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Police warn of rabies threat; two women bit by foxes
Residents asked to 9-1-1 if animals, people bit by wild animal
The Amherst Police are alerting the public to a possible rabies threat in Amherst State Park. A fox bite two females in the area around the park. On Tuesday, Sept. 16 around 2 p.m., a woman was in the gazebo near Reist Street when a fox ran at her and bit her on the shin. Later, around 7 p.m. a second woman was bit when a fox jumped on her lap while she was sitting near the park entrance at 400 Mill St.
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Zymanek: town ready in case of outbreak emergency
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
"We 're ready," Amherst's Director of Emergency Services Jim Zymanek said following this past weekend's drive-through Point of Distribution that administered 1,300-1,400 hepatitis A vaccination shots. More ...
First numbers in for 2009 budget — expenses held steady
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Before the pages with budget numbers came out of the printer, rumors were flying about what Supervisor Satish Mohan's preliminary budget would mean to employees. On Monday, the preliminary special district budget was due, with the next phase of the spending plan, including the general fund budget, due Sept. 30. More ...
Arrest made in connection with home burglaries
Amherst police detectives Matthew Gould and Herbert Leisang's investigation into three home burglaries in the Main-Transit section of town led them to a teen living in the area. On Sept. 10, police arrested James R. Fox Jr., 17, of Tennyson Road in connection with three home burglaries within the past month. More ...
BIENVENUE
BIENVENUE — Freshmen Sam Dusenberry, left, Dana Hartrich and Katie Rogers sit at an improvised cafe at the Amherst Central High School French Club's "French Carnivale" held Friday. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
'I SALUTE YOU, MY DEAR FRIEND'
'I SALUTE YOU, MY DEAR FRIEND' — Caroline Multerer sang those words from the song, "Angel," at the Sept. 11 Ceremony of Remembrance at Memorial Hill Grove held last Thursday. She is the niece of Michael F. Lynch, who died in the World Trade Center North Tower at the age of 30. The ceremony marked the seventh anniversary of the attacks on the towers, Pentagon and Flight 93. Photo by Jessica L. Finch More ...
Open house set at Sacred Heart
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic school for girls in grades nine through 12, will welcome prospective students at two open houses. The open houses will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at the academy, 3860 Main St., at Eggert Road, Amherst. More ...
Board adds $500,000 toward Gramercy Park fund
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
A "critical" action was taken at Monday's Town Board meeting to address the town's flooding issue. The situation has been addressed at several meetings by residents who say they have had enough and action is needed. Now the board has marked half a million dollars to possibly be used to help the problem. More ...
Gov. David Paterson has signed into law the "Bruce Kershner Heritage Tree Preservation and Protection Act." The measure, sponsored by Sen. Mary Lou Rath, R- Williamsville, chair of the Senate Tourism Committee, is aimed at protecting the remaining old growth trees and forests in New York State. Kershner, of Amherst, passed away in February 2007. More...
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Bee Editorial
The beginning of a new school year should be a fresh start — an opportunity to prosper and excel. But after recent reports of sexual attacks at the University at Buffalo's South Campus, those feelings are replaced with negative ones. More...
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A small group of dedicated Amherst residents have been working for more than five years toward the development of an off-leash recreational area for dogs in the town. Numerous sites have been considered. 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.) Friday, Sept. 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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Deb Edwards, 51, of Lancaster, Pa., died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008. Born in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Marie R. (nee McLeod) Elliott of Williamsville, earning her master's degree in education and various certifications from the University at Buffalo. More...
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Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center was named a school of distinction for 2008-2009 by the National Association of Special Education Teachers. NASET is the only national membership organization dedicated solely to meeting the needs of special education teachers and those preparing for the field of special education teaching. More...
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With no seniors in the starting lineup, one would think that it's a rebuilding year for the Williamsville East boys golf team. They're far from it. In fact, the Flames are gearing up for potentially one of their best seasons ever. More...
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Leaving their cell phones at home, a noteworthy act in itself, five Williamsville East High School students and five adults traveled halfway around the world on a life-changing experience to visit the African village of Sianyinda, Zambia, this summer. More...
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BNHRA sets annual legislative legal dinner The Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association will hold its annual legal update dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Highway, near Maple Road. Tickets cost $22 for members and $50 for nonmembers. More...
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thurs. 18 . Palace of the End — Presented by Subversive Theatre, this Judith Thompson one-act drama combines three monologues that vividly speak to the horrors of the modern day "War on Te r ro r. More...
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The Northeast Branch of YMCA Buffalo Niagara, named 2009 Strong Kids Campaign chairs: chair Scott Yanity of Amherst and co-chair Andrea Dargush of Snyder. Yanity is a senior account executive for Qwest Communications International, and Dargush is a senior planner and consultant for Innovative Emergency Management Inc. More...
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— LEGAL NOTICE — NOTICE OF NAMES OF PERSONS APPEARING AS OWNERS OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY HELD BY WESTERN DIVISION FCU. More...
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