Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:35 pm
Veterans and the public are encouraged to drop off items for recycling from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, in the parking lot of VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:30 pm
Niagara County Board of Elections reports that the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election is Friday, Oct. 12.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:30 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield High School senior Zora Raglow-DeFranco has been named as a Commended Student in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:30 pm
Hunting season is almost here, and the Firearms Permit Review Board of Wheatfield will hold its annual muzzleloader course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the Community Center located behind the Wheatfield Town Hall.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:25 pm
•A benefit for the children of Loretta Jo Gates will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Sheraton at the Falls, 300 Third St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:20 pm
Do you like what you read each week in the Niagara-Wheatfield Tribune, Island Dispatch and Lewiston-Porter Sentinel? Then "Like" us on Facebook!
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Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:20 pm
October is the time of year when children and families artfully decorate pumpkins, and display these works for friends and neighbors. Now, your most decorative, scariest, funniest or craziest pumpkin designs can win you one of three great prizes in the Niagara Frontier Publications pumpkin-carving contest.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:15 pm
Bring the family and meet Sarge, the Niagara County Sheriff's K-9, at the Sears' Community Safety Day on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 6929 Williams Road, Wheatfield, in the former Summit Mall.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:15 pm
"He's the boss," said Andrew Bell, indicating the black and white cat sprawled on the desk at the SPCA of Niagara.
As Bell sat behind his new desk, Sam the cat regally accepted a scratch behind the ears and spread out bonelessly claiming more territory. Sam, after all, came to the SPCA first. Bell just started his new job as executive director on Oct. 1.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 02:05 pm
The acclaimed Dallas Children's Theater will bring its national touring production of "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!" to the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on May 22, 2013.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 01:05 pm
The National Rifle Association's Political Victory Fund has endorsed Kathy Hochul in her race against Republican Chris Collins in New York's 27th Congressional District. Hochul is one of only two New York Democrats to earn the endorsement of the Second Amendment advocacy group.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 11:50 am
Niagara County Legislature Majority Leader Rick Updegrove, R-Lockport, issued the following statement regarding misinformation circulating regarding the county's decision to lease a humidity and HVAC-controlled records storage facility that complies with stringent state laws and regulations for records management:
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 10:15 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, announced he was given an "A" rating and endorsement by the National Rifle Association-Political Victory Fund for the 2012 New York General Election.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 10:15 am
Niagara County lawmakers took steps Tuesday night to secure critical records, some dating back 200 years, that are currently housed in a dilapidated, leaking structure.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 10:10 am
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that about 1 million deer-car accidents occur on American roads each year, killing 200 people, injuring almost 10,000 more, and causing about $1 billion in vehicle damage. The peak time for these collisions comes each fall.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 07:00 am
NBC's five-game average viewership of 23.3 million is best start in the seven-year history of "Sunday Night Football," and the most-watched start to a season for a primetime package in 16 years (24.0 million for ABC in 1996).
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 07:00 am
"Let's Make A Deal," with host Wayne Brady, welcomes the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol for a weeklong cash giveaway event Monday, Oct. 8, through Friday, Oct. 12 (check local listings) on CBS.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Literacy New York Buffalo-Niagara Inc., formerly Literacy Volunteers of Buffalo & Erie County and Literacy Volunteers of Niagara County, has announced that tickets are on sale for its third annual "Cocktails In Character" fundraiser. The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the grand lobby at Shea's Performing Arts Center.
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Wed, Oct 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that lottery drawings for the first half of waterfowl hunting season at Beaver Island State Park, Strawberry Island and the West River Parkway have been scheduled.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 05:55 pm
On Tuesday, representatives Brian Higgins (NY-27) and Kathy Hochul (NY-26) announced $1.4 million in Environmental Protection Agency grants awarded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Recipients such as the Research Foundation of SUNY-Buffalo State College will use the funds to address invasive species in New York state.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 05:50 pm
The tribute dinner for the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at The Buffalo Club.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 05:40 pm
America's all-day, every-day stop for coffee and baked goods will team up with the Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes with a rooftop sit-in at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations in Western New York.
