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Saturday, October 24, 2015
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The National Weather Service calls for likely showers this evening with a high near 61. Tonight offers showers and possibly a thunderstorm with a low around 48.
Sunday, there's a chance of showers with a high near 55 and a low around 38. Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 53 and a low around 40. Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 55 and a low around 44.
Wednesday offers occasional rain with a high near 60 and a low around 49. Thursday, showers are likely with a high near 55 and a low around 40. Friday: A chance of showers with a high near 46.
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Sunday, there's a chance of showers with a high near 55 and a low around 38. Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 53 and a low around 40. Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 55 and a low around 44.
Wednesday offers occasional rain with a high near 60 and a low around 49. Thursday, showers are likely with a high near 55 and a low around 40. Friday: A chance of showers with a high near 46.
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Friday, October 23, 2015
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GASPORT -- Troop 18 will be holding its annual Chowder sale beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Covenant United Church of Christ, 4449 Main St.
Chowder will be sold for $6 per quart or $18 per gallon. Those who bring their own gallon container will get it for $16 per gallon.
Homemade baked goods are also available.
Organizers suggest people "come early and come hungry."
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Chowder will be sold for $6 per quart or $18 per gallon. Those who bring their own gallon container will get it for $16 per gallon.
Homemade baked goods are also available.
Organizers suggest people "come early and come hungry."
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Thursday, October 22, 2015
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Y Zumba Instructor Amanda Vincek (front) takes last year’s
Open House participants through some Zumba moves. This year's Fall Open
House is Saturday. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
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The Lockport Family YMCA will hold its annual Fall Open House on Saturday.
Aside from a slew of free activities for the day, the Y is waiving its normal "joiner fee" for anyone who signs up for a membership on Saturday -- up to a $75 savings.
Those that take a tour of the facilities will be entered into a drawing to win $25 in Y-Thank-You-Bucks.
Free activities for the day include:
- 8 a.m. Aerobics
- 8:30 a.m. Water Fitness
- 9 a.m. - noon - Members and guest can enjoy facility tours, preschool fun, kids craft, refreshments, member appreciation, Teen Leaders Club information, Third-Grade Pumpkin Decorating Contest voting, Flu Shoots provided by Rite Aid Pharmacy and UNYTS will have interactive hands on activities for the whole family.
- Noon - 2 p.m. Free family Gym and Swim
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
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LPD Capt. Mike Niethe auctions off
a bike in May. (ENP FILE PHOTO)
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The City of Lockport Police Department will hold a bike auction Saturday in the police garage in the basement of City Hall.
The second such auction of the year will begin at 9 a.m., however, it will be open at 8:30 a.m. to give prospective buyer a sneak peak at the bikes.
Winning bidders must pay for their items at the conclusion of the auction. Payment is accepted in the form of cash or check.
The police garage can be entered from Niagara Street, down the ramp.
An auction on May 9 liquidated 65 bikes, a wheelchair, and three lots of telephones in just 48 minutes. The money raised goes into the city's general fund.
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Sunday, October 11, 2015
By +Scott Leffler
scott@eastniagarapost.com
For seven days starting Oct. 23, Lockport's Historic Palace Theatre is being turned into the "Palace of Terror: Theatre of Screams," a world class haunted house promising patrons a scary good time.
The Palace served as a haunted house for several years before a five-year reprieve, which ended in 2014. The 2014 revival, however, was done on the quick, while this year's experience has been in the planning stages for months under the direction of Palace regulars Jon May and Jim Niwinski.
In all, there are nearly 50 people working to turn Lockport's downtown attraction from a professional theater into a professional haunt -- complete with 14 rooms of fright
May said he and Niwinski have worked on a number of professional haunts in Western New York over the past few years, including Frightworld, Dark Raven Manor, and District of the Dead, as both managers and actors.
May said the Palace transformation "is not a neighborhood garage haunt where a couple of sheets and some masks will suffice. ... the Palace is a grand old building with a long, rich and real history of its own."
The Palace has had its own hauntings reported over the years. "I have experienced a few weird, unexplained things myself and so have most people who work there," May said.
