Thu, Feb 6th 2025 12:20 pm
It's tax season, and accounting students from Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration and members of its accounting society and Beta Alpha Psi will again provide members of the Niagara Falls community free tax preparation assistance through the Internal Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax help for low- to moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and those with limited English proficiency.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 11:30 am
Dr. Karen Kwandrans has been promoted to the position of vice president for government and community relations at Niagara University.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 11:25 am
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will offer a free education program about the impact of Alzheimer's disease and dementia at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 11:00 am
"The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary" is heading to the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 11:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members covered a number of issues at their regular meeting on Monday. Included was a public hearing on a proposed solar farm at a closed landfill on the Modern Disposal property.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 11:00 am
At the Lewiston Town Board meeting this week, Councilman Rob Morreale reported on plans to increase monetary support for the backflow preventer program.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
Interruptions have been the norm for Amanda Haseley since she was appointed president of the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce.
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Wed, Jan 29th 2025 08:00 am
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at 6:56 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a commercial structure fire at the Wilson Lakeside Market, located at 337 Lake St., in the Village of Wilson.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 10:05 am
John J. Hanrahan, affectionately known as Jack, passed away peacefully at home in Lewiston on Jan. 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston officially welcomed new Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce President Amanda Haseley on Tuesday, and approved several of her organization's event requests.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
Members of the Youngstown Business and Professional Association reviewed plans for 2025 in northern Niagara, at a winter get-together held recently at Ray's Tavern in Porter.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
On Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon, Dr. Glenda R. Rose and Dr. Thomas G. Barba of Rose Chiropractic, P.C., in Lewiston, will be sponsoring the 35th annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" for their patients. Nonperishable food items will be collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program (NiaCAP) food pantry, in exchange for chiropractic services.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:10 pm
Niagara University is honored to announce it has been selected as a 2024-25 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:30 pm
Niagara University is honored to announce it has been selected as a 2024-25 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 04:45 pm
At 8:41 a.m. Tuesday morning, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications division received a 9-1-1 call reporting a motor vehicle that had crashed into a house in the 400 block of Kenwood Drive. On arrival, deputies confirmed there were no injuries to either the occupants of the residence or the single occupant of the motor vehicle.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 10:40 am
As part of their "Thanks For Coming Tour," Rainbow Kitten Surprise will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, with special guest Medium Build.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 07:00 am
The Town of Porter set the stage for 2025 with its annual reorganizational meeting, held Jan. 2. The brief session saw a number of resolutions and routine procedural items approved.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 07:00 am
The Town of Porter announced applications for its "Hometown Heroes" banner program are now available at Town Hall and online at www.townofporter.net.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 10:15 am
Multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced a performance in Lewiston, inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater, on Friday, Aug. 8.
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Mon, Jan 13th 2025 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes Robert Emerson to its next program, titled, "Old Fort Niagara: Saving a Historical Treasure." This presentation will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St. It will chronicle efforts to save Old Fort Niagara from certain ruin during the 1920s and early 1930s.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 12:25 pm
In November 2024, Jeff Williams, a member of Artpark & Company's board of directors for over seven years, challenged his fellow board members to join together and match contributions from the community to celebrate Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary. If Artpark could raise $50,000 in donations over the final 50 days of the calendar year, the board would match those contributions dollar for dollar.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 10:10 am
A short time after I placed my hand on the Bible and took my oath for a second term, I began mapping out what the next four years may look like. As we enter 2025, I believe it is important that I set a vision for our office and plan for the future.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 10:00 am
Happy new year! As we begin 2025, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Lewiston town clerk.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:05 am
We are writing to you to share an incident that occurred in the village this past Christmas Eve, and how so many people assisted us in finding our dog, an emotional support animal. We don't know their names, they didn't know us, but they helped us and we'd like to thank them.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston got down to business for 2025 on Monday, with a number of approvals, authorizations and appointments set for the upcoming year.
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Thu, Jan 9th 2025 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Haseley as its new president, following a thorough and deliberative search process. The Chamber's executive committee selected Haseley based on her extensive background and experience, which align closely with the Chamber's current needs and strategic goals.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:00 am
Join us on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a one-of-a-kind adventure: Jolicoeur's Journey. Inspired by the memoirs of Jolicoeur Charles Bonin, this interactive program lets you step into the boots of an 18th-century soldier trekking from Quebec to Fort Niagara.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 10:00 am
Village of Lewiston 2025 newsletter
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:55 pm
I am thrilled to officially announce my candidacy for the position of Town of Lewiston clerk/receiver of taxes. With 10 years of dedicated service within the town clerk's office, I am confident that I am the most qualified candidate to serve our community in this important role.
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Mon, Dec 23rd 2024 07:00 am
On Thursday, Dec. 12, members of Youngstown Boy Scout Troop 829, along with members of Troop 829's Girl and 829 Venture crew, visited to help spread the Christmas holiday cheer to residents of Ransomville Manor in Ransomville.
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Mon, Dec 23rd 2024 07:00 am
During the holiday season, members of the Lewiston-Porter retired elementary teachers and staff enjoyed their annual Christmas luncheon at Tin Pan Alley in Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:20 pm
Citizens of Lewiston and members of the Tuscarora Nation gathered at dawn on Dec. 19 to commemorate a pivotal moment in their shared history. The ceremony, held at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Center Street, marked 211 years since Tuscarora natives saved dozens of Lewiston settlers during a British attack in the War of 1812.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 06:25 pm
Village of Lewiston residences with galvanized water lines will need to be upgraded before being sold, as trustees on Monday approved a new local law prompted by the federal government.
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Mon, Dec 16th 2024 11:00 am
First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will open its doors to the community on Christmas Eve. All are welcome to attend a candlelight service in the historic old stone church.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
When I took office on Jan. 1, 2016, I quickly learned that the current town and village police contract, which had been signed in 1995, had never been updated. There were several attempts by previous town and village boards to do so, but it was never finished. Although the original contract never officially "expired," it was meant to be renegotiated approximately every five years.
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Fri, Dec 13th 2024 07:00 am
Coming off a successful Christmas Walk weekend, the Lewiston Town Board was in holiday mode with a light work session on Monday.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
On Dec. 10, the Rotary Club of Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake held its annual Christmas party at the Lewiston Stone House. It distributed the profits from a successful theatrical production of "The Odd Couple" to help the less-fortunate. Recipients included HART (Home Assistance Referral Team); Care and Share food pantry; Heart, Love & Soul food pantry; and Messiah Lutheran Church.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:55 am
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:15 am
Lewiston-Porter High School senior Ava Wylke, center, was recognized with the Jr. Community Quarterback Award for her work in raising awareness and funds for The Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo. Through her fundraiser at Queen B's Cottage - and from donations from family, friends, local businesses, and the kindness of complete strangers - she raised $5,150.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 10:20 am
The Lewiston Christmas Walk weekend concluded Sunday night with the Lewiston Lights Parade down Center Street. This festive capper, organized by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, featured first responders, local businesses, dance and marching units, and, of course, Santa Claus.
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