Fri, Apr 13th 2012 06:00 pm
The fate of the three remaining members on teams Blake and Christina will be revealed on 'The Voice' Elimination Show; world premiere clip of Justin Bieber's latest video and hit single, "Boyfriend," plus a special surprise announcement.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 05:51 pm
Nocturnal Project will debut at The Lighthouse Café on Saturday, April 21, at 7 p.m. Nocturnal Project is comprised of musicians with a common mission: to be God's ripple effect.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 05:50 pm
Twenty-five years after winning a Best New Artist Grammy and launching one of contemporary music's most diverse and collaborative careers, Bruce Hornsby is still, blissfully, making joyful noise. He performs Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo. Tickets are $40 and $32.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 05:45 pm
"The X Factor" is extending online auditions to Friday, April 27. Solo artists and vocal groups have an additional two weeks to submit their online auditions. To audition online, auditioners should upload a 30-second introduction and a one-and-a-half minute a cappella video performance to www.TheXFactorUSA.com.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 05:10 pm
For just the second time in 36 years, Niagara University will hold its commencement ceremonies on Monteagle Ridge. Since moving graduation off-campus in 1976, in favor of more spacious locales such as the former Niagara Falls Convention Center and the University at Buffalo, the only time that commencement has occurred at NU was during its sesquicentennial in May 2006.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 05:00 pm
In honor of Earth Day, the Village of Lewiston will hold its annual spring cleanup on Saturday, April 21. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 05:00 pm
On Tuesday, the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., president of Niagara University, announced the completion of "The Promise of Niagara ... the Next 150 Years," campaign - the single largest fundraising initiative of the institution's 156-year history.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 05:00 pm
Lewiston Town Board members and interested residents heard more on planning for the town's future at an informative session on zoning, Monday at Town Hall.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 04:00 pm
The Marble Orchard Players recently performed for the Travel Channel United Kingdom for an episode of a documentary program, "American Times," featuring New York state and specifically Niagara County.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 03:55 pm
The students of Grand Island High School recently had the unique opportunity once again to "shadow" a career for a day.
Beginning the day with breakfast and inspiration from guest speaker, the Hon. State Supreme Court Judge Henry Nowak, the students were prepared for a peek into the world of work. Locations this year included: the Buffalo FBI office, 98.5 WKSE radio station, Sweet Beginnings Bakery, Cannon Design, and local Grand Island schools.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 03:50 pm
One Island, One Team, One Dream, to be Drug Free, was formed in 2006 as a very grass roots movement when newly appointed Grand Island High School Principal Sandra Anzalone issued a survey to parents to determine the most pressing needs in the school body.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 03:50 pm
Faith, wisdom, patience, vision and diligence are the most prominent characteristics of Fran McMahon.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 03:35 pm
When Lt. Kevin Barnas of the New York State Police walks through the locker room at the Clarence State Police facility, one thing is sure to put a smile on his face: the yellow clown tie that was frequently worn by the late Trooper Kevin Dobson of Grand Island.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 03:00 pm
While millions have watched the annual Easter television broadcast of "The Sound of Music," Shannon McNaughton was recently watching it for just her second time.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 02:45 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education last week gave its approval to proceed with planning for an Adult Education Program for fall 2012, despite budget constraints.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 02:45 pm
Allegiant Airlines announced this week a new, twice weekly, nonstop jet service between Niagara Falls International Airport and Southwest Florida, via Punta Gorda Airport, will begin June 29.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 02:40 pm
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced that a $1.4 million Airport Improvement Project, involving construction to the two-tier circulatory roadway system at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport was scheduled to start April 10.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 02:40 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office between March 15 and March 25.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 02:40 pm
The Adams Volunteer Fire Co.'s 24th annual sportsman's raffle will be held on Friday, April 20, at the Adams firehall, 7113 Nash Road in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 02:25 pm
National best-selling author Wes Moore will be the keynote speaker at the May 12 Niagara County Community College commencement ceremony.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 02:25 pm
Wild Kritters of Niagara County Inc. is hosting its sixth annual basket raffle on Sunday, April 22. The event runs from noon until 5 p.m. at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 02:20 pm
