Sat, Dec 15th 2012 01:15 pm
Over the course of 40 years, master technician Dennis Brochey has worked on more than 100,000 automobiles in his Center Street automotive shop. At the end of this month, he'll hang up his wrench.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 01:10 pm
The referendum for the Grand Island School District's proposed $6,377,000 transportation facility will go to public vote on Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Grand Island High School.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 01:10 pm
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 01:05 pm
Rachel Bailey and Maggie Nobumoto, members of the Grand Island High School Interact Club, and Jared Barlow, Grand Island Rotary Club past president, volunteered for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive at Tops Market on Grand Island Boulevard.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 01:05 pm
At a surprise birthday party for Les Dumas, a Knights of Columbus member, guests brought contributions to Toys for Tots and the WNY Food Bank in lieu of birthday gifts.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 01:00 pm
In keeping with the holiday spirit of giving, the Zonta Club of Grand Island donated $1,500 to the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island on Tuesday at the Zonta Club's annual Christmas Party at the Buffalo Launch Club.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 01:00 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 147 calls from Dec. 1 to 7. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 01:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from Dec. 3 to 9, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 22 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 1,371 calls so far this year.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:55 pm
Shortly before 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, Grand Island Fire Co. rescue personnel responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle on Stony Point Road between Whitehaven Road and Independence Lane.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:55 pm
Corey McGowan, organizer of the Taste of Grand Island, recently presented five awards to restaurants that took part in the festival. Winners included:
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:55 pm
Kevin Koch will return for a third term as chief of the Grand Island Fire Co. after running unopposed in 2013 elections, which were held at fire headquarters on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:55 pm
In a surprise addition to Monday evening's agenda, the Grand Island Board of Education voted to terminate the contract of Interim Superintendent of Schools Robert Christmann.
Christmann officially resigned as superintendent of schools on Oct. 1 after six years of service to the district. He has been functioning as interim superintendent since then and has a full-time position as executive director of the Western New York Education Services Council. His last day of service to Grand Island should be in mid-January.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:45 pm
Ryan Seacrest hosts "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2013," featuring an all-star lineup performing 15 No. 1 hits, including newly announced additions to the west coast party Justin Bieber, Jason Aldean, Greyson Chance, Ellie Goulding and The Wanted.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:40 pm
The Hospice and Palliative Care Group Inc. President CEO John Lomeo recently announced the appointment of Kay Dekker, RN, BSN, as director of hospice services at Niagara Hospice.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:40 pm
Australian singing and dancing sensation Timomatic set to perform; Jeannie Mai of Style Network's "How Do I Look?" returns as commentator.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:40 pm
Two hundred eighty-two feature films are eligible for the 2012 Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this week.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:35 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents Gaelic Storm on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2013, at 8 p.m. for one performance only.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:35 pm
Show will feature 13 talented designers who join celebrity mentors Nicole Richie, Jessica Simpson and John Varvatos, as well as new host Louise Roe.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:30 pm
The YWCA of Niagara and the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara have fulfilled a long-held vision with the dedication of a new facility to serve adult sexual assault victims and child victims of abuse. The announcement during ceremonies at the YWCA in Lockport.
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 12:30 pm
Actor Jay Thomas returns to participate in the annual "Late Show" holiday quarterback challenge, and singer Darlene Love marks her 19th year performing her classic "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" on the broadcast
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Sat, Dec 15th 2012 11:30 am
The historic Oakwood Cemetery at 763 Portage Road in Niagara Falls is proud to be part of the 2012 "Wreaths Across America" remembrance ceremony as one of the two designated locations in Western New York.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2012 05:00 pm
Fifth Harmony (mentored by Simon Cowell), Carly Rose Sonenclar (mentored by Britney Spears) and Tate Stevens (mentored by L.A. Reid) are "The X Factor's" three finalists moving on to next week's grand finale.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2012 07:00 am
As part of yearly tradition, Adams Volunteer Fire Co. will hold its "Santa Claus Drive" by visiting neighborhoods of its fire district.
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Fri, Dec 14th 2012 07:00 am
If there's one studio that can turn a holiday show into an "Xtravaganza," it's Adell's School of Dance.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 12:00 pm
Holly C. Deyarmond has been named director of social services at ElderWood Health Care at Crestwood, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 12:00 pm
The next regular meeting of the Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the Adult Learning Center Room at the high school, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 12:00 pm
Bad feelings erupted again at the Town of Niagara Town Board meeting on Tuesday as Councilman Danny Sklarski asked for an official investigation into why the town won't be reimbursed for demolition of a Petroleum Street residence last spring.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 09:40 am
"Today's" Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Natalie Morales are set to host pre-show special that precedes The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 09:30 am
NBC has announced a star-powered marquee of guest stars for the live, two-hour finale of its third cycle of "The Voice" on Tuesday, Dec. 18 (8 p.m.), with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars and The Killers set to perform. The finale that night will conclude when a new champion is crowned.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 09:00 am
The annual Niagara Electric Lights Parade, which took place on Saturday, Nov. 3, continues to share its generosity through its Parade Food Drive. Food bins are still available for food drop off until Dec. 21. Items will support Community Missions of Niagara Frontier.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:50 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto has announced that the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has agreed to illuminate the Lewiston plateau dog park to provide a safe, well-lit area in which residents can walk their pets after work.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:50 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police Department between Dec. 3 and 10. During that time period, 168 calls were received.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:45 am
Cooper Sign and Old Glory Flag in Town of Niagara is running a new program, "Operation: Warmth," through Jan. 4, 2013, to get used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, sweatshirts, fleeces and other items for the veterans of Niagara Falls who cannot afford the basic necessities of life.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:40 am
Spirit Airlines has moved up the start dates for its 2013 seasonal service to/from Myrtle Beach between Niagara Falls International Airport.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:35 am
The Niagara County SPCA will hold a Holiday Party from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Elks Lodge, 1805 Fashion Outlet Blvd., Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:35 am
St. John Lutheran School is helping support The Food Bank of WNY. In the past few weeks, students have been donating food items as part of their chapel offerings. They have collected more than 400 pounds of food and plan to donate more to help those in need during the Christmas season.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:30 am
PHOTOS: The annual Christmas Senior Dance at the Wheatfield Community Center last Saturday drew a large crowd for a turkey dinner, dancing and prize drawings.
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Thu, Dec 13th 2012 08:30 am
The YMCA has asked to terminate its recently approved agreement with Wheatfield to use the town's Youth Center and gyms during daytime hours, effective Dec. 31.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2012 01:15 pm
The third "Flames Through Lewiston" event will take place Saturday, Dec. 15, from 6:30 until 7 p.m. on Center Street. If you're planning to attend, here are some points to keep in mind.
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Wed, Dec 12th 2012 01:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday with new member Christina Zaroian, a licensed esthetician and the owner of La Pelle.
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