Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 04:30 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez on Wednesday announced work has begun on a $2.9 million project that will repair or replace 12 culverts in Erie and Niagara counties, "enhancing safety and reducing the risk of flooding along several important roadways for the movement of people and commerce in Western New York."
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2022 03:55 pm
Ransomville Speedway will be hosting a driving school for any new drivers and all drivers competing in the novice division of the SANY New York/Burris Racing go-kart program beginning at 10 a.m. at the "Little R" on Sunday, May 1. The event will take place rain or shine.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2022 03:55 pm
After a few years of hiatus, Intandem (formerly Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara) is back with a bigger and better "celebrity bartending" event centered on college basketball.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2022 01:40 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church will host a day of prayer for Ukraine from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at 400 Ridge St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2022 11:00 am
The Town of Porter disclosed Monday it is now considering a full reevaluation of properties in the town, including those in the Village of Youngstown.
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Thu, Mar 17th 2022 03:10 pm
Lewiston GardenFest is now recruiting both vendors and residents interested in showcasing their own gardens for this year's event on Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19. The Lewiston Garden Club presents the event.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2022 03:10 pm
Flogging Molly and The Interrupters will perform in the Artpark Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 2. They'll be supported by The Skints and Tiger Army. The show is presented by Artpark and Funtime.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2022 10:10 am
Barry Entertainment will present the third annual Village Music Fest from noon until 10 p.m. Aug. 6 at Veterans Park in Youngstown. Canadian Rock band The Trews will headline a show that features 10 local and regional bands, including Melissa Barry & Element, Grub, No Vacancy, Scott Celani, and Tonemah. The all-day event will also feature more than 30 vendors and artisans for shopping, a beer and wine tent, games, food trucks and a petting zoo.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2022 02:30 pm
At 7:13 p.m. Sunday, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a 911 call reporting a residential structure fire on Youngstown Wilson Road in the Town of Porter. Deputies responded and confirmed a fully involved structure fire.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2022 01:55 pm
The "Harry Potter Film Concert Series" returns to the Artpark Mainstage Theater with "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert," the third film in the "Harry Potter" series. On July 9, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is performing this magical score live while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2022 12:45 pm
The Niagara County Historical Society will present "International Bridges of Niagara," a free public program covering the history of the bridges, at Lockport's Historic Palace Theatre at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21.
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Fri, Mar 11th 2022 03:10 pm
Niagara County Central Rotary Club President Dan Ljiljanich and Wilson Central School District Superintendent Tim Carter - a fellow Rotarian - announced the second annual Earth Day cleanup will take place from 8-11 a.m. April 23 at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park Roosevelt Beach.
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Fri, Mar 11th 2022 11:55 am
Maryann Cogdill, director of OB/GYN services at the Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital - named the Nurse of Distinction for Western New York in January - visited the Rotary Club of Lewiston and Niagara-on-the-Lake on March 9.
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Fri, Mar 11th 2022 11:55 am
Catholic Health has expanded its specialty pharmacy program to serve patients in Niagara County. Launched last July in Erie County, Catholic Health's specialty pharmacy offers comprehensive, personalized pharmacy services for patients with serious chronic health conditions who require complex medication therapies.
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Fri, Mar 11th 2022 11:00 am
Today we look into another "bicentennial structure," this one a well-known and appreciated dining establishment on the north side of Center Street, as you enter into the business district. As a lead-up to our upcoming celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Town and Village of Lewiston, everyone should be aware of these longstanding and interesting structures.
