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Out of the Past 125 Years Ago Nov. 2, 1882 Contractor Wendel stated the Main Street bridge probably would be completed by November 15. He decided that he should have the honor as the first to drive over the bridge. A week ago Saturday, about five o'clock, he got in his buggy and drove over, amid the applause ... More ... Cor rection The Town of Amherst's flu shot clinic will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road. The date was wrong on last week's edition. More ... Hospital one month away from opening new wings by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor Suburban Hospital's new appearance is starting to take shape. The original lobby will open today, streamlining visitors to the areas of the hospital they need. In a month, the new emergency department, recovery rooms and lab will start opening. More ... Fire causes $70,000 damage A basement fire at 62 Audubon Drive has been blamed on deteriorating mortar in a fireplace firebox. Snyder firefighters responded to the alarm at 5:31 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and discovered that no one was home at the time. More ... Fire departments, first responders encouraged to apply for funding The Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program has funds available for fire departments and first responders. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. The application is accessible from www.firegrantsupport. com, the U.S. Fire Administration Web site, www.u... More ... College event gets out of hand, police call for backup Daemen College students gathered at the Charles Wick Center for a Multi-Cultural Association party became involved in several fights that required the response of four police units. Amherst Police Assistance Chief Timothy Green said patrols were called to the college, 4380 Main St., at 1:45 a.m. ... More ... Stop made for speeding results in DWI, narcotics charges Amherst Police Officer David Solak stopped a vehicle on Maple Road at 3:29 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 for speeding and subsequentially charged the driver with a felony count for possession. Shawn Baranyi, 41, of Carriage Hill, Williamsville, was stopped for traveling at a high rate of speed, accordin... More ...
Chris Collins County Executive R, TF As a longtime local resident and business leader, I am concerned about the state of Erie County. More ... 'Got Candy?' Dentist buys Halloween treats to send to soldiers by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor When it comes down to it, who really needs all the candy that will be collected from trick-or-treating? Youths may think its great, plopping a heaping sack of sugary snacks on the table, but its not great for their teeth. In an attempt to reduce the amount of candy being devoured, one Amherst d... More ...
Christ United Methodist Church, at Harlem and Saratoga roads in Snyder, has welcomed a new pastor. The Rev. Sinnathamby Thevanesan, and his wife Malar, joined the community from the Brockport United Methodist Church. Rev. Thevanesan, a native of Sri Lanka, was raised in a Christian home with a fa... More ...
The Amherst Conservation Advisory Council and its Dann Lake subcommittee were honored on Oct. 20 in Albany for their 12-year effort that has resulted in Dann Lake becoming an Amherst Town Park. More ... Open house set for affordable home ownership opportunity An open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 for first-time homebuyers interested in taking advantage of the latest affordable home ownership opportunity in the Town of Amherst. More ... MRSA spread by direct physical contact by JILL SCHMELZER Ken-Ton Editor The infection, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is commonly spread through direct skin-to-skin contact and openings such as cuts, abrasions and poor hygiene, according to a letter from the State Health Department. More ...
by BETH HUTCHINSON Bee Copy Editor Charlotte "Lottie" Christman has been a member of the Swormville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary for 59 years and its president numerous times. That means other members of the auxiliary wanted to help their friend celebrate her 100th birthday - even if it meant a trip to Westfield. More ... Community News Jamie Jordan of Amherst has been named to the board for the Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc., and will serve on the Foundation's Development Committee. She is a financial planner and long-term care insurance specialist with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Jordan served almost six years on the... More ... Father, daughter share story through 'Get it Together - Buckle Up' campaign Jennifer Stehlar says she is alive today because her father made her wear her seatbelt on Sept. 10, 2005. Stehlar, Mrs. More ... Farrell installed as president of state association The New York State Magistrates Association has announced that Amherst Town Justice Mark G. Farrell has been installed as president of the New York State Magistrates Association for the 2007-2008 association year. Farrell was installed at the annual meeting of the Magistrates Association at the We... More ...
Dr. Desirae M. McKee has joined the Excelsior Orthopaedics physician practice in Amherst. She has experience in upper extremity and hand surgery and burn care. She will practice at the Amherst and Orchard Park offices. She recently completed a plastic/orthopaedic hand surgery fellowship at the Un... More ... New York State establishes Disability History Week It has taken years to get there, but New York State has named the third week in October as Disability History Week. This past month was the first time the week was honored, Oct. 15-19. The resolution officially designating the week was passed by the NYS Legislature in June 2007 and encourages sch... More ... |
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