Sat, Sep 18th 2010 03:00 pm
Members of the Lewiston Advisory Committee met this week to discuss the people-moving impact of the Lewiston Art Festival, Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival and Kiwanis Peach Festival. The consensus of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce subgroup was more parking is needed in Lewiston, more organization among festival/event participants would be helpful, and additional manpower (especially police) would make for a safer community.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 12:00 pm
The Town of Porter hosts the annual Cabbage Festival for the seventh year, in cooperation with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ransomville Fire Co. on Route 93.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:55 am
The New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Project is hosting the 25th anniversary of its Wildlife Festival in cooperation with the Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking are free and the show will go on rain or shine. A variety of food will be available from a selection of local youth groups' concessions.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:00 am
For the second time in two years, the board of directors of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce has decided to take its public leadership position in a different direction. In a statement released this week, chamber board of directors Chairman George Osborne said a vote was cast Sept. 8 to not renew David Lacki's contract as president.
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Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:00 am
Celebrate the beginning of fall in the historic Village of Lewiston with the work of Western New York's talented crafters and jewelry artists. The Lewiston Harvest Festival & Craft Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25, and Sunday, Sept. 26, along Center Street. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and is free and open to the public. More than 75 crafters will showcase their artwork, jewelry, woodwork, candles and handmade crafts throughout the weekend.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 04:00 pm
On Oct. 2, Native American Independent Living Services will present its OAHIIO Haudenosaunee Championship Smoke Dance and Social at Buffalo State College in the Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
Lewiston Dog Owners Group has announced the grand opening for the new 1.3-acre Lewiston Dog Park will take place Saturday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the site of the new dog park on the Lewiston Plateau at the Portage Road entrance to Artpark.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
Among the many assorted festivals and fairs that have become a part of the fabric of the northern Niagara area is a relatively new one, but also one whose objective is to benefit the community far beyond.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
Tuesday, Sept. 14, is Primary Day throughout New York state, including Niagara County, despite northern Niagara residents having limited local races of contention.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations reported the seizure of nearly 240 pounds of cocaine during an outbound examination at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, resulting in the arrest of a Canadian resident.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
The Lockport Spring Lake Winery continues with its 2010 concert and train schedules.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
The St. Francis Guild women's auxiliary of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a Celebrity "Doc and Friends" Bartender Night at Tin Pan Alley, 775 Cayuga St., Lewiston, on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
On Thursday, Sept. 2, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course saw its very first hole-in-one.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2010 04:25 pm
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Thu, Sep 9th 2010 04:00 pm
The cast of the Marble Orchard Ghost Walks will make a special appearance at the Lewiston Peach Festival at noon Sunday, Sept. 12.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2010 03:00 pm
Taste some wines from Niagara County and the Finger Lakes while sampling hors d'oeuvres, desserts and coffees from local restaurants and caterers at the Aquarium of Niagara's fundraiser Winds, Waves & Wines XI on Thursday, Sept. 16.
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Thu, Sep 9th 2010 03:00 pm
Create a scarecrow worth crowing about!
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Thu, Sep 9th 2010 10:00 am
Local professional musician Sujeet Desai will lead the 14th annual Buddy Walk of Buffalo Niagara on Saturday, Sept. 11, in the Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival Parade.
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Sat, Sep 4th 2010 09:25 am
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department, with the help of the Lewiston Garden Club, is sponsoring its 14th annual Lewiston Country Fair on Saturday, Sept. 18, on the grounds of the Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Sat, Sep 4th 2010 08:00 am
The good times continue next weekend with the 53rd annual Niagara County "Lewiston Kiwanis" Peach Festival.
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Fri, Sep 3rd 2010 06:00 pm
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations reminds travelers planning trips across the border into the U.S. to make sure they have the proper documents and to anticipate periods of heavy traffic this weekend in conjunction with the Labor Day holiday.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 03:00 pm
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 03:00 pm
The Town of Porter invites area residents to attend its third annual Porter on the Lake Labor Day Fest, Monday, Sept. 6, at the town lakeside park located off Dietz Road.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 03:00 pm
As the Western New York region prepares for the upcoming War of 1812 Bicentennial, Old Fort Niagara has released a new book on the conflict titled "Long Range Guns, Close Quarter Combat: The Third United States Artillery Regiment in the War of 1812."
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 02:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department reports its annual Country Fair and Community Yard Sale will take place Saturday, Sept. 18.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 02:00 pm
St. Jude Shrine of Lewiston, located at 975 Ridge Road, will hold its yard sale and basket auction on Sunday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 01:55 pm
Before digging into the first full day of Niagara County's 53rd annual Peach Festival on Saturday, Sept. 11, consider starting off with an event that benefits you and a child in need. The annual Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk promotes health and donates proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation this year.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 01:00 pm
Members of the Lewiston Town Board listened intently Monday to a presentation by New York Power Authority representatives on the new look planned for Reservoir State Park.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 11:05 am
Lewiston Kiwanis advance rides chairman Nick Morreale announces advance ride tickets for this year's Peach Festival, Sept 10, 11 and 12 at Academy Park in Lewiston, are now available. Cost is $20 for a strip of 14 tickets. Each ticket is good for one ride on midway rides operated at the festival this year by North American Midway Co.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 09:00 am
On Aug. 22, the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston hosted its annual picnic for contestants vying for the title of 2010 Peach Queen.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:00 pm
After taking a year off for "family and farm," Traci and Patrick Garland have again turned an eight-acre cornfield in Wheatfield into The MAiZE.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 03:00 pm
Responding to what it views as a continuing problem in the number of intoxicated-driving fatalities, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced this week it will join other law enforcement agencies throughout the country in support of an intensive crackdown on intoxicated driving.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 02:35 pm
Lower Niagara Women of the Moose have announced its Inaugural Charity Golf Outing will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Hickory Stick Golf Course.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 02:00 pm
"All the other classes firefighters go through teaches them how to save others," instructor Rich Silvaroli explains. "This class teaches how to save themselves."
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 12:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Board of Education accepted Superintendent Christopher Roser's recommendations for the 2010-11 tax warrant, which included a slight tax levy increase for Lewiston and a reduced levy for Porter. The board appropriated $1.8 million to be kept in the fund balance, the same as last year.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 12:00 pm
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 12:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston will once again appeal to all of the senses, with sounds of cool jazz, the sights of hot classic cars, and the aromas of culinary delights filling the streets, as the ninth annual Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival welcomes residents and visitors alike on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27 and 28.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 12:00 pm
The seventh annual Youngstown Community Picnic will be held in Falkner Park on Saturday, Aug. 28. Food and events are free and open to the public.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 12:00 pm
The Village of Youngstown Zoning and Planning boards are currently looking for residents interested in serving as alternate members.
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