Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
With the November elections and budget filing deadlines approaching, Lewiston's October Town Board session Monday was rather light on agenda items.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:55 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Sept. 29, to Sunday, Oct. 12, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to more than 300 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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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 05:10 pm
Legendary rock band O.A.R. has announced the "O.A.R. Three Decades Tour," an expansive run across North America, will play the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, with special guests Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:00 am
What makes a hero? What do we value? Mythical stories have captivated us for centuries - shaping art, culture, and the music we continue to celebrate today.
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Tue, Oct 28th 2025 02:20 pm
The French were the first Europeans to explore the Niagara Region - and Old Fort Niagara highlights this early history with two days of living history programs and demonstrations. On Friday, Nov. 7, the fort will welcome over 500 French and social studies students for a day of educational programs.
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Mon, Oct 27th 2025 03:10 pm
On Friday, Nov. 7, the Lewiston-Porter Historical Society will host its annual Veterans Day dinner in the high school cafeteria on Creek Road.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 06:15 pm
Orleans County Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Holli Nenni and Niagara County DSS Commissioner Meghan Lutz today issued a joint statement to residents regarding the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for the 2025-26 season:
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:05 am
Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen was a hot place to be over the summer, serving as a site for great food, outdoor get-togethers and even cornhole leagues. But, as you can see out your window, summer is over - and restaurant owner Michael Hibbard is adjusting accordingly.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Community Lions Club recently hosted its annual visit from the district governor. Jeremy Schnurr, the newly elected district governor, oversees 46 local Lions Clubs across four Western New York counties: Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library (www.lewistonpubliclibrary.org) has been a cornerstone of learning, inspiration and connection in our community since 1901. It offers more than just books - it provides free access to technology, educational programs for all ages, job search resources, safe spaces for children and teens, digital media, and countless opportunities for personal growth.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:00 am
Jeff Ritter, administrator of the Lewiston Water Pollution Control Center, announced plans to conduct smoke testing of sewer lines in the Morgan Farms neighborhood. The testing is expected to focus on groundwater infiltrations.
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Thu, Oct 23rd 2025 11:10 am
The New York Power Authority will hold its annual free "Hollow-GREEN Spooktacular" on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Niagara Power Vista, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston.
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 06:55 pm
Notice to interested voters in Niagara County from the election commissioners:
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Wed, Oct 22nd 2025 10:00 am
Fifteen years after seeing its first tee shot, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course continues to gain national acclaim and prestige in the golfing world.
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Tue, Oct 21st 2025 03:25 pm
Original drawings created by the young patients at Oishei Children's Hospital will be featured on skates worn by the Niagara University men's hockey team and referees during Niagara's annual Division I men's exhibition game against USA Hockey's National Team Development Program on Friday, Oct. 24, at Dwyer Arena.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2025 04:45 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Lancers boys varsity soccer team recently completed its league play with an undefeated record of 15-0-0.
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Mon, Oct 20th 2025 07:05 am
Old Fort Niagara invites visitors of all ages to celebrate the spirit of the season during its All Hallows' Eve event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The family-friendly program explores how people of the past observed All Hallows' Eve - now known as Halloween - through stories, legends, and historical traditions.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:10 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Sept. 22, to Saturday, Sept. 28, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 266 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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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:05 am
Budget discussions continue for the Town of Lewiston, where a potential cut in property taxes is being considered.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Police Coat of Arms presents "Coffee with a Cop" from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Orange Cat Coffee Co., 703 Center St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 07:00 am
My name is William (Bill) Burg, and I am running for the vacant seat on the Lewiston Town Board.
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Thu, Oct 16th 2025 05:35 pm
Two of Niagara County top elected officials, Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski and Niagara County Treasurer Kyle Andrews, have teamed up with the Niagara USA Chamber to launch the "Niagara for 4" coalition in support of a referendum on this year's ballot that would increase terms for county legislators to four years.
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Thu, Oct 16th 2025 05:30 pm
At its Tuesday evening session, the Porter Town Board approved a measure to pursue grant funding for a waterline improvement project, and approved a moratorium on cannabis facilities/entities operating within the town.
