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 08:00 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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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 07:05 pm
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 members join with a recent winner of a Moose Lodge college scholarship in giving back, as members helped decorate the Christmas tree in the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell at Academy Park last weekend.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 02:55 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District has received additional funding to advance efforts under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) to protect the health and well-being of communities and the environment.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 10:20 am
At the 2025 New York Farm Bureau Conference, Kevin Bittner received the James Quinn Award. It is the second-highest award in the organization, and goes to someone who has gone above and beyond in supporting Farm Bureau and NY Agriculture during the past year.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 01:35 pm
Matthew Black, a folk singer and songwriter known for incisive lyrics and singable melodies, will present a concert at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at The Old Stone Church in Lewiston.
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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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Mon, Dec 1st 2025 01:25 pm
At approximately 11:55 p.m. on Nov. 29, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a call of a domestic disturbance at 368 Lockport St., Youngstown.
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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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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 06:55 am
The Youngstown Garden Club is making magic again, with its 2025 holiday tours set to open next month at the historic Ontario House in the heart of Youngstown.
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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 11:10 am
The following activity occurred Thursday, Oct. 30, to Friday, Nov. 7, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to more than 225 calls during this period. For more information on arrests and other activity, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its page on Facebook.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 09:50 am
People Inc. is partnering with Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity to build an accessible, single-family home in the Village of Youngstown. This innovative collaboration addresses a critical need for affordable, accessible home ownership in Western New York.
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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 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 10:10 am
Congratulations to the students from the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, who were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:45 am
What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Being kind? Being thankful?
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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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Wed, Nov 19th 2025 08:45 am
Niagara University is proud to announce a historic and transformative gift that will elevate the experience and success of its pre-law students.
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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 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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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Porter Town Board unanimously adopted its $6,664,168 budget for 2026 following limited comments at Monday's public hearing.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
Town of Porter-area residents celebrated Veterans Day by giving this past weekend, as visitors flocked to O Leo Curtis American Legion Post 830 in Ransomville to enjoy a chicken barbecue.
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Wed, Nov 12th 2025 10:25 am
Round Room Live is proud to announce "Elmo's Got the Moves," an all-new "Sesame Street Live" production at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston. The show will stage at 6 p.m. May 28, 2026.
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Wed, Nov 12th 2025 09:10 am
This Thanksgiving, Tops Friendly Markets is once again leading the way in value - helping families celebrate the holiday with more joy, more flavor, and less stress. Tops is holding the line on turkey prices, at just 48 cents per pound - the same low price as last year - ensuring the centerpiece of the meal stays affordable for every family.
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Tue, Nov 11th 2025 07:00 pm
As is tradition, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Veterans Day was observed with a ceremony at Lewiston's Academy Park. The event, set at the "Circle of Honor," was coordinated by Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487. Vietnam veteran and Lewiston historian Timothy Henderson served as the keynote speaker.
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Sun, Nov 9th 2025 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today urged caution ahead of forecasted lake-effect snow set to impact portions of Western New York. Winter weather advisories have been issued for Sunday night into Monday morning, with 3 to 6 inches of snow forecasted for Chautauqua County and 3 to 5 inches possible in Niagara and Orleans counties - and localized higher amounts possible.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 05:05 pm
The New York Power Authority and local groups will commemorate Native American Heritage Month with daylong celebration at the Niagara Power Vista this Saturday, Nov. 8, starting at 10 a.m.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
The Lewiston Beautification Committee's Tasia Fitzpatrick provided village trustees with an extensive update, including projects completed and those projected to enhance Center Street and the waterfront.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
It was five years ago that journalist Mary Friona-Celani and her husband, musician Scott Celani, did what any reasonable-thinking couple would do in the middle of a pandemic, when the world is closed and people aren't leaving their homes: They opened a retail store.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
Fresh sushi is back at DiMino's Lewiston Tops following a short interruption due to a vendor switch. About 18 different items are made daily at the Center Street supermarket, each one available in a grab-and-go case.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:55 am
A 45-year-old man calls in a panic after failing to get his terminally ill wife out of bed to a chair. He is emotionally spent and calls HART (home assistance referral team). Within an hour, a caregiver is at his door to help this couple.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 09:30 pm
Apple Granny Restaurant's dining room was filled Thursday with local dignitaries looking for a stronger cross-border partnership with their Canadian counterparts. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed business owners and elected officeholders to its Lewiston "Lunch with Leaders" forum, providing them an opportunity to share concerns and discuss solutions.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 02:35 pm
Niagara University celebrated its students - and honored distinguished individuals who embody Niagara's mission within their communities - during the 2025 President's Dinner on Nov. 5 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Proceeds from the President's Dinner benefit Niagara University's scholarship programs. This year's event raised $240,000 toward student scholarship assistance.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 11:00 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston is offering a three-week worship series, on Sundays, Nov. 9-23 as a reflection on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's "Be Good, Do Good and God Bless" slogan.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
The Town of Porter presented its 2026 preliminary budget of $6,664,168 on Oct. 28, with plans for final review expected toward adoption at the Town Board's meeting set for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Town Hall.
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