On Friday, Oct. 5, Buffalo-area law enforcement officers will take to the roofs of several Dunkin' Donuts restaurants from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for "Cops on Top" to benefit Special Olympics New York.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 05:40 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Library are hosting a "Friendly Gathering" on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lewiston Library, 305 S. Eighth St. There will be hearty appetizers, wine tasting, champagne, desserts and music - plus friendly faces.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 05:35 pm
Currently, one in eight U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease this year. But thanks to increased early detection and treatment advances, the mortality rate for cancer has dropped 30 percent in the past two decades.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 05:35 pm
Shown is Warren's Village Hardware entry in the 2012 Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Display. Titled "iScarecrow," it was created by Ashley and Tim Warren and is interactive, allowing visitors to have their photos taken as one of three scarecrows.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 05:30 pm
As part of National Chess Month, the Carrousel Museum and the Archangel 8 Chess Academy are proud to host the second annual "Carrousel Chess Classic" on Saturday, Oct. 27. The tournament will follow United States Chess Federation rules and is open to any chess player in grades K through 12, as long as they have sufficient playing ability to recognize check and checkmate.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 05:30 pm
The New York State Department of Health has awarded Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center a Medicaid rate add-on award worth $684,952 over three years to support the Niagara Connection Center, an innovative restructuring of Memorial's mental health services.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 04:35 pm
It's not too late to play the most natural course around at Beaver Island State Park ... and get a great deal.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 04:35 pm
As part of the Society of American Archivists' 2012 American Archives Month, the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has announced its final installment of its "Carrousel Chat" lecture series for the year
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 04:30 pm
With November elections on the horizon, have you found yourself wondering which candidate's platform offers you the best job prospects? Instead of leaving your economic well-being in the politicians' hands, consider updating your skill set so that you'll be in high demand regardless of the election outcomes.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 04:30 pm
Grammy Award-winning artist, Boz Scaggs, and his band will hit the road in 2013, performing the best-known songs of his career. Songs that are constantly requested, such as "Lido Shuffle" and "Lowdown," and many others will be showcased throughout the tour.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 04:30 pm
University at Buffalo Department of Theatre & Dance will present Zodiaque Dance Company, Oct. 17 to 21 in the Drama Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 04:25 pm
For the fifth consecutive year, Mount St. Mary's Hospital will host "A Conference on Healthcare for Women" to raise awareness among women in the local community on a wide array of issues and actions that can help improve their health.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 04:20 pm
The 120 contestants who survived the first audition round on "The X Factor" will travel to Miami for "Boot Camp," where they will face the judges during two intense performance phases, including solo performances and duets.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 01:35 pm
Singers will compete in the "Battle Rounds" beginning Monday, Oct. 8; advisers include Billie Joe Armstrong, Rob Thomas, Mary J. Blige and Michael Buble. Photos, Twitter and Facebook of and for each contestant on season three of NBC's "The Voice."
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 07:00 am
Stella Niagara officials announce the annual "Be an Angel" tribute dinner for the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at The Buffalo Club, 388 Delaware Ave., in downtown Buffalo.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 07:00 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, housed in the historic Allan Herschell Company Factory building at 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda, hosts its "Halloween Spooktacular" from 5:30m to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19.
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Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 07:00 am
We hear all the time that we need to get off the couch, stop watching TV and get moving. But what if watching TV under specific conditions could actually provide the mental boost you need to tackle a difficult task?
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Mon, Oct 1st 2012 01:25 pm
Seth MacFarlane will host "The 85th Annual Academy Awards®," telecast producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced Monday. This will be MacFarlane's first appearance on Oscar's stage. The 85th Annual Academy Awards will be broadcast live on Oscar Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, on ABC.
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Mon, Oct 1st 2012 01:10 pm
INTERVIEW: Cassadee Pope is looking to follow in Dia's and Juliet's footsteps this season on "The Voice."
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