Sat, Aug 18th 2012 02:00 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, an outspoken opponent of the Thruway Authority's recent plan to raise tolls on commercial vehicles by nearly 50 percent, attended a public hearing in Buffalo Thursday evening to call for a halt to what he calls an excessive fee increase.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 11:15 pm
Bodybuilder, actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, "Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100 percent to your training, diet and mental approach." Grand Island native fitness expert, Blast Fitness personal trainer and construction inspector Michael Del Zoppo, could not agree with this statement more.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 11:15 pm
About a dozen volunteers began work Saturday on what is being called the Grand Island Mural Project.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 11:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Academy of International Business and Finance, a volunteer group of professionals that provides students with knowledge and skills intended to give them an advantage in their future academic and professional careers, has announced one of its latest student endeavors.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 10:50 pm
For John Woodhouse, pastor of River Life Chapel in Youngstown, Gospel ministry is a process, and God began it when John was a young man of 18.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 10:45 pm
Kiwanis Club of Lewiston President Jerry Mosey announced this week that Kiwanis member Dean Beltrano has been named the general chairman for the 55th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The three-day festival takes place Sept. 7-9 in Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 10:45 pm
Porter Town Board members talked recycling containers and debated lending a generator in an active session Monday, that also saw the holding of three public hearings.
The board was updated on a state Department of Environmental Conservation recycling grant application from town grant writer Bernie Rotella. It also heard concerns by East Avenue resident Ernie Lavigueur on keeping residents apprised regarding any changes to the recycling program.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 10:40 pm
Despite a 90 percent chance of rain, Ransomville Speedway was able to complete its 15th show of the 2012 season without a drop. Lucky? Perhaps. Suffice to say it was good to be at the Big R last Friday night (Aug. 10) despite the meteorologist's dismal forecast. Lesson to learn - don't listen to the weather "experts."
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 10:35 pm
Independent Living of Niagara County recently held their seventh annual fishing contest in the Lower Niagara River. The contest was organized by ILNC for clients with disabilities.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 05:25 pm
The Brickyard Pub & BBQ, 432 Center St., in Lewiston, is hosting its 15th annual Celebrity Bartending Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug 23.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 07:00 am
Wheatfield Supervisor Bob Cliffe is once again trying to implement something he has been saying is needed in the town since he first took office - term limits.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 01:40 pm
On Wednesday, Rep. Kathy Hochul (NY-26) applauded New York State Commissioner of Agriculture Darrel J. Aubertine's announcement that the threshold for concentrated animal feeding operations regulations will be raised from 200 cows to 300 cows, providing dairy farmers relief from burdensome regulations.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 01:25 pm
Roger Hodgson, the legendary voice of Supertramp, brings his "Breakfast in America Tour" to Artpark on Aug. 21.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 12:00 pm
Mike & Nate give new meaning to the phrase, "God works in mysterious ways."
Over 50 days, the two churchgoing college buddies - Mike Buonaiuto, 22, and Nate Frankoski, 26 - biked 2,500 miles to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 09:30 am
ABC Television Network and Sam Haskell, chairman of the board of the Miss America Organization, have announced that "The 2013 Miss America Competition" returns to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for a week of preliminary competitions, culminating in a live telecast on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 (9 to 11 p.m.), on ABC.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 09:30 am
As has been the buzz on Twitter, country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return in 2012 to host "Country Music's Biggest Night" for a fifth time. "The 46th Annual CMA Awards" airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Thursday, Nov. 1 (8 to 11 p.m.) on ABC.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 09:25 am
Taylor Swift interviewed live on "Good Morning America" on Monday, Oct. 22, and performing live on Tuesday, Oct. 23, in conjunction with her new album "Red"
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 09:05 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, an outspoken opponent of the Thruway Authority's recent plan to raise tolls on commercial vehicles by nearly 50 percent, will be attending a public hearing in Buffalo on Thursday, Aug. 16, to call for a halt to the excessive fee increase.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 09:00 am
Attendance was down a bit this year due to intermittent rain, but organizers of the Smokin' Eagles International BBQ Festival reported a lot of happy customers last weekend at Gateway Harbor in Tonawanda.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 08:55 am
New York State Department of Transportation has received a federal $1.4 million Highways for LIFE grant for the Interstate 190 over Buffalo Avenue bridge replacement project in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 08:55 am
Church services, a rock climbing wall, live animals, games, music, demonstrations and plenty of food - the 34th annual Wheatfield Family Picnic at Fairmount Park this Sunday, Aug. 19, has it all.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 08:50 am
Mia Skinner has given new meaning to the phrase "pop art."
The owner of Soda Can Earrings, Skinner and her business made a return visit this weekend to the Lewiston Art Festival, the event she said where her business all started.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 08:45 am
Another request for a dog park in the Town of Niagara is on the agenda for the Town Board work session Thursday, Aug. 16.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:10 pm
Ransomville Baptist Church is holding a clothing and small household items collection drive and hot dog sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p..m on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the church (corner of Academy Street and Youngstown Lockport Road).
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:10 pm
Time to Dance hosts a free "Community Day" from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. The dance studio is located at 5000 Saunders Settlement Road, just past the Town of Lewiston.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:10 pm
The Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame voted in 11 new inductees, to comprise the Class of 2012, at a recent meeting of their board of directors.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:10 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents The Musical Box - "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" concert on Friday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has awarded 2012 Junior Volunteer Scholarships to Allison Kennedy and Brittney Kiely. The scholarships are funded by the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Foundation and Auxiliary.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:05 pm
More than 300 Lewiston-Porter Elementary School students will take a field trip to Academy Park this October to participate in the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:00 pm
Jack Hughes of Williamsville (18 minutes, 15 seconds) and Stephanie Schmidt of Sanborn were the winners in the 10th annual River Run to benefit the Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 04:40 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council will announce Tuesday night that Artpark & Company has officially completed significant improvements to its popular summer concert venue facilities.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 01:25 pm
We have photos, a photo gallery, videos, a list of winners and more.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:55 am
Moose International Supreme Gov. Jim Henderson Sr. paid a visit to Lower Niagara Moose Lodge No. 584 in Lewiston on Sunday. As part of a reception in his honor, Henderson received the key to the village from Mayor Terry Collesano.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:45 am
Niagara University will host a graduate information and express registration session on Thursday, Aug. 23, for anyone interested in learning how an advanced degree can launch or enhance their career.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:45 am
Schieffer is the only network television news anchor selected to moderate a presidential debate; the debate will be held at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla., and will focus on foreign policy.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:45 am
Rachel G. Weselak, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist, has been appointed to the staff at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center. Weselak will join a team of medical providers who deliver babies and provide a full range of women's health care services in the Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:00 pm
Broadcast features Olympic medal winners Aug. 13 through 16; decathlete Ashton Eaton, the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team, swimmer Dana Vollmer and high jumper Erik Kynard to appear on "Late Show" this week.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 05:45 pm
More than 219 million watch 2012 London Olympics, surpassing the 215 million from the 2008 Beijing Olympics; NBC's Olympic primetime averages 31.1 million viewers, the most-watched non-U.S. Summer Olympics in 36 years
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:40 am
The 13th contestant ("Viewers' Choice: All-Star") and partner will be announced on "Good Morning America," Aug. 27; "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars" premieres Monday, Sept. 24.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:25 am
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