Tue, Jan 29th 2019 03:20 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold a special ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, as part of its Black History Month celebration. The event will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the hospital cafeteria, 5300 Military Road.
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Tue, Jan 29th 2019 12:30 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced nearly $4.5 million was awarded to 13 animal shelters and humane societies across the state through the New York State Companion Animal Capital Fund. The funding will support construction, renovation and expansion projects that will enhance animal care and health, and help ensure adoptions for New York's dogs and cats.
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Mon, Jan 28th 2019 03:05 pm
The Lewiston Arts Council is selling "Niagara Digressions," an award-winning, creative nonfiction memoir by E.R. Baxter III. The cost is $5, and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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Mon, Jan 28th 2019 02:15 pm
Improving access to high-quality orthopaedic care for residents throughout Niagara County, Mount St. Mary's Hospital welcomes three new physicians to its medical staff and announces a new partnership with Excelsior Orthopaedics to expand orthopaedic surgery at the Lewiston hospital.
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Sat, Jan 26th 2019 07:00 am
Ransomville's Billy Quarantillo will step into the cage Saturday, Feb. 23, as he returns to the Seneca Niagara Casino, hoping to improve his record to 3-0 as a professional mixed martial artist for "King of The Cage."
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Sat, Jan 26th 2019 07:00 am
Community solar continues to make inroads throughout New York state, including in Buffalo-Niagara.
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Sat, Jan 26th 2019 07:00 am
"We're really happy to have this new van," said Village of Youngstown Mayor Raleigh Reynolds on Thursday, as village officials joined with elected leaders from the Town of Porter to dedicate a new 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. It will serve as the Youngstown-Porter Senior Van.
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Sat, Jan 26th 2019 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston announced Niagara Falls-based Mark Cerrone Inc. will oversee construction of the Mason's Mission Playground at Marilyn Toohey Park.
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Fri, Jan 25th 2019 06:25 pm
On Friday afternoon, the Town of Porter welcomed staff from U.S. Coast Guard Station Niagara to Porter Town Hall for the presentation of donated items to assist personnel during the government shutdown. Town of Porter Supervisor John "Duffy" Johnston said 300 pounds of food collected from the community over the past week was donated.
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Fri, Jan 25th 2019 12:10 pm
Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World bring their "Summer Gods Tour" to the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, as part of the "Coors Light Concert" series. Ra Ra Riot will serve as the opening act.
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Thu, Jan 24th 2019 07:00 am
St. Peter's R.C. School will host an open house and pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 27. Guests will have an opportunity to discuss the school with other parents, students and teachers. Tours will be available throughout the morning.
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Wed, Jan 23rd 2019 05:40 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts recently received notification of its award of decentralization grant funding in support of a new event that will take place at Hennepin Park during the Lewiston Art Festival on Aug. 10-11. The gazebo area will be transformed into an Iroquois market, bringing to life the rich history of Native American traditions, and featuring traditional drumming, music, dance and free hands-on activities.
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Wed, Jan 23rd 2019 09:05 am
Unlike the fish it's named for, which is tiny and landlocked, the Lewiston Smelt Festival is large and needs room to expand. On Tuesday, the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce was granted permission by the Village Board to move the May 3 event from the Lewiston waterfront into Academy Park.
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Tue, Jan 22nd 2019 01:50 pm
From 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Feb. 9, Dr. Glenda R. Rose and Dr. Thomas G. Barba of Rose Chiropractic P.C. in Lewiston will sponsor the 29th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" for their patients. Nonperishable food items will be collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program (NiaCAP) food pantry in exchange for chiropractic services.
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Mon, Jan 21st 2019 03:40 pm
Joining a growing list of community groups in the River Region helping out affected federal employees in the midst of the U.S. government shutdown, the Town of Porter will begin assisting affected personnel at U.S. Coast Guard Station Niagara in Youngstown.
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Sat, Jan 19th 2019 07:00 am
Construction is nearly complete at 765 Fairchild Place, and a May move-in date was announced on Wednesday night. The 29-unit living complex was constructed at the site of the former Fairchild Manor nursing home.
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Sat, Jan 19th 2019 07:00 am
Representatives of Northwest Bank, New York Region, stopped by Old Fort Niagara on Thursday to announce a new relationship with the Old Fort Niagara Association as presenting sponsor of special events programming.
