Fri, Mar 15th 2019 06:00 pm
Joseph A Dante II, an Edward Jones financial adviser in Lewiston, has accepted an invitation to become a limited partner in The Jones Financial Cos., the holding company for the St. Louis-based financial services firm.
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Fri, Mar 15th 2019 07:00 am
Niagara University student Sarah Andres wants to pursue a career in health care and give back to her community. This Lewiston native has learned many lessons since becoming a volunteer in the emergency department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Thu, Mar 14th 2019 10:00 am
Thirty-one students from the Orleans and Niagara Career and Technical Education Centers placed in the top-three at the Regional SkillsUSA competition held at Alfred State University.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Wm. Keith McNall allocated $2,000 to the Salvation Army of Lockport through a resolution last month during a code blue.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
With sunshine and warmer temperatures on the horizon, the Lewiston Garden Club is in the midst of planning for Lewiston GardenFest. Set for Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16, organizers are now recruiting both vendors and local residents interested in showcasing their own gardens during this year's 14th annual event.
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Wed, Mar 13th 2019 11:40 am
Patricia E. Berggren was inducted into the New York State 2019 Notable Women in Human Services Hall of Fame at an event inside the legislative office building near the state capitol in Albany. She joined more than 60 women who were recognized for their unwavering work in the human services sector.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 11:00 am
Empower will hold its 10th annual "Snowflake Basket Auction" from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 22, and then from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Volare Lodge, 56th Street and Kies, Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Mar 12th 2019 10:25 am
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-1 is offering an 'About Boating Safely" one-day class taught by Coast Guard-certified instructors. The course runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, March 23, April 27, May 18 and July 13, at the Officers Club of Fort Niagara in Youngstown, plus June 22 at Lewiston No. 2 Fire Co.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2019 01:50 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's March program is titled "The Union Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps." The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Mar 11th 2019 01:50 pm
Lewiston Council on the Arts is looking for the most creative high school student artists to participate in the 35th annual KeyBank Chalk Walk competition, which will be held during the Lewiston Art Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
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Sat, Mar 9th 2019 05:00 pm
It had been the best season in 41 years for the Lewiston-Porter Lancers boys basketball team, but, Saturday, the squad ran into a juggernaut in undefeated Pittsford-Mendon of Section VI.
The Lancers historic season came to a close with an 87-55 loss in the Far West Regionals.
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Sat, Mar 9th 2019 07:00 am
Signs of the area's celebrating have begun to appear. From last weekend's Shamrock Run with 4,300 participants in Buffalo's Old First Ward neighborhood, to those Irish flags popping up on street poles, glowing shamrocks appearing in area businesses and more, the St. Patrick's celebrations are heating up.
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Sat, Mar 9th 2019 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Republican Committee announced it will be hold a petition party event, Thursday, March 14, for interested candidates, elected officials and friends. Party Chairman Karl Frankovitch said the program will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q., 432 Center St., Lewiston. Refreshments will be served.
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Sat, Mar 9th 2019 07:00 am
Athletic success has been abundant at Lewiston-Porter High School this winter, and the Lancers cheerleading team added to it last weekend.
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Sat, Mar 9th 2019 07:00 am
The Como Deli on Center Street opened on Tuesday, and has already become a favorite with Lewiston residents. This delicatessen is the third for the Antonacci and Colucci families, who run the iconic Como Restaurant on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Mar 7th 2019 02:35 pm
Republican New York State Sen. Rob Ortt is calling for the U.S. Senate to confirm U.S. International Joint Committee nominees. Likewise, GOP U.S. Rep. Chris Collins has led a letter calling on the U.S. Senate to approve President Donald Trump's nominees to the IJC, which oversees all waters between the U.S. and Canada. Currently, the IJC is "in limbo," Collins' camp said, because it only has two of its six commissioners in office. A quorum of four is necessary to conduct business.
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Thu, Mar 7th 2019 02:25 pm
Sheriff James R. Voutour announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving. In a combined effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives, law enforcement officers across New York State will take to the roads.
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Wed, Mar 6th 2019 12:25 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomed the community to the Brickyard Brewing Company on Tuesday for a special treat: Emmy Award-winning photojournalist Isadore "Izzy" Bleckman and his wife, Mary Roseberry, screened the documentary "Risking Everything: A Story of Niagara's Freedom Seekers." The 33-minute film chronicles Lewiston's role in the Underground Railroad, juxtaposing stories with sculptor Susan Geissler's work in creating the Freedom Crossing Monument.
