Fri, Feb 16th 2018 07:05 pm
The Grand Island Ministerium has announced that the annual Lenten Luncheons will begin at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road. This series has been ongoing for more than three decades.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:55 pm
With the Lenten season underway, the Three F Conservation Society Inc. announces its fish fry offerings, presented by JCI Catering LLC, are again available to area residents.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:50 pm
Elsa Bondar, 89, of Washington, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at Asbury Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on Aug. 4, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Elsa (Wolkenhauer) and Joseph Schmieger.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:50 pm
Richard LaRue Newcomer, 83, of Grand Island, husband of June (Fritz) Newcomer, peacefully joined our heavenly father, lord and savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 8, 2018. He was the devoted husband of June Newcomer of 59 years, a nurturing, loving father to his three daughters and one son.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:50 pm
On the heels of the first public presentation regarding development by an Oklahoma company of a multi-million dollar truck stop on Whitehaven Road, Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray said he will propose a new law Friday that will ban "travel plazas" on Grand Island.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:45 pm
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:45 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas is holding a Women's Expo and Boutique from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Tonawanda Castle, 69 Delaware St.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:45 pm
Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA will celebrate Lunar New Year with a variety of special events taking place from Feb. 16 through March 4.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:40 pm
The Town of Niagara Lions Club Inc., beginning its 65th year of service to the community, has announced the Lee Corra Scholarship Award for the 2018 school year is up for grabs. Application forms can be picked up from counseling offices at Niagara-Wheatfield High School, Niagara Catholic High School or for Town of Niagara residents attending a different high school, or by contacting Chairman Theresa White on the Town of Niagara Facebook page.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:40 pm
Celebrate the Winter Olympics at the History Center's February Family Night, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:40 pm
It began as a way to honor the life of Jim Campbell, the assistant principal who was dedicated to Niagara-Wheatfield High School.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:40 pm
Last Saturday, Wheatfield families gathered in the town's Youth Center for the third annual Wheatfield Winterfest.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:35 pm
Four Niagara University students traveled to the Capitol in Albany Tuesday to speak with New York lawmakers about the importance of universal access to state-sponsored financial aid.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:30 pm
This March, one of the world's favorite Disney classics will be brought to life on stage at the Historic Palace Theatre: a live musical production of "The Little Mermaid."
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:30 pm
Brad + Rebekah's "Sound Of Heaven" streets today, marking the continuation of a four-year-long album-making process where the couple asked 50 pastors nationwide what is needed in the worship songs of the church. The result is a culmination of a dozen songs circled around declaring, knowing and understanding "our identity in Christ."
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:30 pm
Documenting her powerful journey of faith throughout both her daughter and husband's battle with an ultra-rare disease, pop-infused singer/songwriter Cameron James just released her latest single, "Born To Bring The Light."
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:30 pm
FOX has renewed the Emmy Award-winning "So You Think You Can Dance" for a 15th season. From 19 Entertainment and dick clark productions, "So You Think You Can Dance "will return this summer on FOX. Emmy Award winner Nigel Lythgoe, award-winning choreographer Mary Murphy and award-winning actress, singer and dancer Vanessa Hudgens will return as resident judges on the series, hosted by Emmy Award nominee Cat Deeley.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:25 pm
Academy Awards producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd on Friday announced the first slate of presenters for the 90th Oscars telecast. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars will air live Sunday, March 4, on the ABC Television Network.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:25 pm
Muse have released their brand-new single "Thought Contagion," which is available on all digital platforms now. The accompanying video is available HERE. Directed by Lance Drake (who also helmed the band's "Dig Down" video), "Thought Contagion" is an '80s-inspired, infectious neon love story.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 06:25 pm
Twenty-year-old Australian singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist JOY. released her ethereal, moody new track "Change" this week. Check out the song's official video, which was co-directed and co-produced by JOY., HERE.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 03:15 pm
Schoellkopf Health Center employees will be given some welcome rewards in the form of cash bonuses recognizing the high quality care they provide, officials announced Friday.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 02:40 pm
The 2017-18 North Tonawanda Lumberjacks boys basketball team came into this year off one of their best seasons in program history. Coming off a sectional title, there were some unknowns as to how the team would perform this season. New faces surrounded the varsity squad, including 10th-grader Dante Moultrie.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 08:45 am
Potholes in Western and Central New York seem unusually bad this winter - a sure sign of all the snow and ice we've dealt with! One of the biggest culprits of flat tires in the region is potholes.
