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‘Newfane Nuke’ powers NiagaraTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:49PMJames Neiss/staff photographerNiagara Falls, NY - Niagara Power pitcher Rohn Pierce winds up to strike out another batter during game action against the Allegany Nitros at Sal Maglie Stadium.

Police testimony links Lai to illegal gaming houseTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:41PMImmigration and Refugee Board holds detention review hearing for one of China’s most wanted fugitives

Ricotta put bowling on the map at NardinTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:34PMTeresa Ricotta averaged over 200 during her high school bowling career. The Nardin Academy graduate was named MVP of the Monsignor Martin after her sophomore and junior seasons.

Third NHS staffer gets C. diff, ER visits down 20% over last summerTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:21PMA third employee of the Niagara Health System has tested positive for C. difficile, prompting local health officials to order all staffers to report how they're feeling before they begin each shift.[...]

Falls, PAL play with lacrosse programTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:19PMDAN CAPPELLAZZO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERNiagara Falls - Salvatore Messing,of Niagara Falls High, work out during PAL lacrosse camp at Niagara Falls High School.

Rigali Out as Cardinal in PhiladelphiaTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:46PMA man who once led the Roman Catholic church in St. Louis is officially retiring as the Archbishop of Philadelphia. 76 year old Cardinal Justin Rigali is under pressure for his handling of a long-running priest sex-abuse scandal.

Video: Optimism wanes in NFL disputeTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:40PMNFL Players' Association spokesman George Atallah told reporters Tuesday to expect a long wait as negotiations in the labor dispute continue

Alouettes snap up SurlaTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:05PMThere's a Niagara Falls connection in Montreal these days. John Surla is the latest city resident to be signed by the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes. The long snapper and linebacker joins kicker Sandro DeAngelis.[...]

Niagara Falls Nationals: Over before it beganTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:05PMDespite the organizer's best efforts, season-ticket sales and multiple meetings with city officials, the Niagara Falls Nationals will not see the ice this season.[...]