Wed, Jul 13th 2011 11:50 am
Mount St. Mary's Foundation will celebrate with the community at its black tie gala on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The proceeds raised from this year's event will benefit the renovation of the Family Birthplace (maternity) at Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center.
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Wed, Jul 13th 2011 08:55 am
Tedesco Construction Services Inc., a member of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, recently held a ribbon-cutting in celebration of its new office located at 210 S. Ninth St., in the Village of Lewiston. President/Owner Jeffrey M. Tedesco founded the business in 2006 and works alongside his son, Justin Tedesco, employing four project managers and estimator employees.
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Mon, Jul 11th 2011 07:00 pm
Though nothing was officially submitted on Monday night, Frontier House principal John Bartolomei told the Village of Lewiston Planning Board that his team is continuing its negotiations with the Village Board.
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Sat, Jul 9th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Porter will hold a public hearing Monday at 7 p.m. in Town Hall on a familiar warm weather quality of life issue for some residents: boat storage on private properties.
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Sat, Jul 9th 2011 07:00 am
Before he was mayor in the Village of Lewiston. Terry Collesano was a barber.
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Fri, Jul 8th 2011 07:00 pm
The Youngstown Yacht Club has a lot to shout about these days.
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Fri, Jul 8th 2011 07:00 pm
Happy (almost) birthday, Town of Porter. The town will celebrate its 200th anniversary next year and is currently seeking community help.
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Fri, Jul 8th 2011 06:20 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center has been listed as a "Five Star Hospital" and "Community Value 100" in the Cleverly + Associates' 2011 Community Value Index. Mount St. Mary's was evaluated along with thousands of other health care facilities in four key areas: financial viability, costs, charges and quality performance.
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Fri, Jul 8th 2011 06:15 pm
Niagara River Lodge No. 785, of F. and A. Masons, is sponsoring a free Safety ID booth at the Sanborn Volunteer Fire Co. firehouse during the Olde Sanborn Days. The booth will be open on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The program is not only for children, but open to guests of all ages.
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Fri, Jul 8th 2011 06:00 pm
When Terry Collesano was elected mayor in 2010, he made it a point to shuffle the Village of Lewiston appointments (including changes in municipal attorney, zoning officer and building inspector).
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Fri, Jul 8th 2011 05:55 pm
The Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has elected Colleen L Nossavage as chairwoman of its board of directors. Nossavage is community relations director for WGRZ-TV and has been a member of the Komen WNY board of directors since 2008.
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Wed, Jul 6th 2011 10:10 am
The Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club presented a check in the amount of $3,400 to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation, from proceeds from the club's 2010 "Art of Ribs" Festival held at Academy Park. The funds will go to the enhancement of the maternity department at Mount St. Mary's.
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Wed, Jul 6th 2011 09:00 am
The Village of Lewiston received new drawings Tuesday from the principals behind the Frontier House on Center Street. Attorney John Bartolomei, E.I. Team President Hormoz Mansouri and developer Richard Hastings seek to refurbish the historic Center Street building and construct a new, four-story building over what is now the Frontier House parking lot. The drawings, which were left for the Planning Board to review prior to its Monday meeting, indicate the following:
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Tue, Jul 5th 2011 09:05 am
A grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Lewiston Council on the Arts has provided a unique opportunity for three regional artists to create murals and sculptures during Olde Sanborn Days on July 9-10.
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Mon, Jul 4th 2011 08:00 am
"Busy" and "entertaining," are two words that describe a summer living in Niagara County. From our local "Tuesday in the Park" to floating down the river, there is just so much to do in such a short amount of time. But this summer, something fresh, new and different is coming to the Village of Lewiston - an event that will promise anyone (especially the ladies) a good time.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:30 pm
Sister Beth Brosmer of Heart & Soul, and Don Luce of Community Missions, both of Niagara Falls, review the latest reports from the food cash collection drives, ongoing at Artpark entrances on Artpark Tuesdays.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 04:00 pm
Remember when?
