Thu, Nov 18th 2010 05:45 pm
YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Arts and Kid Safe Center celebrated its grand opening in Wheatfield on Saturday, Nov 6. Grandmaster Jim Wood started the business 20 years ago in North Tonawanda while his wife, Nina, was instructed in self-defense starting in 2001.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 05:00 pm
Flu vaccinations now are offered daily at the Summit Park Pharmacy at Wheatfield, 2578 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 03:55 pm
It will be easy to escape Western New York's oncoming winter this year.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 03:00 pm
On Nov. 15, local developer Calamar and Apollo Healthcare celebrated the construction kick-off of the first building to be constructed in the new medical campus within The Woodlands Corporate Center East, off Shawnee Road in Wheatfield.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 03:00 pm
Everyone knows we can't control the weather, or can we? Andy Parker, a meteorologist from WGRZ-TV in Buffalo, recently brought his "weather machine" to Colonial Village Elementary School in Niagara-Wheatfield to show students how different kinds of weather feels.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 03:00 pm
With no fanfare, the Town of Niagara Town Board on Tuesday passed its $7.3 million budget for 2011, with only one councilman voting against it.
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Thu, Nov 18th 2010 03:00 pm
The Wheatfield Town Board approved an $11.18 million budget for 2011 on Monday night without the proposed general town tax, with library funding and with only a few non-union raises.
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Wed, Nov 17th 2010 12:00 pm
High-octane action; the coolest weapons, crashes and explosions; men locked in hand-to-hand combat. "Human Target" had it all in season one. All except women, that is.
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Mon, Nov 15th 2010 04:00 pm
Tickets to the 2010 performance of "The Nutcracker," as presented by the Greater Niagara Ballet Co., are now on sale at the following locations.
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Sat, Nov 13th 2010 06:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Nov. 1, to Sunday, Nov. 7, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 79 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, Nov 13th 2010 12:45 pm
Niagara University has been awarded a $193,270 grant from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to develop and conduct a statewide disability awareness and sensitivity curriculum and the corresponding training tools for first responders.
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Sat, Nov 13th 2010 12:40 pm
Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce board Chairman George Osborne announced Wednesday that, at a meeting of the board of directors earlier in the morning, the board voted to appoint Jennifer Pauly as president.
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Sat, Nov 13th 2010 12:00 pm
Water Street Landing may soon receive a major facelift. On Monday, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours President John Kinney informed the Village of Lewiston Planning Board of his intention to add a multi-story addition to the north side of the restaurant building his company owns.
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Sat, Nov 13th 2010 12:00 pm
Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, step right up for the World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater at Artpark. Award-winning Russian circus entertainer Gregory Popovich and his entourage of furry four-legged performers take over Artpark's Mainstage Theater on May 17, 2011. Two hilarious performances will be presented at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. with tickets at just $6 ($5 before Feb. 1).
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Sat, Nov 13th 2010 12:00 pm
For a fourth year, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are teaming up to deliver holiday cards to service members, their families and veterans, many of whom will be far from home this holiday season. The Holiday Mail for Heroes program provides Americans with the opportunity to send holiday greetings and a note of thanks to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Sat, Nov 13th 2010 12:00 pm
Responding to comments aired at Town Hall sessions along with other feedback following its proposal to amend its Host Community Agreement with the Town of Lewiston and local law 24C-2, Modern Corporations notified the town this week that it is rescinding that offer.
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Sat, Nov 13th 2010 12:00 pm
Residents throughout the area took time to honor the nation's veterans at a number of observances held over the past week.
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Sat, Nov 13th 2010 12:00 pm
Porter Board members had a busy session Monday, one that saw the board adopting the town's 2011 $4.6 million budget.
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Fri, Nov 12th 2010 05:00 pm
John Eichel, a longtime Grand Island homebuilder, passed away on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010.
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Fri, Nov 12th 2010 12:00 pm
"Nutcracker" music keeps me up at night.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:40 pm
The New York State Thruway Authority and the New York State Police Troop T will continue commitment to the statewide seat belt enforcement initiative, "Buckle Up New York" with a 14-day awareness campaign Monday, Nov. 15, through Sunday, Nov. 28.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:35 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield School District shouldn't be seeing much change in enrollment in the next school year, according to Kerin Dumphrey, district business manager.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:30 pm
A farewell ceremony will be held at noon Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Niagara Falls Armed Forces Reserve Center, 9400 Porter Road, for the 1982nd Forward Surgical Team.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Oct. 25 and 31. During that time period, 97 calls were received.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:00 pm
Orders are due Thursday, Nov. 18, for the poinsettia, wreath & floral sale held by the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:00 pm
Winter parking restrictions in Wheatfield will again be in effect each day from Nov. 15 to April 1, between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., in an effort to make snow removal procedures easier and town highways safer during winter weather conditions.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:00 pm
The Niagara County Environmental Management Council and the Niagara County Department of Public Works are providing a free electronic waste recycling and clothing/food collection on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Pendleton Town Hall, 6570 Campbell Blvd.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:00 pm
The owner of Developing Professionals, Lori Miller, will present "ABWA-Negotiating for Results" for the American Business Women's Association Niagara Falls Charter Chapter Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:00 pm
Get out the crayons and markers -- Niagara's Choice Federal Credit Union is sponsoring its second annual Christmas coloring contest for Niagara Frontier Publications.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is sponsoring several events providing diabetes information and awareness.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:00 pm
Join in the family fun as you hop aboard the Art Express at 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 01:00 pm
If you know of someone (maybe yourself) who lives in the Town of Niagara and deserves recognition for holiday decorating, nominate that person's home in this year's Niagara Beautification Commission's contest.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 12:00 pm
With funding for the North Tonawanda and Sanborn libraries safely back in Wheatfield's 2011 budget plans, public attention at Monday's Town Board meeting focused back on the 3 percent raises planned for all employees.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 12:00 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board continues to quietly review the tentative $7.3 million budget presented by Supervisor Steve Richards.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 12:00 pm
The smell of frying potatoes caught Wheatfield resident Georgia Korosecz and her two sisters in the parking lot, and the siren's call lured them into Adams Volunteer Fire Co. for a hearty breakfast.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 12:00 pm
For most people, celebrating a birthday means receiving gifts. But at "Lou's" Pete's Market House on Pine Avenue, the Taylor family is celebrating the restaurant's 39th birthday by giving the community a gift, instead.
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Thu, Nov 11th 2010 12:00 pm
Joe Petrozzi and his son, Russ, of Capitol Cleaners are again collecting, cleaning and giving gently used coats and other winter wear to the needy families in Western New York.
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Wed, Nov 10th 2010 04:00 pm
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company will hold a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 5, as part of the Christmas Walk. The event runs from noon until 4 p.m. at the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 hall, 145 N. Sixth St.
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Sat, Nov 6th 2010 05:40 pm
Zeeter's, the everything-outdoors store nestled behind the Moose Lodge on Water Street, is moving to a more visible location.
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Sat, Nov 6th 2010 05:00 pm
The fifth annual Lewiston Service Guild "Nighttime Wild Turkey Hunt for Kids" is set for Friday, Nov. 12, at Marilyn Toohey Park (behind the Red Brick).
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