Historic Reist barn gone, but not forgotten by neighbors
by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor
The last remaining building of a prosperous 19th century Williamsville milling company was destroyed by a suspicious fire early Monday morning. The Reist barn, once part of the Reist Milling Company, was built in 1821. Williamsville firefighters were called to 265 Reist St. at 4:11 a.m. and found the two-story structure wrapped in flames. More ...
Board member costs Amherst $20,000
Ward joins citizens' lawsuit
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
After the Amherst Town Board voted to approve the rezoning of a portion of Maple Road, Council Member Dr. Barry Weinstein clearly asked that no board members enter into any future litigation against the town. More ...
KITCHEN KAMP-
KITCHEN KAMP- MJ Bronsky, 11, of Amherst is instructed on how to slice a tomato during Wegmans' Culinary Teen Camp at the Sheridan Drive location. The five-day event began Monday and will conclude Friday. Teens learn basic cooking techniques and sample new dishes. Photo by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Town makes engineering appointments
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Town of Amherst's Engineering Department has filled two major positions, one of which has been vacant for years. During Monday's Town Board meeting, the council unanimously approved the appointments of Larry E. Heininger as town engineer and Paul Drof as waste water treatment plant superintendent. More ...
CAMPAIGN VISIT
CAMPAIGN VISIT - John McCain, presumptive Republican nominee for president, arrives Monday afternoon at Prior Aviation for a fundraising visit to Buffalo. McCain supporters are expected to raise an estimated $1 million at two private events. Photo by Amy Krakowiak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Residents want answers surrounding Kuzon's lawsuit
by DARLENE M. DONOHUE Reporter
It's been nearly a month since former Village Administrator Sally Kuzon filed a claim against Williamsville, and almost everyone involved is remaining silent regarding the case. "We are in current litigation on this issue, and I cannot comment at this time," said Mayor Mary Lowther. More ...
Community News
East Amherst's Rotary Club will be raising money to fight cancer through its second art auction, planned for 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 at the Ramada, corner of North Forest Road and John James Audubon Parkway. The event will feature the works of area artists, and proceeds will benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the Rotary Foundation. More ...
Several Erie County legislators are calling for the reduction of the Legislature from 15 members to 9 by 2011. District 4 Legislator Michael H. Ranzenhofer, District 13 Legislator John J. Mills and Minority Leader Edward A. Rath III, of District 15, discussed their support for the proposal at a press conference Friday, saying the reduction would save taxpayer money. More...
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Bee Editorial
When the agenda for Monday's Town Board was released it included an unfortunate memo from Town Attorney Tom Jones. Because Council Member Dan Ward had joined a lawsuit against the town, the town would have to pay for outside council, to the tune of $20,000. While Jones expects it won't cost quite that much, the tally won't be known for some time. More...
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Shame on you, Deputy Supervisor Shelly Schratz, for using such language in describing the Audubon Golf Course. The reasons for the loss of revenue at the Amherst Course are not because the carts are priced too high. There are many other things to pick on, as stated at the beginning of the article of July 16. 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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Donald W. Smith II, 69, a former resident of Amherst and North Tonawanda, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, in Oakville, Ontario. Born Dec. 31, 1938, in Lockport, Mr. Smith was a graduate of DeSales High School and Erie County Technical Institute. He attended Canisius College for one year on a basketball scholarship. More...
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St. Mary's High School in Lancaster named the following Amherst residents to the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2007-2008 school year: seniors, Brittany Carleton, Cassandra Carleton, Robert Hamilton, Douglas Robinson and Leonardo Storniolo; junior, Kathryn Hamilton; sophomore, More...
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ESG - Girl's Ice Hockey
The Western Region's scholastic girl's hockey team has been able to maintain a high level of success over the last few seasons because, contrary to what you'd expect, its players have been so young and so talented that there hasn't been too much roster turnover. More...
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...An intro to a new artist
W ith paintings inspired by emotions she gets from day-to-day occurrences and music, Caitlin Krumm hopes that her artwork will eventually appeal to the masses. Although she's painted for years, it wasn't until recently that she thought to pursue a career as that type of artist. More...
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Bassett Park presents summer concert series Bassett Park's summer concert series will feature West of the Mark at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, Big Wheelie & The Hubcaps at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 and Sentimental Journey at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31. All concerts will be held at the Park, corner of Klein and Youngs roads. More...
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thurs. 24 . Art in the Park - "Cer amics," with Casey Thomas, 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 21, Artpark, 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston; free. 754-4375, www.ar tpark.net fri. 25 . More...
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Gelia Wells & Mohr, a marketing communications agency, recently added Kathy Kastan to its creative department as an associate creative director. Prior to joining Gelia, Kastan served as an associate creative director for Crowley Webb & Associates. More...
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- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF FORMATION of B. Impath Building, L.L.C. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. on 06/05/08. Office Location: Erie County. The Secretary of State of N.Y. has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served, and the Secretary of State of N.Y. More...
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