Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:45 am
Lewiston property owners will likely be looking at the return of a town tax, albeit a nominal one, when all is said and done with the town's still-unfinished $15.764 million budget for 2016.
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Sat, Nov 7th 2015 09:45 am
The 58th annual racing season at Ransomville Speedway officially came to a close Oct. 30 as some 200 guests honored Big R's 2015 champions along with many others.
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Mon, Nov 2nd 2015 11:10 am
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Knights of Columbus Council No. 14622 hosts its eighth annual spaghetti dinner from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the shrine's dining hall, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Sat, Oct 31st 2015 07:15 am
The Friends of the Youngstown Free Library will host a fall book sale next weekend at the Youngtown Village Center gym, 240 Lockport St. The book sale will also feature a "Cat in the Hat"-themed story and craft time at 11 a.m. Saturday, when The Cat himself will visit with the children.
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Sat, Oct 31st 2015 07:00 am
Come Wednesday, Nov. 11, Dennis Brochey will officially be calling it quits as Town of Lewiston supervisor.
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Thu, Oct 29th 2015 02:30 pm
The Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K Race Director Paul Beatty Jr., along with members of his race committee, recently presented Niagara Hospice with a check for $94,472.14.
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Mon, Oct 26th 2015 12:35 pm
At 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Lewiston Council on the Arts presents "A Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald" at Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Oct 24th 2015 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Transportation has informed NFP paving is scheduled to begin on Route 104 (Lewiston Road) Wednesday and be completed by the end of the day on Saturday, Oct. 31.
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Fri, Oct 23rd 2015 10:15 pm
Mayor Terry Collesano filmed a scene Monday for "Morning Sun," the Choice Films production shooting in the Village of Lewiston. While we won't give away any spoiler information, we can say director Tony Glazer was shocked at how well Collesano performed.
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Fri, Oct 23rd 2015 10:10 pm
Phyllis, an adorable, sweet-natured Shih-Tzu mix, got her big break when she was noticed by the Choice Films crew while they were scouting potential locations recently for the movie "Morning Sun."
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Wed, Oct 21st 2015 01:10 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce has organized the third annual "Chamber Wine Tour," coinciding with the Niagara Wine Trail "Share the Bounty" event, set for Saturday, Nov. 14.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2015 04:45 pm
Town of Lewiston Finance Officer Martha Blazick got down to the nuts and bolts Thursday on Lewiston's $15.6 million tentative 2016 budget. A work session included going through revenue line items, Highway Department and town clerk's office expenditures, and offering greater clarity on overall management and spending practices.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2015 01:00 pm
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the north entrance and adjacent parking spaces to Mount St. Mary's Hospital from Military Road will be closed for paving.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2015 05:25 pm
Jerge returned with a new idea - a plan, he said, that would benefit the Fairchild Place and Onondaga Street neighborhoods.
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Sat, Oct 10th 2015 07:00 am
Fresh Start Café & Market is set to offer a unique, all-natural alternative to traditional football foods.
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Wed, Oct 7th 2015 04:00 pm
Preliminary discussions got underway this week on the Town of Lewiston's upcoming budget as Finance Officer Martha Blazick unveiled a $15.608 million tentative plan for 2016.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2015 05:20 pm
Artpark & Company has announced two special presentations with visiting guest artists followed by a Q&A. Events will take place at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and Nov. 12 at the DeVeaux Woods Park Conference Center.
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Tue, Oct 6th 2015 05:15 pm
Lewiston's own Chris Tybor of ChrisFit recently summited Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the "Climb for Alexa 2015" fundraiser for the It Happened to Alexa Foundation. Tybor was the only one in his group to make the summit.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2015 08:50 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion Monday to add an additional designation to Columbus Day. Starting this year, the second October Monday will be known as "Indigenous Peoples Day" to honor the local Native American community.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2015 07:00 am
Tri-Community Ambulance, based in Sanborn, will hold its 13th annual basket auction Oct. 11. The event will start at noon and the drawings will begin at 5 p.m. There will be more than 150 baskets/gift certificates to be won. Participants do not need to be present to win.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2015 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Highway Department will hold an electronics-recycling day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the department garage, 1445 Swann Road. The event is open to Town and Village of Lewiston residents only.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2015 04:00 am
Friends of the Lewiston Library will hold a "Friendly Gathering" from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the library, 305 S. Eighth St.
