Mon, May 13th 2019 04:35 pm
The normally picturesque Village of Lewiston was anything but on Monday, as new construction was underway at three different sites.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
Following three-straight rainouts, Ransomville Speedway is looking to get its 2019 season off and running this Friday night as Fantasy Island, United Materials and Bailey Brothers Landscaping present "Autograph Night."
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
The 55th annual commencement ceremonies on Saturday at the Arts and Media Theatre on the Sanborn campus of Niagara County Community College were highlighted by keynote speakers from various backgrounds.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
The Nancy Price Memorial 5K race had 68 runners signed up, along with a large number of folks who walked the course and 10 kids who ran in the half-mile "fun run."
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Sat, May 11th 2019 03:50 pm
One extra inning thriller just wasn't enough for the Niagara-Wheatfield and Lewiston-Porter softball teams.
Saturday afternoon, on the turf of Kenmore West High School, the two Niagara Frontier League squads dueled in a second extra inning affair, with the Falcons defeating the Lancers, 6-3, in eight innings.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association announced this week it is a recipient of the 2019 William G. Mayne Business Community Enhancement Grant Program award.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
When the Village of Lewiston Board voted to raise taxes last month, trustees pledged to look for ways to lower expenses and increase revenue in the next budget.
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Sat, May 11th 2019 07:00 am
Attending Lewiston-Porter residents learned more Tuesday on what the $48.487 million district budget for 2019-20 entails - its goals, district concerns, what went into its development, and what Lew-Port students and the community can look forward to over the next year.
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Fri, May 10th 2019 10:00 pm
St. Peter R.C. Church Rev. Monsignor David LiPuma had a special message for parishioners on Saturday: School Principal Maureen Ingham was promoted.
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Fri, May 10th 2019 08:00 pm
Ransomville Speedway canceled racing for tonight after heavy overnight rains fell on an already saturated facility. The driveway to the facility has been flooded and is not safe for pedestrians to pass through at this time.
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Fri, May 10th 2019 04:45 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce celebrated the community at the annual Chamber Gala awards dinner. Its board of directors partnered with elected leaders and business associations to recognize the following (click to read the profile):
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Thu, May 9th 2019 05:15 pm
In honor of National Travel & Tourism Week, Destination Niagara USA introduced its "Ice Cream Appreciation Trail" this week alongside its Niagara County hospitality partners. All employees in the hospitality and tourism industry across Niagara County were invited to a enjoy a free frozen treat courtesy of Chilly Billy's Ice Cream.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 04:45 pm
Earlier today, the Niagara County Opioid Task Force (OASIS) joined school administrators and art students from Niagara Falls High School to unveil the "Bus Bench Project."
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Thu, May 9th 2019 03:30 pm
The New York Power Authority announced the approval of a $16 million contract for two critical projects designed to keep NYPA's Niagara Power Project generating clean, economical energy without interruption.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:25 pm
Finding a trusted mechanic can be difficult at times, which is why AAA rigorously reviews facilities to find the best. AAA Western and Central New York recently recognized Approved Auto Repair facilities in its annual "Top Shop" award program.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 12:10 pm
Know a youngster interested in science and technology? Make a visit to the New York Power Authority's free "STEAM Ahead Career Fair" on Saturday, May 11, and learn about robots, bombs, space, glowing rocks, buried artifacts, the skilled trades, computer programming and more - all at the Niagara Power Vista.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:40 pm
A unique running event hosted by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is now accepting registrations from runners and walkers of all ages. The Niagara EDGE 5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Walk will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Summit Healthplex, 6934 Williams Road, Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Family Medicine physician John G. Dyster, M.D., will join the medical staff and will become the medical director of Memorial's Lewiston Primary Care Center.
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Wed, May 8th 2019 02:15 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston announced its newly elected club officers: President Lee Allan, President-Elect Marty Pauly, Vice President Dean Beltrano and board members Jan Mathews, Erica Bellonte, Cameron Fitch and John Coulter.
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Tue, May 7th 2019 11:00 am
It took only 53 seconds for the Spicey Pickle's taco-eating contest record to fall on Cinco de Mayo. Grand Island's Colton Keen polished off three handhelds in less than a minute to out-eat six other competitors on Sunday.
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Tue, May 7th 2019 10:25 am
The Lewiston Garden Club will host its annual perennial sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Red Brick Municipal Building gym, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. The group said there's always a great selection with reasonable prices at the event.
