Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
"It's not necessarily like a park; it may look like a park in some places, but it's not."
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
Description: Stories from issues 40, 30, 20, and 10 years prior to this week's issue of the Island Dispatch.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
Students as young as 4 years old happily showed off their hard work at the year's end piano recital of teacher Debbie Bastian.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
The following incidents occurred from July 23 to 29, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 30 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 818 calls so far this year.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 195 calls from July 21 to 27. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office is reminding Island residents to take precautions in the wake of summer car larcenies.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
Both the Grand Island Board of Education and Grand Island Town Board want some more information about the prospect of allowing the Niagara Sunday Fliers to use school property on Staley Road.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
Events at the Grand Island Memorial Library from Friday, August 10, 2012 until Friday, August 17, 2012.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
Some of the paddlers at Saturday's seventh annual Paddles Up Niagara were novices making their first effort on the water at the signature event of the Niagara River Greenway Commission. Others, like the seven-man contingent from the Scajaquada Canoe Club that powered through the course in a long canoe, had vast experience.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
Wednesday morning at the Holiday Inn Grand Island, 25 Island Rotarians listened to guest speaker and president of Angry Patriots and Pinheads video game application David P. Lipinoga.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following businesses and individuals who purchased tee signs for the recent Austin Against Autism Golf Tournament fundraiser, held at River Oaks on June 29.
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Sat, Aug 4th 2012 07:00 am
Just under 200 boats hit the water off the shore of Grand Island for the seventh annual Paddles Up Niagara.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 11:20 pm
One would think for KING & COUNTRY couldn't be happier to perform at this year's Kingdom Bound music festival.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 08:20 pm
At the 2012 Niagara County Fair, 4-H member Ben Gardner would like to give you a memorable experience. On Sunday, Aug. 5 at 11 am., the public is invited to walk a dairy calf in a 'Lil Britches event.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 08:15 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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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:55 pm
U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, introduced legislation this week to provide a research and development tax credit, which deducts small businesses' tax liability for research and experimental costs.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:55 pm
A dozen years on, Western New York's premier technology confab will once again bring the latest information on the intersection of information technology and homeland security to attendees ranging from IT professionals to "geeks" of all stripes this October.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:40 pm
Each night of the 2012 London Olympics to date have drawn higher viewership and household ratings than the first seven nights of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2004 Athens Olympics, the last European Summer Olympics, according to official national data provided by The Nielsen Company.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 06:00 pm
The 38th year of the Youngstown Yacht Club Level Regatta saw competitive racing as well as a festive atmosphere for the hundreds who visited and participated.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 05:30 pm
Savory Sips will hold a fundraiser for Roswell Cancer Institute Region, "Inspiration," on Sunday, Aug. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston. The event features a concert by Beatle Magic, a high-end Beatles tribute band that has generously offered to perform at the event.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 05:25 pm
The Niagara County Fair opened in fine style Wednesday at the Lake Avenue fairgrounds in Lockport.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 05:20 pm
The new Tuscarora and Friends Art Gallery (formerly the OH! Gallery), located in the Lewiston Opera Hall at 736 Center St., Lewiston, now features the artwork of outstanding Native American and regional artists.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 03:00 pm
Upcoming Grand Island events for August 2012 as of Friday, August 3.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 08:55 am
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 20 medals, swims for his final individual gold medal of the London Olympics Friday night in the 100m butterfly, a race which he memorably won by .01 seconds in Beijing. Missy Franklin swims for her third gold medal - fourth overall - in the 200m backstroke, her best event. Also in primetime, Cullen Jones and Anthony Ervin chase gold against the fastest men in the pool in the 50m freestyle.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara River will be roaring with excitement as the weekend of the 73rd annual "Thunder on the Niagara" event is coming soon.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara held its annual senior picnic at the Calvin K. Richards Senior/Youth Activity Center in Veterans Memorial Park.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Now in its eighth year, In Good Company Productions will perform "Once On This Island Jr." in Tonawanda at the Miller Bandshell in Niawanda Park this summer.
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Fri, Aug 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The "biggest yard sale in Bergholz" will be held at Holy Ghost Church/School, 6630 Luther St., Bergholz, on Friday, Aug. 10, and Saturday, Aug. 11.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 05:05 pm
On July 31, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which included language that would enact a one-year strategic pause for Air Force structure adjustments. This would prevent cuts to the Air National Guard and protect installations like the 107th Airlift Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 05:05 pm
The Great Lakes Seaway Niagara River Trail Project has received a $1,167,300 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, announced Monday.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 05:05 pm
Programs such as Silver Sneakers exercise for seniors and day care for children were on the table Monday as the Wheatfield Town Board met with representatives of the YWCA Niagara and the YMCA Buffalo Niagara.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 05:00 pm
The Wheatfield Farmers Market celebrated Christmas in July. Santa, AKA Wheatfield resident and County Legislature Chairman Bill Ross, braved the heat and arrived to pass out small gifts to a crowd of adoring children.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 10:00 am
In light of the events surrounding the recent Niagara County cat hoarding case at a home in Somerset, the SPCA and the Niagara County Department of Health are collaborating to assure the health of domestic animals and pets. This, in turn, helps to ensure the health and safety of all residents.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 10:00 am
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild will hold auditions for the December production of "Gypsy" on Monday, Aug. 27, and Wednesday Aug. 29. Twenty actresses and actors are needed, along with roles for children.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 10:00 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Stoogefest XXI" on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 09:55 am
On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul, NY-26, voted to preserve and extend middle class tax cuts to all Americans on the first $250,000 of earned income. This bill would provide tax relief and prevent a tax increase of about $2,200 on working families and small businesses in Western New York.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 09:55 am
Western New York Tea Party groups are endorsing Johnny Destino for New York State Senate District 62, against 18-year incumbent George Maziarz.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 09:00 am
Missy Franklin swims 100m freestyle gold medal final; Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman compete in women's gymnastics all-around gold medal final.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 07:00 am
NU Theatre is presenting a free musical for all ages, "Duck for President," adapted by James Grote with music and lyrics by George Howe and direction by Terri Filips Vaughan.
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Thu, Aug 2nd 2012 07:00 am
How soon is too soon to "friend" a new acquaintance on Facebook? What does it mean to give someone a virtual poke?
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