Plan will redevelop older neighborhood
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The plan to redevelop the Eggert Road and Main Street area is in action, with the design phase expected to take place throughout 2008. Those leading the Main-Eggert Redevelopment Committee are pleased to see the project move forward, given that plans for projects in other parts of Western New Yor...
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Committee doesn't recommend town manager
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Council Member Bill Kindel left office without seeing one of his goals accomplished: implementation of a town manager position. He supported a resolution in February 2007 to change local law to create the position. The board did not support that motion but instead amended it to be reviewed by the...
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Canopy collapse
High winds Sunday night blew over the illuminated canopy over the pumps at the Kwik Fill station at 5169 Sheridan Drive, forcing the station to temporarily close on Christmas Eve. Once the damaged canopy was removed, the store reopened but the pumps were still off limits.
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Flag will fly in honor of activated soldier
by JILL SCHMELZER Ken-Ton Editor
William P. Barrett will leave his Amherst home and Tonawanda workplace in January to serve with the U.S. Army National Guard in Afghanistan. Richard Adams, the owner of R.P. Adams, wanted to send the soldier off to war knowing he has family and friends supporting him here in the United States.
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Young Amherst autistic ice skater performs in D.C.
Autistic teen Krista Kellner of Amherst was a soloist in "Musselman's Applesauce Presents The Music of Seal on Ice," held Dec. 18 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. The show starred singer and songwriter Seal, and the cast included Olympic gold medalists Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano, ...
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Bee to publish one day later
Bee Group Newspapers will publish one day later than normal during the week of New Year's Day. Next week's paper will be published on Thursday, Jan. 3. The deadline for editorial material and classified advertising will be 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28.
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Grant gives greenhouse room to grow
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
One of nine mini-grants from the Williamsville Education Foundation Inc. was awarded to Casey Middle School in the amount of $500 to support the refurbishment of the school's greenhouse. Jerry Moote, a social worker at Casey, said he had watched the greenhouse sit empty for the past 10 years and ...
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Town rehires arborist to review another 1,000 trees
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
It's been more than 14 months since the Town of Amherst was in a state of emergency in October 2006, but the work will last at least another two to three years, Highway Superintendent Bob Anderson, said. The town will launch another phase of the work this week after rehiring arborist Bill Snyder...
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Nominations for youth awards sought
The Amherst Youth Board is seeking nominations for its 35th annual "Service to Youth" Awards dinner to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13.
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The Board of Trustees of the North Tonawanda History Museum has elected its officers for 2008, including Treasurer Thomas M. Galdys of Getzville, a financial adviser and owner of Aurora Financial Inc. He previously served as associate treasurer of the History Museum. He is also a member of the... More... |
The Town of Amherst's employee review program is awful - it doesn't exactly exist. So when it comes time to reappoint an employee, one wonders how that is done. There are some town departments that seem to be flawless, getting their work done and being on top of everything. There are others that... More... |
UB explains alarm malfunction I regret that you had a less than favorable experience, but would like to inform you of the steps that were taken during and subsequent to the Dec. 2 incident to assure you that the University at Buffalo and the Center for the Arts acted in the best interest of every... More... |
Be Excerpts from police calls are a regular feature of all nine Bee Group newspapers. Some of the more unusual reports from 2007 are reprinted here. Each is an actual listing from a local town or village police blotter. 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... |
Elizabeth Beilman Freeman, 87, of Amherst, died on Wednesday, Dec. 12 in Knoxville, Tenn. Born in Buffalo, Mrs. Freeman graduated from Bennett High School and studied fine arts at Syracuse University. More... |
To encourage students to use historical records, the New York State Archives, a program of the state Education Department, is sponsoring the 18th annual Student Research Awards. The contest is open to all New York students in grades 4-12 who use historical records in their research projects. More... |
Whenever the Williamsville North boys Section VI Western New York Varsity Hockey Federation team takes the ice this season, be on the lookout for the only player with a ponytail sticking out of their helmet. It belongs to backup goalie and East Amherst resident Kim Sass. More... |
Getting in shape for the new year is no longer just a resolution for adults. At the YMCA Buffalo Niagara, fitness is available for the whole family. The Growing Up Fit program provides exercise opportunities for children and their parents as well as nutrition education. More... |
A holiday light drive-through extravaganza featuring one mile of giant twinkling sculptures, cascading arches and dazzling animated characters set against a scenic winter wonderland. After your journey through the woods, visit Santa and enjoy many other family activities, holiday performances and ... More... |
Brain and Spine Medical Services, PLLC, a provider of comprehensive care in neurosurgery, neurology, rheumatology, physiatry and complementary medical services, has opened its new state-of-the-art, 43,000-square-foot headquarters - featuring "green" construction components - at 400 International... More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S REAL PROPERTY SALE BY VIRTUE OF Execution(s), Sheriff's Docket Number 346308 issued out of a court of record, to me directed and delivered, against the real and personal property of Joseph W. More... |
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