Mon, Jul 23rd 2018 11:35 am
St. Jude Shrine of Lewiston will hold its annual chicken and rib barbecue dinner from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5. The dinner includes cheesy potatoes, pasta salad, tossed salad, dessert, ice cream and beverage. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children (6-12 years old). Dine in and takeout available, but tickets are presale only.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2018 09:45 am
Project Connect Niagara, an event designed to connect those in need with critical services in a "one-stop" venue, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Heart, Love & and Soul Food Pantry & Dining Room in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2018 07:00 am
Janet Hoffman, president of Watch Wilson Grow, announced the annual Wilson Wine & Art Festival and Farmer's Market on Young Street will take place from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4.
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Mon, Jul 23rd 2018 07:00 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, the Niagara River Greenway Commission and Beaver Island State Park will host the 13th annual Paddles Up Niagara on Saturday, July 28. Paddlers will have the opportunity to take in the Island scenery, wetlands, heron rookery and an active bald eagle nesting area during the event (from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.). There is no entry fee for the event, and the community is encouraged to come out and enjoy the water with other paddlers.
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Sun, Jul 22nd 2018 03:05 pm
This weekend, Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co. rang in their 100th anniversary with a two-day spectacular. After a 15-year absence, the firehall decided to bring back field days - and entertaining venue with food trucks, bands, a parade, beer tent and more.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2018 07:00 am
More than 1,000 children and their caregivers enjoyed the biggest picnic event on the Island Wednesday at the 60th annual Grand Island Lions Club Special Kids Picnic.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2018 07:00 am
The idle Scenic Woods project awoke Monday with the board voting 4-1 to authorize the town attorney to prepare bond authorization documents that would keep the project alive.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2018 07:00 am
Solar panels will go up this summer, developers said, after the Grand Island Town Board vote 4-1 Monday to approve a special use permit for a solar farm at 1611 Whitehaven Road near the power lines.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2018 07:00 am
The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. invites residents to enjoy a day on the links in Youngstown at its annual golf tournament, Monday, Aug. 13, at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2018 07:00 am
The fun of summer continues in the River Region with the Youngstown Yacht Club Can Am Challenge, taking place Thursday, July 26, to Sunday, July 29, on village streets, the Lake Ontario waters and on the grounds of the YYC.
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Sat, Jul 21st 2018 06:55 am
Alexandra Weiser and Nicholas Tomkins were united in marriage by Father Earle King on Saturday, July 7, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2018 04:35 pm
Half of New York adolescents are at risk for the development of human papillomavirus (HPV) associated cancers later in life. Niagara County Department of Health is collaborating with the American Cancer Society to eliminate HPV cancers in the state.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2018 04:15 pm
William R. Kantenwein, 67, passed away surrounded by his family on July 2, 2018, after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. William J. Kantenwein on May 25, 1951.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2018 04:10 pm
The Sanborn Area Historical Society is set to host the 14th annual Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum Festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 28, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at the museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2018 03:55 pm
Singer/songwriter and GMA Dove Award nominee John Tibbs announced the release of his latest single, "Dear Hate." Co-written and originally recorded by Grammy Award winner and country music star Maren Morris, Tibbs decided there was no better time for him to record the song than now.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2018 03:55 pm
Ankush Chander, M.D., M.Sc., has joined the medical staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center as assistant director of medical laboratories.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2018 03:55 pm
"Born Again," the latest track from contemporary pop artist Austin French, is available now. Off the singer's anticipated album, "Wide Open," the song is set to impact Christian radio on Aug. 24 as the second single from the record, following his debut hit "Freedom Hymn," which hit top 10.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2018 03:55 pm
IMPACT/ReNU Niagara, a program of the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Institute for Civic Engagement at Niagara University, will once again offer grant training this fall.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2018 03:55 pm
Muse unleashed their newest single and video, "Something Human," from their upcoming album coming this November.
