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The 179th Erie County Fair will see the debut of a newly created exhibit area with the goal of exciting Western New Yorker's about technology, engineering and the sciences. "I-Hub at the Fair," with the "I" standing for "innovation, imagination & ingenuity," will be located inside the fair's Showplace Building. The display will focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) businesses and education through daily demonstrations, interactive displays and hands-on activities.

Former Buffalo Bills quarterback and Hall of Famer Jim Kelly was honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at The 2018 ESPYS on Wednesday.

The village's transaction is contingent on acquiring financing, the results of the 120-day due diligence period, as well as the comments received from the public.

The Lewiston Veterans of Foreign Wars has released its new coin commemorating the future "Circle of Honor." It is the first "challenge" coin the local veterans organization has minted and features the "Circle of Honor" project, which is being undertaken to replace the 1955 memorial at Academy Park with a redesigned and more inclusive monument.

Maj. Gen. Anthony P. German, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Congressman Chris Collins on Tuesday announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated millions of dollars in funding to improve the Greater Rochester International Airport, Canandaigua Airport, Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Niagara Falls International Airport. He said the improvements would ensure the longevity of the airports' infrastructure.

The Niagara Gospel Rescue announces its first "Love Your Neighbor Bicycle Ride" will take place from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 11.

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino on Tuesday announced two performances for the Seneca Niagara Events Center: Trevor Noah on Saturday, Oct. 6 (8 p.m.) and Paul Anka - "Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way!" on Saturday, Oct. 27 (8 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday.

Opening with a panic-filled breakdown that rattled him for six months in 2015, Brian Johnson's new book, "When God Becomes Real" (out Nov. 13), journeys readers through the darkest times of his life as he battled depression and anxiety head-on.

The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced the team signed forward C.J. Smith to a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value of $874,125.

This Wednesday, the world's best athletes and biggest stars will join host Danica Patrick for The 2018 ESPYS Presented by Capital One on ABC. The star-studded evening celebrates the best moments from the year in sports and will air live on ABC from 8-11 p.m. EDT, from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The Buffalo Beauts on Monday announced the team agreed to terms with forward Emily Janiga.

Remyelination, the spontaneous regeneration of the fatty insulator in the brain that keeps neurons communicating, has long been seen as crucial to the next big advance in treating multiple sclerosis (MS). However, a lack of understanding of how remyelination is stymied in the disease has hampered these efforts.

BMG on Monday announced a new partnership with the acclaimed television music series "Live From Daryl's House." The agreement includes worldwide rights to the complete 82-episode collection filmed from 2007-16. The show's production, which is slated to begin this fall, is to be executive produced by Good Cop Bad Cop Productions' Daryl Hall and Jonathan Wolfson, and Joe Thomas and Bob Frank for BMG.

New York forest rangers responded to several smaller wildland fires during the past week. These were either the result of careless campfires or lightning strikes. Due to the dry conditions that prevail throughout most of the state, forest rangers remind people to be careful with fires or ignition devices. It is unlawful to leave a campfire unattended or unextinguished, and to set any fire that may endanger the property of another.

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn has been selected to serve as an at-large member of the board of directors for the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA). The appointment comes 19 months after Flynn was elected as Erie County district attorney.

The Buffalo Sabres signed forwards Daniel O'Regan and Nicholas Baptiste to one-year, two-way contracts with average annual values of $874,125 and $787,500, respectively, at the NHL level.

The Food Bank of WNY is seeking participants of all ages for its 11th annual "Walk Off Hunger," which will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Island Park in Williamsville.

The fifth annual Oliver Street Art Festival will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 4, on Oliver Street (between Schenck and Robinson streets), North Tonawanda. The event will feature more than 60 local artists working in various media such as painting, photography, crafts, jewelry-making and metal smith work.

Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal is offering a unique weekend retreat. "LIKE A KID AGAIN: A Spirituality of Childhood for Adult-Sized Living" by Fr. Hugh Burns, OP, will be held Friday dinner through Sunday lunch Aug. 3-5.

