Sat, May 16th 2015 10:00 am
Five candidates vying for three open seats on the Lewiston-Porter Board of Education spoke their minds Wednesday on the state of the district, its challenges and its future during a "Meet the Candidates" night in the high school auditorium.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 10:00 am
" 'Revals' are never a fun word; it's costly; it's necessary."
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Sat, May 16th 2015 07:00 am
The Sentinel originally ran this public service announcement last summer. Because some residents still haven't taken the message to heart, we present it again in the hope walkers can safely cross these streets.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 07:00 am
New York's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reports boaters and personal watercraft operators can now obtain a boating safety certificate by successfully completing an approved online course.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara's timeline spans more than four centuries of history, from the earliest relationships with the Native Americans through the Cold War.
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Sat, May 16th 2015 07:00 am
St. Peter Lutheran Church of Sanborn is sponsoring Faith Night at the Ballpark at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Sal Maglie Stadium, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 11:55 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce honored 10 businesses and individuals at the annual Chamber Awards Gala Friday, May 15, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 05:00 pm
AAA Travel projects 37.2 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 4.7 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year, and the highest travel volume for the holiday in 10 years.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 04:55 pm
Superstar musical artists Maroon 5, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, John Fogerty, Meghan Trainor and Ed Sheeran will perform live on the season finale episode of "The Voice" Tuesday, May 19 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).
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Fri, May 15th 2015 04:55 pm
Beginning immediately, access at Whirlpool State Park will be partially limited due to construction to rebuild the overlook and rim trail.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 04:55 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital, a New York state-designated stroke center, has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 11:40 am
With Memorial Day Weekend swiftly approaching, many people will begin hosting backyard barbecues and using their grill for the first time in many months. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York reminds residents to make this favorite summertime activity a safe one by following some important fire safety tips.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 11:35 am
Tuesday's Amtrak derailment, which resulted in at least eight deaths and many injuries, is a tragic event, said Dietrich Jehle, M.D., professor of emergency medicine at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 11:35 am
Major Gen. Patrick A. Murphy, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 11:35 am
A longtime University at Buffalo Law School professor who has spent a lot of time in courtrooms throughout the nation is unveiling ambitious plans for the school's Advocacy Institute, which helps students and legal practitioners develop essential skills in litigation and advocacy.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 10:00 am
Funtime Presents is bringing two additional acts to Artpark's Mainstage Theater later this summer.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 09:00 am
The American Red Cross seeks eligible donors to give blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day, June 14, and throughout the summer to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients in need.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 07:00 am
Grand Island resident Terry D. Swain entered into rest May 10, 2015. He was 66 years old.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 07:00 am
Grand Island native John R. DeGlopper passed away April 5, 2015, in Arlington, Massachusetts.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 07:00 am
A group of about a dozen volunteers, led by Alderwoman Donna Braun, met to clean up Heritage Park in North Tonawanda Saturday.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 07:00 am
Now that school is winding down for the year, everyone is thinking about summer, going to the beach and swimming in their pools. If you don't have your own pool, now is the perfect time to get one.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 07:00 am
Errick Road Elementary School Counselor Jennifer Henry and teacher Brooke Harris started the "Girls on the Run" afterschool program because of the positive impact it has made on girls' lives in other schools that participate in the nationwide program.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 07:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education gathered last week in a meeting that started an hour late after an extended executive session - a fact that did not go unnoticed by the residents in attendance.
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Fri, May 15th 2015 07:00 am
The North Tonawanda Common Council is speaking out against a resolution passed in the Niagara County Legislature Tuesday allowing the sale of sparklers and novelty fireworks in the weeks surrounding the Fourth of July and New Year's Day.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 06:30 pm
Bohdan Pikas, professor of marketing, was inducted as an honorary inductee into the SALUTE honor society, Niagara University chapter, at a ceremony held April 29.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 06:30 pm
Roberta and Harry Lorence of Grand Island celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary recently with their family.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 06:30 pm
The town will work with owners of a Grand Island Boulevard restaurant regarding a dispute over installation of a sidewalk.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 06:30 pm
The Grand Island Parent Teacher Association held a "Meet the Candidates Night" Tuesday for voters to learn more about the candidates who are running for the Grand Island Board of Education.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 06:25 pm
Authors of a new book that tells Grand Island's history in pictures held a book signing Tuesday in Grand Island Town Hall.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 06:15 pm
Lee S. Wallace has announced his re-election bid for the position of supervisor in the Town of Niagara this year. Wallace is a lifetime resident of the town and, prior to being elected supervisor, was an employee of the Town for over 40 years.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 06:10 pm
The Grand Island Town Board joined the active-duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo and the members of the Division 3-9th Eastern Region U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in urging all boaters and their passengers to wear proper-sized life jackets at all times while boating.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 06:10 pm
The Grand Island Town Board thanked its colleagues across Town Hall Monday with the issuance of a town proclamation noting Municipal Clerk's Week May 3 to 9.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 06:10 pm
Islanders were encouraged during Monday's Grand Island Town Board meeting to take the time this month to recognize older adults and the people who serve and support them.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 05:45 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board met last Wednesday for a work session, where changes were discussed to make Colonial Village and Veterans Memorial parks better for the community.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 05:30 pm
Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Make this your biggest and tastiest tomato harvest yet with proper planting and care.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 05:30 pm
Former Buffalo Bill Mark Kelso and the Niagara Erie Youth Sports Association will host a youth football symposium at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at LaSalle Preparatory, 7436 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 05:30 pm
Robert S. LaBarbera, Fraternal Insurance Counsellor of Our Lady of Hope Knights of Colombus No. 3076 in Kenmore, was recently awarded the Silver Production and the National Quality Service awards for 2014 by the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 05:30 pm
Beginning Monday, June 1, the North Tonawanda History Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday (except July 3 to July 6) through Aug. 31. It will also be open Sunday, July 19, the first day of Canal Fest. The rest of the year, the history museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 05:05 pm
The Feder School of Classical Ballet presents a ballet demonstration, "Making of a Dancer," at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center auditorium (second floor), 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, May 14th 2015 04:20 pm
Rich Andres of North Tonawanda has announced his candidacy for a second term in the Niagara County Legislature.
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