Thu, Sep 27th 2012 06:15 pm
Jenny Vinson, head coach for Town of Niagara Illusions Cheerleaders, recognized the challenges that would face her team as she and a group of her students left the Wheatfield Cheerleaders and formed the Town of Niagara Cheerleaders.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 06:15 pm
Neighbors of the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Department returned to the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday to continue their quest to tone down or eliminate the fire siren.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:30 pm
Plus the Cat in the Hat!
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:30 pm
The American Bus Association has announced the "War of 1812 Encampment - the Capture of Fort Niagara," held Sept. 1 and 2, was designated as one of the "Top 100 Events in North America for 2013" by an experienced tourism industry selection committee.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:25 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto was awarded the distinction of membership in the New York Farm Bureau's "Circle of Friends." This is the second consecutive year Ceretto has received this honor.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:25 pm
A joint state-county-local effort aimed at spurring economic development passed a major milestone Thursday when New York state economic development officials deemed more than 200 acres of prime development property north of the Niagara Falls International Airport "shovel-ready."
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:20 pm
A new clinical research study at Roswell Park Cancer Institute will test a first-of-its-kind cancer "vaccine" that may prove effective against many forms of solid-tumor cancers.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:20 pm
From the producers of "Survivor" and "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," the series will give contestants a chance at winning job positions at some of America's most prestigious companies.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:15 pm
CBS Sports Radio has announced the newest member of its lineup for when the nation's largest 24/7 major-market radio network launches next year. Jim Rome will serve as host of "The Jim Rome Show," broadcast live weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:15 pm
Five-time Grammy-winner Celine Dion, Grammy and Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson and seven-time Grammy-winner Usher are the first performers announced for "We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston."
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:10 pm
Topics include Afghanistan and the first interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger about his marital troubles; America's No. 1 news broadcast debuts its iPhone App, adds 100 classics to the archive.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:00 pm
A Western New York woman won a progressive jackpot of $544,908 this past weekend at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. The lucky pull came at 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, on a "MegaJackpots" "Wheel of Fortune" "3x 4x 5x" dollar slot machine, located near the center of the main gaming floor.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:00 pm
New York State Sen. George Maziarz plans to hold a public hearing to examine issues around New York's long-term energy needs. The New York Independent System Operator has released a new reliability needs assessment showing that New York can safely and reliably meet future energy needs with energy efficiency and clean energy even with the retirement of the state's remaining coal plants and the closure of the Indian Point nuclear plant.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 05:00 pm
More than 200 professionals from across Western New York are expected to attend the 14th annual Family Violence Intervention Project conference "Safe at Home: Seeking Solutions for Adult and Child Victims of Family Violence" on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 02:45 pm
The 2012 edition of the World Pumpkin Weigh-Off begins at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Great Pumpkin Farm, 11199 Main St., in Clarence.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 02:40 pm
The Buffalo Museum of Science has partnered with the Buffalo Bills, Sabres, Bisons, Bandits and New Era Cap to create an interactive exhibit that investigates the science behind Buffalo's favorite sports.
"The Science of Sports" opens Sept. 29 and runs through Jan. 6, 2013.
Aside from being competitive, sports are a complex equation of physics, math and biology. From the physical impact of collisions to the technology behind how hockey ice is created, science plays an integral role in every highlight reel and play-by-play.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 02:40 pm
William F. Farnham Sr., of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence. He was a member of the Beaver Clan, born in Buffalo on Aug. 16, 1933, the son of the late Frank and Carrie (Green) Farnham.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 02:40 pm
Don Schroeder, Brigitte Shackleton and Elaine Timm will tell about the 725th birthday of Bergholz and other adventures in Germany at the annual Harvest Dinner of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in WNY.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 02:35 pm
DeGraff Memorial Hospital has received the 2012 Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Silver Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.
