Mon, May 29th 2023 01:00 pm
Following three years of pandemic-related cancellations, the Lewiston Memorial Day parade returned Monday.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Special interest clubs, such as sailing clubs, ski clubs, photo clubs, astronomy clubs and garden clubs, have struggled in recent years to find ways to attract new members without abandoning their core values and purpose. Societal trends such as competing priorities for family activities and limited free time have had their effect on how people, especially parents, choose to spend their leisure time.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
The KeyBank Foundation has awarded a $25,000 capacity-building grant to Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. The grant will help to fund an assistant construction manager for the organization, helping grow the organization's capacity to provide safe and affordable housing to low-income families in Niagara County.
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Mon, May 29th 2023 07:00 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County has set the date and location of for its annual basket raffle. The fundraiser is set for Sunday, June 4, at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown. Tickets go on sale at noon, with the drawing beginning at 4 p.m.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 09:00 pm
#FrysWithEyes finally made their way back to the Lewiston waterfront. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce presented the Smelt Festival on Friday outside of the Griffon Brewery & Gastropub.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 01:15 pm
At 1:37 a.m. Wednesday, the Niagara Falls Fire Department responded to a fire at 7211 Stephenson Ave. Upon arrival, fire personnel found heavy fire coming out of the windows on the right side and in the rear of the building. Upon investigation, it was determined the cause of the fire was not accidental.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 01:15 pm
Senate Minority Leader Ortt recognized Brooke Johnpier from Ransomville with the Senate Youth Leadership Award. The program was established to distinguish outstanding high school students for their leadership in the classroom, on the sports field, in extracurricular or community activities.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 01:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the New York Power Authority board of trustees approved economic development awards to three firms that will spur more than $508 million in capital investments and create 205 jobs
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Fri, May 26th 2023 11:40 am
Mt. Joy kicked-off the 2023 Artpark Amphitheater concert series with a musical masterpiece on Thursday.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 11:00 am
With the summer tourism season about to start in Lewiston, new questions have arisen as to the status of the village's most famous building, the 199-year-old Frontier House.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 10:00 am
You've likely seen them in your travels around western Niagara County: Attractive flags hanging from utility poles bearing the names of service members from the area. It's a project that's become known as the "Hometown Heroes" banner program - and it's gaining popularity.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 10:00 am
Village of Lewiston trustees were livid Monday, recounting how the bathroom outside the inclusive playground at Marilyn Toohey Park was vandalized over the weekend - and not for the first time.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 09:00 am
Destination Niagara USA is planning a party - a birthday bash to celebrate 20 years of tourism sales promotion in Niagara.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 08:50 am
As we head into Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer - though you wouldn't know it by some of the weather we have had lately - I wanted to use this week's column to cover several different issues related to the coming months. The better weather always means there is a lot of activity going on in county government.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 08:30 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 26, 2023
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Thu, May 25th 2023 09:05 am
Tickets are on sale for the Niagara Wine Trail's "Wine & Charcuterie" weekend food sampling and wine tasting event, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 3, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4. The event is sponsored by Cabot Creamery. Guests will pair New York state crafted Cabot Creamery cheese and other charcuterie items with three tastes of wine at each participating winery along the trail.
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Thu, May 25th 2023 09:05 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company is looking for dancers ages 13-plus with strong ballet skills to perform at its "Summer Showcase" the evening of Friday, July 14, at Academy Park in Lewiston.
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Thu, May 25th 2023 08:10 am
Reyes Rodriguez is on a fast-track to sports success - which isn't surprising, considering her mom, Tina (Williams) Rodriguez, was the GOAT at Niagara Catholic High School.
