Wed, Aug 30th 2023 04:50 pm
Jaclynn Tato, a June graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School, is the recipient of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Junior Volunteer Scholarship.
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Tue, Aug 29th 2023 04:20 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Alumni Association is sponsoring its annual Raby Family Memorial Race and 1-Mile Fun Walk at 11 a.m. Sept. 16. For the first time, this race will be held on the newly designed Lew-Port cross-country course.
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Tue, Aug 29th 2023 04:20 pm
At the Artpark & Company Cirque Celebration on Sunday - the organization's largest fundraiser of the year - M&T Bank was honored for its "dedicated support and longtime commitment to arts and cultural organizations across the Western New York landscape."
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Mon, Aug 28th 2023 04:25 pm
The absurd acrobatics of France's Cirque Inextremiste were on full display Sunday night, as the troupe brought "Exit" to Artpark in Lewiston.
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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
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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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 07:00 am
Sarah Roat Waechter of Lewiston is pleased to announce her candidacy for a seat on the Town of Lewiston Board. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 7.
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Wed, Aug 23rd 2023 11:25 am
On Labor Day weekend, "Old Fort Niagara presents 1812: The Forgotten War," a living history program about the fort's role in the War of 1812. Special programs include early 19th century soldier life, an 1812 field surgeon, military music, blacksmithing, laundry, dress-making and tailoring, silversmithing, cooking and foodways, children's games, musket and artillery firings and tactical demonstrations.
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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 12:25 pm
Members of Youngstown Boy Scout Troop 829 participated in an exciting whitewater rafting adventure down the Black River in Watertown this summer.
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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 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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Thu, Aug 10th 2023 09:00 am
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Historical Association of Lewiston. To commemorate this milestone, events are taking place "in celebration of Lewiston's rich history."
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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
Artpark & Company has announced a new, free festival celebrating its connections to the Western New York community and visiting artists from around the world.
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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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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara's history spans almost 300 years. During those three centuries of occupation, the fort has seen combat for only about 23 days.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
The New York Power Authority will host a free STEM weekend workshop series at the Niagara Power Vista on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13. The workshops will run between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. then and every weekend in August.
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Mon, Aug 7th 2023 07:00 am
Youngstown's The Ontario House (aka The Stone Jug) presented the Home Assistance Referral Team with a check for $2,000 from the proceeds of a July 8 performance by the Summer of '69 Band.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 05:55 pm
On Aug. 4, 2023, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a 911 call reporting two bodies were floating in the Niagara River in front of the New York Power Authority at 5777 Lewiston Road in the Town of Lewiston. The New York State Police assisted and were able to locate the bodies floating in the water by Stella Niagara.
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Fri, Aug 4th 2023 01:40 pm
As it readies for a Aug. 9 ribbon-cutting of a new exercise court at Porter on the Lake Park, the Town of Porter announced it received national recognition for ongoing environmental improvements completed at the lakeside park. Supervisor John "Duffy" Johnston said the town was recognized by the National Wildlife Federation for its efforts in creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat at POTL through NWF's Garden for Wildlife movement.
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Wed, Aug 2nd 2023 09:45 pm
The New York Power Authority has released its first annual integrated report, which details the operations and activities carried out by the Power Authority and its subsidiary, the New York State Canal Corp., in 2022.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 05:50 pm
The North American premiere of La Fura dels Baus' production of "Carmina Burana" performed to a sell-out crowd of 2,400 at Artpark on Saturday, July 29, marking the return of opera to the performance venue after a three-decade hiatus.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 02:15 pm
David Whalen, Niagara University's first/emergency responder disability awareness training project director and ADA coordinator, attended a celebration hosted by New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul in observance of the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Tue, Aug 1st 2023 10:00 am
The fourth installment of a vibrant Niagara County music festival is coming back to the historic Village of Youngstown where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. The fourth annual Village Music Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, in Veterans Park.
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Mon, Jul 31st 2023 12:25 pm
Members of the Lewiston Garden Club gathered at Hennepin Park on Sunday, July 30, to review the progress of the Hennepin Park improvement project.
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Thu, Jul 27th 2023 07:50 pm
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has approved the first phase of funding for a $37.2 million unmanned aerial system (UAS) drone program to "roll out new inspection capabilities over the next five years and position the nation's largest state utility as an industry leader in robotic initiatives."
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Thu, Jul 27th 2023 04:05 pm
Heavy rains saturated the grounds at the Ransomville Speedway Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, forcing speedway management to cancel the July 27 racing program for the SANY New York/Burris Racing go-karts.
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Thu, Jul 27th 2023 07:00 am
Armaghan Raeour, D.O., from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, will be available from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, in the Dr. Joyce E. Sirianni Education Center. Raeour will be on hand to answer questions regarding health challenges, medications and other health-related issues.
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Wed, Jul 26th 2023 06:20 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will offer a free education program on recognizing and understanding Alzheimer's disease and dementia from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St.
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Tue, Jul 25th 2023 11:15 am
On a sunny afternoon in July, 10 Harley Davidson motorcycles rumbled onto Niagara University's campus as 18 visitors from Vietnam arrived on Monteagle Ridge to take a tour and meet with the Rev. James. J. Maher, C.M., Niagara's president.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 01:35 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital (MSMH) recently appointed Lindsay Gubala, B.S.N., R.N., to serve as the manager of the hospital's emergency department. She is a 20-year veteran of the hospital and holds a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Roberts Wesleyan College, and an associate degree in nursing from Niagara County Community College.
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Mon, Jul 24th 2023 07:00 am
MVP Health Care, Town of Porter and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) on Friday announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court to Porter on the Lake. The Fitness Court, located at 3025 Dietz Road, will open at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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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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