Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:50 pm
Vincentian Heritage Week, an annual celebration of Niagara University's history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, will take place Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:45 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office participated in the nationwide driving while intoxicated blitz from Aug. 20 through Sept. 6, culminating in 16 DWI arrests during this 18-day blitz and two arrests for driving while ability impaired by drugs, according to Sheriff James R. Voutour.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:45 pm
If they had to write essays about what they did on summer vacation, Kelly Bourque of the Town of Niagara and Taraneh Jacobs of Wheatfield would have plenty of tales to tell.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:40 pm
Only 545 people turned out Tuesday to vote on the proposed $11.085 million Niagara-Wheatfield School District capital project referendum.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
The Buffalo Stars Juniors will conduct a Salute to Youth Hockey Night on Saturday, Sept. 25, when the Buffalo Stars Continental Junior B hockey team hosts the visiting New Hampshire Monarchs at Holiday Twin Rinks in Cheektowaga.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
Approximately 30,000 adult pheasants will be released on lands open to public hunting for the upcoming fall pheasant-hunting season, according to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
The Niagara County Community College Foundation has named two Distinguished Alumni to co-chair the annual Scholarship Gala -- State Sen. George Maziarz, '74, and Richard Winter, '74, along with their wives, Beverly Maziarz and Peggy Sekera Winter.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C, Newfane, chairman of the New York State Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, this week expressed great concern over news reports about lavish expenditures at National Grid while the electric company is in the middle of seeking approval for a $400 million rate hike in New York.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
At a recent trade event, a state assemblyman posed the question: "As a local manufacturer can you afford not to export when 95 percent of the world's population lives outside the U.S. borders?"
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
Bob Confer, vice president of Confer Plastics, lectured a capacity crowd at the Aug. 30 Niagara County Patriot's meeting.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Sept. 9 and 16. During that time period, 134 calls were received.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
Residents who live near the Bergholz Volunteer Fire Department came to the Wheatfield Town Board meeting Sept. 16 to once again ask that something be done about the noise of the siren that alerts fire company members to come to the hall.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, this week announced $14 million has been awarded to the Niagara Falls International Airport allowing it to meet safety guidelines put forth by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
Informal conversation in Plattdeutsch is the reason for a get-together for lunch and talk at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Wheatfield Community Center.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct Saturday flu shot clinics for adults 18 and older from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 2, Oct. 16 and Nov. 6. The clinics will be held in the Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 06:00 pm
Not only are the Town of Niagara's finances in good shape, but because of its prudent budgeting and fiscal management, its bond rating has been increased, Town Board members were told Tuesday.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 05:42 pm
Women of the Word (W.O.W.) Bible study begins its 23rd season of bringing God's word to the women of Grand Island and its surrounding towns on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 9 a.m.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 05:00 pm
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 03:00 pm
The producers of "Fringe" are masters of the twist.
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 10:00 am
OK, I'll admit I wasn't enthusiastic about going to see the Theatre in the Mist's new production of "The Wizard of Oz."
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Thu, Sep 23rd 2010 09:00 am
A fundraiser is being held for local music great Ned Wood, who is battling a rare and aggressive form of incurable cancer. The objective is to help Ned and his family with increasing medical expenses. The benefit will take place at the FrogHair Outdoor Patio, 7800 Transit Road, Williamsville, on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 4 until 9 p.m.
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Wed, Sep 22nd 2010 01:00 pm
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Tue, Sep 21st 2010 05:00 pm
It's unusual to see guest stars have as much of an impact as they have on Syfy's "Warehouse 13." As the show's second season comes to an end (Tuesday, Sept. 21, 9 p.m. ET), the fate of each series star is closely linked with a supporting player who may or may not return for season three.
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Tue, Sep 21st 2010 03:00 pm
The annual Grand Island CROP Walk will take place Sunday, Sept. 26, to raise money to combat hunger both worldwide and on Grand Island.
