A new tradition will begin this month in Middleport.

The Niagara University community celebrated Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12, with a program honoring those who have sacrificed to preserve the freedoms Americans hold dear.

Daniel Gómez Iñiguez, a 22-year-old multimillionaire, is coming to Niagara University on Tuesday, Nov. 13, to share his experiences and provide tips on how to become successful in creating a company with a global impact.

The Youngstown Garden Club is creating a new look at Old Fort Niagara this season - in fact, two looks.

The annual Rivershore Foundation Inc. board of directors meeting was recently held and included the elections of the following board members as officers: Jerald Wolfgang - president; Christine Sirianni - vice president; Robert Fagiani - treasurer; and Harry Buckholtz - secretary.

Are you a Niagara County resident who has received an honorable discharge from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and have official discharge papers? Eligible residents are able to receive a discount card to use at participating Niagara County merchants as their measure of saying "thanks" to Niagara County service men and women.

The Niagara County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, or RACES, was the recipient of a $7,000 gift courtesy of the local Waste Management golf tournament.

World War I concluded when an armistice went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. One year later, President Woodrow Wilson commemorated the event by declaring Nov. 11 Armistice Day, the forerunner to Veterans Day.

In addition to home delivery and drop-offs at government buildings and businesses in the towns of Lewiston and Porter, the Sentinel is now available at the following locations:

Did you ever hear of an animal that can pay for its own yearly maintenance, like veterinarians fees, room and board, and be a great pet at the same time?

A formal grand opening was held for three small businesses in Newfane. Scotchies Icecream and Cafe, Three Sisters Bakery and Red House Music all took part in the ribbon-cutting.

This past October, during Lewiston's commemoration of the Battle of Queenston Heights, the New York State Honor Guard, assisted by American Legion Post 873 Newfane, and "Bugles Across America," provided formal military honors for eight local deceased veterans.

Assemblyman John Ceretto applauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday for approving a plan that will provide assistance to the City of Niagara Falls to help address budget issues related to an ongoing casino-revenue dispute between New York and the Seneca Nation. Ceretto said Niagara Falls received approximately $18 million a year in casino revenue as a host city before the dispute and is currently owed more than $60 million.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Friday that the New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a plan to provide assistance to the City of Niagara Falls, which will help the city address budget issues related to an ongoing casino revenue dispute between the state of New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Starting with the Pledge of Allegiance from the children of the Child Care Center, to remarks from guest speaker Ken Hamilton of the Niagara Falls Veterans Monument Committee, the Mount St. Mary's campus celebrated Veterans Day.

Trustees recognized Historical Association of Lewiston volunteers Lee Simonson, Pam Hauth and Bruce Sutherland for organizing and promoting the recent event.

Old Fort Niagara reports that two special events scheduled for Thanksgiving week will take visitors back in time 200 years to November 1812 when forts Niagara and George faced each other across a hostile border.

The Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission will hold its annual "Feed the Falls" initiative in Niagara Falls on Thanksgiving Day. Mission staff and volunteers from local churches and the community will prepare 1,000 turkey dinners and deliver them to the homebound, seniors and families in need.

A famous ship with Lewiston ties went down in the recent "Super Storm."

The 2013 budget, fire company contracts and recycling were among the newsmakers at an otherwise routine Town of Porter Board meeting Monday.

Girl Scouts from the Lew-Port Service Unit recently held their fourth annual PJ Round Up at Lutheran Church of the Messiah in Lewiston. Each year, the girls come together for a pajama party - with a twist.

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Hundreds of Red Cross blood drives have been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy, representing a loss of thousands of blood and platelet products. The Red Cross is asking people who are eligible, especially in places not affected by the storm, to schedule a time to give blood in the days and weeks to come.

Assemblyman John Ceretto is hosting a charity drive for downstate communities devastated by "Super Storm" Sandy. Supplies are being collected at Ceretto's office, located at 1700 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, on Friday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 13. Collected items will be assembled in Albany and shipped to Staten Island, Queens and Long Island later next week.

On Wednesday, Assemblyman John D. Ceretto expressed confidence in his re-election to the New York State Assembly.

The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University will hold its second annual "NU Student Culture Expo" with exhibitions of student work this November. The event is set for Nov. 29, from 7 until 9 p.m.

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will present a free program to help residents and business owners understand the changes mandated by federal health care reform. The event is set for Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road.

"Early this morning I called Chris Collins and congratulated him on being elected to Congress."

As President Obama wins a second term nationally, both Democrat and Republican parties score big victories in Western New York.

Those looking to vote in the Village of Lewiston on their way home from work should take note: Those who live in districts 1, 3 and 13, and who plan to cast their ballot at Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, can enter at the back of the firehall (North Fifth Street, behind First Niagara Bank). The front of the building is currently under construction.

The annual Native Heritage Day at Old Fort Niagara was held Saturday, Nov. 3. It was an evening to learn about other cultures and make new friends.

As a reminder, all absentee ballots must be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 5, in order to be counted in this election.

Numerous activities are planned in Youngstown next weekend in honor of the area's veterans. Included is a dinner and basket raffle in honor of all veterans in the Lewiston-Porter area hosted by the Lewiston-Porter High School Junior ROTC.

The St. Jude Shrine of Lewiston, 975 Ridge Road, will hold its annual basket auction and craft and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of gift baskets, unique crafts, holiday gifts, and bake goods will be featured.

Youngstown First Presbyterian Church's "Second Saturday" concert series will feature Thymelass on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the church, 100 Church St. The event is free and open to the public. Thymelass will play Celtic and folk music for all ages.

The Niagara Wine Trail will hold its "Share the Bounty" event on Veterans Day weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9, to 11. Times are noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Town of Wilson Historian Francis Gallagher will make a special presentation titled "The Cobblestone Corridor: Historical Architecture with a Truly Local and Unique Style" on Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Wilson Historical Society Barnum Building, 645 Lake St., Wilson.

Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Knights of Columbus Council No. 14622 hosts its fifth annual spaghetti dinner from 4 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. The Shrine is located at 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston.

VIDEO: The Lewiston Community Lions Club announces the winners of its annual Peace Poster contest.

With the winds and rains of Hurricane Sandy pelting on the outside, the Village of Lewiston trustees and Lewiston Town Board met inside Monday at Lewiston Town Hall, and there were degrees of storminess felt at both sides of the table.