Comptroller: golf courses operating at a loss
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Faced with figures, the Amherst Town Board has to face facts: its golf courses are losing both golfers and revenue. A memo sent out by Comptroller Darlene Carroll spurred a work session conversation in which Deputy Supervisor Shelly Schratz said serious conversations about the courses need to tak... More ...
Candidate packets available at district offices
Petition packets for qualified candidates seeking election to the Williamsville Board of Education are now available. Candidates must obtain at least 66 valid signatures, which represents 2 percent of last year's total vote count. Petitions are due in the District Office, 105 Casey Road, by 5 p.m.... More ...
Groups open doors to preventing domestic violence
by LISA A. JOHNSON Lancaster/Depew Editor Help battling domestic violence soon may be found in the same manner in which the crime occurs: behind closed doors. (See editorial on page four) During a meeting of the Zonta Club of Cheektowaga-Lancaster on Feb. 28, the Family Justice Center of Eri... More ...
Masterpiece
Jerry McClallan, a resident at Brompton Heights Assisted Living Community in Amherst, admires 6-year-old Zachary Richardson's picture as part of the facility's art show, on Feb. 27. Zachary's piece is one of several contributions from Lancaster School District students. The fourth annual show was or... More ...
Supporters of Maple Road project respond to large showing of opponents
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
With back to back meetings - Feb. 25 and March 3 - the Amherst Town Board heard approximately two hours of bashing and praising related to the proposed Town Centre project. The Benderson Development Co. proposal has been a hot topic during the public comment period at board meetings, increasing... More ...
Undetermined amount of drugs taken from Sheridan Drive pharmacy
Amherst police are investigating a burglary at the Walgreens at 3605 Sheridan Drive, at the corner of Millersport Highway. Alarms sounded at 4 a.m. Saturday, and patrols responded to find an outside door pried open, as well as the drug cabinet in the pharmacy. More ...
Rushing the Stage
RUSHING THE STAGE - Katie Maccallini leads the concert "Music with Mar" on Saturday at Amherst Community Church Child Care Center. The interactive show for preschoolers and their families included singing, dancing, clapping, stomping and jumping. For information visit www.amherstcommunitychurchchil... More ...
Book Signing
BOOK SIGNING - Former Buffalo Bills player Kevin Everett signs his book, "Standing Tall: The Kevin Everett Story," for Kevin Hodge of Tonawanda at the Barnes & Noble store on Niagara Falls Boulevard on Thursday. Pictured in the middle is assistant manager Jim Tuskes. More ...
125 Years Ago March 8, 1883 The town elections in Erie County, with the exception of Grand Island, were held Tuesday, and the result is that the next Board of Supervisors will be Democratic with a majority of two. The Republicans had to elect eleven members in the towns to retain control of th... More... |
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every five deaths in the United States is related to smoking. What have national leaders done to address the problem? Plenty. Public service announcements about the dangers of smoking and how to find help quitting flood the airwa... More... |
The Rotary Club of Amherst North recently held an appreciation dinner to honor the recipients, the sponsors and all of the supporters for the 11th annual televised auction. More... |
(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, Feb. 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... |
Joseph W. O'Neal, 85, of Tonawanda died Saturday, March 1 in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport. Born Sept. 9, 1922 in Lockport, Mr. More... |
Sweet Home Middle School has named the following students to the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2007-08 school year: Grade 8 Ryan A. Allen, Jesse Alt-Winzig, Juwan R. Armanie, Kali A. Baird, Megan Barone, Sarah M. Battaglia, Alexander M. Beahan, Kristine S. Becker, Katherine A. Betz, ... More... |
Williamsville East knew that Pioneer had a ton of weapons on offense. Stopping them was the challenge. The Lady Flames put forth a great effort against Pioneer but it wasn't enough, losing, 62-38, in the Section VI Class A title game on Saturday at Erie Community College's Burt Flickinger Athleti... More... |
This year, Williamsville North High School presents a classic musical that has everything: love, romance, laughter, criminals and even professional gambling. "Guys and Dolls" takes the stage with more than 100 students participating as dancers, actors or musicians in the pit orchestra. More... |
Amherst public libraries offer free tax help Free tax help for people age 60 and older by IRS-certified volunteers is offered at Amherst public libraries through April 10. People are requested to bring their 2007 tax packets, returns from last year and all other applicable documents, such as W2P... More... |
thurs. 6 . Life's A Dream - NU Theater presents Pedro Calderon de la Barca's 1636 play that has been called the "Hamlet" of Spain. More... |
AJ's Grand Prix is the first of its kind in Western New York area. The high speed, indoor go-kart track takes the fun of slow karts and pumps adrenaline into them. They are like go-karts on steroids. The quarter-mile track, at 1888 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, is filled with twists, turns an... More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE FOR FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PHARMINEX, L.L.C. filed articles of organization with the Secretary of State of the State of New York on January 15, 2008. The office of the limited liability company shall be located in Erie County. More... |
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