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PEOPLE PROFILE: Local actor to shoot Abe Lincoln

After performing in several historical films, North Tonawanda resident Guy Gane III has his first starring role, playing John Wilkes Booth in “The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln.” ....more>>

PROFILE: Highland Elementary bids farewell to Kohler
Dan Kohler checked one final time Friday to make sure the classroom doors at Highland Elementary School were locked.
PEOPLE PROFILE: Defense instructor recognized for training
Self defense is about more than kicking and punching to Nina Witkowski, instructor at YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Arts Center in North Tonawanda.
PEOPLE PROFILE: Young organist has faith in his abilities
Attend Mass at Corpus Christi church in the heart of Buffalo and you’re bound to be moved by the place, its architecture and its acoustics.
PROFILE: One Santa ready to pass reigns
Once a year for 40 years local Santa Claus Fred Wisniewski listened to what you wanted for Christmas, and in the process, he’s made an observation or two.
TONAWANDA: From law school to the mayor’s seat
A City of Tonawanda native, Matthew Renninger has his sights set on returning to his hometown after graduating in May from the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University.
Q&A: James Campbell says McCain will take popular vote.
With each day upping the ante for both state and national elections, there's no shortage of opinions going around.
PEOPLE PROFILE: Kathleen Ellis fills new role in NT schools
The North Tonawanda school board has named Kathleen Ellis to a new district post, director of curriculum and instruction.
PEOPLE PROFILE: Man shows off best friend
Randy Wheeler’s dog is unique for much more than the fact he was born on March 3, 2003 — 3/3/03.
Q&A: Legal services rep wants to hold seminars on I.D. theft
When Identity theft happens, experts say it can take up to 600 hours to straighten things out.
One local expert wants to hold informational meetings here, as a way of keeping residents informed of the risks associated with the crime.

People Profile

• PEOPLE PROFILE: Camilleri calling it quits after 38 years
• PROFILE: Highland Elementary bids farewell to Kohler
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Defense instructor recognized for training
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Young organist has faith in his abilities
• PROFILE: New CEO Millard ready to take over at Kenmore Mercy

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The Tonawandas

• CITY OF TONAWANDA: Spaulding exercise hailed as a model for future endeavors
• CITY OF TONAWANDA: Break-in suspect caught in act
• NORTH TONAWANDA: One injured in Oliver Street crash
• NORTH TONAWANDA: Dick Grapes, voice of NT football, ready to retire
• TOWN OF TONAWANDA: Budget passes with 1.5 percent tax hike

Sports

• HS FOOTBALL: NT’s Bloomfield is a triple threat
• CROSS COUNTRY: GI girls, Barker boys capture crowns
• GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Lady Jacks win first sectional title in 10 years
• HS FOOTBALL: NT set for showdown at the Ralph
• BASKETBALL: Harris likely to be drafted by D-League

Bills

• BILLS: Byrd soars into rair
• BILLS DVR REWIND: Offense still lacking creativity
• BILLS: Owens upbeat despite ’pathetic’ numbers
• BILLS DVR REWIND: Lynch lucky he didn’t get drilled
• BILLS: Byrd's picks lead to second straight win

Opinion

• TUCKER: Veterans Day: A time to say thanks
• SOUND OFF: Published November 7
• SOUND OFF: Published November 6
• HOPKINS: Was vote fueled by anger?
• KEPPELER: When do you become ‘from around here?’

Night & Day

• MUSIC: Wojick set for 'Storytellers' show at NU
• THEATER: 'tick, tick ... BOOM!' set to explode at NU
• COLUMN: Running with the 'Wild Things'
• TELEVISION: Sick day shows
• NIGHTLIFE: Poundstone performs at Buffalo State

Lifestyle

• Local sleep expert gives slumber tips
• LIFESTYLE: Bills museum exhibit scores
• BOOK REVIEW: A new look at the old ball game
• DOUBLE TROUBLE: Life with kids, five years later
• WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Savings to be had in States

Business

• Antoinette D. Tirabassi
• TOWN OF TONAWANDA: GM rehires 58 previously laid off workers
• BUSINESS: Goodyear workers approve contract
• KENMORE: Day care celebrates 25th anniversary
• BUSINESS: Even in the middle of a recession, Wireless Zone continues to grow

Weekly Features

• PEOPLE PROFILE: Local actor to shoot Abe Lincoln
• PROFILE: Highland Elementary bids farewell to Kohler
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Defense instructor recognized for training
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Young organist has faith in his abilities
• PROFILE: One Santa ready to pass reigns

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• SLIDESHOW: 100th T-NT GAME
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