Mon, Oct 14th 2024 03:00 pm
On Sunday, Chief Spencer Lilly of Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 reported a landfill fire at 1445 Pletcher Road required a multi-company response. Lewiston Fire Company No. 1 was dispatched to the landfill fire, where, upon arrival, a large pile of rubber tire chunks was found burning.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
Kenyon Serpas, a junior at the University at Buffalo, was the recipient of this year's Historical Association of Lewiston's Indigenous Peoples Day Scholarship. The award ceremony was held Monday at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Center Street, in recognition of the longstanding friendship between the people of Lewiston and the Tuscarora Nation.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:55 am
Village of Lewiston trustees approved several community events at their work session on Monday:
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:50 am
The new product room at DiMino's Lewiston Tops on Center Street is set for the season, with Halloween pumpkins and giant inflatable spooky guests on display.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston will welcome Steve Teeft, who will present "The Civil War in Western New York" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 invites residents to contribute at its "One Moose" food drive taking place next month. A food collection effort will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the lodge, 112 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
First District Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers invites the community to help support area veterans by attending her annual veterans chicken barbecue and basket raffle. The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 625 Third St. Presale tickets are now on sale.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2024 04:40 pm
Actively living out their motto, "We Serve," the Youngstown Lions Club invested a multitude of days and volunteer service hours in its 2024 "Summer of Service" initiative to help Western New York neighbors in nearby Youngstown-Porter-Ransomville communities.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 07:40 pm
The New York Power Authority released a draft strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources in New York state to advance Gov. Kathy Hochul's nation-leading climate and renewable energy goals.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 09:35 am
My phone rang over the summer, and it was my old high school English teacher, Frank Scelsa, with the message I've been waiting to hear for 40-plus years: "Lori, we need you back on the stage!"
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 06:50 pm
Niagara University students will have additional places to collaborate and engage with peers and faculty, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. The funding will support the renovation of several learning spaces in Glynn Hall, one of the four premier buildings in Niagara University's heritage footprint.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Lewiston Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 is raising money to help the Buffalo Sled Vets defend their Toyota USA Hockey Sled National Championship adult tier 5 pool A title. The team's leading scorer, Matthew Daniels, is a member of the VFW, and attended Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield high schools before serving in the U.S. military.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston board heard more from residents impacted by flooding and inflow/infiltration maintenance issues at its Sept. 23 regular meeting.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
The Lewiston Police Department's Explorer Post is gearing up for another exciting year and is currently accepting applications.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Primary construction of the new Academy Park pavilion began last week - and at the rate workers are moving, it's expected the shelter will be completed in just a few more weeks.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Queen B's Cottage will be the site of a fundraiser to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Western New York. Shop from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at 475 Ridge St., Lewiston, with 10% of sales donated to the Ronald McDonald Charities of WNY.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:40 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Library invite the community for an evening of festivities at the annual friendly gathering at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Organizers said the event is always a crowd-pleaser, as the Friends showcase the support and gifts the group has sponsored this year for the Lewiston Public Library.
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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 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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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
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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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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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 10:55 am
The Brickyard is still the best.
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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 07:30 pm
Community members, artists and elected leaders joined together Friday to celebrate a new installation at the foot of the South Fourth Street entrance to Artpark State Park.
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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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Mon, Sep 16th 2024 09:55 am
The next meeting of the Lewiston Garden Club will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 11:00 am
The Town of Lewiston responded Monday to a host of inflow and infiltration concerns raised over past months by homeowners in the town's northern end. All have contended with flooding issues following two significant wet weather events earlier this year.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 10:20 am
If you know the first names of the Waldrans - Lewiston's famous squatters who lived with their dalmatians where Artpark is today - then maybe you should join in next year's "Lewiston Jeopardy"?
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 07:00 am
Just about every Western New Yorker knows the story of the headless ghost that stalks the halls of Old Fort Niagara's French Castle. The legend was first published in the 1830s and survives today with numerous embellishments.
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Wed, Sep 11th 2024 07:30 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program, "The Meaning and Significance of the Erie Canal after 200 years," will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St. This presentation will be by Dr. John Montague of the Buffalo Maritime Center.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2024 03:20 pm
Artpark & Company wrapped its 50th anniversary season on Saturday with a sold-out Mainstage Theater concert featuring Young the Giant and Cage the Elephant. Fans couldn't have been happier with the "Neon Pill Tour" setlists, as they sang, danced in the aisles, and celebrated the end of the summer music schedule in Lewiston.
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Sun, Sep 8th 2024 11:15 pm
Amelia Faddoul was crowned Peach Queen on Sunday night at the close of the 66th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The 20-year-old Niagara Falls resident is a Niagara University junior. With the win, she earns a $4,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:30 am
On Friday, standing outside the Lewiston-Porter High School campus, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, along with Assemblyman Angelo Morinello and Superintendent Paul Casseri, called on Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation to reconsider their decision not to install a traffic light outside the school.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications readers voted The Silo Restaurant as the "Best Summer Dining Spot" in the annual "Savory Summer" contest. The Lewiston waterfront eatery also took "Best Hot Dog," "Best Hamburger" and "Best French Fries."
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
Thanks to an anonymous donor, more than 100 Lew-Port Youth Football players are receiving a safety upgrade for their helmets.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2024 11:00 am
As we continue our growth in 2024, I would like to report to the community that your Lewiston Public Library is having another strong year. We have put the pandemic and its various restrictions from 2020-22 behind us, and have a solid foundation for us to continue to grow.
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