Fri, Aug 17th 2012 11:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Academy of International Business and Finance, a volunteer group of professionals that provides students with knowledge and skills intended to give them an advantage in their future academic and professional careers, has announced one of its latest student endeavors.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 10:50 pm
For John Woodhouse, pastor of River Life Chapel in Youngstown, Gospel ministry is a process, and God began it when John was a young man of 18.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 10:45 pm
Porter Town Board members talked recycling containers and debated lending a generator in an active session Monday, that also saw the holding of three public hearings.
The board was updated on a state Department of Environmental Conservation recycling grant application from town grant writer Bernie Rotella. It also heard concerns by East Avenue resident Ernie Lavigueur on keeping residents apprised regarding any changes to the recycling program.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 10:45 pm
Kiwanis Club of Lewiston President Jerry Mosey announced this week that Kiwanis member Dean Beltrano has been named the general chairman for the 55th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The three-day festival takes place Sept. 7-9 in Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Aug 17th 2012 10:35 pm
Independent Living of Niagara County recently held their seventh annual fishing contest in the Lower Niagara River. The contest was organized by ILNC for clients with disabilities.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2012 12:00 pm
Mike & Nate give new meaning to the phrase, "God works in mysterious ways."
Over 50 days, the two churchgoing college buddies - Mike Buonaiuto, 22, and Nate Frankoski, 26 - biked 2,500 miles to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:10 pm
Time to Dance hosts a free "Community Day" from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. The dance studio is located at 5000 Saunders Settlement Road, just past the Town of Lewiston.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:10 pm
Ransomville Baptist Church is holding a clothing and small household items collection drive and hot dog sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p..m on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the church (corner of Academy Street and Youngstown Lockport Road).
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:05 pm
More than 300 Lewiston-Porter Elementary School students will take a field trip to Academy Park this October to participate in the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2012 12:00 pm
Jack Hughes of Williamsville (18 minutes, 15 seconds) and Stephanie Schmidt of Sanborn were the winners in the 10th annual River Run to benefit the Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 04:40 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council will announce Tuesday night that Artpark & Company has officially completed significant improvements to its popular summer concert venue facilities.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 01:25 pm
We have photos, a photo gallery, videos, a list of winners and more.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:55 am
Moose International Supreme Gov. Jim Henderson Sr. paid a visit to Lower Niagara Moose Lodge No. 584 in Lewiston on Sunday. As part of a reception in his honor, Henderson received the key to the village from Mayor Terry Collesano.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:45 am
Rachel G. Weselak, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist, has been appointed to the staff at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center. Weselak will join a team of medical providers who deliver babies and provide a full range of women's health care services in the Center for Women at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Tue, Aug 14th 2012 09:45 am
Niagara University will host a graduate information and express registration session on Thursday, Aug. 23, for anyone interested in learning how an advanced degree can launch or enhance their career.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:10 am
Members of the 1st Lewiston Militia, an 1812 re-enactor group, were present at the Lewiston Art Festival Sunday to promote the forthcoming Battle of Queenston Heights commemoration and re-enactment, which will be held in the village Oct. 12 to 14.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 10:05 am
The echocardiology laboratory at Mount St. Mary's Hospital has been a granted another three-year accreditation by an international accrediting body. The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission has granted the accreditation following a thorough review of the hospital's operational and technical components by a panel of experts.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will host its next business "Blender" on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 07:00 am
"On an early August morning in 1945, a Boeing Silverplate B-29 Superfortress took-off from the Tinian airfield amidst an unpublicized Hollywood-like atmosphere for the first atomic strike mission in the history of civilization. The young captain made his first notation, Time Takeoff 0245, as he again performed his duties to keep the pilot on course across the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. So began Special Mission No. 13 with hopes to bring an end to the devastation and killing of millions that occurred during World War II."
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Mon, Aug 13th 2012 07:00 am
Wayne Pollow has announced his candidacy for Town of Porter justice in the upcoming election this fall.
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Sat, Aug 11th 2012 09:00 am
Cinderella (Emilie Renier) goes from rags to riches in Artpark's musical production of "Cinderella." The show is on stage this weekend and next week at 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Aug 11th 2012 07:00 am
Summer is always the time to reconnect with neighbors, and the Town of Newfane has offered the perfect opportunity for a local reunion for 26 years.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:35 pm
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge No. 584, located at 112 S. Water St., invites area residents to stop by and say hello to Moose International Supreme Gov. Jim Henderson Sr. who will visit the Lewiston lodge for a reception starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 10:30 pm
From a foot race to a motorcycle rally, "Cinderella" to the Spoons (and did someone say something about an art festival?), the Village of Lewiston will be jam-packed with events this weekend.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:20 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto was joined by Niagara Falls City councilmen Sam Fruscione and Glenn Choolokian Thursday night on LCTV's "Access to Government" show and spoke about their joint efforts to improve the local economy.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 08:00 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts announces the following street closing/traffic information for the Art Festival.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Hospice Director of Volunteer Services Alice Beck recently announced several new volunteer opportunities with Niagara Hospice and the Niagara Hospice Alliance.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
Major sponsors have stepped forward to support the Lewiston Jazz Festival, which is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25.
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Fri, Aug 10th 2012 07:00 am
The sixth annual Dave's Memorial Dice Run benefit, held July 21, netted $3,313 for the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co.'s "Ambulance Drive for Life."
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Thu, Aug 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Cultural Alliance of Niagara, the arts and culture advocacy coalition serving Niagara County, has announced the election of officers for 2012-13.
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Wed, Aug 8th 2012 11:55 pm
Traffic was restricted down to one lane both ways Wednesday morning, as New York State Department of Transportation crews began milling a portion of Center Street in the Village of Lewiston. The roadwork is a precursor to upcoming paving.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2012 10:30 am
Lion Mark Mansell (right), a member of La Center, Wash., Lions Club, is on a 3,500-mile mile bicycle tour from Portland, Ore., to Portland, Maine, to increase awareness and raise funds for leader dogs for the blind.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2012 07:00 am
First Presbyterian Church's VBS ran from July 16 to 20. Several girls worked on making stuffed turtles as their mission project. These turtles were donated to Mount St. Mary's to be given to young children who are there for surgeries.
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Tue, Aug 7th 2012 07:00 am
Participants of Artisans Unlimited of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will be on hand at the 46th annual Lewiston Art Festival on Aug. 11-12. Visit their booth (in front of DiCamillo's Bakery on Center Street) to view original art and purchase prints of selected program-produced art priced from $6 to $12.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2012 05:15 pm
On Sunday morning, Aug. 5, a motor vehicle struck the front of the Lewiston post office on South Eighth Street and allegedly fled the scene.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2012 11:55 am
Working his third Olympic Games, Lewiston native Bill Kellick is in London with the USA Taekwondo Team and modern pentathlon.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2012 11:25 am
The Savory Sips' "Inspiration" concert, which was scheduled for Sunday, was postponed due to inclement weather. Organizer Rebecca Christie is looking into a rain date makeup.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2012 07:00 am
If you find yourself in front of the stage this summer at Artpark, you'll notice one person leading the legion of adoring fans.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2012 07:00 am
Singer/songwriter Rebecca Miner of Youngstown has announced the release of her first CD, "Time Will Tell," coinciding with a concert, Friday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hickory Stick Golf Club, 4560 Creek Road, Lewiston.
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Mon, Aug 6th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown Community Picnic returns for its eighth year on Saturday, Aug. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. at Falkner Park. The event promises to be a day of fun and games for the entire community.
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