Residents concerned by Daemen College's parking waiver request
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     The parking around Daemen College is already causing concern for many Snyder residents, and the proposal for a new library - without additional parking - won't help the situation, residents say.
More ...

Village Government News
     YOUTH AND RECREATION Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11.
More ...

Town Board amends special district budget, adds funding to fire companies
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     In its first action on the tentative 2007 Town of Amherst budget, the Town Board restored $396,200 to the town's fire districts, which are part of the special district budget.
More ...

Amherst North Rotary Club welcomes visitors to meetings
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
     Dedicated to supporting community groups, the Amherst North Rotary Club forges ahead with its mission - but more members for that mission are always needed.
More ...

Walk the Villages wrap-up celebration set
     Walk the Villages will come to a close for 2006 with a wrap-up celebration on Saturday, Oct. 14.
More ...

Out of the Past
     125 Years Ago Oct. 13, 1881 Soon the political cauldron will commence boiling, and somebody may get scalded.
More ...

Absentee ballots available for election
     Absentee ballot applications and voter registration forms for the Nov. 7 election are available from Legislator Michael H. Ranzenhofer's district office.
More ...

Meet the Candidates Day set
     The Western New York Independent Living Project Inc. has invited candidates for the Nov. 14 election to attend a Meet the Candidates Day from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 3108 Main St., Buffalo.
More ...

Police locate hit and run suspect at house
     Amherst police have charged 23-year-old Zachary Jaenecke of North Tonawanda with second-degree assault and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident after he allegedly struck a pedestrian in a parking lot.
More ...

Family night benefits Lions Club
     The Homewood Theater Company will stage an evening of family entertainment, "Autumn Leaves, Jack-O'-Lanterns and Ghost Stories" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at Ascension Lutheran Church at 4640 Main St., to raise funds for the Amherst Lions Club to be used in support of visual screening for y
More ...

Faith United Church of Christ has new pastor
     Rev. David K. Martin has been named the new Pastor of Faith United Church of Christ, Williamsville.
More ...

Community News
     State Senator Mary Lou Rath, R,C, I - Williamsville, has secured a $50,000 state grant for the Nancy R. Harris Early Childhood Center at Summit Education Resources, 150 Stahl Road, Getzville. The center houses a daycare center for infants and toddlers, as well as a preschool program for children wi
More ...

Mall-O-Ween returns to Eastern Hills Mall
     Looking for a fun, safe Halloween event this October?
More ...

SENIORNEWS
     The following events will take place at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 350 John James
More ...

Benefit held in memory of volunteer
     A Gourmet Cocktail Party, Bouquets for Barbara, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Frog Grill Restaurant, 561 Main Street in the City of Tonawanda.
More ...