Thu, Mar 7th 2019 02:25 pm
Sheriff James R. Voutour announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving. In a combined effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives, law enforcement officers across New York State will take to the roads.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 12:25 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomed the community to the Brickyard Brewing Company on Tuesday for a special treat: Emmy Award-winning photojournalist Isadore "Izzy" Bleckman and his wife, Mary Roseberry, screened the documentary "Risking Everything: A Story of Niagara's Freedom Seekers." The 33-minute film chronicles Lewiston's role in the Underground Railroad, juxtaposing stories with sculptor Susan Geissler's work in creating the Freedom Crossing Monument.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 05:05 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees held a reception on Monday to thank the new Frontier House owners for purchasing the vacant building and its one acre of land. Prior to the get-together, William Paladino, Jeff Williams and Bill Game were introduced to the public at a 6 p.m. work session.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
The 50th annual Olcott Polar Bear "Swim For Sight" was held Sunday afternoon on the Lake Ontario shores at Olcott Beach. Roughly 400 swimmers participated, while all types of food and vendors could be found on the hamlet's Main Street for a huge crowd of onlookers.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter program at four area churches April 6, 7, 13 and 14. The program will feature a cantata titled "Covenant of Grace" by Joseph Martin. The group said the performance "celebrates God's faithfulness and everlasting promises to his people, and serves as a testimony to God's plan of redemption for all humanity."
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 02:50 pm
John Sauret, M.D., medical director of the Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center, received notification he completed the requirements for the New York Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive Program.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 11:00 am
Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan will perform at the Artpark Mainstage Theater on July 31, joined by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Indoor reserved seat tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 8 at 10am.
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 09:40 pm
It's been 41 years since the Lewiston-Porter Lancers boys basketball team has won a Section VI championship.
Saturday night, the Lancers could party like it's 1978, as the team defeated Amherst, 51-40, in the Section VI Class A2 title game.
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 06:40 pm
The vast majority of retailers, professionals and restaurateurs banded together to beat the blues normally associated with this time of year. Their joint effort, titled "Sip. Shop. Eat!", provided a fun excuse to get out
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Amel S. Jowdy Jr. has announced he is seeking re-election to the office of town justice in the Town of Cambria.
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Lewiston's Memorial Day Remembrance Committee Inc. announced plans are underway for the 2019 Memorial Day celebration of the lives of those who died defending this nation.
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members had a relatively busy Monday for a late February session that billed a light agenda. Among the newsmakers, the board:
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Fri, Mar 1st 2019 02:50 pm
The New York Power Authority, in collaboration with WNY Stem Hub Inc. and MISSION: IGNITE Powered by Computers For Children, will launch a series of computer coding classes geared toward young people at the Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2019 05:15 pm
The Old Fort Niagara Association will host a Native American history symposium on Saturday, March 30, titled "Fort Niagara through Native Eyes" at the Tuscarora Nation House in Lewiston. Three Native American history and culture experts will present Native American history from specific time periods at Fort Niagara. The symposium will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is now open to the public.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2019 05:10 pm
Preparations are underway for the 2019 Northwest Jazz Festival, which will take place Aug. 23-24 in the Village of Lewiston. It was announced Thursday The board of directors and Jazz Festival staff will hold a fundraiser, "A Taste of Jazz," from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at the Brickyard Brewing Co., 436 Center St. The event will help offset some of the costs of producing the free, two-day outdoor music festival.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2019 07:00 am
Dr. Glenda R. Rose, Dr. Thomas G. Barba and the staff of Rose Chiropractic P.C. in Lewiston held their 29th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" on Saturday, Feb. 9. Chiropractic adjustments, examinations and nutritional testing were exchanged for donations of food, collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program's food pantry.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2019 03:55 pm
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone loss and injury are all common causes of hip pain. For those whose hip pain is preventing them from doing everyday activities or the things they enjoy, Mount St. Mary's Hospital says there are options to consider.
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Tue, Feb 26th 2019 08:45 pm
Lewiston Town Board members and visitors to Monday's session at Town Hall had the opportunity to welcome the newest officers to the Lewiston Police Department. Chief Frank Previte officiated a swearing-in ceremony for new officers Mitchell Pegan, Adriano Medici and Lt. Michael Milbrand, who recently retired from the Tonawanda Police Department. All three joined the LPD on Feb. 18.
