— Smallwood Elementary students met veterans and current members of the military on Thursday before taking a photograph in the formation of a star for the “Stars for Heroes” project More...

The 13th annual Amherst Dusk to Dawn Relay Challenge will be held from 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, through 7 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst. More...

The Amherst Republican Committee has endorsed its candidates for the fall elections. The committee endorsed Town Supervisor Barry Weinstein, who is seeking re-election to a second term. More...

Monday, May 6 • A woman was charged with shoplifting from a Niagara Falls Boulevard department store. She was reportedly attempting to steal men’s clothing from the business when she was apprehended by security personnel. More...

It has been a beautiful spring this year, and if your garden is like mine, bulbs planted last year are in full bloom. More...

The following students at Williamsville South High School were named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2012-13 academic year: Grade 12 More...

— The new knight mascot arrives during a surprise assembly at S.S. Peter and Paul School on Thursday. Students will have the opportunity to name the mascot in an upcoming contest. More...

The following Amherst High School students were named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2012-13 academic year: Grade 12 More...

First introduced to the public as the “dandy horse” in early 19th-century Europe, the bicycle has since evolved to become one of the most versatile vehicles today, capable of opening up a world of opportunity for its rider. More...

The Western New York Railway Historical Society will hold a flea market and used book sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Lehigh Valley Historic Site, 86 S. Long St., Williamsville. Admission and parking are free. More...

Summer Program Guides Now Available — Copies are available at the Youth & Recreation program office, the Northtown Center at Amherst, Amherst Town Hall, Clearfield Community Center, Harlem Road Community Center and at Amherst Public librari More...

For more than 30 years, Kristen Uniforms has been providing customers with quality apparel and accessories for people in the workforce. More...

Sheptin Tutoring Group, an academic and exam preparation company in Westchester County, has expanded its Regents Review program to the Western New York market. More...

Colleen DiPirro, president and chief executive officer of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, was recently elected chairwoman of the Western New York Chamber Alliance. More...