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Growing Business & Community: Small Business Saturday strategies for businesses
Fri, Oct 20th 2023 07:00 am
Small Business Saturday is on Saturday, Nov. 25. It's time for our member businesses to think about what they can do to celebrate the day. Retail and restaurant businesses have traditionally celebrated this day with promotions and sales, but there is also an opportunity for service-based businesses to be a part of the day!
Musician applications available for 2024 Jazz Festival
Thu, Oct 19th 2023 07:00 am
The Northwest Jazz Festival has begun preparations for the 2024 event taking place in the Village of Lewiston on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24. The board of directors will continue to meet each month in preparation of the festival to plan logistics, musician scheduling, sponsorship, marketing and strategic planning.
Village of Lewiston sending metal art frames to HPC, Planning boards
Tue, Oct 17th 2023 10:45 am
There is still no consensus on metal art frames following Monday's Village of Lewiston board meeting. Trustees declined to vote on this third part of the "Lewiston Public Art Project" following a nearly 90-minute public comment period.
New 'Lewiston Public Art Project' proposal calls for metal frames in Academy Park, not on Center Street
Mon, Oct 16th 2023 06:00 am
As the Village of Lewiston Board prepares to meet Monday night to discuss the "Lewiston Public Art Project" with the Historic Preservation and Planning commissions, trustees have a new proposal to consider.
Town of Lewiston to host 'Trunk or Treat'
Mon, Oct 16th 2023 05:55 am
The Town of Lewiston Recreation Department will present its second annual "Trunk or Treat" from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct 28, at Kiwanis Park.
Town of Lewiston rescinds Greenway backing for metal art frames - but will reconsider if Village Board approves idea
Fri, Oct 13th 2023 11:00 am
The Town of Lewiston voted Thursday to withdraw its endorsement of the "Lewiston Public Art Project's" metal art frames. Council members rescinded the third part of the Lewiston Council on the Arts' proposal - opting to not present this component for Niagara River Greenway funding - based on recent actions taken by village trustees.
PHOTOS: Produce plentiful, crowds bountiful at first Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market Fall Festival
Mon, Oct 9th 2023 10:05 am
Fall was in full bloom Saturday at the first Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market Fall Festival, and patrons couldn't have been happier as they shopped, strolled and participated in pumpkin play games.
Fall destination Baker Farm Market & U Pick has apples, pumpkins & much more
Fri, Oct 6th 2023 11:00 am
Fantastic fall weather has been blessing us for weeks. Farm harvest time is peaking, and those visits to area farms in search of such fall items as pumpkins, apples, ciders and assorted Halloween goodies have never been better.
Q&A: Jolbert previews Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market Fall Festival
Fri, Oct 6th 2023 11:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market will hold a family-friendly Fall Festival on Saturday at Academy Park, and then operate out of the First Presbyterian Church social hall (505 Cayuga St.) this winter.
Metal art frames - 3rd prong of proposed 'Lewiston Public Art Project' - debated, prompting call for further review
Fri, Oct 6th 2023 10:00 am
On Monday, Village of Lewiston trustees effectively acted to rescind part of their prior approval of the proposed "Lewiston Public Art Project" - and the Town of Lewiston Board could do the same when it next meets.
Taquito Lindo closes Lewiston location
Fri, Sep 29th 2023 11:15 am
The historic building once known as The Clarkson House is again available for rent with the announcement Taquito Lindo is ending its tenancy.
Lew-Port Community Education covering all bases, offering more than 100 classes & 40 new topics
Fri, Sep 29th 2023 11:00 am
Lewiston-Porter's Community Education program for fall 2023 is now underway. With more than 100 class offerings, including 40 new topics, residents from throughout the county and beyond are invited to partake, learn and enjoy.
