Thu, Oct 1st 2026 03:25 pm
It was only fitting that the weather was perfect for Lewiston's annual celebrations of nature and the outdoors - the Harvest & Hops Festival on Center Street and the Wildlife Festival at the New York Power Authority grounds. Last weekend's events attracted myriad people who shopped, dined, explored, learned and watched special presentations.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 12:10 pm
Lewiston-Porter Central School District is celebrating the completion of a major investment in its athletic facilities and campus. Lewiston-Porter district personnel and community members gathered for a grand-opening of the newly renovated Blakeslee-Elia Stadium Complex on Sept. 25.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 09:40 am
Tops Friendly Markets announced that, during the month of October, it is once again offering schools the chance to earn double the rewards as part of its "Tops in Education" program ("TIE"). Participants enrolled in the program will now be able to earn up to 10% for their school(s) during the entire month of October.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 09:40 am
Northpointe Council Inc. will host a free Narcan and medication safety training from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St., Lewiston.
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Thu, Oct 1st 2026 09:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (NCDMH) announced it has been awarded a highly competitive Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) adult suicide prevention grant.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2026 09:40 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes Heidi Truschel-Light to its next program: "Handling Mules on the Erie Canal." This presentation will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2026 09:40 pm
Community Missions will present its 16th annual interfaith community prayer service for mental illness recovery and understanding at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, inside Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St., Niagara Falls. The service will feature readings, prayers and music offered by representatives of various faith traditions and community members.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2026 05:30 pm
Artpark & Company announced the previously scheduled Charley Crockett "Age of the Ram Tour" stop in Lewiston this evening is canceled due to illness.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2026 12:35 pm
The Lewiston & Niagara-on-the Lake Rotary Club is continuing its benefit series of "Theater with a Purpose" with "Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End - featuring Linda Silvestri," for a one-weekend run in October. Proceeds from the production will benefit HART Inc. and Messiah Lutheran Church of Lewiston.
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Tue, Sep 29th 2026 12:35 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) invites the community to celebrate a new season of art at its fall opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 8. The evening will celebrate three exhibitions: "Sasha Stiles: STANZA," "finding rest by Joel Mulindwa," and "From Decay to Display: Conserved Works from the Collection." Each offers a distinct perspective on language, labor, creativity, and the care required to preserve works of art for future generations.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2026 09:25 am
"Haunted Lewiston" is underway, and the "Haunted Lewiston Sentinel" is your official companion guide.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 04:30 pm
Catholic Health has received official approval from the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) to become a New York state EMS course sponsor, making it the only hospital-based EMS course sponsor in Erie and Niagara counties - and the only healthcare system in Western New York to hold this designation.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 11:15 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of 532 hospitals nationwide - and just 27 in New York - with a zero rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 08:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce will welcome visitors to the annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival, taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 07:10 am
The joke around the scoop shop on Tuesday was that it only took Hibbard's "Original" Frozen Custard 87 seasons to be named "The Best Custard" in Western New York.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 05:05 am
The Beautification Committee has become a double-edged sword for the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 05:00 am
While state DEC and EPA studies and remediation work of possible radioactive hotspots continue in many WNY communities, cleanup work on a massive radioactive storage cell is well underway at the former Lake Ontario Ordinance Works in Niagara County.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2026 09:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center brought healthcare, insurance, workforce and nonprofit leaders together Wednesday to begin preparing the Niagara community for significant changes to Medicaid eligibility requirements scheduled to take effect in 2027.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2026 08:55 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Sept. 14, to Sunday, Sept. 20, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 245 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2026 08:40 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 25, 2026
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Thu, Sep 24th 2026 12:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced a statewide "Free Fishing Day" on Saturday, Sept. 26. During any of the six designated "Free Fishing Days," the fishing license requirement is waived for fishing on New York's fresh waters.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2026 12:00 pm
The Cultural Alliance of Niagara (CAN) announced the launch of the CAN reciprocal membership program, a new initiative designed to connect residents and visitors with the rich network of arts, history, culture and heritage organizations throughout Niagara County.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2026 11:35 am
The Lewiston Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Cadet Academy. The program is open to young men and women between the ages of 14 and 20 who are interested in exploring a career in law enforcement.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 02:35 pm
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development announced the winners of the inaugural Niagara County Corporate Fishing Challenge, a new initiative created to engage business professionals, highlight the region's fishing opportunities, and support a local charitable organization.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:30 pm
On Saturday, volunteers - namely from the Lewiston-Porter School District - joined Aquarium of Niagara staff at Fort Niagara State Park for the annual community beach cleanup along the shores of Lake Ontario. Roughly 70 volunteers removed 20 bags' worth of trash, along with a multitude of large items and debris from the shoreline.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
On Sept. 17, the Niagara County Department of Health received confirmation from the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center of two positive rabies cases in bats: one captured in the City of Niagara Falls on Sept. 14, and another captured in the Town of Lockport on Sept. 15.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 07:00 am
Explore wildlife shows, conservation and science activities, and Tuscarora culture, at New York Power Authority's Wildlife Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine) Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 12:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is pleased to welcome Aaron B. Hoffman, M.D., F.A.C.S., a highly accomplished general and minimally invasive surgeon, to its surgical services team. Hoffman is now seeing patients and accepting new patients at Memorial, expanding access to advanced surgical care for residents throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce will welcome visitors to the annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival, taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
If you haven't taken a ride down Route 18 (Lake Road) to Porter on the Lake in a while, you will have a great surprise. Grant money has been spent on several upgrades to the infrastructure, and more are on the way.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
Short-term-rental operators in the Village of Youngstown will now pay fees for building inspection and fire inspection, as well as annual permits and an application fee. Building and fire fees were set at $250 each and at $500 per year for a permit to operate. Application fees were also set at $50 and reinspection fees were set at $150, along with a $100 fee for late renewals. Permit replacement fees were set at $25.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Sept. 7, to Sunday, Sept. 13, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 305 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
Lake Road resident Ryan Ross takes his oath as newly appointed Town of Porter councilman in a brief ceremony Monday at the Town Board session.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
Two well-recognized community assets were honored by the Youngstown Business and Professional Association in a special event last week.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 05:00 am
Drainage concerns - and what is being done to correct them - were among the discussion items at the Lewiston Town Board work session Monday.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 11:15 pm
Sir Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer of The Who, brought his "A Great Night Out" tour to Artpark in Lewiston on Thursday.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 10:25 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 18, 2026
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 12:45 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston held its annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser Wednesday night at Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery. HAL's wine, beer and pizza competition combined local history, friendly competition, community recognition and fundraising to benefit the organization and the Lewiston Museum.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2026 07:10 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski and Veteran Services Director Jeff Glatz were presented with a two-volume set of every death notice for Western New York residents killed in Vietnam by Mary Brennan-Taylor, co-curator of the "I Was There: Unknown Stories of Vietnam" exhibit. The binders of death notices were the work of local historian Patrick Kavanagh and will be kept by the county historian's office.
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