Residents push for cameras at intersections
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
In the beginning of the decade there was a big push in Amherst to install traffic cameras to catch drivers who run red lights. The effort hit a yellow light, before coming to a stop, but a concerned resident recently contacted The Amherst Bee, passionate about the cause and rejuvenating the Amher... More ...
Reynolds: time to end congressional career
In government since 1974
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Rep. Tom Reynolds, R-26th District, wants to spend more time with his family and will step away from the political world. The 57-year-old congressman said he talked his decision over with his wife, Donna, before he announced Thursday that he is not seeking re-election. More ...
Cleanliness of Pepsi Center questioned
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
With 5,000 to 10,000 people passing through the Pepsi Center on a given day it's not going to stay spotless. But in the weekly Bee Heard column, some Amherst Bee readers have gone as far as to call the facility "filthy." The center's general manager, Eric Guzdek, responded to their concerns. More ...
Amherst Alumni Foundation plans fundraiser to support schools
When the school budget comes up a bit short for project funding, Amherst Central Alumni Foundation Inc. tries to accommodate teachers and students as best possible. In the past four years, the foundation has awarded several grants, averaging $5,000 annually, said Ellen Marshall, vice president of... More ...
Pool Pals
POOL PALS - Willow Ridge Elementary School fifth-grader Ashley Decker partnered with kindergartner Emily Byrne during the family swim at Sweet Home High School on March 13. Photo by Jim Smerecak More ...
District to possibly make cuts in proposed budget
Amherst Schools
by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter
The Amherst Central School Board may have to cut approximately $1.2 million from the 2008-09 budget. District business administrator Gregory Kern gave the district the bad news at the March 18 school board meeting. Increases in personnel costs and benefits ($1. More ...
125 Years Ago March 29, 1883 Teachers in the Town of Amherst will undoubtedly be pleased that Supervisor John B. Fiegel will be at Gotwalt's store this week Saturday for the purpose of paying salaries. Yesterday Mr. Chas. Stull met with an accident which might have resulted seriously. More... |
Two political giants are stepping down after many years in office. Rep. Thomas Reynolds and State Sen. Mary Lou Rath have decided to walk away from government and politics, not venturing into another campaign season. Both members of the Republican Party, they leave the committee leaders throughou... More... |
I was pleasantly surprised to learn of Benderson Development's new plan to incorporate a beautiful, 4.5-acre public park area to the company's proposed Amherst Town Centre slated for the former Buffalo Shooting Club on Maple Road. 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. 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... |
Leola Bork Erftenbeck, 85, of San Dimas, Calif., formerly of Williamsville, died Monday, March 17, 2008, following a long illness. Originally from Buffalo, Mrs. Erftenbeck moved to California in 1997 to be with her daughter. More... |
St. Mary's School Swormville has named the following Amherst residents to the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2007-08 school year: Grade 5 Sean Allen, Leah Bellitto, Hannah Davis, Adrianna Durkin, Tyler Daly, Amelia Gajewski, William Gajewski, Megan Gullo, Phillip Hoffmann, Jessica Izz... More... |
Technology education was on the mind of Sweet Home Central School District board members last week. At the March 18 meeting, high school faculty outlined the innovative program available to select students, stressing the preparation it offers to college. More... |
Come May 9, the physical education faculty of Heim Middle School will be hitting the road with the Buffalo Ride for Missing Children, held by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They and up to 120 other riders will be traveling through much of Erie County on a 100-mile bicycle... More... |
Volunteers needed for hospital The Women's Board of Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital is seeking volunteers to work a few hours in the hospital's gift shop or coffee shop. For more information , call 689-9451 or 688-8511. More... |
thurs. 27 Madeline and The Bad Hat An original musical based on the much-loved book series of a Parisian girl who learns that first impressions aren't everything, 2 and 7 p.m. More... |
Quest Diagnostics Inc., represented by Kelli M. Hunt, operations manager for Western and Central New York, presented $1,000 to the Amherst Senior Citizens Foundation recently. Vice President Steve Szubinski accepted the check on behalf of the foundation. More... |
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