Mon, May 16th 2011 02:35 pm
Porter Town Board members OK'd two significant spending expenditures and rejected a third, among its regular meeting items Monday at Town Hall. Included was a funds transfer approval towards the purchase of a new truck for the town Highway Department, approval of a contract for Town Hall HVAC updating, and the board opting to reject a request from Supervisor Mert Wiepert to adjust the entry-level salaries of summer youth recreation workers.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:30 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston. The evening is one of the chamber highlights of the year. It's held to celebrate the business community and those citizens who help contribute to the success of the region.
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Sat, May 14th 2011 09:00 am
The following events and programs are taking place over coming days and weeks in the North Lake Country.
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Sat, May 14th 2011 08:00 am
The annual Lewiston Smelt Festival, held Friday, May 6, in the park area on Water Street above the Lewiston docks, was another great success. A huge crowd came out to eat some smelt, dance, and catch up with friends after a long winter.
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Fri, May 13th 2011 03:15 pm
As part of the hospital's celebration of National Nurses' Week, Mount St. Mary's held a special luncheon to recognize the works of the more than 250 registered nurses and 10 licensed practical nurses serving patients at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and its Neighborhood Health Center.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:10 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, called on the Assembly Majority Conference to pass the governor's bill that would cap property tax increases at 2 percent during a "Tax Cap" rally held Monday at the state capitol.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 10:05 am
On the heels of a highly successful Mother's Day weekend, The Silo Restaurant management hopes to expand the eatery's storage space.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 09:45 am
A source of contention in the Village of Lewiston last year, the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours' portable restroom trailer may return to Water Street this summer.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 09:40 am
The tavern at 490 Center St., adjacent to Casa Antica, has new operators and is expected to open this summer in the Village of Lewiston. Partners Kurt Minervino, John DiMino and Christopher Salada are converting the former bar into an upscale lounge complete with high-end wines, imported beers, music and a special menu courtesy of their restaurant neighbor.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 01:40 pm
The board of directors of the Lewiston Porter Community Ambassador Program announced earlier this year that, after 56 years in existence, the Community Ambassador Program has been discontinued.
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Mon, May 9th 2011 12:25 pm
The smell of barbecue chicken and ribs will be in the air at Mount St. Mary's Hospital on Friday, May 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. for the St. Francis Guild's 13th annual chicken and ribs barbecue.
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Sat, May 7th 2011 03:05 pm
Plans are coming along nicely for Youngstown's newest grocery shopping addition - Melloni's Market Place - slated to open for business at 9 a.m. next Saturday, May 14, at 200 Lockport St., in the village.
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Sat, May 7th 2011 03:05 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston. The evening is one of the chamber highlights of the year. It's held to celebrate the business community and those citizens who help contribute to the success of the region.
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Sat, May 7th 2011 02:50 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce held its spring meet-and-greet 'Blender' Thursday at the Niagara Frontier Country Club in Youngstown.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 05:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees took action Monday to ease traffic congestion associated with Artpark's free "Tuesday in the Park" concert series.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 03:30 pm
Warren's Village Hardware, a new member of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Fri, May 6th 2011 03:05 pm
Angel to Apple Clothing Boutique, located at 451 Center St., will celebrate its fifth year in business on Saturday, May 14. The trendy, women's clothing and accessory boutique will offer specials and giveaways on that date from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Fri, May 6th 2011 03:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is pleased to announce that upcoming construction of a Seneca Street entrance ramp onto the Robert Moses Parkway is scheduled for completion prior to the season opening at Earl W. Brydges Artpark. The ramp will be used to mitigate traffic congestion following performances at the Artpark in the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, May 5th 2011 01:40 pm
Lewiston Council on the Arts has announced its summer calendar filled with activities and events, with appeal to all ages and tastes.
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Thu, May 5th 2011 10:45 am
Wowy-kazowy.
So said an onlooker peeking into the press kit detailing Artpark & Co.'s summer lineup. Over the course of almost five months, the performing arts venue will offer hitmaker after hitmaker after hitmaker, with headlining gigs by stars including Peter Frampton, Pat Benatar, Cheap Trick, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent, The Black Keys and O.A.R.
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Tue, May 3rd 2011 05:45 pm
Union soldiers will man the ramparts of Old Fort Niagara during Civil War Weekend, May 14-15. The event will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War in April 1861. Featured will be a Civil War Encampment, rifled musket demonstrations and special tours of the fort that focus on its role from 1861-65.
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Tue, May 3rd 2011 01:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, who has made economic development and job creation his top priorities since taking office, was pleased by the recent announcement of two initiatives that could lead to greater prosperity in Western New York.
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Tue, May 3rd 2011 01:05 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, and State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, met Monday with the governor's appointment secretary, Judge Leslie Leach, to discuss filling a current vacancy on the New York Power Authority's board of trustees with a Niagara County resident. The meeting was held in the governor's capitol office.
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Mon, May 2nd 2011 12:10 pm
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Mon, May 2nd 2011 12:00 pm
Editor's Note: In this week's Sentinel we continue with our periodic feature -"Coming Home" - which profiles local residents who have returned to the area following time spent living in another locale. Readers with similar experiences are invited to contact the Sentinel at sentinel@wnypapers.com to be considered for future features.
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Mon, May 2nd 2011 12:00 pm
The Society of Chest Pain Centers announced last week that Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center has earned the designation as an accredited chest pain center, the first and only hospital in Niagara County with such a prestigious and medically important designation.
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Mon, May 2nd 2011 11:55 am
Supervisor Steve Reiter heard some interesting news regarding hazardous waste landfiller CWM Chemical Services at Monday's Lewiston Town Board regular meeting, and promised to look into it.
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Sat, Apr 30th 2011 04:50 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Thu, Apr 28th 2011 06:00 pm
Don't miss the third annual Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens and Homes, taking place the weekend of June 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at six selected residences in the Lewiston and Youngstown areas.
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Thu, Apr 28th 2011 05:00 pm
Although it may not seem like its spring in Western New York, The Silo restaurant in Lewiston has opened for the season, hoping to give diners a reminiscent taste of springtime.
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Thu, Apr 28th 2011 04:00 pm
Don't look now, but a favorite rite of spring in northern Niagara is fast approaching.
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Sat, Apr 23rd 2011 04:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2011 03:45 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, April 4, to Sunday, April 10, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 78 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2011 03:20 pm
Lewiston Town Board members had a visit at their April 11 work session from two representatives of Niagara Region Disc Golf. The representatives were decidedly upbeat on Joseph Davis State Park and the town's recent takeover of the parklands from New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2011 02:45 pm
Spring has sprung and activities are in planning for the new Town of Lewiston Dog Park on the Artpark Plateau.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2011 09:45 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, announced Friday that vocal advocacy by state and local officials has secured additional time to ensure the preservation of the 1860's-era carriage house at DeVeaux Woods State Park in Niagara Falls. The property had been slated for demolition by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2011 09:00 am
The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company and VFW Lake Ontario Post 313 are hosting the second annual Original Buffalo Road Show on Saturday, April 16, from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2011 04:45 pm
After almost one year of evidence and one year following closing submissions on an appeal filed by the residents in the Village of Queenston challenging a Niagara Escarpment Commission decision that granted a development permit to construct a two-story building on the private dock in Queenston, the minister of natural resources has rendered a decision. The minister found the NEC's decision to grant the development permit was incorrect.
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Thu, Apr 14th 2011 05:00 pm
Nearly 20 days later than last year, the weather is finally cooperating for removal of the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom.
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