Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:30 pm
Olin Corporation submits application for proposed $20 million project in Niagara Falls; combined projects would create 74 new jobs The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors today accepted applications for assistance from Olin Corporation, Gateway Harbor Inn, Frank's Vacuum Truck Services Inc., Mawhiney Trucking Inc. and Taylor Devices for economic development projects in Niagara County. When combined, these projects total $30 million and would create 74 new jobs, while retaining 328 current positions in the county.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:25 pm
Niagara County customers purchased 2,353 "Opportunities Unlimited Donuts" in August during a special promotion created by the Niagara County-area Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop restaurant owners. At the Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop located at 8500 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, restaurant owner Bob Burns presented a check for $2,000 to Connie S. Brown, executive director of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:15 pm
Halloween is just around the corner. Bring home a fresh pumpkin filled with dried and fresh flowers you make during a hands-on seminar held by the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield (between Sy and Witmer Roads).
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:15 pm
Niagara University is joining more than 100 colleges and universities across the U.S. to honor the 6,200-plus American servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:10 pm
During Tuesday night's meeting of a key committee, members of the Niagara County Legislature's majority caucus announced a move to cut health benefits for lawmakers sworn in this coming January and require former lawmakers that received lifetime health care under old rules to pay a portion of their health care costs.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:00 pm
Niagara University is now accepting reservations for this fall's edition of its highly popular "Student Chef Series," which showcases the culinary skills of student managers in the university's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 12:00 pm
National recording artist and Grand Island native Stacy Clark is bringing her Hard Rock tour to town. The singer/songwriter will perform at the Niagara Falls restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 13.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 12:00 pm
From Nov. 10 to 20, fly balls, fielding and Faust will take center stage as NU Theatre presents the Tony-winning musical "Damn Yankees," with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 12:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Ray Davies on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located on the North Campus.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 11:35 am
What do the WWE's John Cena, baseball's Wade Boggs, Tears For Fears singer Curt Smith and actors Sheryl Lee and Kristy Swanson all have in common?
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 11:30 am
Our long drought is over: "Psych" is back.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 05:15 pm
With the persistent weakness of the national economy, county leaders are taking steps to help local job seekers find employment by hosting a job fair Wednesday.
Niagara County's Fall Job Fair will be held Wednesday, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls. There is no cost for job seekers.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 02:30 pm
Tawse in Vineland has been named Canada's 2011 Winery of the Year.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 02:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto has been welcomed as a member of the Farm Bureau's "Circle of Friends" for his support of New York state farmers during the 2011 Legislative Session. The award is given annually to state legislators who demonstrate strong support and diligent work on behalf of the agricultural community in New York.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 02:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston hosts its second annual "Pooch Parade" and blessing of the animals on Saturday, Oct. 15.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:40 am
Old Fort Niagara's centuries-old buildings offer more than a few ghost stories, from the headless ghost that reputedly haunts the 1726 French Castle to unexplained shadows, slamming doors, and eerie orbs. Area residents will have an opportunity to experience the fort's mysterious past during "The Haunted Fortress," set for Saturday nights, Oct. 22 and 29.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:35 am
NBC builds two nights of Halloween-themed programming as the final season debut of "Chuck" (Fridays, 8 p.m.) and the series premiere of new drama "Grimm" (Fridays, 9 p.m.) will begin on Friday, Oct. 28.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:30 am
Popular recording artist Nick Jonas ("Jonas") and two-time Tony-winner Bernadette Peters ("Gypsy") will guest star in NBC's new musical drama "Smash," which will air on Mondays at 10 p.m. beginning Feb. 6, 2012. Both actors will sing in the respective episodes in which they appear.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:25 am
Nursing is back in a big way at Niagara University.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 06:55 am
On Saturday evening Oct. 1, a group of veterans gathered at Dave's Last Chance Saloon on Saunders Settlement Road in Lewiston for a meet and greet. They are members of the Niagara University Student Veterans Association, which formed in 2010.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 04:00 pm
On Saturday morning, Sept. 24, three friends took time out of their busy lives to volunteer for the Riverkeepers Cleanup event that took place around Western New York.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 03:10 pm
Grand Island Fire Co. Fire Chief Kevin Koch, along with Grand Island Town Supervisor Peter McMahon, conducted a readiness inspection of Grand Island Fire Co. firefighter/medics on Saturday, Oct. 1, at fire headquarters.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 03:00 pm
Grand Island Fire Co. Fire Chief Kevin Koch has reported that Islander Frank Brusino will receive a special Grand Island Fire Co. commendation during the upcoming Fire Prevention Open House at fire headquarters on Friday, Oct. 14.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 02:45 pm
Villa Maria College will be host its second annual "Portfolio Day" on Thursday, Oct. 20, beginning at 10 a.m. The event will take place in the Student Center on its campus located at 240 Pine Ridge Road, between Walden and Genesee streets.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 02:40 pm
For the fourth year in a row, Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center will host "A Conference on Healthcare for Women" to raise awareness among women in the local community on a wide array of issues and actions that can help improve their health. This year's daylong conference, which focuses on family health, is Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 02:35 pm
The Lewiston Lions donated to and attended a recent fundraiser for Mark Haseley, 62, who was diagnosed with a terminal lung disease in 2009.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 02:35 pm
The City of Lockport's new refuse and recycling program begins Monday, Oct. 10. Currently, the cart delivery crews have completed the Monday and Tuesday collection routes, and will work through the weekend on the Wednesday and Thursday collection routes.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
The Lewiston Writers Group announces a writing workshop titled "Breaking the Rules of Writing and Migrating into Other Genres" will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Hodgepodge Café, 72 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
Area high school students and their teachers are invited to participate in the Bill of Rights Institute's sixth annual "Being an American Essay Contest."
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Historical Society announces its October meeting and program will feature a presentation by Sue Eck illustrating the parallel evolution of Ellsworth Statler and his adopted city, Buffalo, from 1896 through 1925. The meeting takes place Monday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Cora Gushee Room of the Youngstown Red Brick School Village Center.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
A tribute dinner for the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at The Buffalo Club.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Republican Committee invites the community to its 2011 fundraiser, Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 625 Third St.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:10 am
The Grand Island Town Board voted Monday to set a public hearing for 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, at Town Hall to consider a of sex offender residency law.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Grand Island High School's Viking Vision news class received a check from the Fuccillo Auto Group at the Monday evening meeting of the Grand Island Board of Education at Charlotte Sidway School.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Robert E. Herman has announced his candidacy for election as highway superintendent for the Town of Niagara.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Robert J. Pino has announced his candidacy for councilman on the Wheatfield Town Board. He has the endorsements of the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University continues its TopSpin series with an exhibition of paintings by Buffalo-based artist Matthew Duquette. "Vessels" will open with a reception and artist talk on Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Three students from Lewiston-Porter High School have been named All-State musicians, and will participate in the New York State School Music Association Conference in Rochester from Dec. 1-4. The weekend honors the best high school musicians from all of New York.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 06:55 am
Artpark has one goal in mind for the 2012 summer season: smaller crowds watching bigger musical acts.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 10:45 pm
If you're desperately clinging to every last piece of summer, it is probable that a delicious cone of custard is one of those things. Hibbard's Custard in Lewiston is serving up its delectable homemade ice cream until the end of October.
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