Heading to states
Bee Group Newspapers | May 18, 2022
Williamsville South’s Julian Mogensen tees off on the second hole at Monday’s Section VI Boys Golf Championships at Diamond Hawk Golf Course. Mogensen qualified for the state meet after finishing...
Village board faces backlash after comments
by EMILY MILLER Reporter | May 18, 2022
The Williamsville Village Board is facing backlash after three board members made comments comparing the Holocaust, Communist oppression and Japanese internment camps to a recent state heath regulation. During the...
Amherst Gallery dedicated to history
by AMY WALLACE Editor | May 18, 2022
A comprehensive history of the Town of Amherst from before its founding to present day has been curated and is now on display at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (BNHV)....
Community working to support shooting victims
by AMY WALLACE Editor | May 18, 2022
The Western New York community was shaken to its core last Saturday after 10 people were shot and killed when an 18-year-old self-professed white supremacist opened fire on shoppers and...
Workers picket Elderwood due to short staffing, fair wages
Bee Group Newspapers | May 18, 2022
Citing short staffing, lack of fair wages and an expired union contract, more than 70 nursing home workers severely impacted...
Williamsville Farmers Market returns May 21
by AMY WALLACE Editor | May 18, 2022
Another summer staple is returning this year beginning May 21, the Williamsville Farmers Market. The market runs from 8 a.m.-1...
Be cautious when burning outdoors
| May 18, 2022
The annual burn ban ended on Saturday, May 14, but it’s still important to be cautious when burning – especially...
News Brief
| May 18, 2022
Jackson Kelly, a senior at Amherst Central High School, is the 2022 recipient of the Friends of the BPO Young...
Amherst tennis’ Wheat places third at ECICs
| May 18, 2022
Amherst junior Alex Wheat qualified for the Section VI Boys Tennis Tournament after placing third at this past week’s ECIC...
South boys lacrosse’s win over East secures threeway tie for Williamsville Cup, first time since 1995
by PATRICK NAGY Sports reporter | May 18, 2022
When Luke Falzone took over as head coach of the Williamsville South boys lacrosse team, his goal was to make...
Sweet Home girls flag football improves to 3-0
by PATRICK NAGY Sports reporter | May 18, 2022
Sweet Home’s girls flag football team improved to 3-0 after posting a 43-0 home shutout against Buffalo Academy of Science...
Amherst baseball extends win streak to seven
by PATRICK NAGY Sports reporter | May 18, 2022
Since a 13-8 loss to Williamsville East on April 29, the Amherst baseball team has been unstoppable. The Tigers have...
South tennis’ Miller, Zinaja place third at ECIC doubles
| May 18, 2022
At last week’s ECIC Boys Tennis Tournament at Lancaster, Williamsville South senior Henry Miller and freshman Marino Zinaja took third...
Community in shock, grieving in shooting aftermath
| May 18, 2022
This wasn’t supposed to happen here. This happens in other faraway places, but not in the City of Good Neighbors. The racially motivated mass shooting Saturday at the Tops Market...
Spindle Items
Amy Wallace
AMHERST EDITOR | May 18, 2022
.. STAR SEARCH – I recently received an email from producers of the television show “American Pickers.” The show is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking”...
Out of the Past
| May 18, 2022
125 Years AgoMay 20, 1897 Martin Road races (bicycle) are again scheduled for Memorial Day. Riding bicycles on the sidewalk in the village is forbidden since Mrs. H.S. Baker was...
Death Notices
| May 18, 2022
BURKE, Valentine L. died Thursday, May 12, 2022. Survived by loving family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Marilyn Halferty, genealogist
| May 18, 2022
Marilyn H. (nee Hegel) (Gallagher) Halferty, 83, of Williamsville, passed away at her home on Jan. 29, 2022. Ms. Halferty...
Jean Hutchinson, feature writer for Amherst Bee
| May 18, 2022
Jean Hutchinson (nee Kimball) died Monday, April 25, 2022. Mrs. Hutchinson grew up and lived her adult life in Buffalo,...
Patricia Green, middle schools counselor
| May 18, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Green, of Canandaigua, formerly of Williamsville, died Feb. 23, 2022. Ms. Green lived in Williamsville for most of...
Jack Saia, chiropractor, veteran aviator, entrepreneur
| May 18, 2022
Dr. Jack R. Saia Sr., 55, of Getzville, died Thursday, May 5, 2022. Through his life, which he lived nothing...
Comparison to Holocaust outrageous
| May 18, 2022
As the daughter and granddaughter of survivors of the Nazi genocide, I was deeply offended by the noxious comparisons between...
Village board just doesn’t get it
| May 18, 2022
I have distanced myself from the Williamsville Village Board. But after last week’s meeting I wrote a letter titled, “You...
Village board is worst of partisan politics
| May 18, 2022
On May 9, 2022, I attended both the Williamsville Work Session and Board Meeting. My intent was to address two...
Local teacher writes beginner-friendly backyard birding book
WRITTEN BY: STEPHANIE ZAWADZKI, REPORTER
DESIGNED BY: LESLIE STAHL | May 18, 2022
When out of the classroom, Alan Baczkiewicz spends his time bird watching and teaching others about birding. Baczkiewicz wrote “The...
Library News
Bee Group Newspapers | May 18, 2022
All four Amherst library buildings have reopened to the public, and mask requirements are decided by individual libraries. Contact your...
Senior News
Bee Group Newspapers | May 18, 2022
Membership fees for the Amherst Senior Center are $30 for individuals and $50 for couples/households. To join, visit AmherstCenterforSeniorServices.com/nmembership-plans, complete...
Youth & Recreation News
Bee Group Newspapers | May 18, 2022
Amherst Youth & Recreation is now registering for spring programs. Visit www.amherstyouthandrec.org for complete program listings and details, or call...
What’s Going On
The Amherst Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25 at St. John Lutheran Church, 6540 Main St....