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Fri, Jul 20th 2018 02:00 pm
The staff of Orleans/Niagara BOCES is once again taking steps to help members of the community find employment.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 05:00 pm
Artpark & Company on Thursday announced a casting change for the upcoming production of "The Odyssey." Accomplished Broadway actress Courtney Balan will replace Emily Skinner in the role of Penelope/Circe. Skinner had to bow out due to a family emergency.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 05:00 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas recently named Berkshire Farm Center its July member of the month.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 05:00 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield High School Classes of 1972 and 1973 will hold a combined class reunion at Jack's Grill and Banquet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 05:00 pm
On Aug. 22, the Niagara Region Construction Alliance will host its annual summer picnic.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 04:45 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Lions Club hosted guests with special needs at the Five Senses Park and community services and event center on Ward Road.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 04:30 pm
The Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra from Lancaster High School gave a special performance Thursday morning for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities supported by Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 04:30 pm
Art Therapy Buffalo, an alliance of art therapists working in the Buffalo-Niagara region, will host the third annual group exhibition at the Project 308 Gallery from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 04:30 pm
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday that Glen Stacharczyck, 53, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy, before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 04:00 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board met for their monthly meeting Tuesday night and heard from an unhappy resident.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 03:20 pm
The Erie County Commission on the Status of Women and the Monumental Women of WNY Committee have announced a new program to highlight the achievements of Western New York women. Monumental Women of WNY will recognize trailblazing women of WNY through the placement of a series of public monuments and plaques that will highlight the "hidden history" of women in public life, and help to raise awareness of the many contributions women have made to this region.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 02:55 pm
The Warren Haynes-led band released a new album last year - a record that speaks to the divide in America, while also offering cuts that satisfy today's rock 'n' roll, blues and country music fans.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 01:00 pm
Recently, Niagara-Wheatfield High School released their upcoming football schedule.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 01:00 pm
Sports teams in their first year have their struggles at times. Unless you're the Vegas Golden Knights and reach the Stanley Cup Finals in your first season, most teams see varied success. For the Niagara Power of the New York Collegiate Baseball League, it may not be their first year in existence, but it's their inaugural season under the direction of Niagara University.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 12:00 pm
On Tuesday night, in the cities of North Tonawanda and Tonawanda, the annual Canal Fest parade ran through the streets in front of a well-attended crowd.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 11:10 am
The high-powered 12-piece Tedeschi Trucks Band returned to Artpark on July 17 to headline "Tuesdays in the Park." Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and co. didn't disappoint, showing off their guitar licks and her vocal prowess.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 10:50 am
Old Fort Niagara will host the largest War of 1812 event in its history on July 28-29. The fort was selected by the War of 1812 Grand Tactical Committee to host its biggest annual event, the War of 1812 Grand Encampment, which attracts hundreds of re-enactors from the U.S. and Canada and will feature U.S. and British land forces, naval vessels, personnel and artillery, Native allies, tactical demonstrations and living-history programming. The event is July 28-29.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 10:45 am
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, received a $3,000 grant from Univera Healthcare to upgrade two job training programs that support people with developmental disabilities.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 10:45 am
Valery Lyman, a filmmaker and fellow at the Film Study Center at Harvard University whose viewer-participant approach physically engages an audience with the subjects and landscape of her work, will present her documentary installation, "Breaking Ground," as part of her residency in the University at Buffalo Creative Arts Initiative Aug. 1 to Oct. 10.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 10:40 am
The 19th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Cruise and Clambake, held Friday, July 13, continued its tradition of lively entertainment, delicious food and leisurely sailing, all to benefit Niagara Hospice. The event raised a large amount to support the purchase of a new ambulette for Niagara Hospice. A formal check presentation will be in October at Niagara Hospice.
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Thu, Jul 19th 2018 10:40 am
TobyMac is sharing "Everything," an unexpected new song released at midnight EST. The new, infectious tune was penned by TobyMac and will go for radio adds on Aug. 10.
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