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OLD FORT NIAGARA: French & Indian War re-enactment is July 3-5
Nicholas Westbrook, vice chair of the New York State French & Indian War 250th anniversary Commemoration Commission and director emeritus, Fort Ticonderoga, flanked by his commissioners, helped announce Friday that Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown will host a re-enactment of the French and Indian war battle at the historic site 250 years ago. A large scale re-enactment of the siege involving more than 2,300 participants from across the United States and Canada is set for July 3 to 5.
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How to protect against West Nile virus
The last reported case of West Nile virus in Niagara County came last year, affecting a Town of Lockport resident in the area of Upper Mountain Road and Sunset Drive.
With another confirmed case of infected mosquitos just south of Buffalo this week, authorities are warning residents to take precautions -
State incentive encourages Barker-Lyndonville schools merger
There would be a big advantage for the school districts of Barker and Lyndonville if they were to merge, an advisory committee found out Thursday.
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Teen released, man in fair condition after fire
Two of three men injured in a boat fire Tuesday in Wrights Corners have been released from the hospital, while a third is still in fair condition.
- Flap ongoing over DA’s plea deal
- Police blotter published July 30
- ‘Santa Claus House’ going up in Altro Park
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Tanning, salon adds exercise wing
Tan-Fastic of Niagara has a new look. The Davison Road tanning salon recently completed a $25,000 remodeling project. As part of the work, Tan-Fastic has expanded to add an exercise wing that features fitness equipment such as treadmills and stationary bikes.
- Police blotter published July 29, 2010
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Burn victims still in fair condition
Two men who suffered burns after a boat motor exploded Tuesday remained in fair condition Wednesday in the burn unit of Erie County Medical Center.
Adam Kumm, 23, of North Tonawanda, and Jonathan A. Ludwig, 18, of Ridge Road, Wrights Corners, were both taken by Mercy Flight to ECMC, while Joseph C. Woodring, 27, of Mead Street, North Tonawanda, was taken by ambulance and later released. -
Pension impact of stipend to be checked
A public hearing will be held next month on a proposed county law OK’ing flat-fee compensation for the public administrator.
The law would claim for Niagara County’s coffers all commissions earned by the public administrator, who handles the estates of deceased county residents who didn’t leave a will or appoint an executor. In exchange, the county would pay the administrator — who, here, also is the county treasurer — a stipend of $25,000 per year. - More Local News Headlines
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