Fri, Jul 14th 2023 09:00 am
During five fabulous performances in 10 days, over 2,000 people came out to hear the Lewiston Council on the Arts' free outdoor concerts in Academy Park and the Hennepin Park Gazebo.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2023 08:55 am
The Village of Lewiston's Memorial Day parade and luncheon committee honored sponsors at a ceremony Monday at the "Circle of Honor" monument in Academy Park. Those honored included:
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Fri, Jul 14th 2023 07:00 am
Vinnie's Minis personal pizza is the latest local product available to purchase at DiMino's Lewiston Tops. Cary Odonoghue and VJ McConeghy run the company.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2023 07:00 am
Highlights from the Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament, held July 8-9 at Fort Niagara State Park, included the Niagara Pioneer Machine winning the boys under-17 division, and the boys under-10 NPSL Raptors winning all three games played.
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Thu, Jul 13th 2023 08:35 pm
Three Niagara County departments will join with state agencies and other service providers to take part in a Veterans Services Fair on Friday, July 21, in Lockport. Niagara County Employment & Training, along with the Veterans Service Agency and human resources department, will be on-site to provide assistance and information to veterans.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 06:45 pm
In what has become an annual tradition, the Barenaked Ladies returned to Artpark in Lewiston for a sold-out concert on Tuesday. "The Last Summer on Earth Tour" featured some of the Canadian band's biggest hits - and even more hits from opening acts Del Amitri and Five For Fighting.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 05:35 pm
The Kupiec family, along with ConnectLife and the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., will host a community blood drive honoring the memory of North Tonawanda native Brandon Kupiec. Brandon died unexpectedly in 2013, at the young age of 20. His family holds this yearly event in his honor.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 05:35 pm
Calling Niagara County residents of all ages: The Council for Older Adults in Niagara County, in collaboration with D'Youville School of Pharmacy, invites Niagara County residents to attend a free brown bag medication checkup event from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 31, at the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 05:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announces the appointment of Russell Elliott Carlson, M.D., as the medical director of the Wound Center of Niagara.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 05:10 pm
Old Fort Niagara and the Town of Porter Historical Society are joining forces to commemorate the Battle of La belle Famille with a free walking tour at 7 p.m. Monday, July 24.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 11:20 am
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH) is partnering with Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) and the Niagara Orleans Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC) to host a free landlord workshop focused on renting to those with mental health and substance use concerns.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 09:35 am
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Brian Higgins on Tuesday announced Niagara University has been awarded a $1.3 million grant through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to bolster workforce development in Western New York.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 09:30 am
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC of Niagara), a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive, trauma-informed services to children who have been identified as victims of abuse, is participating in the OneTooMany Virtual 5K, a fundraising event organized by the New York State Children's Alliance to support Child Advocacy Centers across the state.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 08:45 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced construction of True Bethel Commons - a $15 million adaptive reuse of the vacant former historic Sacred Heart school, rectory and convent buildings on South Avenue producing 39 affordable apartments in Niagara Falls - is now complete.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 08:25 am
Niagara County Department of Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal announced a section of West Somerset Road, between Hess and Hosmer roads, in the Town of Newfane, will be closed to all motorists, except local traffic, beginning Monday, July 17. Detours signs to redirect motorists will be put in place.
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Wed, Jul 12th 2023 08:25 am
The Niagara County Department of Health has issued a beach advisory at Olcott Beach in Olcott. This advisory is anticipated to remain in effect until further notice.
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Tue, Jul 11th 2023 12:35 pm
The annual DiMino's Lewiston Tops Scholarship dinner was held on June 27 at the Niagara Falls Country Club. Owner Anthony DiMino and store manager John DiMino presented the awards.
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Mon, Jul 10th 2023 04:15 pm
This fall, Caleigh Castlevetere will be the first student from the Niagara University pre-law advisement program's 3+3 pathway to begin her graduate studies at the University at Buffalo School of Law.
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Mon, Jul 10th 2023 04:15 pm
The annual Mackenzie Kulesza Memorial Race for the Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks will take place on Friday, July 14. A full Ransomville Speedway racing program featuring the Krown Undercoating Modifieds, Hy-Tech Concrete Sportsman, KiPo Motors Street Stocks, and Kevin's Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman will all be in action, as well as the annual kids poster contest.
