Tue, May 22nd 2012 09:00 am
The Lewiston Community Lions Club recently attended a fundraiser at the New Tuscarora Nation House for the family of Shoney Dubuc. Shoney, age 6, a burn victim, recently succumbed due to his injuries. The Lions made a donation at the event.
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Tue, May 22nd 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild proudly presents "Broadway In Concert 14" from June 8 through June 16. Performances are Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 10, at 3 p.m, at the Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 530 Ellicott Creek Road. Tonawanda.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 04:25 pm
Beginning Monday, July 9, ABC News will air a one-hour extension of "Good Morning America" for nine weeks, titled "Good Afternoon America." The program will be anchored by "GMA's" Josh Elliott and Lara Spencer, with Sam Champion, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos joining in with special appearances.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 04:00 pm
State Sen. George D. Maziarz and Assemblyman John D. Ceretto both expressed disappointment Monday in Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster's political comments regarding efforts to ensure the success of the Nik Wallenda walk, which will occur on Friday, June 15.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 04:00 pm
Dr. Paul Schupp, an associate professor of criminology at Niagara University, recently spent a week in Slovenia lecturing to college students on the international implications of American imprisonment policies.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 04:00 pm
Niagara University Theatre's repertory troupe, N.U.R.T., will present a rotating repertoire of free children's stories outdoors in the Village of Lewiston at Artpark, where it has not performed since the 1990s.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 03:55 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th, has announced that the State Senate has voted to pass bill S.5155B, which he said will improve the quality control procedures in hospitals throughout New York.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 03:55 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti has announced his nomination of Niagara Falls resident Matthew Mondeoux to the New York Senate's Veterans' Hall of Fame.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 03:55 pm
Donald Trump named late-night talk show host Arsenio Hall as the next "Celebrity Apprentice" on Sunday's live season finale, concluding a controversial and closely watched fifth season of "The Celebrity Apprentice."
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Mon, May 21st 2012 03:50 pm
Looking for travel tips for the 518-mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway along the freshwater shoreline of New York and Pennsylvania?
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Mon, May 21st 2012 03:50 pm
It's been a busy couple of years for Timothy R. Lauger, Ph.D. The Wisconsin native earned his doctorate from Indiana University Bloomington in 2010 and recently finished his first book, which is set to be published in September.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 03:45 pm
Time to Dance hosts a free class for students interested in its competition team on Sunday, June 10, from 1 until 3 p.m. At 5000 Saunders Settlement Road. A parent informational meeting will take place at the same time. Spots are limited. Call 716-946-7909 for more information.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 03:45 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School students recently volunteered with the U.S. Postal Carriers food drive. Pictured, from left, are Niagara Catholic students Shannon Lawson, Alexandra Lawson and Zachary Sicoli.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
The phrase "You get what you pay for" has never rung true at Artpark.
Until now.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
Grandpaws Pet Emporium recently opened at 784 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
Peaceful? Normal? Tranquil? That's not how folks will describe the lakeside community of Wilson on Friday, June 8, starting at 6 p.m. That's when this town will set the pace with its third annual Amazing Race.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
Two "interesting discussions" marked a somewhat longer than typical Porter Town Board regular meeting, Monday night at Town Hall.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown has chosen to honor the late Mayor Neil C. Riordan as the Youngstown Citizen of the Year. His public service work throughout the years will not be forgotten, and many of the projects and initiatives that he started will have an impact on many generations to come.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 06:55 am
Miss Carly Posa's first-grade students at St. Peter R.C. School visited Lewiston business Enchanted Florist to buy Mother's Day presents.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 09:00 pm
Nik Wallenda, the "King of the High Wire," continues to practice his tightrope routine at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. Wallenda is preparing to walk across Niagara Falls on Friday, June 15.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 06:45 pm
Some 91 cars were on hand last Friday, May 11, to entertain another stellar crowd. It was a perfect day and night for racing as clear skies greeted fans, drivers, and crew.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 06:40 pm
Eight Western New York Army and Air National Guardsmen represented New York at the annual Winston P. Wilson National Shooting Competition in Arkansas the last week in April.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 06:05 pm
"American Idol" crown will be awarded Tuesday, May 22, on FOX; Joshua Ledet is eliminated from the competition
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Fri, May 18th 2012 06:00 pm
Hailey Crawford, a kindergarten student at the Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls, was recently awarded honorable mention for her poster entry in the Diocese of Buffalo Vocation Awareness Contest.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 06:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz has announced that Carol Houwaart-Diez of Ransomville was recognized as a 2012 New York State "Woman of Distinction."
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Fri, May 18th 2012 06:00 pm
Dr. Sharon Watkinson, chair of Niagara University's department of theatre and fine arts, awarded several scholarships this spring to outstanding students in memory of deceased friends of the theater program and in honor of a College of Nursing alumnus with ties to the program.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 12:50 pm
The Grand Island Rugby Club has returned from the brink of death to not just survive, but thrive.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 08:40 am
When Marty Horanburg was named the 2012 Senior of the Year, Niagara County Office for the Aging Director Ken Genewick wanted a little help conferring the title on the longtime Newfane volunteer.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 08:25 am
Dunkin' Donuts is inviting Western New York residents to take advantage of the return of "Iced Coffee Day" and, in turn, benefit the region's leading children's hospital.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 08:25 am
With steamy, summer-like weather in the Western New York forecast, this coming weekend will be perfect for cooling off in more than 1 million gallons of water at Darien Lake.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 07:00 am
The next Wheatfield Business Association social is scheduled for Monday, May 21, at the Wheatfield Lions clubhouse, 6525 Ward Road.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 07:00 am
The Western New York Land Conservancy is hosting a Wildflower Hike from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Frank L. and Julia Dersham Young Niagara Escarpment Preserve on Leete Road in Lockport.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 07:00 am
This Saturday at Arlington National Cemetery, buglers and trumpeters from across the nation will gather en masse to play "Taps," celebrating the 150th anniversary of the nation's song of remembrance.
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Thu, May 17th 2012 08:00 pm
Old Falls Street, USA, the historic three-block destination in downtown Niagara Falls, has released its schedule of events for summer.
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Thu, May 17th 2012 05:15 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto sent a letter Thursday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo requesting his assistance in helping to make Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Niagara Falls gorge a free event for all New York residents.
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Thu, May 17th 2012 01:55 pm
ABC announced Thursday the eight young amateur singers who will partner with superstars Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles and Robin Thicke in the network's newest music series, "Duets," premiering Thursday, May 24 (8 to 10 p.m.).
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Thu, May 17th 2012 01:45 pm
Let's Go Back on Grand Island
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Thu, May 17th 2012 01:40 pm
The following incidents occurred from April 30 to May 6, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 35 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 467 calls so far this year.
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Thu, May 17th 2012 01:40 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 190 calls from April 28 to May 4. Below is a sampling of incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Thu, May 17th 2012 01:35 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between April 22 and May 2.
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