Fri, Dec 29th 2017 10:00 pm
Over the past year, Niagara-Wheatfield and North Tonawanda High School have been battling on the field, with student-athletes showing pride for their respective schools. The two schools accomplished a few feats that made hometown residents proud to call the area home. With that, here is a recap of some of those accomplishments from the past year.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 09:55 pm
John White, Rockin' With Santa creator, believes the holidays are a time to give back to others. Over the last month, White, alongside volunteers, did that and then some this winter.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 09:55 pm
Wheatfield Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community located at 3920 Forest Parkway in Wheatfield, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, Dec. 20. A 55,000-square-foot senior living community providing both assisted living and memory care accommodations to families in and around Niagara County, Wheatfield Commons is now open and accepting new residents.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 09:50 pm
Elizabeth A. Ellis (nee Borchert), a resident of Grand Island, entered into rest Dec. 13, 2017.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 09:50 pm
Richard R. Wozniak, 90, a former administrative law judge, passed away Dec. 22, 2017.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 09:50 pm
Nicholas John Greten III, 69, of Estero, Florida, passed away Dec. 20, 2017. Formerly of Grand Island, he had been an Estero resident since 2004. He was born April 19, 1948, in Staten Island, the son of Lucinda Alma (née Gutschmidt) and Nicholas John Greten Jr.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 09:45 pm
Margaret Grace "Bunnie" Austin of the Town of Porter passed away Dec. 23 at Niagara Hospice in Lockport at the age of 90.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 04:50 pm
Celebrity interviews are like Lay's potato chips: One is never enough - not for reporters or audiences.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:15 pm
NBC Sports presents the 10th anniversary of the NHL's signature regular-season game on New Year's Day, as Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres face off against Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers in the 2018 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Citi Field in New York City on Jan. 1, 2018, at 1 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:15 pm
Once again, the Judges and Police Executives Conference of Niagara County gathered for its annual Christmas celebration at the Como Restaurant. Many members wore Christmas attire and spread a little Christmas cheer. But much more than that, the group was again able to help organizations in the community that help others.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the first group of participants in the state's $2 million pilot pharmaceutical take-back program. Participants include 80 retail pharmacies, hospitals and long-term care facilities across the state.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:10 pm
Louis J. Billittier Jr. and Mary Beth Billittier-Darling, owners of Chef's Italian Restaurant in Buffalo, announced that, for the next several months, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of their popular "Irv Special" will be donated to the ALS Foundation in honor of the late WKBW-TV Channel 7 news anchor.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:10 pm
The late Irv Weinstein was known as a hard-hitting broadcast journalist. As the anchor of Channel 7's "Eyewitness News," he was the voice of news in Buffalo and Southern Ontario for more than three decades.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:10 pm
Did you travel in 2017? If so, you're not alone. And, according to AAA Western and Central New York's travel consultants, chances are it was somewhere warm!
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:10 pm
An original experiment proposal developed by a team of students from Lockport High School was among the finalists in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), Mission 12 to the International Space Station. SSEP is a national STEM education initiative of the National Center for Earth and Space Education (NCESSE). The local program was organized by the WNY STEM Hub.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:10 pm
Seth Meyers will host the awards ceremony airing Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, live coast-to-coast on NBC from 8-11 p.m. ET from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Previously announced, Golden Globe-nominee Oprah Winfrey will be the recipient of the 2018 Cecil B. DeMille Award.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:10 pm
On Jan. 10, Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) will hold the Girl Scout "Join-a-thon" from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and take on-the-spot registrations over the phone. This event will utilize eight different radio stations throughout GSWNY's nine county regional service area to direct listeners to call 1-888-837-6410 and register for Girl Scouts.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:10 pm
Peter C. MacLaren, 76, of Lewiston, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017.
