Tue, Mar 27th 2012 07:00 am
After an hour-long executive session, the Town and Village of Lewiston municipal boards agreed Monday to abolish the three Lewiston Police Department commissioner positions.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 07:35 pm
Amy Hope Witryol, D-Lewiston, will announce her candidacy for the 62nd State Senate seat on Friday. Click here to DOWNLOAD a PDF schedule of events.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 07:30 pm
State Sen. George D. Maziarz, R-I-Newfane, has announced that, as part of this year's budget negotiation process, there will be the formation of the Western New York Power Proceeds Allocation Board. The board is being formed as a result of the 2012 New York state budget.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 03:10 pm
Despite a temporary lull in our pre-summer summer, Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard has opened in the Village of Lewiston. The ever-popular, 73-year-old ice cream stand is open daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 11:40 am
We take time each March to join with other organizations across the state, and country, to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of citizens with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 07:00 am
Did you enjoy looking for Easter eggs when you were a child? Perhaps you are still a child at heart?
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
With the Lewiston Town Board set Monday to review a presentation from the Joseph Davis Park Local Development Corporation, one Town Board member announced this week he is requesting a formal audit of the JDPLDC, calling for them to account for town funds already allocated to the group and spent thus far.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
As part of Music in Schools Month, the Lew-Port Board of Education recognized music students who were named to All State and All Region musical groups.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees and the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce are still not on the same page when it comes to closing Center Street for festivals or other events.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
Do you enjoy listening to ghost stories? Do you love the thrill of being scared?
Want to add a little horror to your weekend? Then The Portage House Motel owner Sue Torcasio's "Friday the 13th" fright-filled weekend is just for you.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
New York state operates 12 fish hatcheries throughout the state, raising muskellunge, walleye, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow, Coho and Chinook salmon.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:20 pm
Brennan's Irish Pub in Youngstown will host a celebrity bartender fundraiser to benefit the Youngstown Recreation Department and Nancy Price Scholarship on Saturday, March 31.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:10 pm
Holly Ricci-Canham from the Orleans County Genealogical Society is coming to Lewiston to explain how the Orphan Trains worked and how they impacted Western New York.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 05:50 pm
Old Fort Niagara was recognized in the latest issue of Early Homes magazine. The article delved into the long history of the majestic fort - from its importance as a military site during the French and Indian War, to the numerous lively events held there today.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 05:00 pm
News from the Porter Town Board regular session this month finds the town has opted to pursue alternative energy development in lieu of wind energy turbines that had been eyed earlier for up to three locations.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 08:10 am
The Orleans County Conservative Party has endorsed State Sen. George D. Maziarz for re-election in the 62nd Senate district.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 07:00 am
Work continued this week at the new Lewiston Stone House, located at 755 Center St. North.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 01:25 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School recently held its annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction at Antonio's Restaurant, Banquet and Conference Center.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 11:40 am
Goal is to reduce crowd size while enhancing concert experience.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 08:40 am
Casa Antica hosted a traditional St. Joseph Day Table on Monday.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 03:40 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz and State Assemblyman John Ceretto are pleased to announce that tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20, Nik Wallenda and his family, the "Flying Wallendas," will be featured on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel." The program airs at 10 p.m. on HBO.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 09:15 am
For the sixth consecutive year, Niagara University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to the community.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 08:25 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central will again offer $1,000 scholarships to students from the Niagara-Wheatfield, Starpoint and Wilson school districts. Students who reside in these school districts and attend a New York state accredited high school may apply for the scholarship.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
Interesting discussions concerning the Interim Waste Containment Structure at the Lake Ontario Ordnance Works were heard at two separate meetings at Lewiston-Porter this week.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Planning Board was updated Monday on two prominent Center Street projects.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
Attendees at the Lewiston Town Board work session heard on a few interest items, including an electrical billing proposal and future plans for River Walk, Monday evening at Town Hall.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
Chef extraordinaire Jack Soldano and his family will be cooking up a storm on Monday, March 19. Casa Antica is offering a traditional St. Joseph Table with plenty of Italian favorites.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club is now seeking candidates for its $1,000 scholarship for 2012.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
The art department of the Lewiston-Porter Central School District presents its annual exhibition, "Growth Through Art," at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave. The show consists of artwork made in every grade level from kindergarten through grade 12. The opening reception is Saturday, March 24, between noon and 2 p.m.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 10:10 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, is proud to announce that, as part of Women's History Month, War of 1812 heroine Betsy Doyle of the Niagara and Greenbush areas (circa 1750-1819) was selected to be recognized as one of this year's Historic Women of Distinction.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:30 pm
As in years past, The Lewiston Village Pub is completely decked out for St. Patrick's Day.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:00 pm
Water Street Landing presents the fourth annual "Disco" on Saturday, March 24. The fundraising event begins at 9 p.m. at 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:00 pm
The Committee for Mayor Terry Collesano will hold a reception for hizzoner on Thursday, March 29. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Lewiston Village Pub, 840 Center St.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:00 pm
Mary Ann Shank of Full Circle Quarter Horses on Cain Road in Town of Porter is shown with her newborn colt Tattle Tails and its mother Trio. Tattle Tails, who was bred and is being raised here to be a future hunter under saddle, was sired by world champion Coats 'n Tails. He is one of two spring babies expected at the Shank stables.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 08:30 pm
To celebrate their 25th high school reunion, members of the Lewiston-Porter Class of 1987 are throwing a "Spirit of the '80s" reunion Aug. 10 and 11. The party will take place at The Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q and at Academy Park. Four bands will perform that weekend, including headline act The Spoons.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 02:35 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston presented a $5,000 donation to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation. The money came from proceeds from the 2011 Kiwanis clambake.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2012 05:35 pm
The Rev. Dr. Charles Lamb has announced he will teach a six-week course in "Understanding the Bible," beginning on Tuesday, April 10, at the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, Main and Church streets in the village.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2012 07:00 am
The St. Francis Guild women's auxiliary of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a "Happy Hour Bartender Night" at The Brickyard, 432 Center St., on Thursday, March 22.
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Wed, Mar 14th 2012 09:50 am
The Niagara Area Development Corporation board of directors today approved an application for assistance from Niagara University to refinance $24.5 million of existing tax-exempt bonds and for $23.5 million of new tax-exempt bonds to build a state-of-the-art science building on the Lewiston campus.
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Tue, Mar 13th 2012 05:15 pm
Residents for Responsible Government held its annual meeting and election of officers and boards on Saturday, March 10, at the Red Brick School village center in Youngstown.
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