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Mon, Feb 25th 2019 05:10 pm
The travel advisory for all of Niagara County, which was issued Sunday by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and the Niagara County Emergency Management Office, has been lifted.
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Mon, Feb 25th 2019 01:55 pm
The lower portion of the River Region in Niagara County appears to have escaped the worst of what was billed as Winter Storm Quiana, an extremely strong system that blew through the Great Lakes to the eastern seaboard this past weekend.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
Starting next Saturday, March 2, DiMino Tops Lewiston customers can use a special Sentinel coupon to receive a free reusable shopping bag.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
Last Friday, Feb. 15, multiple law enforcement and emergency services agencies conducted an active shooter exercise on the Lewiston-Porter campus. There has been a lot of press on the event in local media, for which we are thankful, as it is important for the public to both understand the amount of the preparation and to feel secure. Thank you to all first-responders and emergency management agencies who participated and who give their all every single day to keeping our community safe.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
The Town of Porter has set the stage for business in 2019 with a host of reorganizational matters approved recently. Included were a number of appointments, resolutions and designations as the town set operations for the year.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
David P. Burmaster of Ransomville has announced his candidacy for the office of highway superintendent in the Town of Porter.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
When it comes to the City of Niagara Falls, locals are looking for progress. That can be found at Pints for Progress.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce held its winter business blender at Cask + Cow on Thursday evening. The networking event provides businesses and community leaders a chance to converse and make connections in a casual setting. It included complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
There will be one entry point and one exit point at the Center Street Plaza - for now.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
A large contingent of Lewiston retailers and restaurateurs are working together to present the first "Sip. Shop. Eat! Lewiston Style" event on Saturday, March 2.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 04:40 pm
Stephanie Kindzia, a longtime Lewiston resident, announced she is seeking a seat on the Niagara County Legislature in the 2nd District. Kindzia, a registered member of the Independence Party, will be making her first run for public office.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2019 07:00 am
The 33-minute documentary film, titled "Risking Everything," will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Brickyard Brewing Company second-floor banquet hall, 436 Center St., Lewiston. Admission is free, and the public is invited. The room is easily accessible and an elevator is available.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2019 09:00 pm
Wendy Guild Swearingen, a former Lewiston-Porter Board of Education member, has announced her candidacy for the Niagara County Legislature.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2019 08:50 pm
Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal invites the public to "come enjoy our interfaith hospitality" during two special daytime retreats during March.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2019 08:25 am
A feeling of euphoria seemed to spread across the Village of Lewiston last week, as news broke of a limited liability company's purchase of the Frontier House. That emotion continued into Tuesday's municipal board meeting.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2019 08:10 pm
An ad hoc committee was officially appointed by the chairman of Niagara County Legislature, Keith McNall, in order to examine the local impact of the impending marijuana legalization in New York.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2019 11:20 am
On Feb. 8, St. Peter's School hosted its annual "Valentines for Veterans" event. Students shared their thanks and support of veterans by creating valentine cards both for guests and those at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. In addition, veterans and active service members who are parishioners and/or family members of the student body were invited to join in for a special Mass to our past and current service men and women.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2019 12:30 pm
The Alzheimer's Association chapter is scheduling training for volunteers interested in overseeing a monthly support group meeting in the Lewiston area and willing to commit to the role for at least one year.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2019 11:45 am
The Niagara County Central Rotary Club will award a total of three $1,000 scholarships to students in the Niagara-Wheatfield, Starpoint and Wilson school districts.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2019 07:00 am
All is quiet at Lewiston Town Hall, with select town officials scheduled to visit the annual Association of Towns meetings in NYC next week.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2019 07:00 am
Kara M. Hibbard, acting town clerk for the Town of Porter, has announced her candidacy for the position of Porter town clerk. She was appointed town clerk by the Porter Town Board in September 2018, following the retirement of Barbara DuBell. Hibbard is running for a four-year term.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2019 07:00 am
Following discussion with Lewiston Police Department Chief Frank Previte this week, the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees is expected to review its recent decision regarding traffic ingress and egress at the Center Street (Rite Aid) Plaza. The municipality's monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Red Brick, 145 N. Fourth St.
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