Witnesses sought in pedestrian accident
Anyone with information is asked to call 689-1311 or 689-1349
The Amherst Police Investigation Unit responded to 5775 Main St., at the intersection of Evans Street where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at 7:26 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29.
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Town could be leaving energy co-op after 10 years
Muir Woods close to vote
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Supervisor Satish Mohan said the Town of Amherst is not definitely leaving the Amherst Utility Cooperative, but he wants to see more competitive prices.
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Gate House renovations to maintain historic look
by JILL SCHMELZER Ken-Ton Editor
It's been a long and interesting ride for the Duax family in their quest to save The Gate House at Main Street and Getzville Road. It started in 2001, when large for sale signs were posted on the property and it was bought by a developer. Caroline Duax said she did not want to see the 19th centur...
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First teacher in space to visit Mill Middle School
NASA flight director to speak at alma mater
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
In August, NASA made history once again by completing a mission with the first teacher in space. And keeping a watchful eye on the shuttle was an Amherst native, named a first director for the mission. Barbara Morgan was a mission specialist on STS-118 20 years after joining the Teacher in Space ...
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St. Greg's to hold town meeting
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church will hold its second "town meeting" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the church, 200 St. Gregory Court, off of Maple Road near Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. St. Greg's Rev. Joseph Gatto will preside, this is his second town meeting since becoming pastor...
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Anderson named winner
Race determined by 1,000 votes
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Three weeks after the Nov. 6 election, the candidates for Town of Amherst highway superintendent finally know who won - incumbent Bob Anderson. The Erie County Board of Elections released the final tally of booth, absentee and military ballots on Friday. Anderson received 16,603 votes, and chall...
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Westwind Lane woman charged with allowing underage drinking
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
A Westwind Lane woman is facing charges after Amherst police responded to a complaint of an unsupervised, underage drinking party at her home on Saturday. Police determined alcohol was present at the residence and charged Rosette Barone, 50, with a misdemeanor.
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Village holiday events set for Dec. 1
The Williamsville Business Association will hold its annual Village Holiday Open House to usher in the holiday season starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. New this year will be horse-drawn hayrides from noon to 2 p.m. at the Williamsville Water Mill on East Spring Street. Santa Claus will also b...
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Maple East Elementary School first grade teacher Colleen Grant supervises the packing of one of several boxes Nov. 20 to be sent to U.S. troops serving on the Pakistan/Afghanistan border. In addition, the students each wrote a thank you note to the soldiers.
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HO HO HOT CHOCOLATE - Kasey Denny, 6, and her sister, Alexandra, 8, warm up with hot chocolate during the ninth annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony on Sunday at Harlem Road and Kensington Avenue.
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The advertisement for Jim Murphy Pontiac, Buick, GMC published by Bee Group Newspapers on Nov. 21-22 included an incorrect disclaimer. The correct information is as follows: GM certified ex-rentals, 28-30K miles. Financing 4.9% for 48 mo. with GMAC OAC. 5.9% for 60 mo. with GMAC OAC. Payments are ... More... |
If "Black Friday" isn't what you consider an ideal shopping experience, then maybe a leisurely stroll along Main Street would be more appealing. With the vast majority of residents doing some holiday shopping, everyone has his or her shopping preference: online, the mall or independent boutiques. More... |
Town should own meeting house The historic Mennonite Meeting House, built in 1834, is one of the few public buildings that remain from the early years of this town. Located at Main and North Forest, it was erected with admirable skill by some of the first settlers. More... |
(Editors 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.) Friday, Nov. More... |
(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... |
M. Elmer Wetzel, 92, of Williamsville, died on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. He worked at Ralston Purina from 1935 to 1970 and in maintenance for the Amherst Police Department from 1970 to 1980. With his brothers and father, he used to dig graves by hand at St. Michael's Cemetery in Williamsville. More... |
The Williamsville Central School District will host an informational meeting for any pre-school/day care providers who are interested in exploring the possibility of collaborating with the school district to provide a universal pre-kindergarten program for 4 year olds. The meeting will be held at... More... |
When basketball teams play Williamsville East this season, they will have to at times deal with a couple of giants underneath the basket. The Flames return 6-foot-6, 225-pound senior center Brian Wallden and debut 6-foot-11, 195-pound junior forward Mark Rutecki. Wallden is last year's only retur... More... |
125 Years Ago Nov. 30, 1882 Miss Julia Oswald has been placed in charge of the Stone School House, and Misses Jennie Van Pelt and Jennie Green are teachers in the Academy. The two primary departments now have seventy five pupils each and the senior department numbers sixty-two. More... |
Prostate cancer support group meets monthly Us Too! Prostate cancer support group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Veterans Hospital, 3495 Bailey Ave., Room 1109C, Buffalo. The group meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month. For more information, call 834-9200 ext. 5169, from 10 a... More... |
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart is set to perform the musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie," under the direction of Terri Filips, Niagara University Theater and Dance Faculty and music direction of Beth Quimby-Hopkins, Music Director at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart. More... |
In the mood for a new and different dining experience? In Western New York that place might just be a palace. Palace of Dosas. which opened on Millersport Highway in April, offers 100 percent vegetarian dishes and 0 percent additives. More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MEK LLC, has been formed as a limited liability company (LLC), with an office located in West Seneca, Ne w York by filing Articles of Organization with the New York Secretary of State (NYSS) on August 28, 2007. More... |
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