Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Dr. Thomas Sheeran, a justice in the Town of Lewiston, was elected to the position of president of the New York State Magistrate's Association at the annual conference in September.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 05:55 pm
Niagara County Social Services Commissioner Meghan Lutz today announced the 2024-25 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) application window will open on Friday, Nov. 1, with a streamlined application process. Applications have already been sent to qualified individuals that received HEAP last year and meet the early outreach criteria.
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Tue, Oct 1st 2024 09:55 am
On Saturday, Oct. 12, Niagara Pride will host its largest silent auction and basket raffle ever, with proceeds going to the Jean Hopkins Scholarship, designed to help LGBTQ+ youth pursuing higher education.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
The New York Power Authority staged its annual Wildlife Festival Saturday on the Power Authority grounds next to Niagara University.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
Right up there with pumpkin spice football and Josh Allen hurdling opponents in iconic, season-changing markers is the annual Harvest & Hops Festival in Lewiston.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 10:30 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 2025 season, "The Driver Era: Obsession Tour" global show will be held inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025. Additional support to be announced.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said his office has been made aware of a scam targeting E-ZPass users with fake text messages. Jastrzemski said this scam has been going after customers of tolling agencies across the country that persuades them to enter personal and/or financial information on a phony website - and it appears E-ZPass customers are now the latest targets.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Brian Wallace, age 37, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced to 20 years to life in State Prison this morning by County Court Judge John Ottaviano.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 12:40 pm
Seneca Gaming Corp. announced it will have its fourth annual "Every Child Matters" walk in downtown Niagara Falls on Monday, Sept. 30, joining communities across the U.S. and Canada in a growing effort to bring understanding, awareness and healing to the abuse faced by generations of Indigenous children at residential schools that operated across both countries.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:05 am
Each year, the Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) takes time to report to the community, sharing updates and expressing gratitude for the continued support from local municipalities and residents. This year, NIMAC is pleased to announce that the future of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) looks bright, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our organization, the military personnel stationed here, and our community partners.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 11:00 am
One of the more useful, informative and reassuring websites for those with a gluten intolerance, or for those looking to go gluten-free, is not from the Food Network, the surgeon general or even celebrity chefs. No, it's a Facebook page called "Ella's Gluten Free Recipes" - and it's the brainchild of 9-year-old Ella Celani.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 10:00 am
The Town of Lewiston held a highly anticipated regular meeting Monday at Town Hall. Despite a Bills-Jags "Monday Night Football" game that evening, a good-sized crowd visited to learn more about a new topic of interest. Namely, the status of the Town of Lewiston Environmental Commission and possible plans for its restructuring.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Sept. 27, 2024
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Brian Wallace, age 37, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced to 20 years to life in State Prison this morning by County Court Judge John Ottaviano.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Pets, and their owners, are invited to Falkner Park in Youngstown for a special blessing at noon Sunday, Oct. 6. The Rev. Barbara Price of St. John's Episcopal Church will mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, with this special event.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Some of Western New York's top health care CEOs from organizations such as Catholic Health, Roswell Park, Kaleida Health, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York and Independent Health, will be presenting and taking questions during a half-day forum hosted by the Healthcare Executive Forum of WNY.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Birthdays are something to celebrate, especially in the eyes of a child. It is sad that, due to the rising cost of groceries, a birthday cake may be an expense a struggling family cannot afford.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres today announced that registration is now open for the county's final household hazardous waste collection event of 2024, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, in North Tonawanda. The event is open to all Niagara County residents, but you must register in advance.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 10:45 am
Destination Niagara USA President and CEO John Percy has been honored with the prestigious 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Award for Excellence in Leadership: Career/Lifetime Achievement by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA).
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Wed, Sep 25th 2024 06:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $5.5 million available in grants for municipalities to support the installation of electric vehicle chargers, including hydrogen fuel filling station components and level 2 and direct current fast chargers, as part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grants program.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 12:20 pm
The YWCA of the Niagara Frontier announced the nominees for its 2024 Niagara Awards who will be honored at a luncheon in October for "their inspirational work personifying our mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all."
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 12:05 pm
The Niagara County Republican Committee has unanimously reelected Rich Andres to another term as chairman. This will be Andres' fourth term heading the local GOP organization.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:35 am
United Way of Greater Niagara has officially began accepting applications for program funding. Nonprofit agencies, located within Niagara County and/or the City of Tonawanda, that run youth focused programs, are eligible to apply.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:30 am
A celebration of excellence for the 1974 Lewiston-Porter High School varsity football team will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the high school athletics entrance on the Creek Road campus.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Join the Town of Lewiston Recreation Department for "Festifall" from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Kiwanis Park. Enjoy the fall season with pumpkin painting, a tall craft, candy bar bingo and more!
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced its primary care network has received the prestigious patient-centered medical home (PCMH) certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its four primary care practices located at the Golisano Primary Care Center, Lewiston Primary Care, and the two practices located at the Summit Healthplex in Wheatfield.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 11:55 am
Community Missions will hold its third annual blessing of the animals on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10-11:30 a.m. at its main site, 1570 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 23rd 2024 07:00 am
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, in collaboration with the Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project, announced the 24th annual "Safe at Home: Seeking Solutions to End Family Violence Conference," taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Niagara Riverside Resort.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 11:00 am
The 40th annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, along portions of Center Street in the Village of Lewiston. This popular event is hosted by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce and presented by Brickyard Brewing Company and Modern Disposal Services.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 10:55 am
The Brickyard is still the best.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 10:55 am
The New York Power Authority will hold its annual Wildlife Festival from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road. This event will feature over 50 exhibitors and vendors.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 07:00 am
The Niagara County Community College (NCCC) Foundation is proud to announce the three recipients of its 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award:
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 07:00 am
The villages of Lewiston and Youngstown recreation departments are working in partnership to offer youth basketball for the winter of 2024-25.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Sept. 20, 2024
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 07:00 am
Tuesday, Sept. 10, marked a special time in celebration of the River Region. That evening, the Youngstown Business and Professional Association and its membership paid tribute to a new neighbor and an old friend.
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:45 pm
Niagara University will celebrate its annual Vincentian Heritage Week Sept. 21-28, with a series of events that highlight its rich history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and this year's theme, "If you want peace, work for justice."
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Thu, Sep 19th 2024 08:35 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health is reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus this year. The infected resident is currently hospitalized and receiving care.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 08:00 pm
Merton K. Wiepert, longtime councilman and supervisor for the Town of Porter, co-owner of Wiepert's Service Station, and devoted family man, peacefully entered into eternal rest after a lengthy illness on Sept. 16, 2024. He was 85 years old.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 06:00 pm
The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. (HANCI) will present five awards during its annual meeting and luncheon taking place at noon Sept. 19 at the Niagara Falls County Club. The nonprofit agency, which serves all of Niagara County, will also conduct elections for its board of directors.
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Wed, Sep 18th 2024 10:35 am
Final work on "The Lewiston Mural at Academy Park" has been completed, bringing the large summer art project to an exciting conclusion. Lewiston artists Maureen Kellick and Dan Buttery collaborated on the unique mural project that encompasses the building at the park's northeast corner, creating a dynamic visual welcome at the gateway to the village.
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