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Sat, Jan 19th 2019 07:00 am
In addition to its Jan. 7 approval for construction of the town's second privately owned utility-scale solar system, Lewiston Town Board members spent much of that session with approvals on a number of procedural matters, setting the stage for town operations in 2019.
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Sat, Jan 19th 2019 07:00 am
After, ahem, a few years of covering the Village of Lewiston for The Sentinel, Managing Editor Joshua Maloni was rewarded this week with (no, not a raise) an official nameplate. The marker comes courtesy of the clerk's office; Maloni said it is much appreciated.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2019 05:45 pm
Two leading United Way organizations in Niagara County - the United Way of the Tonawandas and United Way of Greater Niagara - announced completion this week of their merger and consolidation of services. Now operating under United Way of Greater Niagara, both chapters have come together to oversee and coordinate the services of 29 organizations throughout Niagara County, supporting a total of 46 different programs in the area.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2019 07:00 pm
On Friday, Western New York high school basketball lovers are in for a treat.
Niagara Falls High School and Lewiston-Porter will battle for the first time this season in a game that has produced almost as much hype as an NBA finals game.
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Wed, Jan 16th 2019 11:25 am
Why does one need certain insurance coverage for a business?
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Tue, Jan 15th 2019 11:05 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital's nuclear medicine program has been granted an additional three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in nuclear cardiology. This reaccreditation demonstrates the facility's ongoing commitment to providing quality patient care in nuclear cardiology.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2019 04:45 pm
Residents and businesses in the Village of Lewiston were unexpectedly without electricity for about a half-hour Monday afternoon as National Grid made repairs to substation 087 at North Fifth and Oneida streets.
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Mon, Jan 14th 2019 02:05 pm
The Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter, is planning a special three-part educational program for caregivers of those living with middle-stage dementia. "Vital Care for the Caregiver" will focus on:
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:05 am
Right before Christmas, Empire State Development announced Artpark & Company was the recipient of a $100,000 award from the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council. The money will go toward the creation of a master plan - a road map outlining what Artpark could and should be now and well into the future.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
Community solar is beginning to make waves around Lewiston.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
Excitement continues to build for the Town of Lewiston's newest residential community.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
Starting Monday, Jan. 14, the Village of Lewiston Department of Public Works will begin replacing water meter heads. Residents are asked to call the clerk's office at 754-8271 to make an appointment. There is no fee for this service, which should only take about 10 minutes.
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Sat, Jan 12th 2019 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association held its annual winter meeting Tuesday evening at Rays Tavern, with a full house in attendance.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 10:00 pm
A memorial service for Dr. Gerard J. Mosey will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Nightengale Funeral Home, 1884 South Park Ave. (near Tifft Street), Buffalo. Mosey passed on Jan. 5.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 04:10 pm
Applications for the 2019 Native American handicraft sales permits are now available for the summer season at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 04:10 pm
It's probably one of the first decisions parents make - sometimes long before their baby is born. What to name the new bundle of joy?
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:20 pm
The Tourism Board of Newfane is hosting an admission-free showcase of the town's businesses, attractions, organizations and events from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Olcott Firehall, 1691 Lockport-Olcott Road, Olcott.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 03:00 pm
Inter-Community Services announced Erin Howard of Wilson as the new executive director. ICS is the parent organization of Care-n-Share Food Pantry and Wear-n-Share Clothing Closet.
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 02:05 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's January program is titled, "HERA - NASA's Human Exploration Research Analog." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 07:00 am
With 2019 underway, It Happened to Alexa continues to make news.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce kicked off the new year by offering complimentary Orange Cat Coffee Co. beverages to members who stopped into the office on Friday morning. "Coffee & Conversation" is a community outreach initiative the chamber launched in 2018.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 01:00 am
In the early goings of the 2018-19 high school basketball season, Lewiston Porter has made a knack for scoring a lot of points - averaging 83.6 points per game. Friday night, the Lancers hit their highest season total, eclipsing the century mark.
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Fri, Jan 4th 2019 03:30 pm
Each August, the Mount St. Mary's Hospital maternity department assists with the annual hot dog sale at the Lewiston Art Festival. The event is a fundraiser coordinated by volunteers from the Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club. In a show of appreciation and community service, the club annually donates a portion of their proceeds to Mount St. Mary's.
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