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Tue, Sep 21st 2010 09:00 am
Terry Hoitz's (Wahlberg) past mistakes in the line of duty and Allen Gamble's (Ferrell) reluctance to take risks have landed them the roles of "The Other Guys" -- disgraced New York City police detectives relegated to filling paperwork for cocky hero cops. The mismatched duo must look past their differences when they take on a high-profile investigation of a shady capitalist billionaire and attempt to fill the shoes of the notoriously reckless officers they idolize.
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Mon, Sep 20th 2010 04:00 pm
CBS Studios International is partnering with the American Forces Network to provide U.S. troops with a complete night of programming from America's No. 1-rated network the day after the U.S. broadcast, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22.
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Mon, Sep 20th 2010 04:00 pm
Twelve celebrities and their dance partners will shine on stage and screen as season 11 of "Dancing with the Stars" gets under way. But the bright lights and fun won't stop after the show. ABC.com presents multiple features online for fans to participate in and to enjoy. Available on www.abc.com this dancing season, in addition to full episodes, are exclusive video content, "Dancing Live Chat Party," "Backstage at Dancing with the Stars!" with host Sabrina Bryan, and team shirts designed by the teams. The fun is all at your fingertips at www.abc.com/dancing-with-the-stars.
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Mon, Sep 20th 2010 01:00 pm
Whatever the event is, Jason Ritter says he doesn't know, and Blair Underwood says he isn't telling. The stars of "The Event," NBC's big-ticket new fall drama, play coy when asked by reporters to define the action that gives their show its title.
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Mon, Sep 20th 2010 01:00 pm
Knowing that TV critics like to compare new things to old things, it's sort of a surprise that "Chase" star Kelli Giddish hasn't heard "female Jack Bauer" used to describe her new role.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 06:00 pm
The following incidents occurred Monday, Sept. 6, to Sunday, Sept. 12, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 76 calls were answered by the LPD during this period.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 06:00 pm
As your child moves from elementary to middle school, both of you may find yourselves struggling with the transition. According to Nitasha Seth of the Kenmore Huntington Learning Center, your role now is as important as it was during pre-adolescence.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
Artpark's 2010 season lineup of "First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park" concert series brought back some classic performers as well as several other blockbuster acts that made their debut on the amphitheater stage.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
Mary and Larry Montani of Lewiston will be the featured honorees at the 11th annual "Good Works Gala" of the Mount St. Mary's Foundation.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 05:00 pm
The sights and sounds of an 18th century fortress will mingle with the smells of a good, old-fashioned barbecue when Old Fort Niagara hosts a pig roast to benefit the historic site on Saturday, Sept. 25. From 5:30 p.m. until sunset, the public can enjoy food, music, an 18th century puppet show, 18th century games, a cannon firing at sunset and a variety of other activities for all ages.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 03:55 pm
A wind energy project proved an interesting discussion item at an otherwise routine Porter Town Board meeting Monday night.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 03:00 pm
Members of the Lewiston Advisory Committee met this week to discuss the people-moving impact of the Lewiston Art Festival, Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival and Kiwanis Peach Festival. The consensus of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce subgroup was more parking is needed in Lewiston, more organization among festival/event participants would be helpful, and additional manpower (especially police) would make for a safer community.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 12:00 pm
The Town of Porter hosts the annual Cabbage Festival for the seventh year, in cooperation with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ransomville Fire Co. on Route 93.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:55 am
The New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Project is hosting the 25th anniversary of its Wildlife Festival in cooperation with the Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free and the show will go on rain or shine. A variety of food will be available from a selection of local youth groups' concessions.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:00 am
Celebrate the beginning of fall in the historic Village of Lewiston with the work of Western New York's talented crafters and jewelry artists. The Lewiston Harvest Festival & Craft Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25, and Sunday, Sept. 26, along Center Street. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and is free and open to the public. More than 75 crafters will showcase their artwork, jewelry, woodwork, candles and handmade crafts throughout the weekend.
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