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Sat, Oct 3rd 2015 04:00 am
Fire engine rides, a live burn demonstration and hands-on challenges for attendees will join fire safety education and blood pressure checks Saturday at the Upper Mountain Fire Co.'s annual community open house.
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Wed, Sep 30th 2015 03:45 pm
After reviewing a number of issues, including yet-to-be-settled fire access at nearby River Walk, the Town Board went on to approve a modified final plat for French Landing - one that calls for completion of the entire "Wolf Run" project roadway in one phase (instead of two), and before any new residences can be built and certificate of occupancies granted.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2015 07:00 am
The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will hold its 35th annual Pink Elephant Luncheon and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
Youngstown Business and Professional Association President Cheryl Butera recapped highlights of 2015 at a fall meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
Though the Village of Lewiston is looking into obtaining a portable breakwall to curb wave damage to the Water Street shoreline, Guard Street resident Claudia Marasco said trustees should consider a speed limit for boaters - and jet boats, in particular.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:50 pm
The Rivershore Foundation will celebrate Rivershore's 35th anniversary at its annual gala beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The evening includes dinner, entertainment and a silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting Rivershore programs.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:25 pm
Students from the Lewiston-Porter Academy of International Business and Finance met with the community on Thursday at a Business Blender presented by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 04:55 pm
While some local Catholics are making the trek to join the crowds at one of the cities where Pope Francis will be speaking this week, many are making plans to attend a smaller, homier event.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 11:55 am
On Saturday, Sept. 26, Chris Tybor, owner of ChrisFit, will embark on a trip of a lifetime to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Africa. As part of the trip, he'll raise money for the It Happened to Alexa Foundation.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 11:55 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston will present "History of WNY Radio & Television." John Zach, author and WBEN 930-AM radio host, will present the history of the local broadcasting industry. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 08:40 am
Fire engine rides, a live burn demonstration and hands-on challenges for attendees will join fire safety education and blood pressure checks on what promises to be an entertaining Saturday (Oct. 3), when the Upper Mountain Fire Co. holds its annual community open house.
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Sat, Sep 19th 2015 07:00 am
What poses a bigger threat to community safety: Cars and trucks exiting onto Center Street, or onto residential roads?
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Fri, Sep 18th 2015 11:35 am
One of the River Region's favorite fall festivals of the year will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, along Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2015 09:20 pm
Due to the two days of inclement weather preventing thousands from enjoying the 2015 Niagara County Peach Festival at Academy Park last weekend, Amusements of America Ride Co. has agreed to allow discount pre-sale tickets purchased for the 2015 festival to be used at the 2016 Peach Festival.
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Sun, Sep 13th 2015 10:45 pm
History was made Sunday night, at the end of the 58th annual Niagara County Peach Festival, as Lindsey Clark was named Peach Queen. She will receive a $4,000 college scholarship, courtesy of the Lewiston Kiwanis Club.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 11:20 pm
Unofficial primary election results from Lewiston:
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 11:20 pm
In drawings submitted Thursday to the Village of Lewiston, portions of Ellicott Development's proposed plaza have changed significantly. The northern building, No. 3, is now a two-story unit. The third floor is gone and, instead of 26 apartment units spread over two floors, the sketch calls for 13 two-bedroom dwellings on the second floor.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2015 11:20 pm
Though Village of Lewiston residents have noticed less wake turbulence on Water Street, there is still room for improvement.
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