Fri, Jun 27th 2025 11:00 am
This Fourth of July, Grand Island will have its first community fireworks show in six years.
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 11:00 am
At Gator Jon's Barbecue Stand, the southern-style barbecue is cooked low and slow, said owner Gator Jon.
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 10:55 am
River Region community members, business leaders and elected officials gathered together last week Thursday to celebrate the reopening of the Frontier House with the Historical Association of Lewiston. A private reception was held inside the new Fairbanks restaurant on the building's street level.
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for June 27, 2025
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 07:00 am
A change at the top has come to the Lewiston Police Department.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 11:00 am
Staley Road residents expressed frustration and concern at Monday's Town Board meeting over a lack of progress after four years of advocating for increased safety measures on their road.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 10:55 am
The Town of Wheatfield is a step closer to having one unified ZIP code for its residents, as Congressman Timothy Kennedy, 26th District, works to have the action voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 10:55 am
Monday's Town Board meeting brought out points of contention between the Grand Island Fire Co. and one of its former leaders, as well as critical comments from another of the company's longtime volunteer firefighters.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 10:55 am
The Town of Niagara's Gary Guiliani Park, also known as Colonial Village Park, was sold for $30,000 to David Gaines, a lifetime resident of the town.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:35 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for June 20, 2025
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:20 am
Last Friday, for the first time in more than 20 years, the general public walked through the front doors of the historic Frontier House in Lewiston. The building's first-floor tenant, Fairbanks restaurant, hosted a soft opening for those who helped its proprietors, Daniel Hagen and Jake Strawser, craft their second restaurant. They also operate Billy Club in Buffalo.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:00 am
Drivers through the Town of Wheatfield may be a little more aware of where they are as they pass three the "Walls in Wheatfield" on their route.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:00 am
Jolie (JoJo) Mondoux, a senior at Grand Island High School, has been honored locally for her artwork. She was recognized at both the June 2 Board of Education meeting and at a June 8 award presentation at the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:00 am
As Lewiston-Porter High School prepares for its annual commencement exercises next Friday at Artpark, its "school within a school" celebrated a memorable event of its own last week at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 06:35 pm
"Transplant" ended its third season with the fate of its two main characters very much up in the air. Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed (Hamza Haq) was again experiencing time and memory lapses, and Dr. Magalie "Mags" Leblanc (Laurence Leboeuf) - while celebrating her dream job - was told a new heart was awaiting her at Canada's York Memorial.
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Tue, Jun 17th 2025 04:15 pm
When crafting her new solo album, "Paper Doll," Samantha Fish did what any good singer/songwriter should so: She leaned into her "superpowers."
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 07:00 am
"Welcome Summer" at the annual Lewiston GardenFest, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22. Presented by the Lewiston Garden Club, the festival includes approximately 90 vendors selling flowers, plants, and handcrafted garden essentials, along with a garden walk, speakers, a container garden contest, and more throughout the weekend.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 11:00 am
Artpark & Company will present "Red Horizons: A Celebration of Indigenous Fashion & Arts" at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, inside the Mainstage Theater, 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:55 am
Well, finally some decent weather!! Looking forward to a nice summer! Spring was tough with all the rain, delays in getting our yards and gardens ready. Thank you to everyone who takes great pride in their homes.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:55 am
This is a busy time of year for the Lewiston Beautification team. You may have seen them planting colorful gardens on Center Street, the waterfront, the Peace Garden, Hennepin Park and the Red Brick School to name a few locations benefitting from members' hard work and green thumbs. They are easy to spot wearing navy blue T-shirts with "Beautification Volunteer" written across the back in white letters.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:55 am
As Rite Aid Corp. prepares to close its remaining units as part of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, the Grand Island store, at 2325 Grand Island Blvd., is one of those that is likely targeted for closing.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for June 13, 2025
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 07:00 am
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Old Fort Niagara announced plans to construct a replica 18th century Native American dwelling to serve as a Native American Education Center. The site will vividly represent the living conditions for Native Americans at the fort during the Revolution, and serve as a focal point for the Native living history programming.
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 09:45 pm
Production wrapped this week on "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story," the Hallmark "Countdown to Christmas" movie shot in and centered on Buffalo. Though the film crew was only in town for about two months - first at the holidays and then again the past few weeks - Western New York left a lasting impression.
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Tue, Jun 10th 2025 02:10 pm
Academy Park saw large, Peach Festival-type crowds last weekend, as it hosted a trio of events.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Four times in the past three years, Lumberjack's Waterfront Patio Grill has claimed a crown in Niagara Frontier Publications' "Savory Summer" food competitions. The North Tonawanda eatery twice took the title of WNY's Best Summer Dining Spot, while also earning Best Hamburger and Best Fries.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
At the new Top Value Transmissions on River Road - just off Buffalo Avenue - "We will not replace anything that does not need to be replaced, because that's not what we're about. We'll only do what needs to be done," owner/GM Amy Musclow said.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Much of the public comment at Monday's Town Board meeting centered on safety concerns for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists on both the roads and bike paths on Grand Island.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Grand Island residents and businesses had one last day - May 28 - to make their case for adjustments to their property reassessments.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Three years ago, a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy found a home with Brigette Callahan, a reading specialist in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for June 6, 2025
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 07:00 am
Lewiston Assembly of God invites the community to a soul-stirring, family-friendly outdoor event on Saturday, June 7. "Worship in the Park" will feature Brothers McClurg. Set in the heart of Lewiston's scenic greenery, this free event promises to be a powerful evening of music, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. It's open to all ages.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 04:00 pm
At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Lewiston Town Board, as lead agency, moved to approve a negative declaration and concept plan for the 5/4 President's Park planned unit development on Washington Drive. The project was proposed by developer Joe Giusiana.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
Artpark, Western New York's premier summer destination for live performance, music and interactive art, announces its 51st season with an exciting lineup packed with music, art, festivals, family programs and much more.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market is making a case to join death and taxes in the circle of certitude.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
On Saturday, May 17, Grand Island Fire Co. members attended their 87th anniversary dinner.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
June high school graduations are approaching, with student recognition and scholarship awards to come. Moreover, we're all familiar with news from community organizations - be it libraries, veterans groups, garden clubs, school district alumni associations, educational interests or nonprofits - when it comes to recognizing students, presenting awards and scholarships.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 30, 2025
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Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
As I write this, the calendar reads late May, yet the thermometer reads late April! But rest assured warmer temperatures are on the way, which means it will soon be festival season again in Lewiston, and also time for another season at Artpark.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 10:05 am
The former Summit Mall may host a data center, if plans move forward. Currently, a sports complex is housed in part of the structure.
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