Wed, Sep 6th 2023 10:20 am
Niagara Hospice announced its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon has been named in Top 10 Destination Half Marathons Around the World by Outdoors Wire powered by USA Today Sports.
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Fri, Sep 1st 2023 11:00 am
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) is excited to announce its fall events and featured exhibitions. Museum admission remains free, and programs are free or discounted for Members, NU faculty, students, staff, and EBT cardholders.
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Mon, Aug 28th 2023 04:00 pm
It was a magnificent weekend for the annual Northwest Lewiston Jazz Festival.
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Mon, Aug 28th 2023 03:50 pm
They call it the "most entertaining two hours in Lewiston," and this year will feature the first time two former champion teams will face off in a battle of wits, skill and speed at "Lewiston Jeopardy." The event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Brickyard Brewing Company. Not to be underestimated, two other teams with vast knowledge of Lewiston's culture and history will be looking to steal the crown from the former champs.
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Fri, Aug 25th 2023 10:55 am
With Lewiston already home to artists, art installations, the Castellani Art Museum and the Lewiston Art Festival, why not also put art pieces on display at Academy Park, where they could be seen by all entering the village?
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Fri, Aug 25th 2023 10:55 am
The Village of Youngstown announced this month it is now formally soliciting a request for proposals to purchase the long-vacant Cold Storage property located at 701 Nancy Price Drive.
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Fri, Aug 25th 2023 10:55 am
Prior to the Village of Lewiston monthly meeting on Monday, Joel and Maryjo Erway were presented with a certificate of appreciation for their efforts to honor the military.
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Tue, Aug 22nd 2023 09:15 am
No decision was made Monday on a proposal from Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours President John Kinney to install a new docking system on the south waterfront seawall adjacent to his company's staging area. Upon hearing from residents and boaters - and deciding it's time to review WJBT's existing contract - the Village of Lewiston Board, instead, opted to table.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:20 am
Windows recently installed at the Frontier House are per specification, Loretta Frankovitch said Monday.
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Fri, Aug 18th 2023 11:00 am
Over the course of its first two decades in Lewiston, about the only thing that's changed at the Brickyard Pub & BBQ is the location of the bar.
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Thu, Aug 17th 2023 07:00 am
The revival and restoration of Lewiston's iconic landmark, the Frontier House, is the focus of this year's awards, which will be presented by the Historical Association at the annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser.
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Wed, Aug 16th 2023 05:30 pm
Catholic Health announced Mark Sullivan has decided to step down as president and CEO on Aug. 31 after a 30-year career with the health system. Monsignor Robert E. Zapfel, chair of Catholic Health's Corporate Members and Sponsors Council, also announced the appointment of Joyce Markiewicz, the system's executive vice president and chief business development officer, to succeed Sullivan as president and CEO.
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Mon, Aug 14th 2023 09:00 am
Renee Arno made a grand debut at the 57th annual Lewiston Art Festival, with her stained-glass lamp earning Best of Show on Saturday.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 11:00 am
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours President John Kinney has proposed a docking system for the waterfront area parallel to his operation's staging area. He said the seawall there, as is, is not practically usable for transient boaters - or even for WJBT. Kinney would like to reconfigure the area to better accommodate his patrons. He has offered to donate his existing adjacent docking area to the municipality for the betterment of transient boaters.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 11:00 am
Mayor Anne Welch said there is a good reason for the delay: "The back of the property eroded and needed a retaining wall" above neighboring Onondaga Street.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 10:00 am
The Town of Porter cut the ribbon Wednesday for what could be best described as one the most technologically advanced outdoor exercise facilities of its kind.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 09:00 am
The Youngstown Lions Club recently selected Paul R. Beatty Sr. as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award. A presentation was formally made by Youngstown Lions Club President Lois Kaminski during the Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise & Clambake at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Fri, Aug 11th 2023 09:00 am
As a new school year approaches, the Lewiston Police Department announced it would host an informational meeting on plans for the Police Explorer Post for 2023-24.
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Tue, Aug 8th 2023 12:25 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, announced it awarded a $40 million contract to Enviro-Fix Solutions LLC for Niagara Falls Storage Site (NFSS) remedial and site services.
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Tue, Aug 8th 2023 11:15 am
Please join the Family and Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and local affiliate organization of The National Down Syndrome Society on Saturday, Sept. 9, for the 26th annual Buffalo Niagara Buddy Walk in the Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival parade.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 11:10 am
Artpark & Company used extra-small font on its heavy-stock, 8-1/2-by-11 2023 season poster in order to cram in as many listings as possible. It doesn't escape me that this typographical method reflects the standard the performing, visual, educational and environmental arts venue has set by jam-packing summers with concerts, walks, tours and talks.
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Fri, Jul 28th 2023 11:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board took steps Monday to get a handle on short-term rentals. While other communities continue to debate the "What to do?" question, Lewiston approved an open-ended moratorium that effectively puts the matter on hold until all questions concerning zoning codes and permitted uses are reviewed in detail.
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Fri, Jul 21st 2023 11:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market will say goodbye to its founder, Jamie Symmonds, on Saturday. Having taken her idea and built it into a signature event at Academy Park, Symmonds said now is the right time to walk away - and she's confident her replacement, Rachel Jolbert, is the right person to move the merchants forward.
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Fri, Jul 21st 2023 11:00 am
Farm-fresh fruits and vegetables are now available at the foot of the Lewiston waterfront with the addition of a Coulter Farms weekend pop-up shop.
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Fri, Jul 21st 2023 11:00 am
The countdown is over: Sushi has arrived at DiMino's Lewiston Tops.
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Fri, Jul 21st 2023 11:00 am
Not resting on the laurels of his recent work - the brand-new "Lewiston Landing" metal sign on North Water Street - Dan Buttery has again offered his creative talents to the municipality.
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Fri, Jul 21st 2023 11:00 am
Reconstruction work has ramped up at the Village of Lewiston's crown jewel, with the addition of Harvey Windows + Doors casements at the Frontier House.
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Fri, Jul 21st 2023 07:00 am
Last week, Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers visited with local tourism officials and historian interests from Youngstown and Ransomville to present $3,000 in county funding intended to further expand the area's historical past to outside visitors.
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Thu, Jul 20th 2023 09:15 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts announces its 2023 featured artist: Jessica Gadra. Her piece, "The Firebird," will be the image of this year's Art Festival.
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Tue, Jul 18th 2023 07:00 am
A new "sandwich board" sign law was adopted Monday by the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees. The affirmative vote follows nine months of discussions amongst elected leaders seeking uniformity and safety on Center Street, and business owners looking to keep the exterior advertising they say is key to attracting walking traffic.
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Mon, Jul 17th 2023 03:30 pm
Imagination came to life Saturday, as Artpark & Company presented the annual Fairy House Festival. The event featured a drum circle, crafts, costumed characters, live music, photo opportunities, and a "secret" garden filled with fairy houses - and even more of the above!
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Mon, Jul 17th 2023 02:30 pm
Christian music superstar, "American Idol" alum and recent guest on "Live with Kelly and Mark," Lauren Daigle made her debut on the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater stage on Friday. A crowd of more than 4,000 raised its hands in song, celebration and enthusiasm as the singer performer her biggest hits and tracks from her new, self-titled album.
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Fri, Jul 14th 2023 11:00 am
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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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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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 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 11:00 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 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 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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