Sat, Jan 20th 2018 06:00 pm
For about two weeks now, Niagara Frontier League teams and fans had Jan. 20 circled on the calendar for one reason; Niagara Falls versus Lockport.
The game was hyped up by players and students all over social media, as two of the top teams in the NFL battled on Saturday afternoon.
The Wolverines were the victors, defeating Lockport, 72-58.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 10:35 am
As the sun comes up over Hollywood on Monday morning, March 5, "Live with Kelly and Ryan" hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest will relive the excitement and glamour of the biggest night in showbiz with "Live's After Oscar Show," airing in national syndication live at 9 a.m. EST.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 10:35 am
The beginning of the end starts Monday, Feb. 19 (9 p.m. EST), when the critically acclaimed animated series "Star Wars Rebels" returns to Disney XD with new episodes as the series nears its grand finale. The final episodes will unfold over three weeks, with two back-to-back episodes premiering every Monday night on Disney XD, until its epic 90-minute conclusion on Monday, March 5 (8:30 p.m.).
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 10:30 am
The romantic comedy "Ah, Wilderness" by Eugene O'Neill will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda, at 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Performances continue through March 4 (Thursdays at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.).
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 10:30 am
"Good News," the latest from Irish band Rend Collective, is available now.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 10:30 am
As part of last year's passage of "Ruthie's Law," nursing home facilities located in Erie County are required to submit semiannual reports to the Erie County Department of Senior Services, with the deadline for the past six months due at the end of this month.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 10:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the 38th annual Empire State Winter Games will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 1, and run until Sunday, Feb. 4, in Lake Placid. More than 2,500 participants will compete in 17 different sports during the three-day multi-sport festival.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 10:30 am
As a graduate student choosing a Ph.D. program decades ago, E. Han Kim, Ph.D. Class of 1975, took a risk that paid off. Which is why he is giving back - a $1 million gift - to the place he bet on: the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 07:00 am
Reduce, reuse, recycle is a common mantra for environmentally minded people. Lewiston's Cub Scout Pack 855 recently learned it will conserve resources, protect the environment and save money if Scouts can make the mantra a habit.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 07:00 am
Come next week, the Lewiston-Porter School District invites residents to come and experience a growing campaign: "One District, One Book."
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 07:00 am
The Lewiston-Porter Class of 1958 has distinguished itself among alumni in myriad ways. As individuals, they are a uniquely accomplished, both personally and professionally. As a class, dedication and generosity is unparalleled.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 07:00 am
Town of Porter Supervisor Duffy Johnston recently presented a $15,000 check to Village of Youngstown Mayor Raleigh Reynolds to assist with upkeep of the senior van. The Village of Youngstown and Town of Porter share the van, which takes area seniors to doctor and hospital appointments.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 07:00 am
No one should ever know the pain of losing a child. Unfortunately, Joan Holesko, 26-year member of the Gamma Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) and her husband, Stephen, know the pain all too well.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 07:00 am
Grand Island Town Board members had praise for two town government departments that helped hundreds of Island property owners save money on their taxes.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 07:00 am
New York State Assemblyman Angelo Morinello administered the oath of office to newly elected Grand Island Fire Co. officers on Saturday, Jan. 13, at fire headquarters, 2275 Baseline Road. Both firematic and administrative officers were sworn to uphold their 2018 community protection duties. Honored guests and family members joined in praising the steadfast commitment of these volunteers.
