Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
Connect Niagara, the Niagara County-run bus service, will undergo some changes to its bus routes beginning Jan. 20. Connect Niagara - formerly known as Niagara County Rural Transportation - is run by the county's Department of Public Works.
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 01:30 pm
Recently elected Town of Lewiston officials were sworn into office during a ceremony held Jan. 1 at Town Hall.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 06:20 pm
On Monday, during a high-wind event, a portion of the front façade at Coppins Service Center was blown to the ground. Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 was quickly on scene, at 550 Center St., to mitigate damage and prevent any further problems.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 01:30 pm
One of Lewiston's oldest businesses was damaged Monday morning.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:50 am
Helping to bring holiday joy to residents of the Ransomville Heritage Manor, members of the Youngstown Lions Club were joined Dec. 11 by Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers and Niagara County Sheriff Mike Filicetti, along with Santa Claus and Youngstown Lions Club Past President Millie the Elf.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Children and families gathered Saturday at DiMino's Lewiston Tops for a celebration honoring this year's Lewiston Sentinel holiday coloring contest. Awardees include:
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
Lewiston Police Department Chief Mike Salada informed the Town Board of the purpose of new roadside monitoring cameras being installed by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office on four right-of-ways.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 08:15 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts (LCA) is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Niagara County Legislature's Cultural Endowment Fund.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 01:10 pm
On Dec. 19, a group of Lewiston citizens gathered to thank the Tuscarora Nation for saving the lives of early settlers who were attacked by British forces during the War of 1812. It was the 212th anniversary of the attack that occurred in 1813, when the "Tuscarora Heroes" intervened and bought enough time for the local residents to escape and flee down Ridge Road.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:00 am
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston set out Monday to ensure longtime community leader Jerry Wolfgang's legacy would live on in Lewiston. But a $29,500 donation made by the service group he assisted for 65 years was later called into question.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:00 am
"The Lewiston Council on the Arts would like to thank the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for its ongoing commitment to the civic and economic vitality of our binational community along the beautiful Niagara River," said Executive Director Maria Fortuna Dean. "Their generous support helps make our year-round arts and cultural programming possible, enriching the experience of both residents and visitors, and bringing people together through the arts."
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Wed, Dec 17th 2025 08:55 pm
As fundraising becomes increasingly challenging for Western New York nonprofits, the Olcott Polar Bear Swim, New York state's oldest continually operated charity swim, is expanding its mission.
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Tue, Dec 16th 2025 03:55 pm
The Niagara County Parks Department on Tuesday said the outdoor ice rinks at Krull and Burmaster parks are now open to the public. The parks are open for ice skating between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily, and the rinks do have lighting.
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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 02:55 pm
On Saturday, Dec. 13, members of the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces volunteer committee and the Buffalo Fire Honor Guard recognized more than 80 fallen World War I veterans who were laid to rest at Riverdale Cemetery as part of Wreaths Across America Day.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 08:05 am
Reflecting on the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce's 20th anniversary, Board Chairman Matt Villnave said, "Here in Niagara County, things are a little different than in Erie County, and our Chamber has become a true champion for small communities. We think it's incredibly important to take the visitors handed to us by Destination Niagara USA and say, 'Yes, you're visiting Niagara Falls ... but there is so much more to see in Niagara County.' "
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 08:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members on Monday approved a six-month moratorium on permits covering seasonal/special use activities in the zoning districts. The vote followed a contentious, nearly 30-minute session where the board received a number of comments from speakers in defense of right-to-farm operations.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2025 12:55 pm
The Lewiston Christmas Walk concluded Sunday evening with a grand lights parade down Center Street. The 60-minute procession included several first-responder units - including police and fire - dance groups, local businesses and service organizations.
