Mon, Jun 24th 2024 11:30 am
Troy Andrews, aka Trombone Shorty, brought his high-energy show to Artpark on Saturday, accompanied by the equally energetic Orleans Avenue. Jazz and funk filled the air, as the audience danced, clapped and enjoyed the concert.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara has been standing guard at the Niagara River's mouth for almost 300 years. During the fort's long history, it has seen many changes and endured many conflicts. Chief among them is the Siege of 1759 during the French and Indian War.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 11:00 am
Two of the Niagara River Region's biggest, family-friendliest events this summer will take place at Artpark. Each festival seeks to unite the community in a celebration of culture, music, dance and creativity.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 11:00 am
As Lewiston-Porter High School prepares for its annual commencement exercises at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Artpark, its "school within a school" celebrated a memorable event of its own last week at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees voted Monday to award the construction re-bid for Lewiston Landing phase 5 to Sicoli Construction Services Inc. of Niagara Falls, pending review by New York State Department of State.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 07:00 am
Congratulations to Ava Pauly and Owen Sweeney, recipients of the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston $2,000 scholarships, and to Mary Cardamone, winner of the $1,000 William and Joanne Roth Memorial Scholarship!
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Wed, Jun 19th 2024 06:30 pm
There's vocally gifted, and then there's Sarah McLachlan.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 10:00 pm
Village of Lewiston residents reelected Nick Conde to a fourth term on the Board of Trustees, and chose Historic Preservation Commission member Jim Fittante to replace Dan Gibson, who opted not to run for office again.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 03:25 pm
When you see Dispatch live in Lewiston, know that you're helping to make the world a better place.
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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 07:00 am
Fresh off this weekend's Lewiston Garden Festival and "Porchfest," an annual favorite will take place Thursday up in Youngstown. The 14th annual Beginning of Summer Street Dance and Car Cruise will take over the village's Main Street strip from 6-10 p.m. with music, dancing and fun for all ages.
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Sun, Jun 16th 2024 03:00 pm
Picture-perfect weather greeted myriad visitors to the Lewiston Garden Club's annual GardenFest over the weekend.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 07:00 am
Recently, the Lewiston Community Lions Club recognized Mark Gordon, O.D., with the prestigious Robert J. Uplinger Award - "For his exceptional dedication in furthering the Lions' mission of vision within our community through volunteering at the pop-up eye clinics," clinic organizer Lion Rob Nichols said.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 07:00 am
St. John's Episcopal Church, overlooking the Niagara River on Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown, will hold its annual Strawberry Fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2024 09:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening celebration with Happy Tails of Niagara at 120 Lockport St., in the Village of Youngstown.
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Tue, Jun 11th 2024 04:15 pm
Recently, a group of Cambodian monks traveled to Lewiston and stopped at The Freedom Crossing Monument. Timothy Henderson met them to tell the story behind the monument and Lewiston's role in the Underground Railroad.
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Tue, Jun 11th 2024 07:00 am
This Historical Association of Lewiston and Lewiston Museum kicked off their new, vintage horse and carriage ride on a picture-perfect afternoon.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 04:30 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Renegades Boys under 14 soccer team recently won the Under 15 Gold Division of the Westlake Invitational Soccer Tournament in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 11:55 am
The vivid bright greens inside The Plant Shack were accompanied by myriad colors Saturday afternoon, as the shop hosted the third annual "Paintings & Pottery" event. Art from 130 Niagara Wheatfield High School students filled the Lewiston store as the culmination of six studio in art and ceramics classes.
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Sat, Jun 8th 2024 01:25 pm
The 32nd annual 10 Mile Garage Sale brought crowds to River Region neighborhoods this weekend, eager to find great deals on unique items. Home décor, clothing, kitchen goods, music, outdoor sporting equipment, dolls, cutlery, cups and dishes - all could be had for the right price (or less, with some good negotiating.)
