http://www.niagara-gazette.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:54:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_321005453.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_321005453.html For the first time in more than 15 years, Richard Soluri was just a spectator at a Board of Trustees meeting.Soluri watched quietly from the back of the room as trustee William H. Geiben was confirmed as mayor in a 2-0 vote. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:53:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_313235418.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_313235418.html With $10,000 more in sales tax revenue than was originally projected, the town board went on a little spending spree of sorts while adjusting 2010 budget numbers Monday night during a board worksession. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:53:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_313235335.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_313235335.html Since it was such a major point of contention in the recent election, Supervisor Fred Newlin said Monday night that the supervisor’s salary could be lowered — if Supervisor-elect Steve Reiter wants to make the change. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:35:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_308003621.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_308003621.html At 9:27 p.m. Tuesday, Lewiston Town Supervisor Fred Newlin turned to one of his supporters and said simply, “I’m not going to win.” Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:40:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_307234203.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_307234203.html Alfonso Bax was the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s election and earned his second term on the Lewiston Town Council. He will be joined by two-time village trustee and council newcomer, Michael Marra. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:36:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_303013739.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_303013739.html A political newcomer, a one term member and a two-time village trustee will find out Tuesday who will fill two available seats on the Lewiston Town Council. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:32:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_303013402.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_303013402.html Richard Soluri is soon going to be able to do something most people don’t get to do. He’s going to be able to walk about on his own legacy. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_301235959.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_301235959.html In the Niagara County Legislature’s 12th District voters will be offered a choice this year between an incumbent who believes he’s done quite a bit to improve the quality of life in Lewiston and a political newcomer who thinks he has what it takes to accomplish much more. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_302000229.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_302000229.html Neither candidate for Lewiston Town Supervisor is a political newcomer in their community.Yet that is about all Fred Newlin and Steve Reiter have in common. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:49:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_300225049.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_300225049.html Maureen Ingham, a longtime teacher and administrator for Niagara Falls School District, has been hired as the new principal at St. Peter’s School in Lewiston. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:38:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_299213934.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_299213934.html Richard Soluri’s final meeting as mayor of the Village of Lewiston featured a vote on a controversial caboose, a group of thankful pet owners and their dogs and well wishes from many of the people who worked with him throughout the years. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:24:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_286212519.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_286212519.html Plans for the addition of a caboose to the grounds of the Silo Restaurant took a step forward this week as the village planning board unanimously approved a proposal by manager Alan Hastings.But there were conditions. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:03:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_286200302.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_286200302.html Some may be moved by the look in the woman’s eyes as she hands over her tiny child. The look reveals that she is frightened and desperate. Near her is a young girl whose own life is in danger because she breaking the law by helping the woman and her family. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_282000134.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_282000134.html Property owners in the Town of Lewiston would enjoy a slight decrease in taxes under the tentative 2010 budget presented this week by Supervisor Fred Newlin. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_278233306.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/lewiston/local_story_278233306.html Lewiston-Porter High School sophomore Mackenzie Olson has a little bit of experience in international travel. Sort of.“I’ve been to Canada,” she said, “but nowhere else.”