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Wed, Mar 9th 2022 02:50 pm
During the February meeting of the Lewiston Garden Club, members created floral arrangements and elected new officers.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 09:00 pm
Lewiston-Porter United Educational Employees announce the successful completion of its second annual fundraiser raffle to support Inter Community Service's Care-N-Share. The food pantry helps to support families struggling with food insecurity in Lewiston, Youngstown, Ransomville and Wilson, overlapping Lew-Port's footprint.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 02:30 pm
Artpark & Company on Monday announced three more shows for its summer concert lineup.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 12:10 pm
Volunteers have begun working behind the scenes for a fundraising golf tournament celebrating the life of Col. Bruce R. Sutherland. Sutherland, a former Village of Lewiston deputy mayor, was an esteemed community leader who passed away in December.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2022 12:10 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program is "The Archaeology of Lewiston and Western New York." Douglas Perrelli will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:50 pm
Synth-pop group Chvrches will perform in the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 9. The show is presented by Live Nation.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 02:20 pm
Tickets are on sale now for "Vino at the Casino," the popular wine tasting event featuring 10 of the Niagara Wine Trail's member wineries, held at Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel (8315 Park Road.), on Saturday, March 26. Guests have the option to choose between an afternoon session, from 2-5 p.m., or an evening session, from 6-9 p.m. They must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2022 07:00 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 505 Cayuga St., will offer a traditional St. Patrick's Day takeout dinner from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 17. Drive-thru delivery will be at the back entrance of the church.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 12:40 pm
Catholic Health and the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation welcome Ashley Misko as the new executive director of the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2022 11:55 am
A Lenten bible study and dinner series will be offered at the First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston on Wednesday evenings starting March 9. The program, "The Numbers of Hope" by Max Lucado, will be held in the church's blue room, with dinner at 6 p.m. and bible study following at 7 p.m. Free-will donations are appreciated.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 05:35 pm
Effective Monday, Feb. 28, Niagara County Community College is removing the mandatory masking requirement on campus for those fully compliant with the coronavirus vaccine mandate as defined by the Centers for Disease Control, New York state, the State University of New York and the Niagara County Department of Health. While masks will no longer be required, it is encouraged that individuals wear them when in close proximity to others.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 03:00 pm
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston are considering an offer on 475 Ridge St., also known as "The Big Yellow House."
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 12:00 pm
Dr. Glenda Rose and Dr. Thomas Barba of Rose Chiropractic P.C. in Lewiston sponsored the 32nd annual "Doctors with a Heart" Day for their patients. In exchange for chiropractic services, nonperishable food items were collected from the public to benefit Niagara Community Action Program's food pantries.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 11:05 am
This is the fifth in a brief series of articles providing some insight into the homes in our town and village, which were already erected when the Village of Lewiston was incorporated in 1822. This one is a natural follow up to last week's discussion on a closely related construction, 535 Center, now DiCamillo's Bakery. That was once Calvin Hotchkiss' store.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 07:00 am
When members of the Friends of the Library think of community service and volunteerism one person comes to mind: Mamie Simonson. She was the backbone of our organization for years. Not a project, fundraiser or event took place without Mamie Simonson's involvement and always with her beautiful smile. Mamie passed away in 2016 and is fondly remembered by all of us.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 07:00 am
A Village of Lewiston resident who wishes to remain anonymous recently approached Niagara Frontier Publications with a special request: assistance in locating a suitable donor for a kidney transplant.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2022 07:00 am
As many already know, Lewiston has become home to some dynamic organizations over the years. Groups such as Kiwanis, the Rotary, Lions all come to mind.
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Thu, Feb 24th 2022 07:35 pm
The Western New York community is invited to join the winter and/or spring book clubs featuring books No. 3 and No. 4 in the "Sensible Shoes Series" by author Sharon Garlough Brown.
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Wed, Feb 23rd 2022 03:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health today released its weekly COVID-19 update.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2022 04:10 pm
The jam band Goose will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Tickets will be on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday, Feb. 25. The concert is presented by Artpark and Funtime.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2022 12:40 pm
Bernice S. Dominick - Lewiston's oldest living resident at 103 - passed away following her milestone birthday.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2022 12:00 pm
At 2:47 a.m. Monday morning, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center was notified of a vehicle pursuit entering Niagara County from the Town of Amherst. It was reported that a silver Cadillac sedan was fleeing Amherst PD after the occupants were found stealing from cars in a local neighborhood.
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Fri, Feb 18th 2022 05:30 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the second quarter marking period of the 2021-22 academic year.
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Fri, Feb 18th 2022 11:05 am
Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick and Councilman John Jacoby are shown outside of Town Hall distributing a coronavirus test kit to a resident on Saturday. Each recipient was provided two kits, with each kit containing two tests.
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Fri, Feb 18th 2022 11:00 am
Town Supervisor Steve Broderick announced Cathy Cvijetinovic of Grand Island was selected to serve as the new head of the Recreation Department. She succeeds Mike Dashineau who left the position in December.
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