Sun, Sep 13th 2026 11:40 pm
Gianna Abramo was named 2026 Niagara County Peach Queen on Sunday night at the conclusion of the 68th annual Peach Festival. The 17-year-old North Tonawanda resident outscored 11 other candidates to win the crown and a $4,000 scholarship courtesy of the Lewiston Kiwanis Club.
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Sun, Sep 13th 2026 11:00 am
Legendary rock band and frequent Artpark & Company headliner O.A.R. brought its "Three Decades Tour" show to Lewiston to close out the outdoor amphitheater schedule for 2026.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2026 03:40 pm
Leaders from Canada and the United States spoke of unity and called for collaboration as they observed the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, at a ceremony held at Niagara-on-the-Lake's Queen's Royal Park.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2026 06:00 am
There is a difference between learning how a museum works and being trusted to help one work.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2026 06:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes Robert Emerson to its next meeting. He will present "It Will Answer the Purpose of a Fort Just as Well: The French Castle Turns 300" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Tue, Sep 8th 2026 10:30 pm
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Tue, Sep 8th 2026 01:30 pm
Artpark & Company welcomed the fifth annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival to the South Fourth Street state park on Saturday. The free event brought thousands of books - and just as many people - to Lewiston for an activity meant to encourage reading, promote writing, and celebrate storytelling.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
Friends of the Lewiston Library will celebrate the Lewiston Garden Club as the 2026 recipient of the Mamie Simonson Volunteer of the Year award.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 07:05 am
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce in Lewiston, respectfully invite members of the community to join us as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 06:45 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Aug. 24, to Sunday, Aug. 30, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 260 calls during this period. For more information visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 11:40 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning for Niagara Coffee Co., welcoming Terrilyn and John Scozzafava and Ian and Victoria Billings to Lewiston.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 11:55 am
It was a stellar - and surprisingly dry - weekend in Lewiston, as the Northwest Jazz Festival brought the best in jazz music to Center Street. The forecast called for rain; instead, the thousands in attendance experienced hot licks and cool beats headlined by Buffalo native Paul Marinaro and his Chicago quintet on Friday, and trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg on Saturday.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 07:05 am
3 Little Hens are getting closer to hatching in Youngstown.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM), in collaboration with the Lewiston Council on the Arts (LCA), invites the community to step back in time with "Niagara Follies: Music from the CAM Collection," from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
On Monday, Aug. 10, The Village Diner held its 25th anniversary party in Youngstown. After proclamations were presented to Cathy Flynn Pasquantino, the diner owner, a large crowd of people went into the diner and availed themselves to an extensive buffet and refreshments.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 07:35 pm
The following activity occurred Saturday, Aug. 15, to Sunday, Aug. 23, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 356 calls during this period. For more information visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2026 12:40 am
The Lewiston Community Lions Club will work with Niagara Falls-based addiction rehabilitation center Northpointe Council to present an opioid prevention presentation inside the Red Brick Municipal Building gym, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Tue, Aug 25th 2026 10:55 pm
Ryan Thompson of Ransomville was recently named this year's recipient of the 2026 Millie Neville Senior Champion Scholarship Award.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:20 pm
New & upcoming Village of Youngstown events
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 06:00 am
The 24th annual Lewiston Jazz Festival, presented by Northwest Bank, returns to the historic Village of Lewiston on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 28-29, continuing a tradition that has brought world-class jazz, local talent, food, and thousands of visitors to the community for more than two decades.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 12:55 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Deal Realty, welcoming Tom and Cheryl Deal to their new headquarters at 748 Center St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
Calls for action continue following the recent heavy rain events that triggered a flood of protests by impacted residents in the Lewiston community.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
Over the years, the Highway Department's approach to drainage maintenance has largely been reactive rather than proactive. Due to limited staffing, efforts have primarily focused on cleaning areas only after complaints have been received. While this has addressed immediate concerns, it has not provided our residents with a long-term solution to the growing drainage and flooding challenges facing our community.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
A lot can happen over a few short years and, for Buffalo native Paul Marinaro, he made every year count. Since we last saw him in Buffalo, Marinaro has toured throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe, and released three formidable studio albums - the latest of which is a sweeping, 25-song collection of material from the catalog of one of the most formidable names in music: Duke Ellington.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 05:55 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will salute the 2026 Lewiston Jazz Festival by hosting a special jazz service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. The event is open to the public.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 09:30 pm
The following activity occurred Sunday, Aug. 9, to Friday, Aug. 14, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 217 calls during this period. For more information visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:50 am
Syracuse is hosting a men's basketball exhibition game against Niagara on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. It marks the second consecutive season the Orange have played at KeyBank Center. Last October, Syracuse hosted Buffalo in an exhibition tilt.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:50 am
Five distinguished community leaders will be honored this year as the Historical Association of Lewiston hosts its annual wine, beer and pizza "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Bella Rose Winery, 1243 Ridge Road, Lewiston. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:40 am
A Gust of Sun Winery is celebrating 15 years of locally made wine - and welcoming guests to its property with a special 15th anniversary celebration from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at 4515 Baer Road, Cambria.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:00 am
It's not hard to find a good cup of coffee in Lewiston - but that didn't deter Terrilyn Scozzafava or Ian and Victoria Billings from opening a new café on Center Street. Not one bit.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:00 am
The recent torrential rains that struck Niagara County are now bringing assistance measures into the spotlight.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Aug. 3, to Saturday, Aug. 8, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to more than 290 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2026 04:40 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Mike Filicetti and Niagara County Legislature Chairman Mike Hill joined local officials and first responders on Tuesday to break ground on the final emergency communications tower in Niagara County's countywide public safety communications upgrade project.
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Mon, Aug 10th 2026 12:30 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Michael A. Hill announced Monday that Niagara County has received funds from New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) to participate in New York state's septic system replacement fund. The program is designed to improve water quality by providing funds to counties to assist homeowners with replacing cesspools and septic systems that are adversely affecting designated waterbodies.
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Sun, Aug 9th 2026 04:00 pm
"Stag with Magpies" was named "Modern Art Awards" Best in Show Saturday at the 60th annual Lewiston Art Festival. The mixed media piece was crafted by Attica couple Magen and Dylan Pratt, who operate Wood & Water Artistry.
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Sun, Aug 9th 2026 02:45 pm
Artpark & Company welcomed Gov't Mule and JJ Grey & Mofro for a full night of rock and jam music on Thursday at the outdoor amphitheater.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 03:55 pm
The Lewiston Event Center has shared news of a change in leadership.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 06:00 am
A crew from Saving Oaks recently treated what is believed to be Lewiston's oldest and most iconic tree in an effort to protect it from oak wilt, a deadly fungal disease that has already killed oak trees across the Niagara River in Ontario.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 03:55 pm
Niagara County Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz announced the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has released a form to track damages from the heavy rainfall and flash flooding events from July 28-29 and Aug. 2-3, 2026. The state will now be tracking all information related to the aforementioned.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 12:40 pm
The third annual harvest tea, a fundraising event by the Lewiston Service Guild and the Friends of the Youngstown Free Library, will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Youngstown Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St.
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