The Niagara Wine Trail will sponsor the annual Niagara USA Wine Festival in Lewiston's Academy Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29. It will be the 10th annual wine festival in Lewiston, promoting the local wineries in Niagara, Orleans and Monroe counties along the Niagara Wine Trail USA. The festival will run from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon until 6 p.m. Sunday.

Theatre Academy director Paschal Frisina was tasked with finding student-professional, semiprofessional and the acting equivalent of softball league talent to work alongside director Roger Danforth; Broadway's Terence Archie (Odysseus) and Emily Skinner (Penelope/Circe); Off-Broadway and Buffalo actor Christopher Guilmet (The Singer); and celebrated mime Gregg Goldston (Cyclops).

The ongoing process on deciding the long-term operations fate of CWM Chemical Services LLC took another step forward Tuesday at the Lewiston-Porter Creek Road campus. There, Administrative Law Judge Daniel O'Connell, joined by members of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Siting Board, held a daylong pre-adjudication issues conference to evaluate community concerns over CWM's filed applications.

Come next Saturday, stop by Porter on the Lake for a day of family fun as the Town of Porter presents the 2018 edition of Summerfest at the town park located on the shores of Lake Ontario.

The welcome mats at 13 properties on Grand Island were laid out for residents Sunday in the third annual Garden Walk.

Sheila K. Walker (née Coyle) of Grand Island entered into rest July 5, 2018.

Grand Island Town Hall turned the big 5-0 this year and hosted a small birthday party Saturday to celebrate the milestone.

The Grand Island Town Board issued a town proclamation at its July 2 meeting in which the board "encourages all residents to attend the 13th annual Paddles Up Niagara."

The Zonta Club of Grand Island awarded five scholarships at its annual scholarship awards dinner held on June 26 at the Buffalo Launch Club.

With the start of the 2018-19 school year, a changing of the guard took place at Monday's Grand Island Board of Education reorganization meeting.

Jo and Paul Klock of Grand Island celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a Mass at St. Stephen R.C. Church and a dinner at the Como Restaurant with family and friends.

The Greater Niagara Ballet Company presents "Balletic Interludes," excerpts from four unique performances, at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center, 4455 Porter Road.

Get ready - the Porter Cup turns 60 this year.

Edward Pawenski was honored posthumously for his dedication to the establishment of Niagara County Community College at the June board meeting. The board of trustees passed a resolution to honor Pawenski for his service to NCCC, presenting a plaque to his family, including his grandson - Niagara County Legislator Richard Andres.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is seeking to expand its corps of dedicated volunteer ushers in the coming season. The BPO is looking for volunteers to scan tickets, distribute programs, assist patrons in locating their seats, and aid with customer service during the 2018-19 season.

USA Niagara Development Corp. HAS revealed a new sculpture based on the flowing waters of Niagara Falls by local artist Jesse Walp in downtown Niagara Falls. The towering sculpture is located on Old Falls Street where millions of tourists visit each year.

The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning is reminding area anglers of the upcoming 2018 Cost FLW (Fishing League Worldwide) Tournament Series, which will be held July 26-28 and will launch from the Safe Harbor Marina on the Outer Harbor. The premium bass fishing tournament has 160 boats already registered with approximately 350 participants anticipated, but it is expected roughly 200 boats will be registered by the start of the event.

Playing to capacity audiences during a history-making string of spring and summer shows, the unprecedented "Newsboys United Tour" has been extended through the end of the year.

Chef Robert Irvine returns to battle chef Anne Burrell in a much-anticipated "Worst Cooks in America" rematch beginning Sunday, Aug. 12 (9 p.m. ET/PT), where the renowned chefs whip a roster of disastrous cooks into tip-top shape.

Jesus Culture and Capitol Christian Music Group announce the upcoming release of the new live worship album, "Living With A Fire," dropping Aug. 31. There are three new songs ("Freedom," "Center of Your Love" and "Living With A Fire") available from the forthcoming album along with the digital pre-order here. Also debuting today is the live video for the song "Freedom."