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by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor In New York State seatbelts on school buses are an option, and studies show that may be a good thing. Jim Doherty, area general manager for Laidlaw Education Services, said many companies have done testing on seatbelts on school buses and none has shown them to be beneficial... More ... Design for drainage plan under way by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Ten hours after the Amherst Town Board adjourned its Monday session, representatives of the Engineering Department and the firm of Wendel Duchscherer were meeting on the design of a drainage improvement plan that will look at possible projects in approximately one third of th... More ... Dunkin' Donuts manager charged with filing false report, grand larceny Terese M. Dudek, 19, has been charged with grand larceny and filing a false police report after telling Amherst police she was robbed while making a deposit for Dunkin' Donuts. A manager of the 55 Crosspoint Parkway location, Dudek called police at 9:45 a.m. More ... Interstate 290 closed four hours In another police report, a Tonawanda man remains in critical condition after reportedly causing an accident that closed Interstate 290 East at the Interstate 90 ramp on Friday. According to Amherst police, the incident began at 2:56 a.m. at the Millersport Highway entrance ... More ...
General Motors' Tonawanda Engine Plant worker Dave Hill builds a 3.5 liter E85- capable engine during the Go Green event held Saturday at AAA Travel and Insurance Center, 100 International Drive. More ...
- It's not just the students who want to be outside during the school day. Casey Middle School sixth-grade teachers (from left to right) Alicia Nagel, Claire May and Colleen Murray grade papers under the sun on a recent April day. More ... Island Park named Great Strides Walk site The Western New York Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has announced the 2007 kickoff of Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis. Seven Great Strides walks will be held in Western New York to raise money for research, education and care programs. More ... Brush collection starts May 21 The Town of Amherst's annual spring brush pickup will begin on May 21. The Highway Department will collect large piles of logs, brush, and tree stumps only. All material must be placed out at the start of that week. No mixed piles containing lumber, concrete, railroad ties o... More ... Corrections A story in the May 2 Amherst Bee about talent agent Toni Silveri included references to several actors. Margo Davis is in no way affiliated with broadcast work for Independent Health. Information was incorrect in an advertisement for the Village Glen Tennis Club published in... More ...
Scott Johnson Board Member Sweet Home District After graduating from Kenmore West High School in 1977, I studied civil engineering at Erie Community College and the University at Buffalo. More ...
Dawn Cerra Board Member Williamsville District I am a stay-at-home mother, active in my children's education. I am running because it's time for those who are involved at building level with the issues facing families and educators to bring that point of view to the district's governance. My priorities will be, No. More ...
Carolyn Giambra Board Member Williamsville District Community service and civic responsibility motivate me to run for a second term on the board. I want to sustain the excellent educational system that serves this community and preserve a nurturing, challenging environment for my grandchild. More ...
Carrie Kahn Board Member Williamsville District I am fortunate to live in Western New York. I graduated from both Canisius College and the University at Buffalo. More ...
Ramona Popowich Board Member Williamsville District Serving in leadership positions as president and vice president during my six-year tenure on the board, my goal has been to keep "ahead of the curve" by working in partnership with the superintendent, staff and parents. More ... District election to be held May 15 On Tuesday, May 15 residents in Amherst's three school districts will vote on their district budgets, board of education candidates and other propositions. More ... Household hazardous waste drop set for May 12 Erie County residents can dispose of hazardous household products from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Erie Community College North Campus, corner of Wehrle Drive and and Youngs Road. Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day allows for the following wastes to be disposed... More ...
Officers of the Hutchinson Hose Co., Williamsville Fire Dept. were installed this past Saturday night. From left are Robin Schott, exempt association president; Christopher Petrie, first assistant chief; Richard Maddigan, chief; David Kubiak, second assistant chief; and Pe... More ... YMCA considers new facility in Northtowns A study is being conducted by YMCA Buffalo Niagara on the potential for replacing its Northeast Family Branch, 4433 Main St., Snyder, with a new state-of-the-art family facility. "The current facility was constructed in 1962 and has very limited facilities from which to ser... More ... Clarence officials respond to 'overdue sewer bill' claims by KIMBERLY M. KARCHER Clarence Editor The Town of Clarence has released a statement indicating that progress is being made toward resolution of outstanding sewage treatment bill payments. More ...
Michael Altieri of Amherst receives a medal in recognition of past military service during a "In the Company of Heroes" ceremony held April 29 at VFW Post 7545 in the City of Tonawanda. Commendations were presented to veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War a... More ... Community News Anthony Lister of Amherst was awarded a $500 scholarship from the University at Buffalo School of Management's inaugural Steve C. Verney MBA Case Competition. He had to read and analyze a Harvard business case and write a report recommending solutions for the company to stu... More ... Former Town Recreation Department employee celebrates 100th birthday Margaret M. Gibney of Amherst will celebrate her 100th birthday on Mother's Day. She is a former Amherst Planning Board member and is retired from the Recreation Department. Gibney was born to George and Katherine Adrian in Buffalo on May 13, 1907, and was one of eight ch... More ... Temple Beth Zion to open pre-K program in the fall 2007 Registration is open for a new prekindergarten class designed to be a bridge between a preschool 4-year-old class and a kindergarten program. The Play And Learn School, also known as PALS, at Temple Beth Zion's Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, will be opening a ... More ... Political News Friends of Edward Rath III will hold a cocktails and hors d'oeuvres fundraiser supporting his campaign for the Erie County Legislature's 15th District from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at Park Country Club, 4949 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville. Contributions are: gold ... More ...
by NICHOLAS J. PRIMERANO Ken-Ton Editor Let's face it - some parents have a hard time getting their teenager to pick up their room, take out the trash or even mow the lawn - but not change the world. More ... Wehrle Drive, Maple Road part of transportation improvement plan An 11-year, $6.1 billion transportation plan for the Erie-Niagara region will be aired in a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the AAA Travel and Insurance Center, 100 International Drive, Williamsville. Approximately 260 projects have been programmed for fe... More ... Erie 1 BOCES students win at SkillsUSA state competitions Students from Erie 1 BOCES Harkness and Ken-Ton Career and Technical centers won awards at the SkillsUSA State Competitions on April 18-20 in Syracuse. Winners were: Ryan Willett of Amherst Central and Gubinder Sran of Williamsville North, took second place in automated ma... More ... Library News The following events will be held at the Williamsville Library, 5571 Main St. Registration is required for all programs. Call 632-6176. Preschool Story Time is being held at 11 a.m Fridays through May 25 for ages 3½ to 5. More ... Artwork at JCC The artwork of John Holland will be displayed at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo's Bunis Family Gallery, 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, and the Holland Family Gallery, 787 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, through June 25. More ... In the Military Air Force Airman Jacqueline Brill has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Brill is a 2006 graduate of Sweet Home High School. More ...
Play stars Williamsville's Wendie Malick by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter When Williamsville native Wendie Malick heard of the troubles of Buffalo's Studio Arena Theatre, she wanted to know how she could help. The answer? A benefit performance to aid the struggling theater. More ... |
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