Fri, Nov 8th 2019 06:25 pm
Ransomville Speedway celebrated the performances of its racers and teams from the 2019 season at its annual season awards banquet, Friday Nov. 1, in the Lewiston Fire Co. No. 2 firehall.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2019 06:15 pm
Niagara County Community College's search for a president is finished, according to board of trustees Chairman Bill Ross. The trustees, having interviewed four finalists for the position and chosen the applicant most suited, are sworn to confidentiality on the subject, but have sent their chosen applicant to the SUNY Board of Trustees and SUNY chancellor for approval.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2019 06:00 pm
The Town of Porter recently received designation as a Clean Energy Community by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for its efforts in reducing energy use, cutting costs, and pursuing clean energy locally.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2019 07:00 am
The Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St., will be the location of a new children's musical, "The Princess and the Pea," with performances taking place at 7 p.m. today and Sunday.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2019 09:40 am
The New York Power Authority, in recognition of Native American Heritage Month, will host a variety of cultural activities, presentations and performances Saturday, Nov. 16, at its Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road. Visitors can help build longhouses and learn about the history of lacrosse.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2019 11:15 pm
The Republican Party in northern Niagara County scored major victories on Election Day in the Town of Lewiston and in the legislature.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2019 06:30 pm
Two large gifts to the new playground project were announced prior to Monday's Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees work session.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2019 05:20 pm
"The Legend Lives On."... At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Lewiston Council on the Arts proudly presents "A Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald" at the Brickyard Brewing Company, 436 Center St., Lewiston. This multisensory, multimedia tribute will be hosted by artist and Edmund Fitzgerald enthusiast Thomas Paul Asklar, who will commemorate the 44th anniversary of the disaster.
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Tue, Nov 5th 2019 04:50 pm
Funtime Presents and Artpark & Company welcome AWOLNATION "The Lightning Riders Tour" with special guest Andrew McMahon for an amphitheater performance on Sunday, May 31, 2020. The show also features performances by The Beaches and Bleeker.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2019 01:50 pm
For well over a decade now, the Niagara Wine Trail USA wineries have partnered with local food banks and charitable organizations - and this year is no different. To ensure a bountiful holiday season for area residents in need, the annual "Share the Bounty" event will be held Veterans Day Weekend, Nov. 9-11.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2019 12:00 pm
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Knights of Columbus Council No. 14622 will hosts its 11th annual spaghetti dinner from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Shrine dining hall, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2019 12:00 pm
After nearly two years of planning, fundraising, engineering and construction, the new Veterans of Foreign Wars "Circle of Honor" will be dedicated during a nighttime ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2019 07:00 am
A Medicare educational symposium will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Lewiston Public Library Community Room, 305 S. Eighth St.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2019 07:00 am
First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will hold a bazaar and white elephant sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 5, at the church, South Fifth and Cayuga streets. Available will be baked goods, jams and jellies, pies, cookies, and better white elephant treasures, including jewelry.
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Mon, Nov 4th 2019 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston announced the release of its ninth annual holiday ornament, featuring Apple Granny Restaurant.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2019 07:00 am
You've likely seen a dog on patrol around the River Region with the Lewiston Police Department. He's better known as "Shadow," a striking black German shepherd who is LPD's latest member of a nearly 10-year-old K-9 patrol unit.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Amid public outcry against the influx of new solar farms in the town, the Lewiston Town Board introduced a moratorium that would temporarily halt new proposals for industrial-scale solar facilities in the area for six months. The moratorium is set to be voted on following a newly scheduled public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Former Deputy Treasurer Edward Walker, now an employee with the U.S. Census Bureau, provided the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees with an update on the 2020 decennial census at the start of the Oct. 21 monthly meeting.