Golfers team up for good cause: Southern Tier tourney benefits juvenile diabetes programs
Fri, Sep 29th 2023 09:30 am
Earlier this month, a group of golfers from the Niagara County area visited the Southern Tier for a good cause. Organized by Town of Porter Supervisor John "Duffy" Johnston, the Southern Tier Camp Challenge held at the Allegheny Hills Golf Club in Rushford honored the memory of Jeffery C. Hessney, who died on May 11 at age 64 in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Castellani Art Museum celebrates 'The Highwaymen: Black Artists of the Florida Coast'
Thu, Sep 28th 2023 09:50 pm
"The Highwaymen: Black Artists of the Florida Coast" - a first-of-its-kind multimedia exhibition in Western New York featuring 21 paintings - is on view at Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) through April 28, 2024.
Piper offers thanks for cemetery ceremony
Mon, Sep 25th 2023 05:25 pm
I was unable to participate in "Lewiston Jeopardy" or accept my award from HAL, or be present for the Lewiston Village Cemetery dedication ceremony due to a serious injury. I am home now, and I hope to return to my historian duties and projects.
Peach powerhouse Aimee Loughran recognized for culinary craftsmanship
Fri, Sep 22nd 2023 11:00 am
In a year where, seemingly, very little happened, something extraordinary materialized in the Just Desserts by Aimee kitchen.
Village of Lewiston to use fund balance to pay for unexpected cost associated with DPW garage addition
Fri, Sep 22nd 2023 11:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston on Monday voted unanimously to use general fund reserve monies to pay for what was described as "unforeseen conditions" and "contingency costs" occurring with the Department of Public Works garage additions.
YBPA honors prominent organizations, local contributors
Fri, Sep 22nd 2023 11:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association held a special program as part of its fall members' meeting at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club.
Lewiston to mark 2024 eclipse with Center Street observance
Fri, Sep 15th 2023 11:10 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston on Thursday announced a special event planned around the total eclipse of the sun next spring.
PHOTOS: 'Lewiston Jeopardy' raises funds for HAL
Fri, Sep 15th 2023 11:05 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston held its annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" beer and pizza night fundraiser Thursday at the Brickyard Brewing Company.
Lewiston Town Board approves local laws, endorses Academy Park public art project
Fri, Sep 15th 2023 11:00 am
The return of Monday's Lewiston Town Board monthly work session was brief but productive. With the Buffalo Bills "Monday Night Football" game approaching, members whisked through two public hearings and approved local laws; heard a presentation by the Lewiston Council on the Arts; and discussed plans for holiday ice rink activities.
Tradition lives on: Tuscarora Nation accepts unique Maid of the Mist garment from Lewiston
Thu, Sep 14th 2023 11:00 am
Last month, the Town of Lewiston took part in a special presentation with the Tuscarora Nation. Held Aug. 28 at the Nation House on the Tuscarora Reservation, the event celebrated the life of Lelawala, daughter of Eagle Eye, chief of the Ongiras, a native tribe long extinct, as the Maid of the Mist.
Youngstown Presbyterian Church presents free play performances for its bicentennial
Tue, Sep 12th 2023 12:45 pm
Youngstown First Presbyterian Church invites the community to "We Gather Together," a one-act play with music that features the church's 200-year history in under one hour. Free performances will happen at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30, at 100 Church St., Youngstown. It will be followed by free, old-time ice cream socials.
Meet the new Peach Queen: Kirsten Ferree crowned on closing night of 65th annual Peach Festival
Sun, Sep 10th 2023 11:15 pm
The 65th annual Niagara County Peach Festival closed Sunday night with the naming of Kirsten Ferree as Peach Queen. A 20-year-old North Tonawanda native and Buffalo State University senior, Ferree receives both a crown and a $4,000 scholarship courtesy of the Lewiston Kiwanis Club.
Village of Lewiston sets Halloween slate
Fri, Sep 8th 2023 11:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston approved Halloween hours and a new format for the ever-growing "Treat or Treat on Center Street" during Tuesday's work session.
Sally and Josiah Tryon return to Lewiston
Fri, Sep 8th 2023 07:00 am
As part of the National Federation of Just Communities national conference in Buffalo this week, members on Wednesday took a daytrip to Lewiston. Their tour bus stopped at the Freedom Crossing Monument on Water Street, and they were greeted by Sally and Josiah Tryon (aka Eva Nicklas and Tim Henderson). The two Lewiston legends recounted tales of first coming to the village, efforts to lead people to freedom, and the story behind Susan Geissler's famed bronze statue.