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Sat, Dec 6th 2025 03:10 pm
Santa arrived in Lewiston on Saturday morning, receiving a special escort from Lewiston No. 1 Fire Co. He began at Academy Park, paraded down Center Street, and situated himself in front of the Frontier House. There, he met with children, received Christmas lists, and took photos.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 10:40 pm
Lewiston Christmas Walk and Lights Parade weekend kicked off Friday with the annual tree-lighting ceremony inside the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell at Academy Park.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club is proud to announce the winners of its annual Peace Poster contest, following a successful campaign that engaged local youth in visualizing global peace: first-place winner Vanessa Forbes, second-place Melanie Lynch and third-place Aubrey Johnson. Honorable mentions included Kazimier Gallagher, Meadow Schmieger, Samantha Saturday and Alyvia Dixon.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:20 am
The annual Lewiston Christmas Walk and Lights Parade will take place the weekend of Dec. 5-7, and include Santa's arrival, a procession down Center Street, shopping/dining deals, and a lights parade.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) of Niagara University invites Western New Yorkers to shop local and celebrate regional creativity at its inaugural Holiday Art Market, taking place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 07:00 am
Northern Niagara is officially in holiday mode, as the days till Christmas draw ever fewer.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 07:10 pm
On Wednesday, Artpark & Company announced a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the arts and culture sector. Through New York state's continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $80.9 million in fiscal year 2026 to arts and culture nonprofits across all 10 regions and a historic number of artists.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 12:50 pm
DSP Shows and Artpark & Company are proud to announce "Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour" at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on Sept. 22, 2026. Special guest The Weather Station will provide support for the 7 p.m. concert.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 08:35 am
Catholic Health and Mount St. Mary's Hospital leadership gathered Monday at the Lewiston medical campus to officially dedicate a new, $7.5 million upgrade intended to provide patients with more convenient access to services.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:05 am
Once again, Village of Lewiston Beautification Committee and the Lewiston Council on the Arts are joining forces to host the Lewiston tree-lighting at the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell in Academy Park. The 35th annual event (formerly held at Hennepin Park) begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:00 am
The holiday season is getting underway in northern Niagara, with the annual Ransomville Lighting of the Wreaths leading off the celebrations. It's set for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at locations throughout the hamlet, and presented by the Ransomville Business and Professional Association, the Ransomville Free Library and the Town of Porter.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 11:20 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, located at 505 Cayuga St., has recently established a free food pantry at the main entrance to the church. The "Blessing Box" is available 24/7, offering nonperishable food items and canned or small bagged food for pets.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club (YYC), in partnership with the Youngstown Civic Guild, provided Thanksgiving meal kits to more than 50 local families last week as part of an annual effort to support community members in need during the holiday season.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:40 pm
The Town of Lewiston had a productive session Monday, with plans for a public hearing on Dec. 8 to approve a six-month moratorium on special use variances and permits, and updates on the Morgan Farms sewer testing project among the newsmakers.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:05 pm
Christmas party? Office gathering? Night out with friends? Family dinner on a budget? Whatever your culinary needs are this holiday season, Lewiston's The Brickyard Pub & BBQ has what you need.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's division of law enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York state's environmental conservation law, protecting fish and wildlife, and preserving environmental quality across New York.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:45 am
The spirit of holiday gift-giving returns to the Village of Youngstown with the Christmas baskets campaign. Organized by village resident Collen Mary Johnson-Summerville, this annual community effort by the Youngstown Civic Guild helps needy individuals and families in the village and Town of Porter to enjoy a brighter Christmas season.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:30 am
The Lewiston Choraleers will present a holiday program, "The Sounds of the Season," at three area church sites this season. The schedule includes:
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 06:45 am
Village of Lewiston Mayor Anne Welch and the Board of Trustees had three special guests attend Monday's monthly meeting.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
The attention to detail and care for ingredients that has become synonymous with Fairbanks is now on full display with the addition of the "chef's counter." Kitchen-side seating is available at the Frontier House restaurant, with a special tasting menu available for onlookers.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
Renovation work is just about completed on the Frontier House's long-term rental units, positioning the historic Lewiston building to be completely open to the public for the first time since the 1970s.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:55 am
When Viva Nostalgia opened on Center Street in Lewiston toward the end of the last decade, storeowner Roger Passero offered an almost-countless assortment of items - everything from toys to apparel to DVDs and international candies. It would be hard to imagine bringing in more product lines - but that's just what Passero has done, of late.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board heard updates on sewer studies in Morgan Farms during its Monday work session.
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