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At nightfall on the 11th day of the 11th month - Veterans Day - Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 officially unveiled its "Circle of Honor" monument inside Lewiston's Academy Park.

CBS announced the series premieres of two new dramas, "FBI: Most Wanted" and "Tommy"; the debuts of the milestone 40th season of "Survivor," and the 15th and final season of "Criminal Minds"; and the return of "MacGyver" and "Undercover Boss."

2019 marks the ninth year America's Adopt A Soldier will reach out to America to ask for cards of thanks to share with this nation's service members who are deployed, and veterans who are in state veterans homes and hospitals.

dick clark productions and ABC announced today that five-time American Music Awards winner and the top-selling female country artist of all time, Shania Twain, will take the stage at the 2019 American Music Awards to perform a medley of her greatest hits. The performance will mark Twain's return to the American Music Awards stage for the first time since 2003.

The Buffalo Sabres game-worn jersey auction continues at www.auction.NHL.com until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation.

The CW Network recently announced dates for the debut of its new series "Katy Keene," plus the returns of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" and "Roswell, New Mexico."

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7487 held a Veterans Day observance at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, in honor of those who served this country in the armed forces. The event took place at the new "Circle of Honor" memorial at Academy Park in Lewiston.

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Following another winning fall, NBC heads into the new year with a crop of prestige shows that combine top talent with creative storytelling. With more new shows launching in 2020 than in the fall, NBC's robust winter and spring slate fuels a long-term strategy and features a completely reimagined "Little Big Shots," as well as three new dramas and one new multi-camera comedy.

On Friday, Tenth Avenue North debuted a unique music video for the song, "No Shame," which is the title track from their most recent album released in August. Filmed in four different locations, the "Choose Your Journey" video allows the individual viewer to decide their own journey with multiple options and endings.

Several months ago, the U.S. Postal Service reached out to the office of Congressman Brian Higgins after discovering original Purple Heart documents from 1944. It sought to make sure the official documents were safely returned to the relatives of Corp. Henry Mazurkiewicz.

Motorists can get car batteries tested now, for free, and be entered to win $1,000.

At a recent Town Board meeting, officials in the Town of Wheatfield had a lot to deliberate through, according to Supervisor Don MacSwan. The first matter of business was a public hearing on the preliminary budget, which was approved without any further input.

The City of North Tonawanda Common Council convened with Mayor Arthur Pappas to hold a regular meeting right before Election Day. Officials encouraged residents to vote, and residents took time to hold elected officials accountable for different issues in the city.

Niagara County Community College will participate in its first "Day of Giving" on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The one-day online campaign to benefit the students, faculty, staff and community of NCCC.

The Lewiston Choraleers will present its popular holiday concert series at four area church sites, including a performance one Saturday, Dec. 7, to coincide with the annual Lewiston Christmas Walk sponsored by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to River's Edge, residents have been wondering what's going on with other notable developments around the Village of Lewiston. Here is an update:

Founded in the early '90s and based in Melrose, Minnesota, this manufacturer of premier fishing boats built for challenging conditions has been popular with fishermen on Midwest lakes, even up into the Lake Winnipeg area of Manitoba.

Janet Hoffman, president of Celebrate Wilson, announced plans for hosting a unique culinary event. Titled "Field to Table," it's intended to celebrate the end of the growing season in northern Niagara. A bountiful dinner (with entertainment) will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Wilson House Restaurant.

One can add the nicest countertops, largest bathrooms and comfiest bedrooms to a residence, but it still won't have what the principals behind River's Edge can boast about. "Definitely the water, and the lack of condos, and that type of living in the village," Alisa Talarico said. "Anything new or with the water view was huge."

Deputy Clerk Shannon Fundis and Deputy Treasurer Stephanie Myers were promoted and will take the reins on Jan. 1.

Grand Island Republicans swept back into office after handily winning all the offices up for grabs Tuesday on Election night.

Island veterans paraded through the halls of the Grand Island High School and Veronica Connor Middle School Thursday to the applause and thanks of Island schoolchildren in the third annual Veterans Parade.

William R. Yockey passed away Nov. 6, 2019, at his Grand Island home.

After 12 years in business on the Island, Lynda Gieselman and the family at Island Pets and Feed decided it was time to fly the nest of their old business location and move on up the boulevard.

It was a historic season for the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons boys soccer team, but, with all good things, they come to an end. Friday night, the Falcons' 2019 campaign came to a close in the Far West Regional versus the Greece Athena Trojans, 3-0.

It was 1999, and I was traveling to Canada with Scout to watch Jack and Rich compete in a karate tournament. Thinking back, the car ride was unnecessarily long. On such occasions, one did what one could to find entertainment. In this case, that meant playing the Collective Soul CD "Dosage."

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute has always provided up-and-coming chefs with a hands-on learning environment to sharpen their skills in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. Now, these unique programs will provide even more opportunities for students to excel and stand out in their field.

Integrity Music's Lincoln Brewster releases his new album, "A Mostly Acoustic Christmas," today - just in time for the holiday season. This marks his second Christmas project and is a fun passion project he recorded and self-produced at home with family and friends and the help of his two dogs. Click here to check out this festive project.

Kane Brown with special guests Russell Dickerson and Chris Lane will bring "The Worldwide Beautiful Tour" to KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020.

Award-winning singer/songwriter Matthew West will release his new project, "Brand New," on Feb. 14, 2020, as his first album on Provident Label Group/Sony Music and his imprint Story House Music. The pre-order for "Brand New" is available here.

Stooges Stuffed Burger Bar, located in Lockport's historic Old City Hall, found a unique way to support Niagara Hospice with what it does best: stuffed burgers.

Community members can spread holiday cheer and support their neighbors in need by participating in FeedMore Foundation of WNY's "WreathMore to FeedMore WNY" holiday wreath and centerpiece sale in partnership with Lavocat's Family Greenhouse and Nursery.

With several hunting seasons underway, and the start of the Southern Zone big game season just weeks away, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded hunters to put safety at the forefront this fall when going afield.

Three local nonprofit organizations have changed their names. West Side Neighborhood Housing Services, Black Rock-Riverside Housing Services and Niagara Falls Neighborhood Housing Services are now part of a Western New York collective called NeighborWorks Community Partners. The goal is to expand services across the state.

Brian D. Seaman has announced his candidacy for the office of Niagara County district attorney. Seaman served as an assistant district attorney in Niagara County from 2006-13, and prosecuted a wide variety of felony crimes, ranging from white collar financial crimes to violent crimes, including assaults, robberies, burglaries and homicides.

New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs has introduced legislation (S 6834) that would tighten privacy protections for gun owners at the time they apply for their permits, as well as when they recertify.

Ransomville Speedway celebrated the performances of its racers and teams from the 2019 season at its annual season awards banquet, Friday Nov. 1, in the Lewiston Fire Co. No. 2 firehall.

Additional Veterans Day events in Niagara County this weekend include:

The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will conduct its annual holiday bazaar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the hospital's south (main) lobby.