Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:00 am
Following a lead-off joint village-town session where discussions centered on such exciting "wish list" items as a skating rink, a winter wonderland and a recreation center, Monday's regular Lewiston Town Board session got down to the more mundane, but nonetheless relevant.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:00 am
Lewiston resident and 20-year Town of Lewiston highway department employee, David D'Avolio has announced his candidacy for Town of Lewiston highway superintendent.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosts its next business "Blender" on Thursday, July 7, at Water Street Landing and Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 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 July.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 07:00 am
Those of us who live in the area of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario are lucky people. We have some of the most fabulous bass fishing right here in our own backyard - minutes from launch ramps and minutes from shore fishing opportunities from June through September.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 06:30 am
Fireworks and fun festivities will be held Saturday, July 2, through Monday, July 4.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 06:30 am
Olde Sanborn Days, an annual local old-fashioned country fair and craft show sponsored by the Niagara County Central Rotary, returns on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Lewiston Council on the Arts, the event will be held on the Sanborn Volunteer Fire Co. grounds, 5811 Buffalo St., Route 429 in Sanborn.
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Sat, Jul 2nd 2011 05:30 am
The chairmen of the annual Kiwanis clambake recently presented a check to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation from the proceeds generated at the annual event, which was sponsored by Modern Corporation. The donation is given in memory of the late Steve Washuta, the founder of Modern, and the funds will be used at the Steve Washuta Cardiac Center at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Thu, Jun 30th 2011 02:00 pm
Lewiston Police had an overall smoother experience in the village Tuesday for "An Evening with Peter Frampton" at Artpark.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 05:35 pm
Lewiston-Porter Middle School students recently donated $1,333 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the fight to end breast cancer. Lead by the eighth-grade student council (shown left), students conducted several fundraising activities, including selling pink lollipops, pink bracelets, and organizing a "pink day" at school. The hallways at Lewiston-Porter Middle School also were decorated with pink snowflakes.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 02:40 pm
Broadway alumna Carmen Ruby Floyd, Class of 2000, and eight of her NU theater peers will electrify Niagara University's Leary Theatre stage this summer with an exciting, all-alumni production of the musical revue by John Kander and Fred Ebb, "The World Goes 'Round" from July 21-31.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 02:40 pm
HART Interfaith, Inc., a non-profit referral organization that enables the elderly and infirm in Niagara County to remain in their homes by linking them with qualified and affordable help, held its 29th annual meeting on June 22.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 09:15 am
The fourth annual fundraiser for the Porter on the Lake Park will be held on Sunday, July 3. In previous years, this event was held on Labor Day and referred to as Porter on the Lake Fest. The event was re-named and the date was changed to accommodate the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co.'s Labor Day Field Days, which is returning this year.
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Tue, Jun 28th 2011 09:10 am
Niagara Feline Friends is running a low cost spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, July 10. It's open to anyone - regardless of income.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 07:30 pm
For once, a new tax may find favor with residents.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 04:15 pm
Lewiston's Rivershore Inc. is in the running for a new car, courtesy of Tops Friendly Markets' "Great American Car-a-Day Giveaway." The service agency, which supports people who live with developmental disabilities as they pursue and achieve a meaningful life, is one of 87 Western/Central New York and northwestern Pennsylvania organizations in the Fourth of July-themed competition.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 03:10 pm
The New York Lottery today announced the name of a Lewiston Powerball player who won $10,000 in the drawing held on June 18. The winner, William Wysocki, purchased the winning ticket at the A Plus Mini-mart at 890 Center St., in Lewiston.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 01:25 pm
County residents will have a new place to cool off this summer—or to get in shape—thanks to a new splash park and fitness trail being dedicated Tuesday.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 12:30 pm
Wilson was the site of the second annual "Amazing Race" on Friday, June 17. The sleepy village of Wilson was filled with the sound of pounding feet and laughter as 15 six-person teams fanned out to face challenges involving mental and physical skills as well as conquering inner fears.
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Mon, Jun 27th 2011 12:25 pm
The Youngstown Garden Club announced the completion of a newly funded garden project. The artfully designed landscaping at the gazebo on Main Street recently received an extreme makeover consisting of new plants, perennials and flowers. The project was funded by the Village of Youngstown and the Youngstown Garden Club, and implemented by Faery's Nursery.