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Fri, Feb 16th 2018 12:20 am
Niagara-Wheatfield High School hosted the Niagara Frontier League basketball championships Thursday night. The games featured the Niagara and Frontier division winners going head-to-head to determine a true champion of the league.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 05:15 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the second group of participants in the state's $2 million pilot pharmaceutical "take-back" program. Participants include 172 retail pharmacies, hospitals and long-term care facilities across the state. To date, 246 facilities are now enrolled in the program, which began in 2017.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 05:15 pm
Grand Island's own Marc Scibilia recorded a cover of the hit song "Rather Be" (originally by Clean Bandit). The song was featured in the movie "Peter Rabbit," which debuted in theaters last weekend.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 05:10 pm
Police officers are often called to situations that require a quick decision: Fire a shot and risk harming, or killing, innocent bystanders; don't fire and there's the potential for being killed in the line of duty.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 05:10 pm
Registration is now open for the 2018 Buffalo Fitness Games, which will be held Saturday, April 14, in the ADPRO Sports Training Center at New Era Field.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 05:10 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission will meet Tuesday, March 20, to determine the consistency of the 59th round of projects. The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at 95 Perry St., 5th Floor Conference Room, Buffalo. The general meeting will be preceded at 2 p.m. by the executive committee meeting.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 05:10 pm
Grammy Award-winning alternative rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins on Thursday announced the "Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour," their first trek in nearly 20 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 05:10 pm
Niagara Hospice is offering two paid summer internship opportunities for college students living in eastern Niagara County, or any student attending Niagara University or Niagara County Community College. Students are encouraged to apply for the marketing and public relations internship or the special events internship, both made possible through the Grigg Lewis Foundation's workership program.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 05:10 pm
Bravo Media's Emmy and James Beard award-winning "Top Chef" will call Kentucky home for season 16. The state's "Unbridled Spirit" will reign supreme as a new batch of cheftestants enter the kitchen to battle it out for the coveted title across the thriving culinary scenes in Louisville, Lexington and Lake Cumberland.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 05:10 pm
Congressman Chris Collins on Thursday joined the families of Flight 3407 as they commemorated the ninth anniversary of the 2009 Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash in Clarence.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 12:20 pm
Modern country pop-rock act Fleet Foxes will headline a concert Friday, July 27, in the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater, 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 12:15 pm
The much-anticipated Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center will open May 4. The Heritage Center is an experiential museum that reveals authentic stories of Underground Railroad freedom seekers and abolitionists in Niagara Falls, designed to inspire visitors to recognize modern injustices that stem from slavery and to take action toward an equitable society.
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 12:10 pm
On Wednesday, March 7, the sixth annual Niagara County Poverty Conference will ask attendees to ponder the question, "Compassionate Communities: Where Do I Fit In?"
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Thu, Feb 15th 2018 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encouraged all New York state taxpayers to e-file and to have any refund due directly deposited into their bank accounts. It's the fastest and safest way to receive a tax refund. Making those two smart choices won't help if your return is inaccurate, though, so double-check your entries and ensure you have proof for all deductions, income, and credits claimed.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2018 10:05 pm
Wednesday night, the North Tonawanda Lumberjacks faced the Grand Island Vikings in the Niagara Frontier League's third place crossover game. The Lumberjacks got off to a hot start, but the Vikings continued to push their way back, falling just short.
North Tonawanda defeated Grand Island, 59-53, in front of a loud Vikings crowd.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2018 08:30 pm
Niagara University's clinical mental health counseling program has received full accreditation through 2024 from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
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Wed, Feb 14th 2018 08:30 pm
Iconic Newfoundland singer-songwriter, best-selling author, actor and recent recipient of the Order of Canada, Alan Doyle will be continuing his U.S. tour starting on Feb. 27.
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