Sat, Sep 18th 2010 06:00 pm
The following incidents occurred Monday, Sept. 6, to Sunday, Sept. 12, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 76 calls were answered by the LPD during this period.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 06:00 pm
As your child moves from elementary to middle school, both of you may find yourselves struggling with the transition. According to Nitasha Seth of the Kenmore Huntington Learning Center, your role now is as important as it was during pre-adolescence.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
Artpark's 2010 season lineup of "First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park" concert series brought back some classic performers as well as several other blockbuster acts that made their debut on the amphitheater stage.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
Mary and Larry Montani of Lewiston will be the featured honorees at the 11th annual "Good Works Gala" of the Mount St. Mary's Foundation.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
The sights and sounds of an 18th century fortress will mingle with the smells of a good, old-fashioned barbecue when Old Fort Niagara hosts a pig roast to benefit the historic site on Saturday, Sept. 25. From 5:30 p.m. until sunset, the public can enjoy food, music, an 18th century puppet show, 18th century games, a cannon firing at sunset and a variety of other activities for all ages.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 03:55 pm
A wind energy project proved an interesting discussion item at an otherwise routine Porter Town Board meeting Monday night.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 03:00 pm
Members of the Lewiston Advisory Committee met this week to discuss the people-moving impact of the Lewiston Art Festival, Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival and Kiwanis Peach Festival. The consensus of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce subgroup was more parking is needed in Lewiston, more organization among festival/event participants would be helpful, and additional manpower (especially police) would make for a safer community.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 12:00 pm
The Town of Porter hosts the annual Cabbage Festival for the seventh year, in cooperation with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ransomville Fire Co. on Route 93.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:55 am
The New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Project is hosting the 25th anniversary of its Wildlife Festival in cooperation with the Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free and the show will go on rain or shine. A variety of food will be available from a selection of local youth groups' concessions.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:00 am
Celebrate the beginning of fall in the historic Village of Lewiston with the work of Western New York's talented crafters and jewelry artists. The Lewiston Harvest Festival & Craft Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25, and Sunday, Sept. 26, along Center Street. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and is free and open to the public. More than 75 crafters will showcase their artwork, jewelry, woodwork, candles and handmade crafts throughout the weekend.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:00 am
For the second time in two years, the board of directors of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce has decided to take its public leadership position in a different direction. In a statement released this week, chamber board of directors Chairman George Osborne said a vote was cast Sept. 8 to not renew David Lacki's contract as president.
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Fri, Sep 17th 2010 02:00 pm
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Fri, Sep 17th 2010 02:00 pm
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Fri, Sep 17th 2010 09:00 am
To celebrate the premiere of the Western New York episode of "Man v. Food" on Wednesday, the Riverstone Grill on Grand Island held a "Man v. Media" food competition for charity.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:35 pm
Grand Island Town Board Downsizing Special Election
A referendum to reduce the Grand Island Town Board from five members to three will take place Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Grand Island Fire Co. headquarters, 2275 Baseline Road, between the hours to 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. A "yes" vote will reduce the board from a supervisor and four councilmen to a supervisor and two councilmen.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 06:05 pm
There were 111 cars pitside for WGR 550 night at Ransomville Speedway last Friday. The DIRTcar Sportsman tour headlined a four division program, which also included a 358 Modified Open, the Streetstocks, and a 4 Cylinder Challenge.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 06:00 pm
Cardinal O'Hara High School will hold an open house Sunday, Sept. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30, and Monday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. The school is located at 39 O'Hara Road.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 06:00 pm
Parents and their middle school daughters are invited to Mount St. Mary Academy for an open house on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or on Monday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tours and information sessions will be offered. No advance reservations are required.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:35 pm
The Starpoint Central School District is accepting nominations for the Alumni Walls of Fame for the 2010-11 school year.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic school for girls in grades 9-12, will welcome prospective students to its annual open house on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has received the American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Bronze Performance Achievement Award.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Sept. 1 and 8. During that time period, the department received 144 calls.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
Neighbors of the B-Cozy Motel, 1200 Niagara Falls Blvd., will no longer have to worry about a possible criminal element being housed at the facility.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum invites all golfers to its first golf tournament to help support the operation of the museum.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 04:00 pm
On Oct. 2, Native American Independent Living Services will present its OAHIIO Haudenosaunee Championship Smoke Dance and Social at Buffalo State College in the Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 02:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz will host a free Child Safety Day on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the North Tonawanda City Hall, 216 Payne Ave. The event runs from 9 to 11 a.m.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 10:10 am
A retirement party for Lee Wallace, former athletic director at Niagara County Community College, will be held Friday, Oct. 8, at Antonio's Restaurant, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 10:10 am
The cool fall weather is once again here and should signal our suburban and country residents that they will soon hear the sound of target practice gunfire, usually on weekend or weekday evenings. This is especially true here in Wheatfield, as we have a large contingent of sportsmen and active gun owners. I'm one of them.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 10:00 am
Local students interested in attending one of the nation's military colleges are invited to participate in an informational session hosted by Congressman Chris Lee, R-NY 26th District, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Clarence High School, 9625 Main St., Clarence.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 10:00 am
Wheatfield voters came to the polls in unexpected numbers for Tuesday's primary. At three sites, there weren't enough ballots for the new electronic voting machines.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
Niagara County Community College and the Niagara-Orleans Counselor's Association will host the 16th annual College Fair for high school students and their families on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on the Sanborn campus of NCCC, in the main dining room.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
"Yes, You Can Defy Diabetes," a six-week series of free workshops on how to prevent and combat Type II diabetes, begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Niagara County Community College 2009-10 athletic teams have received the NJCAA Region III Sportsmanship Award.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
Jonathan Paul Siuta is on a mission, and an adventure, for a cause.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District has a unique opportunity to give its community a list of recreational opportunities that include a bike/walking path and nature trail along Cayuga Creek adjacent to the campus on Saunders Settlement Road, a lighted parking lot and playground, in addition to improved facilities used by members of the public.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Town of Wheatfield has established a farmer's market, to be held at the Town Hall parking lot, 2800 Church Road, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22.
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Tue, Sep 14th 2010 01:00 pm
Best-selling rock band Goo Goo Dolls reaffirm their position as one of America's most beloved rock bands with the Top 10 debut of their new studio album "Something For The Rest Of Us."
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Mon, Sep 13th 2010 03:45 pm
Jeffrey Schara will be seen on NBC's "30 Rock" airing Thursday, Sept. 23, at 9:30 p.m. (ET) Schara grew up in Williamsville, and is pursuing his acting career in New York City. He will be featured in the first episode of the sitcom's fifth season.
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