The Lower Niagara Community Survivors group held its second annual "Rockout Cancer" event Sunday at the Lewiston Stone House. People came out to support the organization that is now offering financial and manpower services to those battling the disease.

With it comes "The Nutcracker," the Greater Niagara Ballet Company's annual family-friendly holiday presentation. The Beverley Feder-directed show features local dancers, guest artists and character performers. It will be staged Dec. 13-14 at the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center.

Join the Friends of the Lewiston Library for part three of the 2019 speaker series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St.

The Historical Association of Lewiston's September program is titled, "D Day, the Greatest Landing in Modern Military History." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.

On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston, a special thank you to the community for coming out in droves to make the 62nd Niagara County Peach Festival a success this year. The course of events leading up to this festival led to an enhanced sense of urgency by the many volunteers and participants to make sure this festival was going to be the best it possibly could.

In addition to a regular work session, the Lewiston Town Board held a pair of public hearings at the beginning of Monday's meeting.

Though warm weather is hanging on and customers are still hanging out, The Silo Restaurant in Lewiston is closing a week early this summer. The serving season will conclude at the end of the day on Sept. 22.

The second annual "Rockout Cancer" will run from noon until 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Lewiston Stone House, 755 Center St.

The United Way of Greater Niagara launched its fall campaign Friday at the Four Points Sheridan in Niagara Falls. UWGN Board Chairman Bob Kazeangin introduced Michael Sigurdson, a store manager of Wegmans in Niagara Falls, and Marcus Latham, a former teacher, as well as a former president of Niagara Falls Teachers Local 801, as co-chairs for campaign 2019.

Old Fort Niagara is ready to share its darker side with visitors during its new "Lantern and Lore Tours" in October. Tickets are now on sale for this seasonal fundraiser, which benefits the fort's educational programming.

The Niagara County Community College Athletic Department will unveil the re-designed Athletic Wall of Fame from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the main gym.

Join the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce for the fall business blender on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Baker Farm Market & U Pick. A fun night of networking and fun is planned, beginning at 5 p.m. at 2100 Youngstown-Lockport Road, Ransomville.

Six new, distinguished student scholarship recipients will be showcased at the annual Niagara County Community College Foundation Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.

Ransomville Speedway closes out its 2019 season this Friday and Saturday with the annual "King of the Hill" weekend presented by Investor's Service on Sept. 13-14. This event will bring race teams from across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Ontario to the "Big R" for two days of racing, including the first visits to Ransomville by two different racing series.

The Town of Porter Historical Society's first meeting of the year will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Red Brick School. Tony McKenna is the guest speaker.

The Home Assistance Referral Team is a referral service that provides care to seniors and those needing assistance throughout Niagara County and adjacent areas, allowing them to remain independent in their own home.

Town of Porter Councilwoman Irene Myers said she seeks to continue the legacy of Clyde Burmaster in the Niagara County Legislature's First District. Burmaster recently passed away unexpectedly, which created a vacancy for the upcoming election.

Becker Farm is registering 25 team spots for its 14th annual "Concord Grape Stomp" on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event is to see who can stomp more grapes and produce the most amount of juice in the time allotted.

The Lewiston Garden Club has been making additional improvements to Seneca Park near the Lewiston Library with funds from GardenFest 2019.

Victoria Skrlin-Kozak was crowned Peach Queen Sunday night, capping off the 62nd annual Niagara County Peach Festival at Academy Park in Lewiston.

For a few shining moments Saturday, it appeared as if Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick had been dethroned as peach shortcake eating champion. Alas, the reigning and defending titleholder would walk away with his fourth-straight victory - after it was discovered Kiwanian Dean Beltrano cheated!

The Niagara County Sheriff's Office strives to provide the finest and most professional public safety services to the residents and visitors of Niagara County. To that end, Sheriff James R. Voutour announced Undersheriff Michael Filicetti will meet with town supervisors and village mayors throughout Niagara County to discuss and reinforce programs and services available through the NCSO.

The Rivershore Foundation invites residents to its "Raise the Roof" event, slated for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at The Griffon House, 810 Center St., Lewiston.

Artpark and Live Nation have announced Vampire Weekend's "Father of the Bride Tour" will make a stop at the Mainstage Theater at 7:30 p.m. June 2, 2020.

On July 16, Historical Association of Lewiston Executive Director Patricia Mahoney and I received an email from Village of Lewiston Mayor Anne Welch. The mayor asked if we could assist a woman named Jane Brogan from York, Nebraska. Jane's mother was an avid collector of books that she would collect from library sales around the state.

The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 505 Cayuga St., will hold a blessing of pets at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.

I was elected to my first term in 2015 and it has been my pleasure to serve the good people of Lewiston. During the past three-and-a-half years, I've reviewed budgets with the Town Board members, and together we made painful cuts and supported budgets that increased fund balances and improved our bond rating. We put our political affiliations aside and have worked together and are still working together today. If we fail to work with one another, only the taxpayers will suffer.

Arthur Lawson, mayor of the Village of Wilson, met recently with the Porter Town Board to express his thanks to the town on behalf of the New York State Division of Veterans Services.

Tens of thousands of people will visit the Niagara County Peach Festival this weekend. It's a safe bet more than a few will wonder if this is the event's final ride at Academy Park.

Food took center stage on the first night of this year's Niagara County Peach Festival.

Amidst all the excitement building this week for the 62nd Niagara County Peach Festival, area residents received unexpected news in the form of flyers promoting the anticipated presence of the "Honorable White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan" at this weekend's festival in Academy Park.

Excitement has been building for those looking forward to the 19th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games, held this year on Sept. 14-15. For the first time, it will be held at the Niagara County Fairgrounds, which is a major change for the popular local event.

The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) will provide its mobile breastfeeding and changing station at the Lewiston Peach Festival from Friday to Sunday in an effort to create a safe and friendly environment for new mothers.

In celebration of its 45th anniversary in retreat center ministry this year, the Center of Renewal Retreat & Conference Center at Stella Niagara is introducing a new concept in retreats. Niagara Frontier Faith & Heritage Trail Excursions & Adventures will be offer customary sponsored retreats and group hospitality rentals.

The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University's folk arts program and "Meet Me at the CAM" series have teamed up to present a special fall program, "Time Will Tell: Storytelling Traditions in Western New York." The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 17, and feature speakers from the local arts community.