Fri, May 15th 2026 08:00 am
A chocolate Labrador named Cocoa has found a second chapter in life after being adopted by Town of Niagara Police Clerk Miranda McQuillan. Cocoa will serve as a therapy dog for the police department.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On May 9, a group of adults and young people gathered together to sort donated food at the Grand Island Cultural Center.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On Monday evening, the Town of Porter recognized the late Brad Hardison, of Hardison Funeral Homes in Ransomville, for his many contributions over the years to the town and community.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
Town commons tree trunks boasted new purple ribbons on May 9.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
A Lewiston-Porter High School senior recently became the first student representative on the district's board of education.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
Improvement needs at town parks, properties and roadways were among the discussion items at Monday's Lewiston Town Board session.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 15, 2026
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Thu, May 14th 2026 04:15 pm
Motherhood can feel isolating, especially when most local event roundups revolve around entertaining your kids. But across Western New York this May and June, there are actually plenty of opportunities for moms to step away from the mental load for a few hours, meet other women, tap back into creativity, and feel like themselves again.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:15 am
With the start of spring weather comes increased activity outdoors - and a new warning from Lewiston Police Department Chief Mike Salada regarding youth on electric bikes.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:10 am
Lewiston's rollout of summer food destinations continued this week with the reopening of Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen at the corner of Center and North Fourth streets.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:10 am
While many Grand Islanders have eagerly awaited a splash pad as a bright, new amenity planned for Veterans Park, the financials presented to the Town Board on Monday cast a shadow over that enthusiasm.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
Mayor Anne Welch and the Village of Lewiston posed Monday with Robert Paul, commander of the Youngstown flotilla, as Welch proclaimed May 16-22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week in the Village of Lewiston - urging "all those who enjoy our waters to practice safe boating habits, seek proper education, and 'Wear It' to ensure a safe and successful season on the Niagara River."
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
Council member Rhonda Diehl has taken a proactive stance in putting Grand Island service clubs on the same page - but not in the same spot on the calendar page!
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
2026-27 budget preparations continue in the Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield central school districts, as the school budget/board vote approaches on Tuesday, May 19.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board was presented flags and banners preceding its regular business meeting on Monday. The gifts were brought by three Niagara County legislators - David Godfrey, Jesse Gooch and Mike Casale - to celebrate America 250 and the United States of America's milestone.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:00 am
As of May 5, the New York state legislators have not passed a budget, which means the Grand Island Central School District's major state revenue sources for the 2026-27 academic year are estimated. The state budget is now more than a month late.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown Board of Trustees approved the budget for 2026-27 on April 30. The total expenditure and revenue for the village's budget is $2,756,395.87.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 8, 2026
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Thu, May 7th 2026 03:05 pm
The old proverb, "Those who can't, teach," was not intended for chef Brooke Williamson.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 08:00 am
Despite celebrating more than a quarter-century in business - a rare 2020s feat - a signature sandwich seen on national television ("The Haystack"), myriad "Best of" food/tourism lists and boatloads of positive social media feedback, The Silo Restaurant isn't settling for status quo.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 08:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Ellicott Development's variance request for pay-parking signs inside the Frontier House parking lot at 460 Center St.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
Approximately 40 primates are being cared for by The Primate Sanctuary in Niagara Falls - and they need help from the public. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday, May 3, a basket raffle fundraiser for the organization will be held at Kelly's On The Green, 4343 Porter Road.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
Growing up on a farm in Quebec, Cyndy Montana's favorite memory is sitting on the veranda with her family, enjoying peaceful moments as a reward for hard work.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:55 am
What do giant rocks, chains that drip water, a stone bench, and an ornamental flowering cherry tree all have in common? If you said they're items on display at Lincoln Park Nursery in Amherst, you'd be correct. You'd also be right if you guessed they're products of owner John Maloney's imagination.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:55 am
A big helping of alternative rock culture is coming to the Old Church Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 1, 2026
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:00 am
We're at a family party, and I'm deflecting offers of snacks and sweets for my kids like I'm Michonne fighting off zombies with a katana.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2026 07:30 pm
Lewiston's newest restaurant was christened on Wednesday. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for the Olcott Lobster Company.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2026 02:35 pm
Grand Island's South End is about to lose a longtime community retail outlet.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:15 am
Mom, grandma and wrestling, of all things, led Bashar Srouji to open Ghada Have It!, a Mediterranean restaurant on Military Road in the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:10 am
Olcott Lobster Company is opening Friday, May 1, in Lewiston, and "We're beyond excited," proprietor Michelle Pozantides said Tuesday. "This has been a labor of love, and we're just so excited to finally be able to open our doors."
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:05 am
Thank you to Josh Maloni and the Tribune for featuring the Town of Niagara in this week's edition. Our town may be small, but we have a lot going on and a lot to offer!
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:00 am
Four properties in the Town of Niagara will be either repaired or demolished in the coming months after officials declared them unfit at their regular business meeting.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:00 am
Prior to Monday's Village of Lewiston monthly board meeting, Mayor Anne Welch addressed the recent public response to Ellicott Development's plans for building No. 3 inside its Lewiston plaza - namely, the possibility the street level space will be leased to national chain Ace Hardware.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:00 am
Pedestrians face a gap-toothed sidewalk system along a half-mile stretch of Grand Island Boulevard.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 06:55 am
As bicycles, e-bikes and scooters come out of basements and garages and onto the trails this spring, safety is a prime concern.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 24, 2026
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 08:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Republican and Democratic parties held caucuses this week to select candidates for the June 16 election.
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Fri, Apr 17th 2026 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Planning Commission tabled Ellicott Development's request to reconfigure building No. 3 of its three-structure plaza. The board, and Building Inspector/Zoning Officer Ken Candella, requested additional information as they consider changing the street-level section's use from residential to commercial - a modification that would accommodate a retail tenant.
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Fri, Apr 17th 2026 07:00 am
For the third year in a row, the property tax rate for the Village of Youngstown is likely to remain static at approximately $7.81 per $1,000 of assessed value for property in the municipality.
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