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Sat, Jan 20th 2018 07:00 am
More than a month after the Grand Island Board of Education passed two resolutions on secret agreements, the administration of the Grand Island Central School District revealed Wednesday what those votes were about.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 10:45 pm
On Friday night, the Charter School of Applied Technologies did not shoot the ball well, but the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons were not able to corral in defensive rebounds, giving the Eagles plenty of second chances. It stung in the end, as the Falcons were defeated by CSAT, 56-48.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 04:25 pm
Pegula Sports and Entertainment welcomes Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) as an official education partner of the Buffalo Sabres. With campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and Bradenton, Florida, LECOM educates more than 4,100 medical students in its college of osteopathic medicine, school of pharmacy, school of dental medicine and master's degree programs.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 04:25 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs, R-60th, on Friday renewed his call for imposing term limits on New York state elected offices, and welcomed the support for the effort from Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 04:25 pm
Order forms for the 2018 conservation tree and shrub seedling sale are now available from Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 04:25 pm
With less than six months before the JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition, the judges' panel for 2018 has been announced:
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 04:05 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston on Tuesday voted in favor of an expansion to Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard. However, they tabled a request to allow the almost 80-year-old business to add a concrete pad in the right-of-way.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:45 pm
Elaine (née Affleck) Hildebrandt, at age 86, of Grand Island, entered into eternal rest to be with her lord and savior on Jan. 12, 2018.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:35 pm
The Battle at the Border is back at Niagara Falls High School. The one-day showcase on Saturday, Feb. 3, will feature four American high school basketball teams taking on four Canadian high school basketball teams. Some of the best talent, locally and nationally, will show off their skills at the Wolvarena.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:35 pm
Edward Town Middle School's production of Disney's "High School Musical Jr." is playing at Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School, Jan. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. The cast of approximately 70 students is directed by Ken Fick and Andrea Letcher.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:35 pm
The Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association will host its annual dinner and awards ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 S. 68th St., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:30 pm
On Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara Town Board had a fairly quick meeting, but ultimately accomplished a bit to help improve the town.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:30 pm
The Niagara Arts Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Dale Center, 33 Ontario Ave., Lockport. Celebrating its 70th year, the group will have a demonstration of the drawing and painting of hair (human and animal) by President Nicole Milley.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in collaboration with Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes prevention program.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:30 pm
On Saturday, Feb. 3, from noon to 5 p.m., there will be a fundraiser held at The Meeting Place, 2469 Niagara Road, Wheatfield. The fundraiser is being held for Tiffany DePadre, a young mother with three kids, who had to endure the worst of occasions.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:30 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas has appointed Cathy A. Oddo as executive director. She will lead the Chamber of Commerce and concentrate on membership and events.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 09:50 am
American Niagara Hospitality on Friday announced another project in downtown Niagara Falls, USA with the transformation of its Days Inn At The Falls property to the Wyndham Garden At Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 09:45 am
Promising to be the Tour of the Year, two of the world's greatest rock bands - Def Leppard and Journey - are teaming up for a massive co-headlining North American tour composed of both stadium and arena concerts, half the shows being closed by Journey and half by Def Leppard.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 09:45 am
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is giving fans in Amherst a reason to celebrate. On Thursday, the leading fast casual brand opened a 3,000-square-foot open kitchen restaurant with seating for 79 at 1561 Niagara Falls Blvd., in Blvd Consumer Square, near the Lowe's and Target. To celebrate the opening of the company's newest locally owned and operated restaurant, anyone who visits Blaze's new location on from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and follows the brand on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook will receive a free build-your-own-pizza.
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Thu, Jan 18th 2018 10:40 pm
Year in and year out, the best amateur golfers from around the world storm into Lewiston around the middle of July to play in the Porter Cup at Niagara Falls Country Club. 2018 will be the 60th anniversary of the tournament. A press event Thursday evening announced the stakes will be even higher this year.
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Thu, Jan 18th 2018 10:20 pm
It has been a whirlwind week for 27th Congressional District candidate and Grand Island Supervisor Nate McMurray. On Sunday, he announced his candidacy to a standing-room-only crowd of over 200 at the Brickyard Brewing Company in Lewiston. Voters throughout the district came to support McMurray's effort to unseat incumbent Congressman Chris Collins.
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Thu, Jan 18th 2018 03:25 pm
On Thursday, Section VI boys golf Chairman Nate Leary announced that the section would hold its first annual Section VI boys golf team championship. The team aspect will be held alongside the annual individual championship and state qualifier. So, the tournament will not only crown an individual Section VI Champion and eight state tournament qualifiers, but also a Section VI team champion, something that hasn't been awarded in "many decades."
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Thu, Jan 18th 2018 02:20 pm
In advance of today's first Freeform Summit event in Los Angeles, Disney's young adult television network announced a put pilot commitment for a reboot of the fan-favorite "Party of Five" series with original creators Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman.
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Thu, Jan 18th 2018 02:00 pm
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon will deliver remarks at the 22nd annual "Straight Talk Conference" on Saturday, Jan. 20, to help small business owners and entrepreneurs learn about the resources available that will help their businesses start, grow and succeed.
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Thu, Jan 18th 2018 02:00 pm
On Thursday morning, Invest Buffalo Niagara and Greater Rochester Enterprise were notified the Buffalo-Rochester metro corridor has not been selected to advance in Amazon's second North American headquarters (HQ2) site location review.
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