"With so many props, sets and costumes already in the building, we feel we have a great head start," May said. "It covers the entire building, upstairs, downstairs and backstage, including some areas that the public may never have seen before -- and after this year, may never want to set foot in again."
The "Palace of Terror: Theatre of Screams" runs from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 23, 24 and 26-30. Tickets are $10, however, $2-off coupons are available at Mills Jewelers, Niagara Produce and Sub Delicious. Additionally $2-off coupons are available for Town of Lockport residents in the town newsletter and on the town's website.
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The Palace served as a haunted house for several years before a five-year reprieve, which ended in 2014. The 2014 revival, however, was done on the quick, while this year's experience has been in the planning stages for months under the direction of Palace regulars Jon May and Jim Niwinski.
In all, there are nearly 50 people working to turn Lockport's downtown attraction from a professional theater into a professional haunt -- complete with 14 rooms of fright
May said he and Niwinski have worked on a number of professional haunts in Western New York over the past few years, including Frightworld, Dark Raven Manor, and District of the Dead, as both managers and actors.
May said the Palace transformation "is not a neighborhood garage haunt where a couple of sheets and some masks will suffice. ... the Palace is a grand old building with a long, rich and real history of its own."
The Palace has had its own hauntings reported over the years. "I have experienced a few weird, unexplained things myself and so have most people who work there," May said.
"With so many props, sets and costumes already in the building, we feel we have a great head start," May said. "It covers the entire building, upstairs, downstairs and backstage, including some areas that the public may never have seen before -- and after this year, may never want to set foot in again."
The "Palace of Terror: Theatre of Screams" runs from 7-10 p.m. Oct. 23, 24 and 26-30. Tickets are $10, however, $2-off coupons are available at Mills Jewelers, Niagara Produce and Sub Delicious. Additionally $2-off coupons are available for Town of Lockport residents in the town newsletter and on the town's website.
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Saturday, October 10, 2015
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A handful of East Niagara eateries are taking part in the annual fall Local Restaurant Week, offering special deals on tasty treats from Oct. 19-25.
The twice-a-year offering started in 2009 with 60 restaurants in the greater-Buffalo area and has grown to more than 200. Eateries are asked to offer a full dinner or a pair of lunches for $20.15. They can also offer $30.15 and $40.15 deals. Restaurants who are interested in participating, can register online at localrestaurantweek.com.
East Niagara restaurants participating include:
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The twice-a-year offering started in 2009 with 60 restaurants in the greater-Buffalo area and has grown to more than 200. Eateries are asked to offer a full dinner or a pair of lunches for $20.15. They can also offer $30.15 and $40.15 deals. Restaurants who are interested in participating, can register online at localrestaurantweek.com.
East Niagara restaurants participating include:
- Cammarata's Restaurant on Robinson Road is offering a trio of dinner combos, including choice angus New York strip steak, veal parmigiana, and Maryland crab cakes. Dinners include a choice of French onion soup or baked stuff clams, salad, and a choice of potato or side of spaghetti and garlic toast.
- Danny Sheehan's on West Avenue is offering a choice of steaks -- 14-ounce prime rib, 8-ounce filet mignon, or 16-ounce New York strip steak. They're also offering broiled shrimp or scallops. All entrees come with salad, toast, potato and a cup of soup.
- Garlock's Restaurant on South Transit Street. Their specials for the week have not yet been announced.
- One Eyed Jack's on South Transit Road in the Town of Lockport is offering a pick-three-meat combo (pulled pork, Jack's chicken, pigken, smoked or grilled turkey breast, turkey, Italian sausage, or catfish) or ribs plus one meat with Brunswick stew or salad, a choice of two sides, garlic toast, and bread pudding. The restaurant also offers a $30.15 option of ribs and chicken for two with the stew/salad, sides, toast and bread pudding.
- The Shamus Restaurant on West Avenue will feature oven-braised chicken with chorizo sausage and root vegetables, certified angus beef with mashed Yukon potatoes and garlic toast, or homemade fresh pasta and lobster with baby spinach and shallots. Each is served with a choice of soup or salad and choice of desserts: pinot noir and chocolate pudding tart or pumpkin-cranberry bread pudding. Coffee or tea is also included.
