Wed, May 27th 2026 09:00 am
On June 7, 2005, Lt. Col. Terrence Crowe was killed by Iraqi insurgents in Tal Afar, Iraq. He was 44 years old at the time and was the only Islander to be killed in the Iraq war, also known as Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Wed, May 27th 2026 09:00 am
Memorial Day was celebrated in a small, but meaningful way Monday morning at the 1812 Cemetery of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 02:10 pm
Samantha Fish's work is notably improving from project to project, culminating in a well-rounded, a musical-umami bomb called "Paper Doll." The blues-rock album released in 2025 and captured the essence of Fish's live show in a recorded package.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 08:00 am
When depicting Ryan Bingham, there's no shortage of available descriptors:
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Upon Rachel Jolbert taking the reins in 2023, the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market has grown in physical size, number of vendors and months of operation. Its success and importance to the River Region has been mentioned by residents in person, online and at municipal meetings.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Russ Ward, Ron Krul, Jim Schaller and Tom Mach of Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 264 presented the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees with a plaque and signage designating the municipality as a Purple Heart community.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Opposing views on a proposed battery energy storage systems law were expressed during a public hearing at Monday's Grand Island Town Board meeting.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Staley Road residents may be approaching a turning point in their quest for safe passage.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
A public hearing will be held in the Town of Niagara's main meeting room at 2 p.m. June 2 to gather input in regard to a proposal for a new tax deal for the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, which is owned by Fashion Outlets II LLC and Macerich Niagara LLC.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Brick Oven General Manager Nick Manzare has a passion for pleasing people's palates.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 22, 2026
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Wed, May 20th 2026 06:50 am
Grand Island voters voted down the proposed $81,685,805 school budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday. The vote was 1,352 against the budget, and 1,280 in favor. Voters also turned down proposition two: $672,000 for the purchase of vehicles. The vote was 1,334 against the proposition, and 1,280 in favor.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 10:55 pm
Youngstown voters opted for change on Tuesday, as unofficial election numbers show almost two-thirds of the people chose the challengers to the incumbent board.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 05:00 pm
A Niagara County patient reunited Friday with the first responders who helped save her life.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines smelt as a small, bony fish that closely resembles a trout in general structure; lives along coasts and ascends rivers to spawn; with a delicate oily flesh and a distinctive odor and taste. Here in Lewiston, smelt means the start of summer festival season.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:05 am
Smelt Festival is a time to celebrate local fishing - and there are more opportunities these days thanks to the efforts of local anglers and charter captains.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:00 am
The Grand Island Board on Monday voted to pause the town's contract to build a splash pad in Veterans Park, due to concerns over a lack of funding.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:00 am
A chocolate Labrador named Cocoa has found a second chapter in life after being adopted by Town of Niagara Police Clerk Miranda McQuillan. Cocoa will serve as a therapy dog for the police department.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On May 9, a group of adults and young people gathered together to sort donated food at the Grand Island Cultural Center.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On Monday evening, the Town of Porter recognized the late Brad Hardison, of Hardison Funeral Homes in Ransomville, for his many contributions over the years to the town and community.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
Town commons tree trunks boasted new purple ribbons on May 9.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
A Lewiston-Porter High School senior recently became the first student representative on the district's board of education.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
Improvement needs at town parks, properties and roadways were among the discussion items at Monday's Lewiston Town Board session.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 15, 2026
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Thu, May 14th 2026 04:15 pm
Motherhood can feel isolating, especially when most local event roundups revolve around entertaining your kids. But across Western New York this May and June, there are actually plenty of opportunities for moms to step away from the mental load for a few hours, meet other women, tap back into creativity, and feel like themselves again.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:15 am
With the start of spring weather comes increased activity outdoors - and a new warning from Lewiston Police Department Chief Mike Salada regarding youth on electric bikes.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:10 am
Lewiston's rollout of summer food destinations continued this week with the reopening of Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen at the corner of Center and North Fourth streets.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:10 am
While many Grand Islanders have eagerly awaited a splash pad as a bright, new amenity planned for Veterans Park, the financials presented to the Town Board on Monday cast a shadow over that enthusiasm.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
Mayor Anne Welch and the Village of Lewiston posed Monday with Robert Paul, commander of the Youngstown flotilla, as Welch proclaimed May 16-22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week in the Village of Lewiston - urging "all those who enjoy our waters to practice safe boating habits, seek proper education, and 'Wear It' to ensure a safe and successful season on the Niagara River."
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
Council member Rhonda Diehl has taken a proactive stance in putting Grand Island service clubs on the same page - but not in the same spot on the calendar page!
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
2026-27 budget preparations continue in the Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield central school districts, as the school budget/board vote approaches on Tuesday, May 19.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board was presented flags and banners preceding its regular business meeting on Monday. The gifts were brought by three Niagara County legislators - David Godfrey, Jesse Gooch and Mike Casale - to celebrate America 250 and the United States of America's milestone.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:00 am
As of May 5, the New York state legislators have not passed a budget, which means the Grand Island Central School District's major state revenue sources for the 2026-27 academic year are estimated. The state budget is now more than a month late.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown Board of Trustees approved the budget for 2026-27 on April 30. The total expenditure and revenue for the village's budget is $2,756,395.87.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 8, 2026
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Thu, May 7th 2026 03:05 pm
The old proverb, "Those who can't, teach," was not intended for chef Brooke Williamson.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 08:00 am
Despite celebrating more than a quarter-century in business - a rare 2020s feat - a signature sandwich seen on national television ("The Haystack"), myriad "Best of" food/tourism lists and boatloads of positive social media feedback, The Silo Restaurant isn't settling for status quo.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 08:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Ellicott Development's variance request for pay-parking signs inside the Frontier House parking lot at 460 Center St.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
Approximately 40 primates are being cared for by The Primate Sanctuary in Niagara Falls - and they need help from the public. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday, May 3, a basket raffle fundraiser for the organization will be held at Kelly's On The Green, 4343 Porter Road.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
Growing up on a farm in Quebec, Cyndy Montana's favorite memory is sitting on the veranda with her family, enjoying peaceful moments as a reward for hard work.
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