The power of pickleball, a game that anyone can play
by MARY KEARNS Reporter | November 30, 2022
Never underestimate the power of pickleball to bring people together. No, the game does not involve tossing pickles, or any other food, so let’s get that out of the way....
Town holds hearing on potential eminent domain process
by AMY WALLACE Editor | November 30, 2022
The Amherst Town Board held its first public hearing on potential eminent domain of parcels of the Boulevard Mall on Niagara Falls Boulevard at its meeting Nov. 22. “We are...
Supervisor provides clarification on dam concerns
by AMY WALLACE Editor | November 30, 2022
At the Amherst Town Board meeting on Nov. 22, Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa cleared up some misconceptions about the process of repairing the Ellicott Creek dam. Back in March, the...
Holiday in the Village set for Dec. 3
by AMY WALLACE Editor | November 30, 2022
Main Street in the Village of Williamsville will be buzzing with the sights and sounds of holiday cheer when the Williamsville Business Association hosts Holiday in the Village from 10...
Amherst Symphony Orchestra ‘sings’ in the holiday season
by MARY KEARNS Reporter | November 30, 2022
The Amherst Symphony Orchestra will perform holiday music at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Amherst Middle School, 55...
Pouli – a public servant who wants to help
by MARY KEARNS Reporter | November 30, 2022
Mary-Diana Pouli has been the executive director of the Amherst Youth and Recreation Department for 13 years. Many residents know...
Girl Scout cookie season is on the horizon
November 30, 2022
Cookie fans, get ready to celebrate. Girl Scout Cookie lovers across Western New York will be able to purchase their...
Stay safe this winter
November 30, 2022
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation advises homeowners to be vigilant and pay attention to outdoor gas meters, furnaces and vents...
Never content, Amherst boys hoops has high expectations
Tigers reached state semifinals for first time in school historyby PATRICK NAGY Sports reporter | November 30, 2022
The Amherst boys basketball team had a historic season last year, sharing the ECIC II Division II title with Williamsville...
Dolan spearheads defending Class A champion South girls hoops
by PATRICK NAGY Sports reporter | November 30, 2022
Williamsville South was once again the queen of Section VI Class A girls basketball last year, winning the A-2 title...
New Sacred Heart hoops coach honored to take over legendary program
by PATRICK NAGY Sports reporter | November 30, 2022
Maria McGrath understands how big a deal it is to take over the head coaching reins of the Sacred Heart...
Lady Tiger cagers return more experienced lineup
by PATRICK NAGY Sports reporter | November 30, 2022
The Amherst girls basketball team took its lumps last year, finishing 2-10 in ECIC II and 7-14 overall. One big...
Burgett is do-it-all player for North girls hoops
by PATRICK NAGY Sports reporter | November 30, 2022
The bad news is the Williamsville North girls basketball team graduated three players last year, accounting for 13 years of...
Being thankful and grateful
November 30, 2022
In some ways, expressing gratitude is a basic expectation of being part of a community. We say thanks with words when someone holds a door, with cards after a wedding...
Spindle Items
Amy Wallace
AMHERST EDITOR | November 30, 2022
.. HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE – A beloved annual tradition is returning to the Village of Williamsville to kick off the holidays. Holiday in the Village will be held from...
Out of the Past
November 30, 2022
125 Years AgoDec. 9, 1897 Buffalo talent presented a fine musical entertainment at the M.E. Church. Both blacksmith shops at Rapids are busy shoeing horses due to the icy condition...
Linda Berman, 2016 Amherst Democrats’ Woman of the Year
November 30, 2022
Linda Berman, 79, of Amherst, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Mrs. Berman was born on April 21, 1943, in Fort...
William T. D’Avignon, founding member of Amherst Soccer Association
November 30, 2022
William (Bill) Thomas D’Avignon, 77, formerly of Williamsville, died Oct. 17, 2022. Mr. D’Avignon spent his first 15 years in...
Colleen A. Kelley, Hodgson Russ law firm employee
November 30, 2022
Colleen Ann Kelley, 65, of Williamsville, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. Ms. Kelley was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania. She attended...
Death Notices
November 30, 2022
MILLER, Robert, R., 88, of Amherst, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, Husband of Margaret A. “Peggy” (nee Binda) Miller; father...
Queen City Baseball Is Revisted With Historical Account
November 30, 2022
“Saving Buffalo Baseball: 1956 Buffalo Bisons,” by Howard Henry of Buffalo, tells the story of the Buffalo Bisons baseball team,...
Youth & Recreation News
November 30, 2022
Amherst Youth & Recreation offers many programs. Visit www .amherstyouthandrec.org to register or get more information, or call 716-631-7132. Bring...
Library News
November 30, 2022
Registration is required for all library programs. To register for programs, call or visit your local library. Space may be...
News Brief
November 30, 2022
The 37th annual Gift of Warmth drive, M&T Bank’s longstanding initiative in partnership with The Salvation Army, is back to...
What’s Going On
MusicalFare Theatre stages ‘Beehive: The ’60s Musical’ Six women sing rock-n-roll songs from the 1960s in a night of nonstop...
