Village officials will hold a public information session on Monday, April 23, to highlight the benefits of a “road diet” for South Union Road, a proposal originally brought to the public by the state Department of Transportation in Novemb More...
Lorraine Geyer celebrated her 103rd birthday at Elderwood at Amherst on Friday and received a proclamation from Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz in honor of her longevity. More...
The Sweet Home Central School District will be working toward its mission statement of “one community” during this spring season by holding its third round of community visits next week. More...
.I am a senior citizen, and I don’t believe in guns. I have felt this way for many years, more so since Sandy Hook and Las Vegas. I welcome this opportunity to stand in solidarity with like-minded people. More...
John S. “Papa” Pantano, 91, of Amherst, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Born in Buffalo, Mr. Pantano was the owner of Westside Carpet. His work included projects at St. Bonaventure University and Brockport State College. More...
CONWALL, Nicholas C., of Clarence, died Monday, April 9, 2018. Mr. Conwall is survived by two siblings, Gregory and Jon-Paul Conwall. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on April 14 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. More...
How the Buffalo community is encouraging the next generation of female entrepreneurs
by KATE PELCZYNSKI East Aurora Editor
It was an eye-opening moment for dozens of girls on Saturday at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library as they listened to three women discuss their success in the business and technology field. More...
The following events are open to members of the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 John James Audubon Parkway. Call 636-3055, ext. 3108 to register. The Carol McLaughlin Trio, a jazz group, will perform at 10:45 a.m. More...
Debbie and Robert McAuley of East Amherst announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley McAuley, to Doug Curella Jr., son of Darlene and Doug Curella Sr. of Clarence. More...
The Town Board on Monday adjourned until June a public hearing relating to a proposed 89-unit subdivision on New Road — a project that would require the council’s rezoning approval for it to be constructed. More...
Williamsville Central only district with opposed race on May 15
by KEATON T. DEPRIEST Associate Editor
With nearly all of the incumbents seeking re-election to their posts, school board election ballots in the town’s three districts are now set following Monday’s deadline for candidates to file petitions. Voting will take place from More...
• MEMORIES — This year’s weather made me realize something about myself: Throughout my life’s significant events, as well as those that may be considered of having less meaning, the weather is the main instrument that sets the More...
125 Years AgoApril 20, 1893 Visitors at the World’s Fair will see the largest cannon ever forged. It is a German one from the factory of the great Herr Krupp. It weighs 124 tons. More...
A huge shout out to Assemblyman Ray Walter, who has partnered with the Coalition of Positively Charged People to host a battery recycling drive throughout the month of April. More...
It’s time to believe again that in the upcoming election for governor, New Yorkers will finally have an opportunity to elect a candidate who promises to bring our community together and lead us to a brighter future, and that candidate is Marc M More...
Misplaced keys or forgetting a name is not Alzheimer’s disease. It is not a normal aging issue. Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease in our country. More...
Sweet Home had not qualified a boys tennis player for the New York State Championships since 1994, but that all changed last year when Jonah Murphy placed third at the Section VI Championships. More...
Williamsville East’s softball program has produced many great players who have gone on to play in college since Chris Durr took over as head coach in 2012, but none have signed a national letter of intent with a Division I school until Veronica More...
Williamsville North seniors Donovan Reed, Vinny Catanzaro, Rachel Juneau and Kevin Halpern took the next step in their athletic careers after signing letters of intent on April 11. Reed and Catanzaro signed to play soccer and wrestle at Mercyhu More...
Leaps N’ Bounce recently celebrated 11 years in business after opening its facility in February 2007. The family entertainment center and inflatable bounce house rental company is located at 4401 Bryant & Stratton Way, Williamsville. More...
The agency formerly known as Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled has recently changed its name to Community Services for Every1. More...