Wed, May 27th 2026 09:05 am
Three hundred years ago in June, French soldiers and tradesmen landed at the mouth of the Niagara River to establish Fort Niagara. Their mission was to construct a massive stone fortification disguised as a house. This building, known today as the French Castle, is the oldest structure in the Great Lakes Basin.
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Wed, May 27th 2026 09:00 am
Memorial Day was celebrated in a small, but meaningful way Monday morning at the 1812 Cemetery of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown.
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Tue, May 26th 2026 09:00 pm
The Town of Porter 3F Conservation Club and Modern Disposal Services are partnering for a scrap metal drive to collect aluminum and all scrap metals for recycling. Clean out your garage, shed or workshop. All proceeds will be donated to Pinnacle Community Services to help prevent domestic violence. Help make a difference.
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Mon, May 25th 2026 04:50 pm
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 and the Lewiston Memorial Day Remembrance Committee teamed Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade, ceremony and luncheon.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:45 pm
Water Street in the Village of Lewiston was packed with people Friday, as the Lewiston Smelt Festival officially kicked off the summer season.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:15 am
Warm-weather, fun times. Your calendar of events.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:10 am
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH) invites the public to a community forum, "A Community Conversation on Substance Use, Recovery Supports and Pathways to Care: Identifying What's Going Well and What We Need in Our City."
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 11:10 am
The City of Niagara Falls has released its annual summer youth activity booklet, detailing the recreational and educational programs for youth offered by local organizations. The activities available for children and teenagers include summer camps, recreational programs, library events, educational initiatives, and various other community activities.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 08:00 am
When depicting Ryan Bingham, there's no shortage of available descriptors:
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Old Falls Street USA is gearing up for an exciting summer season packed with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, festivals, and new events designed to bring residents and visitors together in the heart of Downtown Niagara Falls.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
The Niagara Post Theater will launch its inaugural summer concert series this month, beginning with "Jazz at the Post" on May 24, featuring local ensemble Brass Chance performing Miles Davis' groundbreaking album, "Kind of Blue."
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
"Family Day" at the Lewiston Museum will be celebrated from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at 469 Plain St. The event is a great opportunity to check out the interesting local historical artifacts in the collection.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
On Tuesday, Niagara County 1st District Legislator Irene Myers, 2nd District Legislator Michael Casale and Destination Niagara USA Outdoor Promotions Director Frank Campbell visited The Wicked Worm live bait and tackle store on the Village of Youngstown waterfront, where the elected leaders presented a check to the Niagara River Anglers Association. The funding, $1,250, will support a youth fishing contest scheduled for Saturday, June 13.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Upon Rachel Jolbert taking the reins in 2023, the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market has grown in physical size, number of vendors and months of operation. Its success and importance to the River Region has been mentioned by residents in person, online and at municipal meetings.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Russ Ward, Ron Krul, Jim Schaller and Tom Mach of Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 264 presented the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees with a plaque and signage designating the municipality as a Purple Heart community.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Niagara County 2nd District Legislator Michael Casale presented Artpark & Company President Dave Wedekindt with a check for $81,880 on Monday outside of the Lewiston performing and visual arts venue.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Hello everyone. I cordially invite you to join us for the dedication of the new veterans monument on Sunday, May 24, at 1 p.m. in the Village Cemetery behind the old stone church in the Oakwood Section of the cemetery (South Fifth and Cayuga streets).
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
This summer, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) invites the community to experience "Art in Motion," a dynamic season of exhibitions, programs and events that explore movement - across ideas, images, bodies and technologies.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 06:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, May 11, to Sunday, May 17, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 270 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 22, 2026
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Thu, May 21st 2026 07:15 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced law enforcement agencies throughout Niagara County will participate in the STOP-DWI high-visibility engagement campaign during Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25. This statewide initiative is focused on promoting roadway safety, encouraging smart decisions, and preventing impaired driving crashes during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 05:05 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston shared the following this week:
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Thu, May 21st 2026 04:50 pm
1st District Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers recently visited with a number of local groups at Porter Town Hall, where she hand-delivered 2026 county assistance funding to representatives of these organizations.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 08:40 am
Catholic Health's EMS liaison team honored EMS providers and first responders from across Niagara County on Wednesday during the annual awards dinner at the Sanborn Fire Co. The event recognized outstanding calls submitted by regional partners, highlighting the skill, expertise and lifesaving work that often goes unseen.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 07:00 am
The Niagara media event once again showcased why the waters of the Niagara Frontier continue to earn recognition as one of the premier freshwater fishing destinations in North America.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 09:10 pm
In school district elections Tuesday, voters overall approved their respective budgets for the 2026-27 school year, with only five districts - including Grand Island - reporting budget defeats.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 10:55 pm
Youngstown voters opted for change on Tuesday, as unofficial election numbers show almost two-thirds of the people chose the challengers to the incumbent board.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
The Niagara History Center is continuing its free family night series with an Erie Canal-themed program to celebrate the opening of the 2026 season from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will welcome expectant parents, new families, and community members to its 2026 community baby shower from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23. The free event will take place at the Scott Bieler Training Center, located on the NFMMC campus at 621 10th St.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
"Wings of Hope," a community remembrance event hosted by Niagara Hospice, will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, on the Niagara Hospice campus, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport. The nonprofit organization invites the community to gather for an afternoon of remembrance, reflection and family-friendly activities. The event's presenting "Monarch" sponsor is Wendt's Propane & Oil.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 10:50 am
Artpark & Company announces "Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Tour" is heading to the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 05:00 pm
A Niagara County patient reunited Friday with the first responders who helped save her life.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The Niagara Regional Construction Alliance (NRCA) announced its annual summer picnic will return June 24 at West Canal Marina in North Tonawanda. This year, the event takes on a new dimension: The beloved nail-driving contest has been reimagined as a team-based fundraising competition to benefit United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:30 pm
Niagara University's graduate nursing programs have officially earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a milestone that affirms the institution's commitment to the highest national standards in healthcare education.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 10:50 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded $120,000 from the James H. Cummings Foundation to support the hospital's plasma sterilizer modernization initiative. The funding will allow Memorial to replace aging plasma sterilization equipment essential to the safe processing of surgical instruments and supplies.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines smelt as a small, bony fish that closely resembles a trout in general structure; lives along coasts and ascends rivers to spawn; with a delicate oily flesh and a distinctive odor and taste. Here in Lewiston, smelt means the start of summer festival season.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
Smelt Festival is a time to celebrate local fishing - and there are more opportunities these days thanks to the efforts of local anglers and charter captains.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:05 am
What are you doing the weekend of Thursday, June 4, through Sunday, June 7? If you're interested in finding great deals on items you won't find anywhere else - in the world! - then we've got something special for you: The 34th annual 10 Mile Garage Sale.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
A Lewiston-Porter High School senior recently became the first student representative on the district's board of education.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On Monday evening, the Town of Porter recognized the late Brad Hardison, of Hardison Funeral Homes in Ransomville, for his many contributions over the years to the town and community.
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