Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:25 am
The 2013 budget, fire company contracts and recycling were among the newsmakers at an otherwise routine Town of Porter Board meeting Monday.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:20 am
Girl Scouts from the Lew-Port Service Unit recently held their fourth annual PJ Round Up at Lutheran Church of the Messiah in Lewiston. Each year, the girls come together for a pajama party - with a twist.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 09:40 am
PHOTO GALLERY: There's a reason professional chefs on television steer clear of baking: It's not easy.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:30 pm
Hundreds of Red Cross blood drives have been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy, representing a loss of thousands of blood and platelet products. The Red Cross is asking people who are eligible, especially in places not affected by the storm, to schedule a time to give blood in the days and weeks to come.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is hosting a charity drive for downstate communities devastated by "Super Storm" Sandy. Supplies are being collected at Ceretto's office, located at 1700 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, on Friday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 13. Collected items will be assembled in Albany and shipped to Staten Island, Queens and Long Island later next week.
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Wed, Nov 7th 2012 09:00 pm
On Wednesday, Assemblyman John D. Ceretto expressed confidence in his re-election to the New York State Assembly.
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Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:15 am
The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University will hold its second annual "NU Student Culture Expo" with exhibitions of student work this November. The event is set for Nov. 29, from 7 until 9 p.m.
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Wed, Nov 7th 2012 08:10 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will present a free program to help residents and business owners understand the changes mandated by federal health care reform. The event is set for Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road.
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Wed, Nov 7th 2012 07:50 am
"Early this morning I called Chris Collins and congratulated him on being elected to Congress."
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Wed, Nov 7th 2012 07:45 am
As President Obama wins a second term nationally, both Democrat and Republican parties score big victories in Western New York.
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Tue, Nov 6th 2012 04:45 pm
Those looking to vote in the Village of Lewiston on their way home from work should take note: Those who live in districts 1, 3 and 13, and who plan to cast their ballot at Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, can enter at the back of the firehall (North Fifth Street, behind First Niagara Bank). The front of the building is currently under construction.
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Mon, Nov 5th 2012 11:50 am
The annual Native Heritage Day at Old Fort Niagara was held Saturday, Nov. 3. It was an evening to learn about other cultures and make new friends.
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Mon, Nov 5th 2012 11:20 am
As a reminder, all absentee ballots must be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 5, in order to be counted in this election.
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Mon, Nov 5th 2012 07:00 am
Numerous activities are planned in Youngstown next weekend in honor of the area's veterans. Included is a dinner and basket raffle in honor of all veterans in the Lewiston-Porter area hosted by the Lewiston-Porter High School Junior ROTC.
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Mon, Nov 5th 2012 07:00 am
The St. Jude Shrine of Lewiston, 975 Ridge Road, will hold its annual basket auction and craft and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of gift baskets, unique crafts, holiday gifts, and bake goods will be featured.
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Mon, Nov 5th 2012 07:00 am
Youngstown First Presbyterian Church's "Second Saturday" concert series will feature Thymelass on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the church, 100 Church St. The event is free and open to the public. Thymelass will play Celtic and folk music for all ages.
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Mon, Nov 5th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Wine Trail will hold its "Share the Bounty" event on Veterans Day weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9, to 11. Times are noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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Mon, Nov 5th 2012 07:00 am
Town of Wilson Historian Francis Gallagher will make a special presentation titled "The Cobblestone Corridor: Historical Architecture with a Truly Local and Unique Style" on Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Wilson Historical Society Barnum Building, 645 Lake St., Wilson.
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Knights of Columbus Council No. 14622 hosts its fifth annual spaghetti dinner from 4 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. The Shrine is located at 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
VIDEO: The Lewiston Community Lions Club announces the winners of its annual Peace Poster contest.
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
With the winds and rains of Hurricane Sandy pelting on the outside, the Village of Lewiston trustees and Lewiston Town Board met inside Monday at Lewiston Town Hall, and there were degrees of storminess felt at both sides of the table.
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
"I'm 73 - and I brag about it," Dotty Gara says. "I was supposed to die when I was 40."
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Who is Don Supon? That's your first question, I'll bet.
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Historical Society and the Friends of the Youngstown Free Library will hold a joint meeting on Monday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Village of Youngstown Red Brick School Village Center, 240 Lockport St.
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Dr. Cara (Roberts) Silversmith, pictured, was recently licensed by the state of New York to practice as a chiropractor and is now accepting new patients. Her practice is located in Kendzia Chiropractic & Wellness, 108 87th St., Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Youngstown Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., in Youngstown First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St., Youngstown. Alayne Werner, past-president of the Buffalo Bonsai Society will demonstrate the art of bonsai.
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of November.
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Sat, Nov 3rd 2012 07:00 am
A group of eighth-grade students at Stella Niagara Education Park recently learned the ancient art of pysanky in one of SNEP's after-school clubs
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:50 pm
While water level conditions in Lake Ontario have changed as a result of heavy rains this past week from Hurricane Sandy, government overseers of water levels in the lake and St. Lawrence River system have elected to stick with their earlier plans.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:40 pm
A total of 222 guests and staff gathered last Friday night to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2012 stock car season at Ransomville Speedway. The top 15 in the Mighty Taco Modifieds, Original Pizza Logs Sportsman and Ki-Po Chevrolet Streetstocks were honored in addition to the top five in Bobcat of Buffalo Fireballs and top three in Gippster's Collision 4 Bangers.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:30 pm
The Town of Lewiston has news with regards to the Academy Park ice rink operations for the upcoming winter season. Leading off, the town reported at its Oct. 22 meeting it had reached agreement with national operator Ice Rinks 2 Go to manage a 60-day operation schedule for this winter at the Academy Park rink.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 10:30 pm
According to an audit, Lewiston-Porter has correctly presented its financial statements and is handling its finances in the appropriate manner.
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Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 07:00 am
The public is invited to hear Missionary Cheri Kommel speak at Faith Community Church at 7 p.m. Nov. 9.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 04:00 pm
Eddie Friel, expert-in-residence in Niagara University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, served as a keynote speaker during the inaugural Global Tourism Economy Forum, held Sept. 9-11 in Macau, China.
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Thu, Nov 1st 2012 07:00 am
The judge's tallies are in and the winner of the 2012 Niagara River Region Scarecrow Display is The Village Bake Shoppe with "Death By Chocolate."
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 11:25 am
Check out the entries in our pumpkin contest -- and don't forget to enter for a chance to win some great prizes.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
Halloween trick-or-treat hours for residents in the Town and Village of Lewiston have been set for Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m., respectively.
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Wed, Oct 31st 2012 07:00 am
A panel of local professionals will present ideas for local businesses on how to successfully grow their businesses while avoiding common pitfalls during a panel discussion titled, "How To Make Your Business More Successful." The event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn on Transit Road in Lockport.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 12:00 pm
Lockport Community Television is holding its final 2012 video-production training series beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., at the LCTV studio, 293 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Tue, Oct 30th 2012 11:55 am
Hops-N-Vines, located at 490 Center St., Lewiston, hosts a special night of music on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Tim Donahue will perform alongside Mike Killian.
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