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 11:05 am
Summer 2024 brings new art projects to our Lower River community, enhancing Lewiston's identity as an artistic and historic community, and providing enjoyment to our residents and visitors.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 10:35 am
Lew-Port Youth Football is hosting the 2024 NEYSA Flag Football Tournament on June 8 and 9 at the Lewiston-Porter campus on Creek Road. Games will start at 9 a.m. both days, and will end at 5 p.m., at Blakeslee and Elia fields by the high school. There will also be games on the fields behind the PEC.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2024 03:40 pm
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will host a touch-a-truck event at the Niagara Power Vista, the visitors center for the Niagara Power Project, on Saturday, June 8, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dozens of vehicles from NYPA, the Department of Transportation, the Niagara County Sheriff's Department, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, and other local organizations will be on display during the event.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2024 03:40 pm
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine presents its 11th annual garden party and flower show fundraiser from 3-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2024 10:35 am
At 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, the Buffalo Silver Band will perform patriotic pieces and other music to celebrate Flag Day, Independence Day, and the onset of summer. This is the last performance of the season for the Youngstown Presbyterian Church Concert Series.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:25 pm
Petey's Treats celebrated one year in business with the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce at a recent ribbon-cutting. Mark Congi and his family made sure Petey was front and center among friends, family, business owners and elected officials.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 07:00 am
A Relay For Life luminaria ceremony will be held from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 7, outside of Lewiston-Porter High School on Creek Road.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
EMS services and inflow and infiltration fees were among the varied news items at the Town of Lewiston Board's regular meeting on May 30.
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Tue, Jun 4th 2024 07:00 am
A group of volunteers in Youngstown and the Town of Porter has organized a planning committee, called "River, Trails, Roads and Rails," to gather community input and develop plans to build bicycle and recreation-friendly trails from Joseph Davis State Park to Fort Niagara State Park.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 11:00 am
The Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake is back for its 22nd year. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 12, at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club, come rain or shine. The longtime fundraiser benefits Niagara Hospice, and allows the community the chance to enjoy the summer season in an ideal way, out on the open water, all while giving back to Niagara Hospice.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:40 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston is announcing the availability of scholarships for summer programs associated with Duffield Camp & Retreat Center in Cattaraugus County.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 10:30 am
The Friends of Youngstown is the recipient of a 2024 Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series grant, which will fund two free programs led by the Village of Youngstown Recreation Department this summer.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 07:00 am
Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of "Christmas in June" at the Leon Festival, happening Saturday, June 15 (Father's Day weekend), on Young Street in Wilson. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., join us for a day filled with festive delights, including vendors showcasing unique crafts, delectable food and drinks, and live music to keep the atmosphere alive.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 07:00 am
A beautiful, warm day welcomed the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market, as the summer season kicked off Saturday at Academy Park.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 11:00 am
The Village of Youngstown is entering the summer concert scene with a new series curated by musician Ray Barry of Barry Entertainment, and Chris Harden of the Ontario House (aka The Jug).
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Fri, May 31st 2024 11:00 am
The Town of Porter "Hometown Heroes" banners are returning for 2024; enjoyable weather is once again upon us; and the annual Ransomville Flag Day Parade and Community Faire will return to the hamlet starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 10:45 am
Five years ago, when speaking with this writer, former Rusted Root lead singer Michael Glabicki said that, career-wise, he was the happiest he had been in 30 years.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 10:15 am
Perhaps the only thing more remarkable than Chris Barron making it big in one band is that he almost made it big in two bands.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 10:00 am
Building on the success of last year's inaugural Plant-O-Rama, the Youngstown Garden Club will present Plant-O-Rama 2024 on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Youngstown Village Center, located at 240 Lockport St.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 09:55 am
Catholic Health has named Eric Koch, D.O., FACP, vice president of medical affairs at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston and its Lockport Memorial Hospital campus. He served in an interim capacity since last August.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 11:05 am
The winds of change are sweeping through Youngstown Yacht Club with a new take on the annual regatta.
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