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Mon, Jul 10th 2023 04:15 pm
The Western New York Lions will host a free picnic for visually impaired citizens on Sunday, July 16, at Five Senses Park, 6535 Ward Road, Sanborn. The event begins at noon for all registered individuals, followed by food and festivities from 1-3 pm. Preregistration is required to attend.
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Mon, Jul 10th 2023 04:15 pm
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County will host its second annual cornhole fundraiser, "Cornhole for a Cause," from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Davison Road Inn, 383 Davison Road, Lockport.
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Mon, Jul 10th 2023 12:10 pm
Artpark & Company's goal, as defined, is "Where art + nature + culture fuse into unforgettable experiences." The venue "fosters a transformative world of artistic engagement that explores the human experience, cultivates creativity, and encourages curiosity. Our work is informed by a long tradition of discovery, an expectation of artistic excellence, and an awareness of the inspiration of singular natural splendor."
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 11:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) confirmed a rabid bat on Porter Avenue, City of North Tonawanda, on July 3. Three domestic cats came in contact with a bat that tested positive for rabies. As a result of the incident, the cats received required rabies booster vaccines and must quarantine for a time prescribed in the New York State Sanitary Code.
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 11:35 am
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is announcing a partnership with Flock Safety, a company that provides an automated license plate reader (ALPR) service. The installation of cameras will include 67 locations strategically located throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 11:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health has rescinded a beach advisory at Olcott Beach. Water quality is once again suitable for recreational swimming.
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 11:00 am
It's been a minute since Artpark & Company slotted a straight-up Christian music-making solo artist into its list of concert headliners. In the summer of 2007, Rebecca St. James performed inside the Mainstage Theater to a crowd of about 1,000 people. In this, Artpark's 50th anniversary season, the Lewiston visual, cultural, educational and performing arts company welcomes the genre back - and has not only moved the venue - to the outside amphitheater - but has booked perhaps the biggest name in all of Christian music: Lauren Daigle.
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 11:00 am
Two popular River Region businesses are taking over two vacant Village of Lewiston parcels.
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 11:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston set their sights on the next fiscal year, and approved appointments, at Wednesday's special meeting.
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 09:35 am
Marilyn Toohey, of Lewiston, passed away on July 2, 2023, eight days after her family joyfully celebrated with her in commemoration of her 100th birthday.
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 09:35 am
Summer fun is in full swing, with a whole slew of outdoor happenings going on wherever you look.
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Fri, Jul 7th 2023 09:25 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for July 7, 2023
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Thu, Jul 6th 2023 09:05 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 30-year-old Nicholas D. D'Angelo of Niagara Falls was sentenced this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to six months in jail followed by 10 years of probation with sex offender conditions. He will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release from custody.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 08:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award of more than $516 million in enhanced assistance for 141 local governments to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts while supporting resiliency and sustainability in every region of the state.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 08:00 pm
Recently, two alumni of Jennifer Manning's Orleans/Niagara BOCES animation, film and visual effects program, Jack Gatto (Lewiston-Porter graduate) and Geoff Roberts (Niagara Wheatfield graduate), had the amazing opportunity to work on the animated video for the song "Video Games" by actor/musician Jack Black's band, Tenacious D.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 09:50 am
Niagara County Department of Health has issued a beach advisory at Olcott Beach, located in Olcott. This advisory has been issued for Olcott Beach and is anticipated to remain in effect until further notice.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 09:50 am
At approximately 8:53 p.m. last night, July 4, a 46-year-old man from Niagara Falls was shot in the arm and the abdomen on 16th Street in Niagara Falls. He was then transported to ECMC. Currently, there is no update on his condition.
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Wed, Jul 5th 2023 09:40 am
This Thursday night, "The Little R" at the Ransomville Speedway will pay tribute to Doug Etue, with the running of the Doug Etue Memorial to kick off the "Little R Midsummer Money Series."
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Mon, Jul 3rd 2023 10:00 am
The Dr. Joyce E. Sirianni Education Center is officially opening Tuesday, July 11.
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Mon, Jul 3rd 2023 09:50 am
Niagara County law enforcement will continue to be vigilant over the remainder of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 02:45 pm
Beginning Saturday, July 1, the Aquarium of Niagara will transition to a summer schedule featuring extended operating hours. Sunday through Thursday, the venue will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, the Aquarium of Niagara will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. These extended hours will apply through Sunday, Sept. 3.
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