New leadership for local congregation
Thu, Sep 7th 2023 09:55 pm
The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, Holy Name Province, located at Stella Niagara, wrapped up the month of August with the installation ceremony of its new leadership council.
Niagara Hospice Mighty Niagara Half Marathon named in Top 10 half marathons around world
Wed, Sep 6th 2023 10:20 am
Niagara Hospice announced its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon has been named in Top 10 Destination Half Marathons Around the World by Outdoors Wire powered by USA Today Sports.
Castellani Art Museum announces fall programs & exhibitions
Fri, Sep 1st 2023 11:00 am
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) is excited to announce its fall events and featured exhibitions. Museum admission remains free, and programs are free or discounted for Members, NU faculty, students, staff, and EBT cardholders.
PHOTOS: Lewiston Jazz Festival doesn't disappoint
Mon, Aug 28th 2023 04:00 pm
It was a magnificent weekend for the annual Northwest Lewiston Jazz Festival.
2023 'Lewiston Jeopardy' features battle of past champions
Mon, Aug 28th 2023 03:50 pm
They call it the "most entertaining two hours in Lewiston," and this year will feature the first time two former champion teams will face off in a battle of wits, skill and speed at "Lewiston Jeopardy." The event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Brickyard Brewing Company. Not to be underestimated, two other teams with vast knowledge of Lewiston's culture and history will be looking to steal the crown from the former champs.
Erways thanked for honoring military
Fri, Aug 25th 2023 10:55 am
Prior to the Village of Lewiston monthly meeting on Monday, Joel and Maryjo Erway were presented with a certificate of appreciation for their efforts to honor the military.
Youngstown soliciting RFPs for Cold Storage property
Fri, Aug 25th 2023 10:55 am
The Village of Youngstown announced this month it is now formally soliciting a request for proposals to purchase the long-vacant Cold Storage property located at 701 Nancy Price Drive.
Lewiston artists look to enhance Academy Park
Fri, Aug 25th 2023 10:55 am
With Lewiston already home to artists, art installations, the Castellani Art Museum and the Lewiston Art Festival, why not also put art pieces on display at Academy Park, where they could be seen by all entering the village?
Village of Lewiston tables Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours docking system proposal, as trustees look to renegotiate
Tue, Aug 22nd 2023 09:15 am
No decision was made Monday on a proposal from Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours President John Kinney to install a new docking system on the south waterfront seawall adjacent to his company's staging area. Upon hearing from residents and boaters - and deciding it's time to review WJBT's existing contract - the Village of Lewiston Board, instead, opted to table.
Frontier House windows are as approved
Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:20 am
Windows recently installed at the Frontier House are per specification, Loretta Frankovitch said Monday.
CENTER EAT: Brickyard wins Best BBQ for second year; BBC focusing on banquets
Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:00 am
Over the course of its first two decades in Lewiston, about the only thing that's changed at the Brickyard Pub & BBQ is the location of the bar.
'Lewiston Jeopardy': Frontier House revival is focus of this year's history awards
Thu, Aug 17th 2023 07:00 am
The revival and restoration of Lewiston's iconic landmark, the Frontier House, is the focus of this year's awards, which will be presented by the Historical Association at the annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser.
Markiewicz named president & CEO of Catholic Health; Sullivan steps down after 30-year career
Wed, Aug 16th 2023 05:30 pm
Catholic Health announced Mark Sullivan has decided to step down as president and CEO on Aug. 31 after a 30-year career with the health system. Monsignor Robert E. Zapfel, chair of Catholic Health's Corporate Members and Sponsors Council, also announced the appointment of Joyce Markiewicz, the system's executive vice president and chief business development officer, to succeed Sullivan as president and CEO.
Clarence Center creator takes top prize in first Lewiston Art Festival appearance
Mon, Aug 14th 2023 09:00 am
Renee Arno made a grand debut at the 57th annual Lewiston Art Festival, with her stained-glass lamp earning Best of Show on Saturday.
 

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