Sat, Jun 29th 2013 07:00 am
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking local host families for boys and girls from a variety of countries around the world - France, Spain, Norway, Finland, Germany, China, Thailand and many others.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2013 06:55 am
Pay special attention to the skin on both the top and bottom of your feet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2013 06:55 am
On Friday, June 21, Lewiston-Porter High School held its commencement exercises at Artpark for the Class of 2013.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2013 06:55 am
A large crowd of personnel and equipment from some 30 fire companies came to Lewiston last Saturday to pay tribute to one of their own, Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. member Thomas J. Burley, who lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident.
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Sat, Jun 29th 2013 06:50 am
Summer kicked off in fine style June 20 at the fourth annual Beginning of Summer Street Dance in Youngstown.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:50 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, today submitted a letter to the chief district judge of the U.S. District Court asking for the maximum fine that is allowed by law to be handed to Tonawanda Coke Corp. for the illegal actions and willful violation of environmental law.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:45 pm
Mother Nature once again played the spoiler all over the northeast today, including at Ransomville Speedway. All night rains on Thursday gave way to gloomy but dry conditions through the early part of today, giving hope to all. Unfortunately, the rains returned at 3 p.m. forcing officials to pull the plug on tonight's program.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:30 pm
The Lewiston Lions Club Lion of the Year Award was presented to Lion Mary Reedy at the June awards dinner at The Lewiston Village Pub and Restaurant.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:25 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, June 17, to Sunday, June 23, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 112 response calls during this period.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:20 pm
Millions of Americans are taking advantage of the warm weather by leaving their cars behind and hopping onto their bikes. However, while cycling is a great pastime for people of all ages, bicycles have become a major target of thieves, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:20 pm
This summer, Kiwanis Park in the Village of Lewiston and Sanborn Park in Sanborn will both offer a number of activities to area children through the Town of Lewiston Recreation Department.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:15 pm
Celebrate Independence Day in style, with the following activities in the area:
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:10 pm
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., announces the following for July.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:00 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Public Library group is now seeking donations of used books, DVDs and videotapes for its annual book sale. Proceeds from the event will go to the Lewiston Public Library.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:20 pm
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:15 pm
The annual Father's Day Lawn Mower Race on the Island's West River took place over the weekend to raise money for the Grand Island Relay For Life in its ongoing support of the American Cancer Society.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:15 pm
Last week signaled the end of the 2012-13 school year at Grand Island schools and featured ceremonies and events marking the occasion. Graduation week culminated with a commencement ceremony for the Grand Island Class of 2013 at Artpark in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:10 pm
Two coaches at Grand Island High School were among those honored at the 76th annual Niagara Frontier League banquet held at the Tonawanda Castle.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:05 pm
Papa and Mama Root of Grand Island will play oldies rock and roll before local minor league baseball games.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:00 pm
A student rally at St. Stephen School was held recently to honor Donna Ende as she retires as principal of St. Stephen School. The students, parents, and staff at St. Stephen School are thanking Ende for 12 years of service as the school's beloved principal.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:00 pm
Students from the Grand Island Dance Center entertained at Artpark's Fairy House Festival earlier this month.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:00 pm
The Grand Island Lions Club met in the Niagara Room of the Holiday Inn Grand Island to hold its installation of officers and directors for the year.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:00 pm
The monthly meeting of the Niagara Frontier Corvair Club took place at Adrian's. There were eight vintage Corvairs on display among many other muscle and collectable cars all enjoying the monthly cruise night at Adrian's. The great weather and food socializing with other car guys made it a very enjoyable evening.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:55 pm
Claudia O'Neil, left, and Dorothy Garcia prepare for a meat raffle at the Sandy Beach Yacht Club's Father's Day dinner, which was held on Friday, June 14.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:55 pm
Grand Island High School held is senior prom at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, and the theme was "Masquerade.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
At the last meeting of the Grand Island American Legion Post No. 1346, the new officers for 2013-14 were installed.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The Grand Island Central School District has been named to the honor roll of districts in the annual academic rankings by Business First.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
Christopher Simpson, adviser of the Venture Yearbook at the high school, has announced that his staff has completed fundraising activities and continued its long tradition of giving back to the community
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The Golden Age Center Travel Club continues to plan more day trips.
On Monday, July 15, there is a trip planned to visit Valvo's Candy Factory, participate in a cookie taste contest at Petrie's Baking Product, enjoy lunch at the elegant White House Inn and do a little wine tasting at Merrit Estate Winery. All this and more included for $90.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The following incidents occurred from June 10 to 16, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 35 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 611 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The students at St. Stephen School performed their Spring Concert in the parish church.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 511 calls from May 25 to June 14. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:35 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick has called on the Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct soil tests in areas near the Tonawanda Coke plant. Tonawanda Coke was recently found guilty of polluting the air and now focus has turned to what impact the facility's operations has had on the soil.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:00 pm
Twenty-three children from Niagara County are attending the New York State Sheriffs' Association Institute's 2013 Summer Camp. Eleven young people from Niagara County left last Sunday for the camp. A second group of 12 young campers will be heading to camp this Sunday, June 30.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:55 pm
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central met at the Olympia Restaurant on Niagara Falls Boulevard this week to review plans for Olde Sanborn Days.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:55 pm
Get a head start on the Fourth of July celebration with free entertainment and fireworks on Monday, July 1, at Town of Niagara's Veterans Park on Lockport Road, across from Town Hall.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:45 pm
On Friday, June 14, eighth graders at St. John Lutheran School took their last steps as middle schoolers.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:45 pm
Summer has arrived in Western New York with plenty of heat and humidity.
Senior citizens should take special care this time of year as the risk for heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, increases with age, according to the National Institute on Aging.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:45 pm
The Wheatfield Town Board, after a relatively quiet meeting on Monday went into executive session to discuss personnel matters involving the planned Article 75 hearing affecting its Recreation Department.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:45 pm
The list of graduated seniors from Niagara-Wheatfield High School.
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