Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
Youngstown Business and Professional Association President Cheryl Butera recapped highlights of 2015 at a fall meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
At the recent Peach Festival, it was pouring, but nobody let the rain ruin their fun. There was plenty to do. Things like trying to win fish at the Lewiston Service Guild fishpond booth and getting food at the Kiwanis Peach Festival food tent.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
Though the Village of Lewiston is looking into obtaining a portable breakwall to curb wave damage to the Water Street shoreline, Guard Street resident Claudia Marasco said trustees should consider a speed limit for boaters - and jet boats, in particular.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:50 pm
The Rivershore Foundation will celebrate Rivershore's 35th anniversary at its annual gala beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The evening includes dinner, entertainment and a silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting Rivershore programs.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:25 pm
Students from the Lewiston-Porter Academy of International Business and Finance met with the community on Thursday at a Business Blender presented by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 04:55 pm
While some local Catholics are making the trek to join the crowds at one of the cities where Pope Francis will be speaking this week, many are making plans to attend a smaller, homier event.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 04:15 pm
On Thursday, State Sen. Rob Ortt presented a ceremonial check to the Old Fort Niagara Association in the amount of $15,000. He secured the funding for Old Fort Niagara as part of this year's state budget.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 03:50 pm
Raintree Island Apartments will host a Krolick's chicken barbecue fundraiser event to benefit Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue from noon to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 26. The family-friendly event is open to the public and will take place on Raintree's grounds located at 103 Raintree Island in Tonawanda.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 03:50 pm
Do you know who will make health care decisions for you if you can't? It may not be who you think or would want to be making those decisions.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 11:55 am
On Saturday, Sept. 26, Chris Tybor, owner of ChrisFit, will embark on a trip of a lifetime to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Africa. As part of the trip, he'll raise money for the It Happened to Alexa Foundation.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 11:55 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston will present "History of WNY Radio & Television." John Zach, author and WBEN 930-AM radio host, will present the history of the local broadcasting industry. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 11:55 am
Niagara Falls Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians are pleased to celebrate 40 years of friendship, unity and Christian charity Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 Fourth St., Niagara Falls. A dinner celebration will follow at the Niagara Falls Quality Hotel & Suites, 240 First St.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 11:55 am
Artpark has announced a new fall festival, "Hay-Man Happening!" will be held from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 08:40 am
Fire engine rides, a live burn demonstration and hands-on challenges for attendees will join fire safety education and blood pressure checks on what promises to be an entertaining Saturday (Oct. 3), when the Upper Mountain Fire Co. holds its annual community open house.
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Sat, Sep 19th 2015 07:00 am
What poses a bigger threat to community safety: Cars and trucks exiting onto Center Street, or onto residential roads?
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Sat, Sep 19th 2015 07:00 am
Anyone driving through Youngstown's Main Street business section recently has seen construction fences and vehicles on the river side of the street.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2015 03:00 pm
The Summit View Residents Association will present its annual basket auction from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Community Room at Summit View Apartments, 7210 Williams Road.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2015 11:35 am
One of the River Region's favorite fall festivals of the year will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, along Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2015 09:20 pm
Due to the two days of inclement weather preventing thousands from enjoying the 2015 Niagara County Peach Festival at Academy Park last weekend, Amusements of America Ride Co. has agreed to allow discount pre-sale tickets purchased for the 2015 festival to be used at the 2016 Peach Festival.
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Mon, Sep 14th 2015 12:05 pm
Vincentian Heritage Week, an annual celebration of Niagara University's rich history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, will take place Sept. 21-27. Its theme this year is "Living Vincentian Locally & Globally."
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Sun, Sep 13th 2015 10:45 pm
History was made Sunday night, at the end of the 58th annual Niagara County Peach Festival, as Lindsey Clark was named Peach Queen. She will receive a $4,000 college scholarship, courtesy of the Lewiston Kiwanis Club.
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Sat, Sep 12th 2015 07:20 am
It's right there tickling at the edge of your mind. You know you've seen this object before, part of a Lewiston building or landmark. But where?
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Sat, Sep 12th 2015 07:00 am
Friends and family of Craig Burns announced a benefit will be held in his honor from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Shawnee firehall, 3747 Lockport Road in Sanborn.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 11:40 pm
Earlier this week, the Peach Queen contestants paid a visit to Favorites Pizza, where Chuck and his staff treated each to a free "I Love Favorites" T-shirt and gift cards for pizza.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 11:20 pm
Unofficial primary election results from Lewiston:
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 11:20 pm
In drawings submitted Thursday to the Village of Lewiston, portions of Ellicott Development's proposed plaza have changed significantly. The northern building, No. 3, is now a two-story unit. The third floor is gone and, instead of 26 apartment units spread over two floors, the sketch calls for 13 two-bedroom dwellings on the second floor.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 11:20 pm
Though Village of Lewiston residents have noticed less wake turbulence on Water Street, there is still room for improvement.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 08:15 pm
The Mighty Niagara Half Marathon has gone global. Runners from countries around the world including England, Ireland, Mexico, Germany, Austria and Ethiopia, will soon travel to Western New York to "run with the river" in this one-of-a-kind race that has grown tremendously since its 2009 inception.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2015 03:15 pm
The 58th edition of the Niagara County (aka Lewiston Kiwanis) Peach Festival is this weekend, Sept. 11, 12 and 13, on the grounds of Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston. Times are 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2015 03:10 pm
Due to a steady increase in demand for inpatient care, Mount St. Mary's Hospital has announced it is adding more private rooms for inpatients.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2015 03:10 pm
A limited number of tickets are still available for the Mount St. Mary's Foundation's 16th annual Good Works Gala, "Phantom of the Opera." The black-tie event will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive in Lewiston.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2015 04:00 pm
Grandpaws Pet Emporium will host Akron Canine Rescue Angels from 1-4 on Saturday and Sunday at 402 Center St. ACRA will be on site with adoptable dogs and puppies.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2015 04:00 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club has kicked off its new membership year and speaker series.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2015 03:40 pm
Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue Inc. adopters, fosters and volunteers will walk in the Lewiston Peach Festival Parade this Saturday, with their own dog-friendly dogs to show solidarity and support of the rescue's ongoing work of helping animals find "forever homes."
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Tue, Sep 8th 2015 03:40 pm
Old Fort Niagara will host a concert featuring four international fife and drum ensembles on Monday, Sept. 21. It is offering free admission to the fort and concert on this day to residents of Niagara, Erie and Orleans counties.
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Sat, Sep 5th 2015 09:05 am
Lewiston-Porter High School is in the midst of a nearly $26 million district capital improvement project and, with school ready to begin on Sept. 9, rumors have been floating throughout the district that Lewiston-Porter would not be ready to handle the masses come Wednesday.
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Sat, Sep 5th 2015 09:00 am
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston has announced a rededication of the Kiwanis "Bud" Thompson Memorial Garden will occur at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Kiwanis Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Sep 5th 2015 08:00 am
A memorial service will be held at noon, Sunday, Sept. 6, at St. John Evangelical Church, 420 Lockport St., Youngstown, to honor the life and legacy of Richard "Dick" Webster Kathan.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2015 04:10 pm
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