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 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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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 05:10 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 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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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
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 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 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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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 09:40 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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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 11:00 am
With the Lewiston Town Board on "summer status" - with one regular meeting held each month and no work sessions on the calendar until September - one would think the board's workload would lighten. That was not the case Monday, as a number of items were covered - including news on Modern Disposal's waste/recycling services for the community.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 11:00 am
Break out your favorite tie-dyed T-shirt and your bellbottom jeans and head down to Academy Park for the grooviest summer happening around. The annual "Summer of '69" concert is set for 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 7, in Lewiston's Academy Park.
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Fri, Jun 30th 2023 07:00 am
Western New York's renowned Summer of '69 All-Star Band is once again partnering with the Home Assistance Referral Team on a fundraising performance. This year's event will take place from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Stone Jug on Main Street in Youngstown. All money raised from the sale of 50/50 tickets and donations at the door will benefit HART.
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Thu, Jun 29th 2023 11:40 pm
The Australian Pink Floyd Show brought "The Dark Side of the Moon Tour" to Artpark in Lewiston on Wednesday. Pink Floyd's eighth studio album was celebrated in its 50th anniversary year.
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Thu, Jun 29th 2023 10:50 pm
Twenty-two years is a long time. But that's how long residents of Youngstown have been enjoying live music on Friday nights in Falkner Park.
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Thu, Jun 29th 2023 10:50 pm
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Vista will host free "STEM Weekend Workshops" beginning Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9. The workshops will run between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. every weekend in July.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 05:00 pm
On June 23, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Lewiston Police responded to Military Road near Annover Drive for a vehicle that struck a house.
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Fri, Jun 23rd 2023 11:20 am
Following a robust conversation with business owners on Tuesday, the Village of Lewiston has revised its proposed changes to the "sandwich board" sign laws.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 06:05 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees recognized Dan Buttery ahead of Tuesday's municipal meeting. The Black Lab Metal Fab artist was presented a certificate of appreciation for his work in creating, crafting and installing the new "Lewiston Landing" sign on North Water Street.
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Wed, Jun 21st 2023 11:15 am
Grace Potter will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9.
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 01:40 pm
The Village of Youngstown has announced the Falkner Park concert schedule. Events take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, rain or shine.
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 01:15 pm
Heavy and persistent rains at the conclusion of the warmup session forced Ransomville Speedway management to make the decision to cancel the June 16 racing program.
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Mon, Jun 19th 2023 10:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club hosted its annual GardenFest over the weekend, welcoming plant and gardening enthusiasts from across Western New York for two days of displays, tips, talks and seasonal surprises.
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Sat, Jun 17th 2023 11:35 am
Research and Design has opened a second retail store in the Village of Lewiston. Townie Football Shop debuted on Saturday - just in time for GardenFest weekend - at 549 Center St. (the former Country Doctor location).
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:35 pm
The Upward Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for Dan Buttery, in celebration of the new "Lewiston Landing" sign he crafted and installed on North Water Street.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 10:05 am
Marilyn Toohey is turning 100 years old on June 24.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 10:00 am
Ed Lilly is running for Town of Lewiston councilman in the Republican primary, which will take place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 27.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 10:00 am
I am William "Bill" Burg, a longtime family resident of our town and a passionate advocate in the power of community. With over two decades of experience in community volunteering and a deep understanding of our town's unique challenges, I am dedicated to serving you, my neighbors, as we work together to create a prosperous and inclusive town.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2023 11:55 am
The Youngstown Garden Club's first ever "Plant-O-Rama," held June 3 at the Youngstown Village Center, was everything it set out to be: festive and fun with something for everyone to do.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2023 11:35 am
Nearly 100 full-time union health care workers at Catholic Health's Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston are working to find new job placements following an announcement that the hospital would cut critical patient services for rural Niagara County residents.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2023 07:15 pm
Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president, and Tommi Vincent, chair of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, have launched The Vincent Commission, a newly established entity formed to study and address gender-based violence on college and university campuses.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2023 11:35 am
Myriad hit singles will echo down the Niagara River on July 11 when the Barenaked Ladies return to Artpark with "The Last Summer on Earth Tour." But one song will be especially poignant in light of continuing hostility in Ukraine.
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Tue, Jun 13th 2023 02:10 pm
On the memorable evening of Wednesday, the 7th of June, Great Lakes Real Estate gathered together to pay tribute to their exceptional agents at the annual awards banquet.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 05:15 pm
As health care continues its shift from inpatient to outpatient care, and providers everywhere face ongoing staffing and reimbursement challenges, Catholic Health is focusing on the future by developing "Centers of Excellence" within its hospital network and creating a "Neighborhood Hospital" model to serve residents throughout Niagara County.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 03:45 pm
One of the longest traditions at the "Big R" will continue this coming Friday night as it is the 14th annual "Labor Night at the Races" to benefit the United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 01:50 pm
I am William "Bill" Burg, a longtime family resident of our town and a passionate advocate in the power of community. With over two decades of experience in community volunteering and a deep understanding of our town's unique challenges, I am dedicated to serving you, my neighbors, as we work together to create a prosperous and inclusive town.
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