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Thu, Sep 27th 2012 02:30 pm
Violet (Heisterberg) Bush (pictured) celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 9. A dinner party was held in her honor with friends and family gathering Sept. 15 in the community room at the Woodlands Senior Village in Wheatfield, where Bush has lived since April 2008.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2012 02:55 pm
The Niagara University Family Business Center kicks off the 10th season of its breakfast forum on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main St., Snyder. The special guest speaker is Frank Curci, CEO and president of Tops Markets.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2012 01:15 pm
First Today wins Beneteau First 36.7 North American Championship for third time; Jug 4-1 wins North American J-22 Championship in Tawas Bay, Mich.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2012 01:15 pm
Retired Col. Vanessa D. Barron, a 31-year veteran of the U.S. Army and 1978 Niagara University graduate, will return to her alma mater Oct. 4 to speak about the federally funded "Troops to Teachers" program.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2012 01:15 pm
NBC has picked up the fourth and fifth cycles of the hit music competition series "The Voice" for spring and fall 2013, it was announced Tuesday by Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2012 01:10 pm
It's an exclusive dining experience prepped by former "chef'testants" from the Emmy-winning series; restaurant opens for a limited time beginning Tuesday, Oct. 16, in New York City.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2012 01:10 pm
On the heels of an unprecedented seventh consecutive summer win as cable's No. 1 network across all key demos, USA signaled additional season pickups for three of its hit original drama series - "Royal Pains," "White Collar" and "Covert Affairs." The three series rank among the summer's top 10 scripted hours overall in cable in 18-49.
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Wed, Sep 26th 2012 07:00 am
The Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, a not-for-profit that manages all donations made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, recently awarded scientific research grants totaling nearly $800,000 to RPCI scientists and clinicians. The grants range from $10,000 to $100,000 and provide seed funding for 20 projects showing the greatest potential to save lives.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 04:05 pm
Bills running back Fred Jackson said he will definitely play against the New England Patriots this Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium. He made that comment to Bob Koshinski live on WBBZ-TV's "The Fred Jackson Show" at the Eastern Hills Mall studio.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 04:00 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, met Tuesday with consultants from the Urban Land Institute to offer his insight to redevelopment options for the Rainbow Centre Mall in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 04:00 pm
On Tuesday, Assemblyman John D. Ceretto announced that senior Cuomo administration officials reached out to him to personally respond to his request for a bridge loan for the City of Niagara Falls. Ceretto had previously written New York State Director of Operations Howard Glaser to officially request the loan in the midst of the Seneca Nation/casino dispute.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 04:00 pm
On Tuesday, the Grigg-Lewis Foundation proudly announced a pledge of $4 million to the Lockport Ice Arena and Sports Center, or LIASC, to go toward the construction of a two-pad ice arena in downtown Lockport.
"It was through the efforts of the Grigg-Lewis Foundation and State Senator Maziarz that we were able to take an idea, construction of a state-of-the-art hockey arena in Lockport, and get to this point," said LIASC President John Ottaviano. "Their partnership allowed our board to bring in experts to craft a business plan, secure the ideal downtown site, and create a real and implementable design for our vision. For the Grigg-Lewis Foundation to go a step further and commit this level of funding is amazing. I greatly appreciate the trust they have put in us."
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 04:00 pm
The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Tuesday from nine witnesses at a hearing meant to draw attention to the state's energy generation and transmission needs.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 12:45 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present "Glen Campbell: The Goodbye Tour" on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 12:40 pm
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center is sponsoring its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. John de LaSalle Parish Hall at 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. The menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, plus sausage, orange juice and coffee.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 12:40 pm
A healing Mass in honor of St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer, will take place on Monday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen R.C. Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 12:40 pm
"Mystery shopper" scam targeted individuals looking for income in tough economic times; attorney general offers tips for consumers on protecting themselves from becoming victims.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston No. 2 Firehall would like to announce its annual Fire Prevention Poster and Coloring Contest for students in grades 3 to 5.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University presents "Show and Tell: An afternoon with lace collector and restorer Molly Carroll."
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 07:00 am
In January, the first cohort of 10 child care centers graduated from the Niagara County Early Child Care Quality Improvement Project's professional development certificate program.
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Tue, Sep 25th 2012 07:00 am
Youngstown Lions Club President Debby Comerford announces this year's Lions International Peace Poster Contest will take place at the Lewiston Public Library Community Room. The public is welcomed to visit the library during the regular hours to view 20 student posters on display from Monday, Oct. 22, until Friday, Oct. 26.
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