Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:50 pm
Four distinguished members of the Western New York community will be honored during Niagara University's President's Dinner, which will take place Friday, Nov. 11, at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel Event Center.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:45 pm
Brother Stephen J. Kennedy, C.M., longtime Niagara University postmaster and former director of the St. Vincent de Paul Center in Niagara Falls, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at St. Catherine's Infirmary. He was 84.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:45 pm
Niagara University's College of Education will host its annual professional recognition ceremony Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The event honors the contributions of educational leaders, counselors, teachers and community members from Western New York and Ontario.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:30 pm
New York State Sen. George D. Maziarz today announced that the New York Department of State has approved the amendment to the Village of Lewiston Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:10 pm
"Halloween Dreams" a comic-thriller by Wheatfield playwright L. Don Swartz, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., in North Tonawanda on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and on Oct. 23 at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:05 pm
Several years ago, the Agriculture Focus Group wrote a "Right to Farm" law for the Town of Wheatfield, which was adopted by the Town Board. As part of that process, signs were requested to be posted at the entrances to the town.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Community Bible Church, 4168 Church Road, Cambria, will host its annual outdoorsmen dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz is looking for choir, bell choir and brass ensemble members.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
The Bergholz Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary's monthly chowder and baked goods sale will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the truck hall on Niagara Road in Bergholz.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Fall means it's time for Adams Volunteer Fire Co. to start its farmers breakfasts. The first of six monthly all-you-can-eat food fests is Sunday Oct. 9 at 7113 Nash Road (one quarter mile north of Niagara Falls Boulevard), Wheatfield.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Dan Wilke of Buffalo, a barrel organ hobbyist, will be the special guest at the Harvest Dinner of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in WNY at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. The event will be held in the St. James Lutheran Hall, Rohr Street (near Niagara Road) in Bergholz.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
The War of 1812 had a significant impact on Western New York and Canada, bringing fire and destruction, fighting and death, and a lasting place in history to both sides of the Niagara River.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Hard Rock's 40th Anniversary Memorabilia Tour heads to Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA, on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of a new Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shop at the downtown hospital during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Monday. Participating were, from left, Tim Hortons storeowner Bob Burns, Jason Burns, District Manager Rich Sabins and Memorial President & CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
The YellowJackets from the University of Rochester survived the second elimination round Monday on NBC's "The Sing-Off."
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Members of the Town of Niagara Town Board received a tentative budget of $7.063 million for 2012 from Supervisor Steve Richards on Monday.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:25 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the following:
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Wed, Oct 5th 2011 12:30 pm
Colder weather has never kept Buffalonians at home. Fall entertainment, while mostly held indoors, can be just as plentiful as our summer festivities. A few events of note this season are the "Tales to Astonish" exhibition at Hallwalls, an upcoming concert performed by the Amherst Symphony Orchestra, and numerous events at the Buffalo History Museum.
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Wed, Oct 5th 2011 07:00 am
"Partnering with Parents," a new program designed by HERO school administrators, will offer parents an opportunity to better understand the issues their children may be facing, as well as afford them a glimpse into the HERO educational modules offered to their children through the program.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 10:20 pm
After more than 17 years in the role, Colleen Blake has announced she's retiring as executive director of the Shaw Festival.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 10:10 pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Falls, in cooperation with Wendy's Restaurant (located at 7515 Niagara Falls Blvd.), will host a fundraising event from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The event is aimed at raising key funds for the educational organization.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 09:40 pm
Shortly after the Town of Lewiston was awarded Greenway Plan monies to use for Artpark & Co. programming, those funds were taken back via a little-known loophole.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:55 pm
Artpark has one goal in mind for the 2012 summer season: top-tier musical acts and smaller crowds.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 05:00 pm
It wouldn't have occurred to many in 1970 that Gary Baker would be honored at Lewiston-Porter High School as a distinguished alumni 41 years later.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:20 pm
If you have some old window frames laying around in the garage, the Lewiston Council on the Arts can use them for a new art project set to benefit one of the most historic buildings in the village: the Lewiston Opera Hall at 736 Center St.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:10 pm
Niagara County's youngest legislator, who only months ago was a participant in the Legislature's popular high school internship program, went back to her roots to meet with the newest class of interns prior to Tuesday night's Legislature meeting.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:00 pm
Javier Colon, winner of NBC's "The Voice," will perform Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. inside the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:00 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber hosts a networking event on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls USA, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 03:55 pm
The volunteers of the St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital are busy gathering and organizing baskets for the 31st annual Pink Elephant Luncheon and Auction, to be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:00 am
The Youngstown Free Library, located in the Red Brick School village center, 240 Lockport St., announced the following events and activities taking place during the month of October.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:00 am
Members of the Youngstown Garden Club are requested to meet at the Red Brick School village center, 240 Lockport St., at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:00 am
The Grand Island Knights of Columbus, 1841 Whitehaven Road, will sponsor a chicken dinner and Vegas night on Saturday, Oct. 15, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Neighbors Foundation Holiday Assistance Fund.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame board announced its 2011 inductees.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:05 pm
Since 2002, the Village of Lewiston - through no fault of its own - has paid the Niagara County Water District only 54 percent of what was due for its allotted water usage. The municipality was supposed to pay $1.40 per $1,000 gallons used, but instead was charged and paid 75 cents per 1,000 gallons. That will change tomorrow, when the village mails a check to the county for the full amount, $132,915.61.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 02:00 pm
Iney Wallens passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 2, after a long and wonderful life. Iney had a fantastic, fulfilling and long-running career, and her accomplishments are endless.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 01:25 pm
The hamlet of Sanborn will celebrate the completion of its streetscape project from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13. The ceremony will include invited guest speakers, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and refreshments under the tent at Firemen's Park, adjacent to the Sanborn Fire Co. on Buffalo Street (Route 429).
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:00 am
The 186th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal will be celebrated at the Discovery Center and the all-new Penney Gallery on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ECDC is located at 24 Church St., Lockport. Various events and entertainment will be showcased throughout the day.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:00 am
A three-part adult education program at Niagara-Wheatfield is being offered starting Oct. 13 on the tricks of the trade in gathering research into family history.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:00 am
North Tonawanda Meals On Wheels is selling "Save Around Buffalo 2012" coupon books until Nov. 30. The $20 book has more than 575 coupons for fast food and sit-down restaurants, entertainment, recreation, golf, and retail services in the North Tonawanda and Greater Buffalo areas.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:00 am
St. Paul's United Church of Christ-Shawnee is hosting its annual chowder sale and flu shot clinic from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at 3921 Mapleton Road, Wheatfield.
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