portrayals of colonial-era people. The high point of the evening will be a traditional "feu de joie" (firing of joy), a nighttime musket and cannon salute.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 11:00 am
The way I see it, the Greater Niagara Ballet Co.'s production of "The Nutcracker" is split into three sections: beginning, middle and end.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 11:00 am
For the better part of five seasons now, James Roday and the cast and crew behind the USA Network's hit series "Psych" have thrilled fans with nods to the best pop culture moments of the past 25 years. From "Jaws" to "The Breakfast Club," the WWE to kung fu movies, "Psych" has effortlessly woven references -- and guest stars galore -- into its regular storylines.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 11:00 am
For the son of a Youngstown couple, earning a top spot as one of the National Guard's top shooters has become almost an obsession over the past year.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 11:00 am
"I like and enjoy people," Susan Sullivan says.
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Mon, Nov 29th 2010 10:00 am
NFP scarecrow has a new name.
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Sat, Nov 27th 2010 04:55 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Nov. 15, to Sunday, Nov. 21, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 78 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, Nov 27th 2010 10:50 am
Plans are shaping up nicely for a holiday celebration in Youngstown next month that's anticipated by organizers to be one of the best ever.
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Sat, Nov 27th 2010 10:00 am
The Robert Moses Parkway Preservation Committee reminds residents to attend the Robert Moses Parkway proposal scoping meeting with New York State Parks officials on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the auditorium of the Earl Brydges Library, Main Street in Niagara Falls. Public commentary begins at 6 p.m. and there will be opportunity for consultations and review of the scoping materials from 1 to 6 p.m. that day.
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Sat, Nov 27th 2010 10:00 am
Developer Jerome Williams and "Save the Lower Niagara River" campaign supporters will meet on Monday, Nov. 29, to discuss their next move, and the Article 78 lawsuit Williams said he intends to file against the Village of Lewiston. The session begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Lewiston Village Pub, 840 Center St.
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Wed, Nov 24th 2010 12:15 pm
Niagara County Community College has announced a lease agreement with Freedom Run Winery located at 5138 Lower Mountain Road in Lockport.
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Wed, Nov 24th 2010 12:00 pm
The Tuscarora Indian School K-Kids recently concluded its ninth annual Canned Food Drive.
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Wed, Nov 24th 2010 11:00 am
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Wed, Nov 24th 2010 10:00 am
Part-time elected officials in Wheatfield will no longer receive partial or full health insurance for life.
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Wed, Nov 24th 2010 10:00 am
The Wheatfield family of U.S. Army Spc. Thomas A. Cannuli well remembers the anxiety of seeing "Tommy" go back to Iraq after attending the funeral of his brother Army Spc. Alan N. Dikcis, who was killed in Afghanistan last March.
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 05:00 pm
Local jazz trumpeter Lew Custode will once again donate his talents to help raise funds for this year's Salvation Army Christmas Fund Drive. Custode, best known for his work with the Barroom Buzzards and The Custode & Parisi Jazz Trio, will perform holiday music at various Salvation Army kettle stand locations throughout Niagara County.
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 04:30 pm
Several local businesses have stepped forward to sponsor the Lewiston Historical Association's 2010 Home Tour, scheduled for Dec. 4 and 5. Tickets for the tour are $25 and include admittance to five show houses.
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 04:00 pm
The Old Fort Niagara Association, the not-for-profit organization charged with preserving and maintaining Old Fort Niagara's buildings and programs, launched its 2010 annual fund, titled "Call to Arms," earlier this week. The goal is to raise $120,000 in community support by Dec. 31 to underwrite educational programming and assistance with much-needed preservation projects.
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 04:00 pm
The following activity occurred Wednesday, Sept. 28, to Wednesday, Nov. 3, as reported by the Youngstown Police Department.
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 03:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors held elections to fill open positions at its Nov. 10 meeting.
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 02:00 pm
The annual Tour of Homes returns Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5 and organizers, the Lewiston Historical Association, are anticipating a "best ever" event for its biggest fundraiser of the year.
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 12:00 pm
Rochester writer/author Sal Maiorana will be visiting the Barnes & Noble store at The Clarence Mall, 4401 Transit Road, on Saturday, Dec. 11, from noon to 2 p.m. to sign copies of his new book, "Buffalo Bills: The Complete Illustrated History," published in September by MVP Books. The event is free and open to the public.
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 10:00 am
The Newfane Business Association invites area residents to take a drive out to the Newfane area along the lakeshore and check out a number of events over coming days and weeks. Included are:
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 05:00 am
The reality of the situation was pretty clear for Mara Palermo.
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Sat, Nov 20th 2010 05:00 am
Niagara County developer Jerome Williams intends to file an Article 78 lawsuit against the Village of Lewiston, seeking relief over what he calls hastily approved variances granted for the proposed Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours expansion on Water Street.
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Fri, Nov 19th 2010 04:00 pm
Grand Island resident Donna Anderson Walker entered into rest on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010.
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Fri, Nov 19th 2010 04:00 pm
Alan J. Emery, longtime Grand Island resident, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at the age of 78 after a long battle with cancer.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 07:45 pm
Kelly Mac-Hosking is bringing her fitness skills back to Lewiston. Several decades of fitness instructional experience have prepared her to open the "ultimate facility" for women's fitness. Mac Fitness Studio is tailored to the special needs of the women in the community.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 06:00 pm
Prompted by her memory of Peter Bishop, FBI Agent Olivia Dunham is on her way back "over here" on "Fringe." But in order to get back, she'll need some help.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 06:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Nov. 1 and 7. During that time period, 117 calls were received.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 06:00 pm
The federal student loan grace period for spring 2010 college graduates is ending and repayment will begin as soon as this month.
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