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Sat, Nov 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Shown in a storefront window across the street from the post office in Ransomville is a tribute to former 1st District Niagara County Legislator Clyde Burmaster, who lost his lengthy battle to cancer earlier this fall. It was prepared by Ransomville resident Ruth Anne Buzzard, who wrote, "The Hamlet of Ransomville gives a Hometown Tribute to their friend, and Niagara County Legislator Clyde Burmaster.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2019 08:10 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, elected and community leaders, as well as friends and family, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bella Rose Vineyard and Winery on Wednesday.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2019 03:50 pm
David Gray is touring behind his biggest hit songs next summer. He will bring "White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour" to Artpark's Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. July 13. Gray will perform "White Ladder" in its entirety, and also sing his greatest hits.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2019 03:30 pm
Niagara Hospice announced recently that 10 general-inpatient rooms and all 10 residential units at its Niagara Hospice House facility in Lockport now feature new Wieland sleeper sofas, providing flexibility and convenience during patient visits and overnight stays.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2019 07:00 am
If you are seeking a retreat for male adults only, reflecting on what it means to be a just man, and knowing fully well that we are only (just) huMAN, Stella Niagara has just the perfect weekend retreat for you this November.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2019 09:10 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club and Village of Lewiston Beautification officially unveiled "Best Friends" at a ceremony Tuesday inside Seneca Park, next to the Lewiston Public Library.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2019 04:00 pm
Boy Scout Troop 829 welcomes voters and passersby to its baked good sales from 5 to 9 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, happening in two locations close to the polls: in Lewiston by the entrance to St. Peter R.C. school, and in Youngstown at the firehall.
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Tue, Oct 29th 2019 03:45 pm
On behalf of Lewiston Council on the Arts, I want to thank our faithful and dedicated volunteer actors who sacrifice every Saturday night in September and October to perform in the "Marble Orchard Ghost Walks." The Marble Orchard Players are a polished and talented cast that braves the rain and cold to provide audiences with an enjoyable and entertaining experience.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2019 03:30 pm
Capitol Cleaners seeks gently used coats, hats, scarves and gloves for less-fortunate children and adults. The full-service dry-cleaning company will prep and distribute product from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 9 and Dec. 7, at its downtown Niagara Falls site, 1227 Main St.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2019 01:10 pm
New York drivers need to buck up this fall and watch for deer. AAA analyzed New York crash data and found that October, November and December are, by far, the peak months for deer crashes in the Empire State.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2019 01:00 pm
A limited-edition commemorative stamp has been released that features the new Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 "Circle of Honor," which will be dedicated during a nighttime ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. The memorial is located at Academy Park in Lewiston.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2019 01:00 pm
Lewiston resident M. Jacquie Lodico has published her first book, titled "Anna, Blanche, Then Me." A press release noted, "The book contains sadness and humor, local history, exciting travel adventures and many interesting relationships."
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Sat, Oct 26th 2019 08:00 pm
Halloween was all the rage Saturday in Lewiston, as children and families went trick-or-treating along Center Street and into DiMinos Tops, village businesses handed out candy, and the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosted a craft-making event.
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Sat, Oct 26th 2019 07:00 am
November is the time when the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce and the Lewiston Business Group invite the outside world to descend the hill and experience the magic of our main street.
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Sat, Oct 26th 2019 07:00 am
Financial disagreements between the Town of Porter and the Ransomville Fire District continue following an acrimonious meeting with district commissioners Tuesday at the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co.
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Sat, Oct 26th 2019 07:00 am
A number of outraged residents came out to the Oct. 17 Lewiston Town Board meeting to sound-off on a proposed utility-grade solar energy system planned for 4352 Williams Road.
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Sat, Oct 26th 2019 07:00 am
The Artpark & Company staff, board and master plan team on Thursday said they are keenly aware of the Lewiston venue's past, encouraged by its future potential, and motivated to use the park's resources to shape "values of cultural democracy, social justice and environmental health."
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Fri, Oct 25th 2019 04:45 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a free craft-making event for children from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, inside the International Peace Garden on Center Street in Lewiston.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2019 04:30 pm
The Niagara County Board of Elections announced voters in Niagara County would be given opportunities for early voting from:
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Thu, Oct 24th 2019 07:00 am
Behind the thick stone walls of Old Fort Niagara's French Castle, Old Fort Niagara's staff and volunteers will offer living history programs for visitors about the French influences on the Niagara Region on Saturday, Nov. 9, during "French Heritage Day."
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 01:50 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announced the state is providing $49 million to advance 20 projects in Niagara and Orleans counties as part of the first round of funding under the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. Cuomo launched REDI in May to increase the resilience of shoreline communities and bolster economic development in the region.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2019 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club and Village of Lewiston Beautification invite the public to the dedication of the "Best Friends" sculpture donated by Francis and Marie Williams, and a redbud tree planted and donated by friends and family of Jeanne Blinco, a deceased Garden Club member. The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Seneca Park, the green space next to the Lewiston Public Library.
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