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 10:00 am
Local music promoter Steve Goodman (pictured) is placing the final touches on the first Lewiston Music Festival, which is set for Friday and Saturday, July 8-9, at Academy Park.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:30 am
Summer happenings of note upcoming in the north lake country include:
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:00 am
Following a lead-off joint village-town session where discussions centered on such exciting "wish list" items as a skating rink, a winter wonderland and a recreation center, Monday's regular Lewiston Town Board session got down to the more mundane, but nonetheless relevant.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:00 am
Lewiston resident and 20-year Town of Lewiston highway department employee, David D'Avolio has announced his candidacy for Town of Lewiston highway superintendent.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosts its next business "Blender" on Thursday, July 7, at Water Street Landing and Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of July.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:00 am
Those of us who live in the area of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario are lucky people. We have some of the most fabulous bass fishing right here in our own backyard - minutes from launch ramps and minutes from shore fishing opportunities from June through September.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 06:30 am
Fireworks and fun festivities will be held Saturday, July 2, through Monday, July 4.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 06:30 am
Olde Sanborn Days, an annual local old-fashioned country fair and craft show sponsored by the Niagara County Central Rotary, returns on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Lewiston Council on the Arts, the event will be held on the Sanborn Volunteer Fire Co. grounds, 5811 Buffalo St., Route 429 in Sanborn.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 05:30 am
The chairmen of the annual Kiwanis clambake recently presented a check to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation from the proceeds generated at the annual event, which was sponsored by Modern Corporation. The donation is given in memory of the late Steve Washuta, the founder of Modern, and the funds will be used at the Steve Washuta Cardiac Center at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2011 02:00 pm
Lewiston Police had an overall smoother experience in the village Tuesday for "An Evening with Peter Frampton" at Artpark.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 05:35 pm
Lewiston-Porter Middle School students recently donated $1,333 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the fight to end breast cancer. Lead by the eighth-grade student council (shown left), students conducted several fundraising activities, including selling pink lollipops, pink bracelets, and organizing a "pink day" at school. The hallways at Lewiston-Porter Middle School also were decorated with pink snowflakes.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 02:40 pm
Broadway alumna Carmen Ruby Floyd, Class of 2000, and eight of her NU theater peers will electrify Niagara University's Leary Theatre stage this summer with an exciting, all-alumni production of the musical revue by John Kander and Fred Ebb, "The World Goes 'Round" from July 21-31.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 02:40 pm
HART Interfaith, Inc., a non-profit referral organization that enables the elderly and infirm in Niagara County to remain in their homes by linking them with qualified and affordable help, held its 29th annual meeting on June 22.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 09:15 am
The fourth annual fundraiser for the Porter on the Lake Park will be held on Sunday, July 3. In previous years, this event was held on Labor Day and referred to as Porter on the Lake Fest. The event was re-named and the date was changed to accommodate the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co.'s Labor Day Field Days, which is returning this year.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 09:10 am
Niagara Feline Friends is running a low cost spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, July 10. It's open to anyone - regardless of income.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 07:30 pm
For once, a new tax may find favor with residents.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 04:15 pm
Lewiston's Rivershore Inc. is in the running for a new car, courtesy of Tops Friendly Markets' "Great American Car-a-Day Giveaway." The service agency, which supports people who live with developmental disabilities as they pursue and achieve a meaningful life, is one of 87 Western/Central New York and northwestern Pennsylvania organizations in the Fourth of July-themed competition.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 03:10 pm
The New York Lottery today announced the name of a Lewiston Powerball player who won $10,000 in the drawing held on June 18. The winner, William Wysocki, purchased the winning ticket at the A Plus Mini-mart at 890 Center St., in Lewiston.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 01:25 pm
County residents will have a new place to cool off this summer—or to get in shape—thanks to a new splash park and fitness trail being dedicated Tuesday.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 12:30 pm
Wilson was the site of the second annual "Amazing Race" on Friday, June 17. The sleepy village of Wilson was filled with the sound of pounding feet and laughter as 15 six-person teams fanned out to face challenges involving mental and physical skills as well as conquering inner fears.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 12:25 pm
The Youngstown Garden Club announced the completion of a newly funded garden project. The artfully designed landscaping at the gazebo on Main Street recently received an extreme makeover consisting of new plants, perennials and flowers. The project was funded by the Village of Youngstown and the Youngstown Garden Club, and implemented by Faery's Nursery.
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Sat, Jun 25th 2011 12:00 am
Richard P. Pope, director of the Niagara County Refuse Disposal District, and members of his team were in Lewiston last Saturday for a pharmaceutical collection event at the Red Brick Municipal Building. From 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., unwanted pills were collected, stored and then later shipped to Covanta Energy for incineration.
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