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Tue, Mar 5th 2019 05:05 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees held a reception on Monday to thank the new Frontier House owners for purchasing the vacant building and its one acre of land. Prior to the get-together, William Paladino, Jeff Williams and Bill Game were introduced to the public at a 6 p.m. work session.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
The 50th annual Olcott Polar Bear "Swim For Sight" was held Sunday afternoon on the Lake Ontario shores at Olcott Beach. Roughly 400 swimmers participated, while all types of food and vendors could be found on the hamlet's Main Street for a huge crowd of onlookers.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 03:00 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter program at four area churches April 6, 7, 13 and 14. The program will feature a cantata titled "Covenant of Grace" by Joseph Martin. The group said the performance "celebrates God's faithfulness and everlasting promises to his people, and serves as a testimony to God's plan of redemption for all humanity."
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 02:50 pm
John Sauret, M.D., medical director of the Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center, received notification he completed the requirements for the New York Medicaid Electronic Health Records Incentive Program.
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Mon, Mar 4th 2019 11:00 am
Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan will perform at the Artpark Mainstage Theater on July 31, joined by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Indoor reserved seat tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 8 at 10am.
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 09:40 pm
It's been 41 years since the Lewiston-Porter Lancers boys basketball team has won a Section VI championship.
Saturday night, the Lancers could party like it's 1978, as the team defeated Amherst, 51-40, in the Section VI Class A2 title game.
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 06:40 pm
The vast majority of retailers, professionals and restaurateurs banded together to beat the blues normally associated with this time of year. Their joint effort, titled "Sip. Shop. Eat!", provided a fun excuse to get out
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Amel S. Jowdy Jr. has announced he is seeking re-election to the office of town justice in the Town of Cambria.
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Lewiston's Memorial Day Remembrance Committee Inc. announced plans are underway for the 2019 Memorial Day celebration of the lives of those who died defending this nation.
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Sat, Mar 2nd 2019 07:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members had a relatively busy Monday for a late February session that billed a light agenda. Among the newsmakers, the board:
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Fri, Mar 1st 2019 02:50 pm
The New York Power Authority, in collaboration with WNY Stem Hub Inc. and MISSION: IGNITE Powered by Computers For Children, will launch a series of computer coding classes geared toward young people at the Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2019 05:15 pm
The Old Fort Niagara Association will host a Native American history symposium on Saturday, March 30, titled "Fort Niagara through Native Eyes" at the Tuscarora Nation House in Lewiston. Three Native American history and culture experts will present Native American history from specific time periods at Fort Niagara. The symposium will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is now open to the public.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2019 05:10 pm
Preparations are underway for the 2019 Northwest Jazz Festival, which will take place Aug. 23-24 in the Village of Lewiston. It was announced Thursday The board of directors and Jazz Festival staff will hold a fundraiser, "A Taste of Jazz," from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at the Brickyard Brewing Co., 436 Center St. The event will help offset some of the costs of producing the free, two-day outdoor music festival.
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Thu, Feb 28th 2019 07:00 am
Dr. Glenda R. Rose, Dr. Thomas G. Barba and the staff of Rose Chiropractic P.C. in Lewiston held their 29th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" on Saturday, Feb. 9. Chiropractic adjustments, examinations and nutritional testing were exchanged for donations of food, collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program's food pantry.
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Wed, Feb 27th 2019 03:55 pm
Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone loss and injury are all common causes of hip pain. For those whose hip pain is preventing them from doing everyday activities or the things they enjoy, Mount St. Mary's Hospital says there are options to consider.
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Tue, Feb 26th 2019 08:45 pm
Lewiston Town Board members and visitors to Monday's session at Town Hall had the opportunity to welcome the newest officers to the Lewiston Police Department. Chief Frank Previte officiated a swearing-in ceremony for new officers Mitchell Pegan, Adriano Medici and Lt. Michael Milbrand, who recently retired from the Tonawanda Police Department. All three joined the LPD on Feb. 18.
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Mon, Feb 25th 2019 05:10 pm
The travel advisory for all of Niagara County, which was issued Sunday by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and the Niagara County Emergency Management Office, has been lifted.
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Mon, Feb 25th 2019 01:55 pm
The lower portion of the River Region in Niagara County appears to have escaped the worst of what was billed as Winter Storm Quiana, an extremely strong system that blew through the Great Lakes to the eastern seaboard this past weekend.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
Starting next Saturday, March 2, DiMino Tops Lewiston customers can use a special Sentinel coupon to receive a free reusable shopping bag.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
Last Friday, Feb. 15, multiple law enforcement and emergency services agencies conducted an active shooter exercise on the Lewiston-Porter campus. There has been a lot of press on the event in local media, for which we are thankful, as it is important for the public to both understand the amount of the preparation and to feel secure. Thank you to all first-responders and emergency management agencies who participated and who give their all every single day to keeping our community safe.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
The Town of Porter has set the stage for business in 2019 with a host of reorganizational matters approved recently. Included were a number of appointments, resolutions and designations as the town set operations for the year.
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2019 07:00 am
David P. Burmaster of Ransomville has announced his candidacy for the office of highway superintendent in the Town of Porter.
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