Community to honor Jonathon Cote
Family seeks answers to North grad's death in Iraq
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Jonathon Michael Cote's family continues to deal with the unknown. They have many questions about the months that passed between his capture on Nov. 16, 2006, in Iraq and the recovery of his body earlier this month. His body was identified Wednesday, April 23, at Dover Air Force Base, Del., and... More ...
Schratz pushes for state law change to condominium status
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Town of Amherst could be losing out on millions in taxes. Deputy Supervisor Shelly Schratz said the town can no longer ignore the effect that the condominium status has on the town's tax base. More ...
Assessor: Return to 100 percent assessment provides equity
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Amherst's townwide reassessment program is under way, the first since 2000. All 43,600 parcels in town are being reassessed by KLW Municipal Inc., and the program will bring the town back to 100 percent assessment, since dropping to 92 this past year. More ...
ON STAGE
ON STAGE - Griff Kazmierczak performs Thursday during a concert featuring jazz singer Kevin Mahogany and student jazz combos and the jazz ensemble at Williamsville East High School. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Raid arrests 30 suspects allegedly connected to Latin King gang
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
A Safe Streets Take Force raid through parts of Western New York Tuesday led to 30 arrests of individuals allegedly involved with the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation Gang. Amherst police joined the effort in executing 36 federal arrest warrants, charging the suspects with federal drug-relate... More ...
Ranzenhofer demands toll increases be rescinded
The New York State Thruway Authority approved toll increases of 5 percent effective Jan. 1, 2009 and an additional 5 percent increase on Jan. 1, 2010. The vote was taken Friday in Albany. In addition, the NYSTA voted to eliminate some savings for customers using EZPass. More ...
CAMPUS CLEANUP
CAMPUS CLEANUP - Park School of Buffalo sophomores Tori Collins and Marta Plonka weren't afraid to get a little dirt on their hands during the Ecology Club's Campus Clean Up Day held on Friday. This year's effort focused on the fields, pond, marsh, and areas surrounding buildings and parking lots o... More ...
Talented actress, East grad remembered
Breakfast planned to support scholarship
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Julie Burdick was a star. She was a star to those who had seen her perform around Western New York as a student at East High School, in various local theater groups and at Niagara University. A talented singer, dancer and actress, Burdick had been chosen for a successful 10-month national tour a... More ...
125 Years Ago May 3, 1883 On last week Wednesday evening, Mr. Peter G. Straub, who is now operating J.F. Young's quarries east of the village, was pleasantly surprised at his home on Clinton Street, Buffalo. The occasion was Mr. Straub's birthday, and his friends gathered at about nine in the ... More... |
When the concept was new for a streamlined highway system across New York State, residents and business owners had an exciting sense of freedom. They envisioned a route that would allow them to see the sights and conduct business in places once beyond their reach. More... |
April 27 through May 3 is National Volunteer Week - a time to recognize volunteers and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism. We all know a volunteer. Many of us are ourselves volunteers. We know firsthand the selfless nature of people who give with no expectation of being paid for their time. More... |
(Editors 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... |
Rose A. Grotke died Sunday, April 6, 2008. She attended Bennett High School but left before graduation to work as a telephone operator to help her family. She was on the board when the stock market crashed and "all the lines lit up. More... |
St. Mary's High School in Lancaster named the following Amherst students to the first honors roll for the third quarter of the 2007-2008 school year: freshman, Grace Daigler; sophomore, Alex Beilman; junior, Kathryn Hamilton; and seniors, Brittany Carleton, Cassandra Carleton, Robert Hamilton, Br... More... |
The last time Williamsville North beat Clarence in girls track nobody on the current Lady Spartan roster was born and coach Julian Blake was a junior at North. The Lady Spartans defeated Clarence, 89-51, last Wednesday at Clarence, marking the first time since 1987 that a Lady Spartan team had be... More... |
Singing was once a popular way for men to pass the time. Guys would meet in saloons and barbershops to entertain themselves and the customers. Some would even compete amongst themselves for bragging rights. Life's recreations have since become quite different, given television, video games and ... More... |
SOS Friends and Family April meetings set Save Our Selves Friends and Family will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Center For Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. SOS Friends and Family provides learning and sharing opportunities for family and friends of alcoholics and addi... More... |
thurs. 1 . The Lottie & Bernice Show - World premiere of L. Don Swartz's comedy concerning grumpy old ladies who take over a Buffalo morning talk show - television will never be the same. Opens at 8 p.m. More... |
Main Street in Clarence was the first choice for Harden Furniture's Northtowns relocation, said owner David Gardner. The store opened at 8316 Main St., east of Transit Road, on March 1. Gardner said the town has a long history and smart philosophies of growth, as does Harden Furniture. More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 17th day of March, 2008, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permi... More... |
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