Board admits Rensch Road rezoning was a mistake
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Amherst Town Board has backed down following a lawsuit filed on May 16 by the University at Buffalo, in which UB claimed the board's March 19 vote to rezone parcels of Rensch Road was illegal. UB filed the suit, an Article 78 action, to annul the rezoning and the special use permit for the student-housing project proposed by GMH Communities. More ...
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Suspect arrested for tattooing in basement
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
A 14-year-old girl said it was a Mother's Day gift but her mom wasn't pleased when her daughter got a tattoo. The Fairgreen Drive resident called Amherst police on May 14 after she discovered her daughter had a tattoo on one of her arms. More ...
Memorial Day to be honored in town
Several events will be held in Amherst on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. The George F. Lamm Post 622 American Legion in conjunction with the Amherst Town Board will hold the 69th Memorial Day parade in Williamsville as a tribute to the memory of those who gave their lives for the country. More ...
Amherst prom
Shamone Chillis, left, Delisse Calhoun and Mollie Lang smile for the camera during the Amherst Central High School senior prom held last Saturday at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott. More photos on page nine Photo by Patrick McPartland Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews. More ...
Monsignor Yunk marks anniversary on Memorial Day
A retired Army colonel, Monsignor Michael J. Yunk will celebration the 50th anniversary of his ordination on Memorial Day. A Williamsville resident, Monsignor Yunk has served in area churches, as well as overseas with the U.S. Army, where he served as a chaplain holding services in military chapels for soldiers and their families. More...
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It's next generation's turn on Memorial Day
The men and women who have quietly walked for many years among the tombstones of this nation's cemeteries prior to Memorial Day, deftly pushing miniature American flags beside the graves of their deceased comrades, need some relief. More...
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I read with interest the article "Rodents now face totes in town, village" in the May 2 Amherst Bee. I think we need more than totes to eliminate the rat population. Recently I encountered one of the "beasts" while driving down our street. More...
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(Editor's note: The Bee's police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported. More...
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(Editor's note: Call The Bee at 632-0390 and record a one-minute comment on our Bee Heard line. It gives readers an opportunity to comment quickly and candidly on items of local or regional interest. Callers do not have to identify themselves and no callers' names will be used. More...
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A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 in Christ United Methodist Church, 350 Saratoga Road, Snyder, for Raymond E. Cook, 93, of Snyder, who died Nov. 17, 2006. Mr. Cook was a past president of Kiwanis, a member of the Masonic Lodge and was also active in his church choir. He was a member of the Amherst Male Glee Club for 35 years. More...
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Mill Middle School students took part in a debate, via teleconferencing, against a fifth grade class from Union East Elementary School, Cheektowaga. The students debated the issues of global warming. More...
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Margaux Gill, not Angela Sobatka as reported in last week's Bee, scored the U12 Revolution soccer team's second goal in a 3-1 win over the U-13 Akron on Tuesday, May 8. More...
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St. John's Lutheran Home keeps mission, changes methods
For nearly 150 years, the St. John's Lutheran Home has provided services to Western New York children. Established in 1864, the home was originally intended for children who had been made destitute by the loss of a father or family support source. More...
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Webkinz raffle to be held at Kadimah School A collection of rare, discontinued mint-condition Webkinz will be raffled now through May 31 at the Kadimah School, 1085 Eggert Road, Amherst. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship program. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. Only 500 tickets will be sold. For more information, call 836-6903. More...
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Stars and stripes The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will be celebrating America when "Stars and Stripes Forever!" is presented at 8 p.m. Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 at Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo. More...
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Veteran Broadway performer George Marcy will perform selections from his one-man show, "Anatomy of a Song and Dance Man" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at Cabaret in the Square Theatre, 4476 Main St., at Harlem Road, Snyder. Tickets for the performance, which is being presented by O'Connell and Company, are $10. More...
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The Amherst law firm of HoganWillig has announced that former Rep. John J. LaFalce will be special counsel to the firm and will maintain an office at the firm's Amherst location. More...
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- LEGAL NOTICE - SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF REAL PROPERTY SALE BY VIRTUE OF Execution(s), More...
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