Mon, Dec 23rd 2024 07:00 am
During the holiday season, members of the Lewiston-Porter retired elementary teachers and staff enjoyed their annual Christmas luncheon at Tin Pan Alley in Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:20 pm
Citizens of Lewiston and members of the Tuscarora Nation gathered at dawn on Dec. 19 to commemorate a pivotal moment in their shared history. The ceremony, held at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Center Street, marked 211 years since Tuscarora natives saved dozens of Lewiston settlers during a British attack in the War of 1812.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 06:25 pm
Village of Lewiston residences with galvanized water lines will need to be upgraded before being sold, as trustees on Monday approved a new local law prompted by the federal government.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will open its doors to the community on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to attend a candlelight service in the historic old stone church.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
When I took office on Jan. 1, 2016, I quickly learned that the current town and village police contract, which had been signed in 1995, had never been updated. There were several attempts by previous town and village boards to do so, but it was never finished. Although the original contract never officially "expired," it was meant to be renegotiated approximately every five years.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
Coming off a successful Christmas Walk weekend, the Lewiston Town Board was in holiday mode with a light work session on Monday.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
On Dec. 10, the Rotary Club of Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake held its annual Christmas party at the Lewiston Stone House. It distributed the profits from a successful theatrical production of "The Odd Couple" to help the less-fortunate. Recipients included HART (Home Assistance Referral Team); Care and Share food pantry; Heart, Love & Soul food pantry; and Messiah Lutheran Church.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:55 am
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:15 am
Lewiston-Porter High School senior Ava Wylke, center, was recognized with the Jr. Community Quarterback Award for her work in raising awareness and funds for The Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo. Through her fundraiser at Queen B's Cottage - and from donations from family, friends, local businesses, and the kindness of complete strangers - she raised $5,150.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 10:20 am
The Lewiston Christmas Walk weekend concluded Sunday night with the Lewiston Lights Parade down Center Street. This festive capper, organized by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, featured first responders, local businesses, dance and marching units, and, of course, Santa Claus.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:35 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed Santa Claus to town on Saturday, making him the chief guest, wish-taker and star of the annual Christmas Walk weekend.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:05 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts and Lewiston Beautification Committee teamed to present the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Friday at the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell in Academy Park.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2024 07:00 am
"Hometown Heroes" banners are closer to flying in the Village of Lewiston - though no consensus has been reached on size, shape or specific location for the military tribute flags.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 07:20 pm
"Traffic calming," "roundabouts" and "connectivity" were the key words used, as ideas were presented this week on the future - or "reimagining" - of the 5-mile Niagara Scenic Parkway corridor between Findlay Drive in the City of Niagara Falls and Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 05:50 pm
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Tue, Dec 3rd 2024 10:15 am
Twenty-seven-time Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss announced Tuesday that Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas will perform at the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, with special guest Willie Watson.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 09:20 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and the Home Assistance Referral Team invite Niagara County caregivers to a holiday gathering from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at HART's office inside First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston.
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Mon, Dec 2nd 2024 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the next round of public meetings in the scoping process for phase three of the reimagining of the Niagara Scenic Parkway, between Findlay Drive in the City of Niagara Falls and Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier, shoreline stairway and lower parking area at the base of the New York Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk Sunday, Dec. 1. The fishing pier near the Upper Mountain Fire Co., at the Lewiston Reservoir, at the water intakes along the upper Niagara River, will also close for the season.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter Intermediate Education Center (IEC) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its certification as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education. The prestigious honor was awarded based on the IEC's commitment to the Leader in Me process, which emphasizes universally valued principles, such as effective communication, goal-setting, and leadership.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2024 09:05 am
The Artpark & Company board of directors is excited to announce the appointment of Dave Wedekindt as the new president for Artpark. He begins this role immediately.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 10:30 am
The Lewiston Garden Club met on Monday, Nov. 18, to prepare holiday wreaths for Center Street lampposts. That same day, members also decorated a Christmas tree the club purchased for the gazebo in Hennepin Park. On Nov. 23, club members gathered to hang holiday wreaths on Center Street fences.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:00 am
Once again, the Village of Lewiston Beautification Committee and the Lewiston Council on the Arts are teaming up to bring the annual tree lighting to the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Bandshell in Academy Park. The event is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
It wasn't the bright bottles on the wall, the specialty pickles or the premium peanut butter that drew this writer to Sgt. Peppers Hot Sauces, Etc., 10 months ago. In a specialty food store filled with color, what stood out was a giant sheet of white paper spread across a front counter.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
Come Jan. 1, water fees in the Village of Lewiston will increase. The board acted Monday to approve local laws raising the water improvements surcharge from $10 to $15 per billing cycle, and to up the water rate from $4.03 to $4.25 per 100 cubic feet of usage.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:40 am
The Lewiston Police Department has a new contract with the Town and Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:25 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to raise the facility rental rate for Marilyn Toohey Park, Lewiston Landing, Hennepin Park, Academy Park and Richard F. Soluri Park.
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Wed, Nov 20th 2024 08:20 am
This holiday season, Castellani Art Museum invites guests to experience "Beyond Numbers: Mathematical Patterns, Shapes, and Flow," a captivating exhibition that explores the profound connection between art and mathematics.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 12:05 pm
Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH) Deputy Director Myrla Gibbons Doxey announced the launch of "Project ART-C" (Art Restores Transforms and Connects) in partnership with the Niagara County OASIS (Opioid) task force public awareness/involvement subcommittee, which she chairs.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 11:00 am
Jennifer Pauly is leaving the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce after 15 years of service to the River Region. She is starting a new job next month.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 07:00 am
The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara Inc., a 501(c)(3) (DSA Niagara), has recently ventured into a new initiative in collaboration with the Lewiston Public Library: The Chapter's Coffee Café and Snack Bar.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 07:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the next round of public meetings in the scoping process for phase three of the reimagining of the Niagara Scenic Parkway, between Findlay Drive in the City of Niagara Falls and Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 07:00 am
Following some last-minute adjustments, the Town of Porter Town Board adopted its $7,776,301 budget plan for 2025 on Tuesday evening.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
Join Niagara University's Club Figure Skating and Future Teacher's Club on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5-7 p.m., as they team up to transform Dwyer Arena into "Story Lane on Ice."
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 12:15 pm
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association invites Niagara County caregivers to a holiday gathering from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at HART (inside First Presbyterian Church) 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 10:20 am
Artpark marked its 50th anniversary in 2024 with spectacular concerts, impactful community programs, stunning visual art exhibits and unique special events that celebrated Artpark's rich history. To successfully conclude the anniversary year, Artpark's board of directors has issued a community challenge: If Artpark raises $50,000 in the final 50 days of its 50th year, the board of directors will match contributions dollar for dollar.
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Tue, Nov 12th 2024 08:05 pm
Niagara University observed Veterans Day with a special celebration in honor of the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., former president of Niagara University and founder of its veteran program, and Rev. Lt. Thomas M. Conway, a Navy chaplain and Niagara University alumnus who received the Navy Cross for giving his life to bring spirituality and peace to the crew of the USS Indianapolis.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 07:50 pm
Academy Park's "Circle of Honor" section was filled with onlookers Monday, as the Lewiston community came together to honor this nation's armed forces on Veterans Day.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
Last weekend marked a joyous seasonal milestone: No, not turning the clocks back, but flipping the switch on pumpkin spice.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
The Lewiston Community Lions Club celebrated 15 years of service to the Niagara Region (2009-24) with a dinner, awards presentation and new member event held Tuesday at Cask + Cow Restaurant, 840 Center St.
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