The Kenan Center in Lockport will host an exhibit featuring Wheatfield resident Jody Ziehm, along with fellow watercolor painter Kathleen Giles.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 02:20 pm
Right now if you pull up to the Wheatfield Town Hall campus off Church Road, there's three buildings - Town Hall, the community center and the youth center - plus a lot of undeveloped property beyond them.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 07:00 am
Thursday on "American Idol," in a surprising and dramatic turn of events, judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler saved one of the singers from elimination.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 07:00 am
New Directions Youth and Family Services, a leading provider of services for at-risk children and families, invites the community to its annual Wines of Distinction fundraiser.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 07:00 am
Nationally known Christian Illusionist Brad Brown will bring his entertaining magic show and gospel messages to Immaculate Conception Church in Ransomville on Saturday, April 21.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 06:25 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department and the Lewiston Museum invite the public to an encore showing of historic photos of Lewiston's citizens. Last fall, this collection of more than 120 photos was shown in the Red Brick Municipal Building. The Recreation Department is thrilled to be able to do an encore presentation of " People of Lewiston" on Sunday, April 29, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Red Brick gym, located at North Fourth and Onondaga streets.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 05:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will join more than 20 community partners for "Your Health Counts," an outdoor celebration of World Health Day beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 18th Street Resource Center, 1667 Linwood Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 04:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the completion of a half-million dollars in building renovations and technology and women's services upgrades at the Summit Healthplex.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 04:15 pm
On Sunday, April 29, the Village of Lewiston Recreation will hold its annual Lewiston Kiwanis and Lewiston Service Guild One Mile Race for Youth starting at 12:30 p.m. at the Onondaga Street entrance of the Red Brick Municipal Building gym.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 04:15 pm
Environmental Facilities Corporation's board of directors today approved $16.7 million in interest-free and low-interest financing for improvements to the water drainage and collection systems in the Erie County Town of Tonawanda.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 04:15 pm
Dave Thurman (center) was the lucky winner of an acoustic guitar donated by Victor Garcia (left) of Vic's Woodshed Music, and Tony Petrocelli (right) of Lewiston Music. Tickets were sold during the six-week series of Toast and Jam, sponsored by Lewiston Council on the Arts and the Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q. in Lewiston.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 04:00 pm
Niagara University is ranked among the country's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 04:00 pm
Step back in time to a period of refinement, elegance and, of course, good social etiquette. The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum's 10th annual Victorian Tea is a wonderful way to enjoy food and friendship while learning more about this fascinating part of America's past.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 04:00 pm
The Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation will hold its second annual "Reverse Draw" Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 9, at The Como Restaurant, 2220 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. The event is the continuation of an event that, for 34 years, was conducted by Temple Beth Israel. Last year, the leadership of the temple bestowed the fundraiser to Mount St. Mary's.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 11:20 am
So, the other day I was looking for a place to get a light dinner and a good beer down in Buffalo. I wanted to go somewhere I could sit down, but get my food fast, as I was starving. So, as I was driving down Elwood Avenue, I turned on to Allen Street and saw The Old Pink Bar.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 11:00 am
The new hit movie "The Hunger Games" is based on a series of novels by Suzanne Collins. The movie is set in a futuristic world in the nation of Panem. Panem consists of 13 districts and an evil Capital.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 10:55 am
On March 23, the film "The Hunger Games" opened in theaters worldwide. Based on a bestselling book series, by Suzanne Collins, "The Hunger Games" promised to be a big hit, and has certainly lived up to the expectation.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 10:50 am
Tucked just off Lewiston's main drag - Center Street - sits one of the village's most versatile dining venues. A mix of traditional Hellenic foods and regular pub fare, Syros Family Restaurant offers a fine selection of dishes at reasonable prices.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 10:50 am
The athletic teams at Niagara have all jumped into their season strong this spring with close defeats and hard fought wins.
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