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Thu, Oct 16th 2025 05:30 pm
The New York Power Authority has been named by City and State as a Top Place to Work in New York in 2025. City & State's Top Places to Work in NY 2025 is a first-of-its-kind recognition program celebrating the organizations that set the standard for workplace excellence across New York.
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Tue, Oct 14th 2025 05:40 pm
The Friends of the Youngstown Library and the Lewiston Service Guild extend their gratitude to all who made their harvest tea a successful and enjoyable event. The Youngstown Presbyterian Church was filled with a colorful display of gift baskets, flowery hats, and tables filled with a variety of traditional high-tea delicacies, catered by the Three Little Hens Baking Co.
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Mon, Oct 13th 2025 05:45 pm
The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant - especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle into busy fall routines and make plans around upcoming school breaks.
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Mon, Oct 13th 2025 07:00 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston and Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market will host the second annual community Halloween trunk-or-treat from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the back parking lot adjacent to the church social hall at 505 Cayuga St.
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Fri, Oct 10th 2025 08:05 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market is gearing up for its annual move indoors for the fall and winter seasons. It will conclude its outdoor run this Saturday, with the special "Fall Festival" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Ninth and Cayuga streets side on Academy Park, before taking up residency at the First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 505 Cayuga St.
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Fri, Oct 10th 2025 08:00 am
Town of Lewiston resident Brian Reilly is looking to start a Sunday farmers market at Academy Park beginning in June 2026. He explained his concept to the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees at a work session on Monday.
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Fri, Oct 10th 2025 07:00 am
The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, located at Stella Niagara near Lewiston, along with students of the Stella Niagara Education Park (SNEP), are celebrating Peace Week with a variety of activities.
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Tue, Oct 7th 2025 06:55 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes Budd Bailey to its next program, titled, "Let's Talk Sports: A Conversation with Budd Bailey." This presentation will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Tue, Oct 7th 2025 06:35 am
The Sisters of St. Francis from Stella Niagara are seen enjoying The Rotary Club of Lewiston/ Niagara-On-The-Lake production of "Nunsense" last Friday evening at Messiah Lutheran Church.
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Tue, Oct 7th 2025 06:30 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts invites you on the Marble Orchard Ghost Walk - an eerie and unforgettable journey through the shadows of Lewiston's haunted history.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:45 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Primary Education Center celebrated its recent achievement of being certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 26.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:35 pm
The Mason FOREVER Foundation was established in honor of Mason Sawyer Monteleone, an interdisciplinary health science major at the University of Florida in Tallahassee who tragically died in a car accident at the age of 21. He was interested in becoming a physician assistant or an orthopedic surgeon. He graduated from Canisius High School in Buffalo, and attended middle school at Lewiston-Porter.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 08:05 am
There are many places in Western New York where one can find good barbecue. ... But you wouldn't know it by looking at the reader vote from "WNY's Best BBQ." The Brickyard Pub & BBQ/Brickyard Brewing Company retained its "Savory Summer" crown, taking an awe-inspiring 93% of the fan ballots in NFP's recent food contest.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 08:00 am
Town of Porter Supervisor John "Duffy" Johnston spoke in surprising candor Tuesday in support of the state Department of Environmental Conservation Siting Board's decision, announced Monday, to deny Waste Management (via CWM) a series of permits for its long-sought residual management unit 2 hazardous waste landfill.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 08:00 am
I would like to thank the residents of Lewiston for putting their trust in me on the Town Board. I truly enjoy the opportunity to serve and to help make Lewiston a better place.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 07:55 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce and the New York Power Authority celebrated the season with their annual late-September gatherings: the Harvest & Hops Festival on Center Street in Lewiston, and the Wildlife Festival outside of the Power Vista and across the NYPA campus.
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Thu, Oct 2nd 2025 06:35 pm
On Saturday morning, several groups of protein enthusiasts gathered at the Lewiston Stone House where they collected scorecards and set their sights on culinary creations offered as part of the Lewiston Wing Walk. The second annual event showcased the River Region's take on Western New York's favorite food. It was produced by The Roaming Table Food Tours.
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