January 18, 2012 RSS feed / Local News

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Legendary wrestling coach to retire at end of season

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
by PATRICK J. NAGY
A fixture in the high school wrestling community for the past 45 years will soon be ending his career. Bert Ernst, co-head coach of the Williamsville East varsity wrestling team, will coach his final dual meet against Williamsville South at 6 p.m. More...

Stereo Advantage Business Center to hold grand opening

The new Stereo Advantage Business Center, located in The Walker Center, 5110 Main St., Amherst, is the Advantage Company’s latest concept for consumer electronics sales. A grand opening of the Business Center will be held from 10 a.m. More...

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GAME ON — Nicole Nicholas, left, Sue Shipps, Mike Nicholas, Sandi VanEverdingen and Pastor Dan Smith play “Bezzerwizzer” together during a board and game day at Amherst Presbyterian More...

Town resident among community leaders to be honored during event

Michael Gross, executive director of Heritage Centers, will be among the individuals and organizations honored by the National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York at its 2012 Community Leader Awards Luncheon on Jan. 19. More...

In the military

Justin Dibbert of Amherst, serving with the Army National Guard Co. A 427th Brigade Support Battalion, was recently promoted to the rank of specialist. More...

Home School Association hosting spring raffle

Take a chance at the $10,000 grand prize at the St. Mary’s School spring raffle from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Parish Center, 6919 Transit Road in Swormville, East Amherst. More...

Breast Cancer Network plans classes

The Breast Cancer Network of Western New York will offer quality-of-life classes for survivors. • Tai chi will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, except there are no classes between Feb. 28 and April 16. More...

Board hears report on reorganization, consolidation

Amherst Central School District
by PATRICK J. NAGY Reporter

School reorganization and consolidation was the topic of a presentation by Amherst Superintendent Laura Chabe during the Jan 10 Board of Education meeting. More...

Bishop marks anniversary of Roe v. Wade

A Mass marking the observance of the 39th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade, which resulted in the legalizing of abortion, will take place this weekend in the Town of Tonawanda. More...

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCE — Amherst Middle School will present “Into the Woods Jr.” at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, and 9:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. More...

Business news

The American Business Women’s Association of Western New York will host “New Year, New Contacts,” a networking event, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Frog Hair Grille and Golf, 7800 Transit Road, Amherst. More...

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