- Steak Stone & Sushi on South Transit Road in the Town of Lockport is offering three different two-can-dine deals: a pick-two sushi chef's special rolls from the menu with edamame as an appetizer for $20.15, two Teriyaki entrees (chicken, New York strip, shrimp or salmon) plus edamame or shrimp Shumai for $30.15, or two Steak Stone entrees (8-ounce New York strip, shrimp, salmon, sword fish or tuna) plus edamame, shrimp Shumai or rock shrimp (pick two) for $40.15.
- Wilson's Pizza on Main Street in Newfane offers a 12-slice cheese and one topping pizza with 20 wings or a choice of any three subs.
NOTE: Story edited at 4:55 p.m. to add an omited item.
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Monday, September 14, 2015
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The Lockport Express Junior A hockey team has announced a series of game-day events through the end of 2015.
The team will have theme nights to coincide with its games played at Cornerstone CFCU Arena.
The team's next home game, Sept. 25, against the New York Aviators will be Blue & Gold Day for Lockport High School. Fans who wear a Lockport High School jersey ― or blue or gold — will get in for just $2. Also, fans who make a Lockport Express poster will be allowed admission for just $2.
The entire lineup of game-day events follows:
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The team will have theme nights to coincide with its games played at Cornerstone CFCU Arena.
The team's next home game, Sept. 25, against the New York Aviators will be Blue & Gold Day for Lockport High School. Fans who wear a Lockport High School jersey ― or blue or gold — will get in for just $2. Also, fans who make a Lockport Express poster will be allowed admission for just $2.
The entire lineup of game-day events follows:
- Sept. 25: Blue & Gold Day
- Sept. 26: Military Appreciation Night
- Sept. 27: Suppor the local food bank
- Oct. 16: Lockport CARES Night (support Lockport's emergency homeless shelter)
- Oct. 17: Elvis Night
- Oct. 24: 20th Anniversary of Mother's Day Breast Cancer Walk benefitting Mary's Wig Room
- Oct. 25: Halloween Costume Dressup with prizes for best costumes
- Nov. 28: The Giving Tree
- Dec. 4: Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and the world's largest Christmas card
- Dec. 5: Blood drive and Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest part 2
- Dec. 6: PB&J Night. (bring a jar of peanut butter of jelly for $3 admission)
East Niagara Post is the official media partner of the Lockport Express
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
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Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride is planning ghost tours on 11 dates in October.
The tours are planned for Oct. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Weeknight tours will be held at 7 and 8:15 p.m. Weekend tours will add an addition tour at 9:30 p.m. if the first two tour slots are sold out.
The caves were featured in the 2014 cult hit Sharknado 2.
For more information, visit LockportCave.com.
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If Sharknado 2 wasn't scary enough for you, try the haunted
cave tours this October. (ENP FILE PHOTO /
CONTRIBUTED)
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The tours are planned for Oct. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Weeknight tours will be held at 7 and 8:15 p.m. Weekend tours will add an addition tour at 9:30 p.m. if the first two tour slots are sold out.
The caves were featured in the 2014 cult hit Sharknado 2.
For more information, visit LockportCave.com.
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Monday, September 7, 2015
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NEWFANE — Van Horn Mansion on Lockport-Olcott Road will offer candlelight tours on eight nights in October.
The $5 tours, running between 7 -11 p.m. (last tour begins at 10 p.m.) on Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, features guests being led by candlelight through the spooky halls and grounds of this infamous haunted mansion.
Reservations are suggested for the most popular annual event at the mansion and can be made by calling Rose at 727-9816, or emailing rose@newfanehistoricalsociety.com.
For more information, visit NewfaneHistoricalSociety.com.
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The $5 tours, running between 7 -11 p.m. (last tour begins at 10 p.m.) on Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, features guests being led by candlelight through the spooky halls and grounds of this infamous haunted mansion.
Reservations are suggested for the most popular annual event at the mansion and can be made by calling Rose at 727-9816, or emailing rose@newfanehistoricalsociety.com.
For more information, visit NewfaneHistoricalSociety.com.
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