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Sat, Jun 25th 2011 12:00 am
Richard P. Pope, director of the Niagara County Refuse Disposal District, and members of his team were in Lewiston last Saturday for a pharmaceutical collection event at the Red Brick Municipal Building. From 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., unwanted pills were collected, stored and then later shipped to Covanta Energy for incineration.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:55 pm
The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 829, is pleased to announce that two area Scouts have completed the requirements to receive the Eagle Scout rank. Thomas "TJ" Maries and Don "DJ" Eaves are two hard-working 18-year-olds. A ceremony will be held at a special Court of Honor on Sunday, June 26, at 1 p.m.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:25 pm
Tuesday's CCR concert at Artpark generally was seen as a pretty well behaved affair in the eyes of area law enforcement.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:25 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts will once again be presenting plenty of free, great music this summer with Blue Mondays, the "Summer of '69," and the Lewiston Jazz Project.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, tonight helped pass legislation (A.7622) that will promote local wines and wineries. The bill allows smaller wineries, those that produce less than 150,000 gallons a year, to sell wine at outdoor and indoor events and gatherings by issuing them a temporary permit through the New York State Liquor Authority for a fee of $26.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:15 pm
Porter on the Lake Summerfest, a family event to benefit the park, is scheduled for Sunday, July 3, from 2 until 11 p.m. at Porter on the Lake Park located on Dietz Road (off of Route 18) in Youngstown.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 10:00 pm
The Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens and Homes, sponsored by Kinetic Kitchen and Bath, with its fabulous food samples, gardens and tablescapes, took place June 11 and 12 in Lewiston and Youngstown neighborhoods. Organizers report it was a tremendous success.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 09:45 pm
Oh, what have I gotten myself into this time?
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Heritage Partnership extends special recognition and a thank you to all those from Lewiston, Youngstown, and the surrounding countryside, all of those from the "north towns," from below the ridge, who have made the decision to support the total removal of the gorge parkway and to restore the natural landscapes that is our heritage.
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Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 04:00 pm
Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation President and CEO John H. Percy offered the following comments in response to the passage of legislation Monday, which allows for Nik Wallenda to tightrope across the Niagara Gorge.
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Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 04:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, is pleased to announce the passage of legislation to allow Nik Wallenda of the legendary Flying Wallendas family to traverse the Niagara Falls River Gorge on a high wire. Ceretto noted that the event would help promote tourism and increase local revenue for the economically distressed region.
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Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 09:50 am
So, as the story goes, L.A.-based recording artist and Grand Island native Stacy Clark was back in town on Tuesday, and wanted to check out Creedence Clearwater Revisited at her favorite venue, Artpark. Once there, she bumped into some friends, Mike and Mia, who suggested they all hang out post-concert at Lewiston's newest establishment, Hops-N-Vines.
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Tue, Jun 21st 2011 03:15 pm
What started with a motivational speech at the end of March ended Monday with a giant paper chain wrapped around the Lewiston-Porter Intermediate Education Center parking lot. Students assembled a 534-foot-long chain and shouted, "We are kind!"
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Tue, Jun 21st 2011 09:20 am
The Lewiston Police Department was again commended Monday for its efforts in curtailing mischief and facilitating traffic out of the village following last week's "Tuesday in the Park" concert at Artpark.
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Mon, Jun 20th 2011 04:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, is urging the leadership in the State Legislature to take up and pass new comprehensive mandate relief legislation designed to reduce the costs on local governments and school districts and help lower sky-high property taxes.
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Mon, Jun 20th 2011 03:30 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications and Metro Group are pleased to announce a joint advertising partnership that will benefit both companies and, most importantly, Western New York readers and advertisers.
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Mon, Jun 20th 2011 01:00 pm
Hundreds of re-enactors are polishing muskets and brushing off uniforms as Old Fort Niagara prepares for its 32nd annual French and Indian War Encampment set for Friday, July 1, through Sunday, July 3.
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Sat, Jun 18th 2011 07:15 am
Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, will be especially poignant for the family of Ryan Henderson of Lewiston, who was killed in January on Route 104 in an accident involving a hazardous waste truck.
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Sat, Jun 18th 2011 07:05 am
Lewiston Dog Owners Group will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 22, at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the Red Brick School, 145 N. Fourth St., in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Jun 18th 2011 07:00 am
Water-related quality of life issues set the tone for much of Monday's Porter Town Board regular meeting. Heard was continuing frustration of boat and property owners over a nagging town law covering storage and locations of boats and recreational vehicles. Also heard was a complaint by a Brentwood Drive resident over a years-old flooding problem and the town's inability thus far to correct it.
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