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Wed, May 24th 2023 08:55 pm
Tickets are now on sale for the All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series race at the Ransomville Speedway. The event will take place on Friday, July 7, and the all-stars will be joined by the Hy-Tech Concrete Sportsman, and the KiPo Motors Street Stocks.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 03:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold an outdoor career fair on Wednesday, June 7, at Oppenheim Park. Approximately 60 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello will host a free Alzheimer's awareness seminar for families, caretakers and seniors, from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Grand Island Golden Age Center. Morinello has partnered with the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and the Home Assistance Referral Team (HART) for this event.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 02:55 pm
A British soldier, serving at Fort Niagara during the 18th century, got one holiday a year: the king's birthday. To celebrate, the fort's garrison was turned out in new uniforms and powdered hair.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 04:05 pm
Jason Myers is running for reelection for a seat on the Lewiston Town Council.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 01:30 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph a. Jastrzemski today said the North Tonawanda Department of Vehicles Office (DMV) will not open until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23. The Lockport DMV will not open until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24. The delayed start is due to employee training requirements.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 12:30 pm
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, at the Lewiston No. Fire Co., 145 N. Sixth St.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 11:10 am
Memorial Day weekend at the Ransomville Speedway will once again see the Krown Undercoating Modifieds running for $2,000-to-win, plus the inaugural "Austin Wilson Memorial Demolition Derby." Buffalo Auto Auction and DNA Towing will present the racing program on Friday, May 26. Also on the card will be a kid's bike race, and kids will have a chance to win one of four brand-new bikes courtesy of the Wilson Print Shop.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
Mr. DIRT Sportsman titlist Cody McPherson, from St. Catharines, Ontario, won the Chris Moore Memorial for the Hy-Tech Concrete DIRTcar Sportsman at the Ransomville Speedway Friday night, as Parkhill Tree Service and Niagara Hardwood presented the night's program
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Fri, May 19th 2023 02:35 pm
Niagara County Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal today announced the Legislature has approved the creation of a truck driver/CDL trainer and four new truck driver trainee positions in an effort to address the shortage of workers with commercial driver's licenses (CDL) across the county. A CDL is required to drive snowplows and heavy highway equipment used for roadwork and maintenance.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 11:00 am
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 is preparing to again conduct its annual Memorial Day ceremony. This year will mark the return of the Memorial Day parade, thanks to the Memorial Day Remembrance Committee. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, with the ceremony at the conclusion of the parade.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 11:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is teaming with The Griffon Brewery & Gastropub (115 S. Water St., Lewiston) to host the Smelt Festival beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, May 26.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 10:00 am
Artpark & Company's focus for this summer - its 50th season - centers on five key words: spectacle, drama, Indigenous & global influences.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 09:25 am
Village of Lewiston business owners expressed their concerns over proposed "sandwich board" sign regulations at a meeting Tuesday with Mayor Anne Welch and Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Pauly.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 09:10 am
The Lewiston Community Lions sponsored the Village of Lewiston Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22, starting at the Red Brick Municipal Building. On Monday of this week, trustees recognized the club for its work. Mayor Anne Welch presented a certificate of appreciation to Lion Rob Nichols.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 09:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market operates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday on the Portage Road side of Academy Park. Opening day for the 2023 season is June 3.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 08:40 am
The town residential garbage pick-up scheduled for Monday, May 29, will be suspended one day in observance of Memorial Day, and collected on Tuesday, May 30.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 08:35 am
"When In Our Music, God is Glorified" is the title of a choir and handbell concert to be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 08:30 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 19, 2023
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
Following the proactive action taken by multiple counties in recent days, Niagara County on Wednesday issued a state of emergency in relation to the "immigrant crisis plaguing New York City," making it clear that it lacks the resources and accommodations to accept busloads of immigrants from downstate.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:45 pm
Larry A. Montani, a former chemical manufacturing executive, has been named chair of the Niagara University board of trustees. Christopher D. Ross, principal at Lawley Insurance, has been named vice chair. The appointments were announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 03:50 pm
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with Catholic Health to provide temporary emergency services in eastern Niagara County until the health system's new Lockport Memorial Hospital opens this fall.
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