Government should do more 'carpooling'
Bee Editorial
      It's never too late - that was Joel Giambra's message in his final press conference on his final day as Erie County executive. An advocate for regionalism, he saw a merger take place in his final hours. Erie County, Amherst, Clarence and Williamsville will consolidate sewer services, saving mill...
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Spindle items
DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor
      • TICKET HUNT - Like many area hockey fans, I was shockingly shut out three months ago when tickets to the NHL Winter Classic went on sale and were gone within 20 minutes.
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago Jan. 4, 1883 On Wednesday evening of this week occurred the marriage of Mr. Jacob Wohlers to Miss Libbie Senf, both of this village. The ceremony took place in the Lutheran Church, at Eggertsville. L.
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Escalating health insurance rates heavy burden for local families
DAN MEYER Political Columnist
      Afriend of mine who I hadn't talked to in about six months called me at home the other day to catch up on things and basically see how I was doing both personally and professionally.
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Priorities set for 2008 legislative session
JAMES P. HAYES New York State Assembly
      The 2008 session of the New York State Legislature begins on Jan. 9, with the annual message of the Governor. It's time for refocusing on longstanding priorities and setting new ones.
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