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Tue, May 7th 2019 10:25 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's May program is titled, "The War of 1812 on Lake Ontario." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Tue, May 7th 2019 10:05 am
The Lewiston Choraleers will present its annual spring program at four area churches May 25-26 and June 1-2. The program will feature an eclectic mix of popular music, including songs from the Great American Songbook, movies and Broadway shows.
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Tue, May 7th 2019 10:05 am
Congressman Brian Higgins was joined Monday by representatives from People Inc., Western New York Independent Living and the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology to announce federal legislation to make it easier for individuals with significant disabilities and chronic medical conditions to access specialized wheelchairs and adaptive equipment technology. Reps. Higgins and Jim Sensenbrenner have introduced H.R. 2408, the Ensuring Access to Quality Complex Rehabilitation Technology Act. The bipartisan bill creates a separate benefit category under Medicare to cover complex wheelchair and other adaptive equipment for people with severe medical needs.
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Mon, May 6th 2019 03:50 pm
On Monday, Congressman Chris Collins addressed the rising water levels of Lake Ontario at the Oak Orchard Harbor. He has continually pointed to the International Joint Commission (IJC) and its Plan 2014 as the reason for the continued flood concerns.
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Mon, May 6th 2019 01:35 pm
Ransomville Speedway hopes to finally wave the green flag on the 2019 season this Friday night, as Live Edge Brewery presents "First Responders Night" at the "Big R." Back-to-back rainouts for the first two events delayed the opening of a new season of Friday night DIRTcar racing.
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Mon, May 6th 2019 01:10 pm
Spalding Ace Hardware in Lockport and Standish Jones Building supply in Gasport recently presented Niagara Hospice with $1,593.43, which was raised by asking customers during the month of March to round up their change for Hospice. This year's donation topped the 2018 total by $800 - and officials said they hope to raise even more next year.
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Mon, May 6th 2019 12:55 pm
Award-winning singer-songwriter Chris Isaak with special guest Marc Broussard will perform on July 30 in the Artpark Amphitheater as part of "Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank." Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 10.
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Mon, May 6th 2019 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Highway Department announced it would begin micro-paving on a number of roads throughout the town, starting the week of May 13.
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Sat, May 4th 2019 07:00 am
On Thursday, Niagara County Community College hosted the first of three public forums to introduce its presidential candidates. The forum also gave attendees the chance to ask the candidate presenting several questions they may have regarding the college.
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Sat, May 4th 2019 07:00 am
A dedication ceremony will take place as part of the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 26. The statue will be part of a newly landscaped area.
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Sat, May 4th 2019 07:00 am
Sunday is not only Cinco de Mayo, it's also the fifth anniversary of The Spicey Pickle. The Center Street Mexican eatery will mark this milestone by doing what it does each May 5: throwing a party.
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Sat, May 4th 2019 07:00 am
Efforts to rehabilitate and reopen the historic Frontier House began last weekend, when a team of five men from Blooms Relax Landscaping manicured the green space in front of and around the 195-year-old building, and cleaned up the children's' play area once used by McDonald's Restaurant.
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Sat, May 4th 2019 07:00 am
After a lengthy application process, the First Presbyterian Church, and the cemetery beside it, are one step closer to achieving a coveted milestone: Designation to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Sat, May 4th 2019 07:00 am
Thanks to higher-than-normal precipitation over the past few months in the Midwest, coupled with a melting snow pack throughout much of the Great Lakes, water levels across the system are above their long-term averages - and expected to remain that way for some time. Additionally, threats of lakeshore flooding are becoming more likely.
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Sat, May 4th 2019 07:00 am
Niagara Frontier Publications has been chosen as the 2019 Chairman's Partnership Award recipient by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors and Chairwoman Christine O'Hara. We are proud to have a company that believes in the value of local news reporting and promoting our businesses, residents, achievements, organizations and community.
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Fri, May 3rd 2019 11:05 pm
As predicted, the Lewiston Smelt Festival was about 55 and overcast on Friday. What was an unexpected surprise was the amount of mud within Academy Park, where the annual event relocated for 2019. To counter the conditions, the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce brought in an oversized party tent and buckets of wood chips.
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Fri, May 3rd 2019 08:20 pm
The newly appointed Niagara County Legislature marijuana ad hoc committee held its first meeting Tuesday to examine the local impact of impending marijuana legalization in New York state.
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Fri, May 3rd 2019 07:25 pm
Ransomville Speedway officials cancel Friday's opening night event after early-morning rains soaked the already-saturated speedway grounds.
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Fri, May 3rd 2019 07:00 am
On Thursday evening, Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt hosted an agriculture roundtable in Batavia for colleagues, industry experts and residents from across Western New York.
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