Sat, Jul 31st 2010 10:50 am
The Sadies will make a stop at Artpark on Aug. 4 to headline the venue's "Coors Light Wednesdays" concert series at 6:30 p.m. The Toronto foursome have managed to combine '60s country rock, psychedelia, folk and punk into a unique sound that is all their own.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 09:15 am
Ruby Carey would have been proud.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 09:15 am
On Aug. 3, Little Feat marches into Artpark to headline the next "First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park" free concert at 6:30 p.m. The jam band pioneers are known for their hits "Willin'," "Easy to Slip," "Cold Cold Cold," "Dixie Chicken," and more.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 09:05 am
Lewiston's largest celebration of the arts returns Saturday, Aug. 14, and Sunday, Aug. 15, for its 44th year. The Lewiston Art Festival, a landmark event of the Lewiston Council on the Arts, brings together far more than just area residents. It brings together Western New Yorkers and visitors from Southern Ontario and beyond. It also brings together the visual arts, literature and music in one weekend.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 09:00 am
George Thorogood & the Destroyers draw Artpark's largest crowd (so far) this season.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 09:00 am
Niagara County Department of Health Deputy Director Victoria Pearson reported this week that a pool of mosquitoes in Erie County has tested positive for West Nile Virus, and she reminds all residents in Niagara County to take extra measures to protect themselves from the potentially serious illness.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:45 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce held its first Niagara River Region Golf Outing on July 26 at the Niagara Frontier Country Club. Registered golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the 18th hole private course, followed by cocktails, dinner and awards.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
The following activity took place Monday, July 19, to Sunday, July 25, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 89 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
Waste Management, parent company of CWM Chemical Services LLC in Porter, announced this week the area recipients to benefit from proceeds of its national charitable golf tournament. The event will be held Sept. 15-16 at the Niagara Falls Country Club. WM reports it expects to raise about $300,000 from this event.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
As preparations continue for the 53rd annual Niagara County Peach Festival, Sept 10-12 at Academy Park in Lewiston, Lewiston Kiwanis organizers report that New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Patrick Roemer has been named as its general chairman. Lewiston Kiwanis Club President Randy Gorzka made the announcement this week.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
Despite threatening weather over parts of the area last weekend, the 37th edition of the Youngstown Yacht Club Level Regatta went off as scheduled out on the waters of Lake Ontario.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members managed to cover a wide range of issues -- all in under an hour's time -- at their Monday monthly regular meeting.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp., along with local business and civic leaders as well as tourism stakeholders, officially rolled out the red carpet to welcome visitors to the new $2.4 million Niagara USA Official Visitor Center. Located on the roundabout at Rainbow Boulevard and First Street, the center will function to promote attractions and events taking place throughout Niagara County as well as assist visitors with lodging and dining options.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 07:00 am
There's quality control, and then there's Kansas.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:00 pm
Ellen DeGeneres has decided to bow out from her role as a judge on "American Idol" next season. DeGeneres served as a judge during the ninth season of "Idol," the No. 1 rated series on television.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 09:00 am
When it comes to dogs and cats, how many are too many for pet lovers to have in their homes?
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 09:00 am
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between July 12 and 18. During that week 158 incidents were investigated.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:55 am
The Town of Niagara held its annual Kids Fishing Day Experience this month at Elmer's Pond at Veterans Park.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:35 am
Amy Hope Witryol of Lewiston has announced her candidacy for the New York State Senate in the 62nd District, which encompasses Niagara County, Orleans County and western Monroe County.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:00 am
Members of the Niagara Power baseball team of Niagara Falls and the Town of Niagara Recreation Department recently held a pitching camp at the Town of Niagara Community Center. Members of the boys' majors and travel teams were able to participate at the event.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:00 am
Ransomville Speedway management fought Mother Nature and won last Friday night. Despite heavy early-morning rain, the staff at the Big R forged on and at 7:15 p.m. threw the first green flag for the 106 competitors who filled the pit area on Mighty Taco and Modern Corporation night. The early-day moisture provided for plenty of side-by-side racing action.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:00 am
Thirty-five Scouts and adult leaders from Germany wrapped up a successful 12-day visit to Western New York on July 20.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:00 am
Niagara County leaders and officials of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority welcomed a very special flight into Niagara Falls International Airport on July 23.
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Mon, Jul 26th 2010 10:30 pm
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Mon, Jul 26th 2010 10:00 pm
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Mon, Jul 26th 2010 04:00 pm
Niagara Family Medicine Associates, a primary care physician group with offices in Niagara Falls and Lewiston, and Dr. Ronald Clark, DO, of Family Medicine in Niagara Falls, are the first Niagara County physician practices to receive funding for the purchase and implementation of an electronic medical record system through a new program administered by HEALTHeLINK, Western New York's clinical information exchange. Funded by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Independent Health and Univera Healthcare, the program is designed to help Western New York physicians acquire and implement EMRs in order to enhance safety and improve clinical quality for their patients.
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Mon, Jul 26th 2010 03:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, July 12, to Sunday, July 18, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 97 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Mon, Jul 26th 2010 02:45 pm
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Mon, Jul 26th 2010 02:00 pm
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Mon, Jul 26th 2010 02:00 pm
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:05 pm
Porter Town Board members briefly reviewed and adopted an updated Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain prevention law - new guidelines of which impact limited areas and property owners - at its regular meeting on July 12.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
The annual Friends of the Lewiston Library book sale will be held Friday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Village of Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
Lewiston-Porter Middle School has announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the fourth quarter marking period.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission is hosting its fifth annual Paddles Up Niagara this Saturday, July 24, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
The following activity was reported from the Village of Youngstown Police Department, from Monday, May 25 through Saturday, July 10. YPD answered 195 calls over this period.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
Modern Corporation recently donated $1,000 and in-kind services to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, which took place at the running track behind Lewiston-Port High School on June 12. Relay For Life honors those who have won the battle with cancer, those who have lost, and those whose fight is just beginning.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of August.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
Officials at the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation recently named Melissa N. Morinello as the director of marketing and communications. Morinello, former development director at Planned Parenthood of Western New York, brings nearly 10 years of marketing and special events experience to the tourism organization.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
Photo essay by Wayne Peters
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