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January 26, 2012 / Front Page

Bridge tabbed for replacement

by MATT KRUEGER Editor

The 60-year-old Cleveland Drive bridge has reached the end of its usefulness and needs to be replaced, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. And it will be replaced in 2015. More...

Principal catches up with childhood ‘milkman’

by MATT KRUEGER
Editor

Kevin Kazmierczak doesn’t remember much from 45 years ago, but the kind face of Earl Loder is one memory that makes the John F. Kennedy High School principal smile to this day. More...

A tractor-trailer moving at what authorities say was an unreasonable speed Monday afternoon overturned on the bridge at Exit 53, the eastbound interchange from Interstate 90 to Interstate 190-North. More...

Holtz: Cheektowaga is ‘moving forward’

by MATT KRUEGER
Editor

Cheektowaga is headed in the right direction. That’s what Mary Holtz said after delivering her State of the Town address last week to 125 members of the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce at the Millennium Hotel. More...

Out of the Past

53 Years Ago Jan. 29, 1959 FLOODING — A severe flash-flood situation hit Cheektowaga Jan. 21 with day-long drizzle, coupled with almost balmy June weather. More...

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Police Blotter

Couple argue about how pizza is sliced

Monday, Jan. 16 A group of males gave a police officer the middle finger before heading into a Walden Avenue hotel. Police advised a large party in the hotel. Total Calls Received: 145 Tuesday, Jan. 17 More...

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Bee Heard

.I’m calling about the dog walking in our parks. Fifteen of 17 is more than enough. Not everyone enjoys walking around doggie-do or hearing dogs bark at each other. More...

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Obituaries

Death Notices

SARAGO, Frank A., of Cheektowaga, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. Mr. Sarago is survived by one son, Joseph P.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene S. (nee Haraszko). A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Jan. More...

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Sports

Central boys bowling clinches division title

Cheektowaga’s boys bowling team proved it wasn’t a one-year wonder Monday when it defeated Lackawanna, 5-2, to clinch its second consecutive ECIC Division III regular-season championship after ending a 13-year drought last winter. More...

Individual goals, achievements keep Maryvale swimmers going

by JASON NADOLINSKI
Reporter

Zach Hermanski placed second in the 100 breaststroke in a school-record time of 1:10.37 to highlight Maryvale’s effort in the Flyers’ 67-34 loss Friday. More...

Warrior wrestlers fare well at ECIC Championships

Cheektowaga’s wrestling team crowned one individual champion and had three grapplers place in the top six to highlight the Warriors’ efforts at last weekend’s annual ECIC Championship Tournament, held at Clarence High School. More...

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What's Going On

What’s Going On

Singers wanted for community chorus More...

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Entertainment

Family Activities

thurs. 26 After-School Escape — Children, grades K-5, are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. More...

Art

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Comedy

thurs. 26 A Second Cup Comedy Show, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at 2nd Cup, 36 Broadway, Buffalo; $. 840-0048, www.2ndcup.com fri. 27 More...

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Business

CUBRC receives federal contract

CUBRC has won a new federal contract that could reach $67.2 million over five years. More...

Events

Canisius College to offer Executive Leadership Series More...

Photo

WRITER RECOGNITION — Arianna Evans, center, is the January recipient of the Student Achievement Award from the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce. More...

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Outlook bleak at CK-Sloan

by JULIE HALM
Reporter

Members of the Cheektowaga Sloan Board of Education discussed the possibility of major cuts, or even closing school doors in the coming years during a budget development session on Tuesday. (See editorial on page four) More...

Cleve Hill reaches deal with union

by MATT KRUEGER
Editor

The Cleveland Hill School District made a play to secure more state funding in negotiating a new contract with the teachers’ union. An agreement was struck last week that sees the two sides making concessions for the betterment of the district. More...

Editorials

Doesn’t the Cheektowaga-Sloan community care?

I f James Mazgajewski’s ominous prediction comes true, and the Cheektowaga-Sloan School District shuts its doors for good within the next two years, will anyone give a darn? More...

Spindle items

MATT KRUEGER
Cheektowaga Editor

REMEMBER THE TIME — After talking to Kevin Kazmierczak about his days in kindergarten for this week’s story on him recalling “milkman” Earl Loder, it made fresh again a story held deep in my memory: my first day of kindergarte More...

Theatre group places War of 1812 at centre of attention

DAVID F. SHERMAN
Managing Editor

A s we walked into Moody’s Tavern, we were greeted by friendly men and women while a girl played the fiddle to perfection. The room was ringed by simple, long benches that were soon filled with guests. More...

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Education

Depew joins other districts to push for mandate relief

by COLLEEN M. FARRELL
Lancaster-Depew Editor

Depew school leaders have joined their Erie County counterparts to send a message to Albany lawmakers. More...

Cleveland Hill produces advocacy video to address state aid

by JULIE HALM
Reporter

The Cleveland-Hill School District screened the newest addition to its advocacy efforts at the Jan. 18 Board of Education meeting. More...

On the campus

Rachel Maloney of Cheektowaga was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester at Oneonta State College. To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 semester hours or more. More...

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Lifestyles

Buffalo Clown Alley featuring magic

Buffalo Clown Alley will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Cleveland Heights Christian Church, 4774 Union Road, Cheektowaga. The program will include gospel magic by Janet Ensmenger of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, Buffalo Chapter. More...

Spotlight, camera, action!

Local agency helps nonprofits realize media dreams

by JULIE HALM
Reporter

Not-for-profit agencies face many challenges while striving to make a difference in the communities or world around them. More...

Bee Senior News

All events, except where indicated, are held at the Cheektowaga Senior Center, 3349 Broadway. More...

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