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Thu, Dec 28th 2017 06:10 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation encouraged anglers to put safety first when ice fishing.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 04:35 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced anglers who purchased a freshwater fishing license between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017, may be asked to participate in a survey designed to learn more about their angling behaviors, preferences and opinions on fisheries management issues.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 04:35 pm
More than 45 local firefighters and police officers are joining in Unyts' "Holiday Heroes" campaign, helping to save lives during the most critical time of year for blood donations. A number of fire companies across Niagara County are supporting the campaign with blood drives in January.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 04:35 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Wednesday by Comptroller Stefan Mychaljiw, Director of Real Property Tax Services Joseph Maciejewski, Erie County Attorney Michael Siragusa and Director of Budget and Management Robert Keating to discuss Erie County efforts to allow residents to pre-pay 2018 county and town property taxes before Jan. 1.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:40 pm
dick clark productions and ABC announced TV/radio broadcaster Ryan Seacrest will return to host television's largest live broadcast New Year's celebration, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2018," again joined by actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy. America's largest celebration of the year will take place on Sunday, Dec. 31, beginning at 8 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
Prior to Christmas weekend, Congressman Chris Collins released the following statement offering his appreciation to elementary school students, businesses and community organizations from around the 27th district for participating in his "Holiday Mail for Veterans" program. The office collected more than 1,500 holiday cards and delivered them to veterans at the Buffalo and Batavia VA facilities.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
At the recent Niagara County Farm Bureau luncheon, President Jim Bittner presented New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Mike Norris and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello with the Circle of Friends Award. This honor is given to legislators whose votes reflect New York Farm Bureau's priorities.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
By midnight Dec. 31, New York's Army and Air National Guard is expected to have conducted military funerals for 11,170 veterans during 2017.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
Phil Arno, owner of WBBZ-TV and the entire "Hometown MeTV Station" team extends sympathies to the family of Irv Weinstein, his friends, and legions of fans on his passing.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island would like to thank the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2017 holiday distribution. Over 52 of your neighbors were helped with food baskets and, where appropriate, gift cards for their children.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
The New York State Tax Department offers a variety of programs to help those who owe back taxes resolve their debts and improve their financial outlooks.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
NBC Sports presents the 10th anniversary of the NHL's signature regular-season game on New Year's Day, as Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres face off against Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers in the 2018 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Citi Field in New York City on Jan. 1, 2018 (1 p.m. ET), on NBC.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
Myrla Gibbons Doxey, a mental hygiene practitioner for the Niagara County Department of Mental Health, received the U.S. Counselor of the Year Award from Niagara University's College of Education. It was presented to her by Dr. Chandra J. Foote, dean of NU's College of Education, on Dec. 21.
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Wed, Dec 27th 2017 12:25 pm
Niagara Hospice has announced two paid summer internship opportunities for college students living in eastern Niagara County, or any student attending Niagara University or Niagara County Community College. Students are encouraged to apply for the marketing and public relations internship or the special events internship, both made possible through the Grigg Lewis Foundation's Workership Program.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2017 07:00 am
"The Chew" is kicking off 2018 with a New Year's resolution game plan. Emmy Award-winning co-hosts Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall are helping viewers jump-start January with light, healthy and delicious meals to help them eat clean and lean.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2017 07:00 am
Old Falls Street, USA, is once again inviting families to ring in the New Year with a host of family-friendly activities inside The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls, from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Guests will be welcomed into the building by way of the First Street entrance.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2017 07:00 am
Go behind the scenes to see what it takes to create some of America's most mind-boggling cakes in the new series "Ridiculous Cakes," premiering Monday, Jan. 1 (10pm ET/PT on Food Network. Alton Brown narrates 12 half-hour episodes, introducing viewers to some of the most talented cake artists from across the country, while offering insightful and revealing commentary about their extraordinary efforts that go into imagining and creating these masterpieces.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2017 07:00 am
The American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451 will celebrate New Year's Eve on Sunday, Dec. 31, in its lounge at 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn.
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Sat, Dec 23rd 2017 07:00 am
Leandra Collesano and Lisa Ohanessian Mies, event coordinators for the Historical Association of Lewiston's 13th annual Tour of Homes, have announced the "Scovell House" as the winner of the 2017 Best in Show.
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Sat, Dec 23rd 2017 07:00 am
Youngstown Lions Club President Richard Allen this week announced the winners of the 2017 holiday lighting contest.
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Sat, Dec 23rd 2017 07:00 am
The annual Youngstown/Town of Porter Community Holiday Baskets project has been declared a great success this year. Scores of volunteers worked a village-townwide collection campaign from Dec. 11-16 at the Red Brick Village Center gym. Through the efforts and the donations of many, 50 families received food boxes, and over 90 children received clothing and toy items.
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Sat, Dec 23rd 2017 07:00 am
New York Army National Guard 1st Lt. Brandon Hall of Lewiston was one of three soldiers who received an award for aiding a distressed Ukrainian civilian in the city of Lviv earlier this month.
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