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Economic growth promised for Western New York
      Money raised from the sale of excess hydro power from the Niagara Power Project will stay local and not head downstate as it has in the past thanks to a new law signed by Governor David Paterson on Monday.
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Three suspects still at large in Aug. 25 bank heist
      The Cheektowaga Police Department continues to search for three of the four suspects who robbed the M&T Bank in Airport Plaza on Union Road last week. Capt. James Speyer said police are continuing to process evidence and looking into the identities of the three suspects who remain at large.
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SUPER SLIDE
     Cheektowaga sisters Jordan and Mercedes Smith race down the big slide on Saturday at the St. Barnabas Church lawn fete in Depew. Photo by John Rusac. Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com
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New state law tells drivers to ‘move over’
      Be prepared to give law enforcement officials a wide berth while driving.
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College student seeing the world
By the time Rachel Yalowich returns home, she’ll be more worldly that just about everyone else her age. The Cheektowaga resident and West Seneca East High School graduate has already walked on three continents this year and is learning about foreign cultures first hand through a program at St. Lawrence University. More...
As school starts, look out for children
Students will return to the schools in Cheektowaga next week, something we should all keep in mind as we go about our daily activities. Suddenly, there will be buses on the road again and youngsters being picked up and dropped off, possibly at stops unfamiliar to them. More...
With all the media attention and public concern about a 4 a.m. closing time [for bars], I believe an earlier shutdown of alcoholic beverages is needed. Why do they shut down the flow of beer early at a Bills game? Because people can’t control themselves. More...
(Editors note: The Bee’s police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.) Aug. 23 More...
In the Mary Queen of Angels School’s continuing effort to “go green” and be more environmentally responsible, it has installed solar panels on the roof, which will also save some green in the bank account. More...
When a somewhat inevitable divisional change occurs in high school sports, the team or teams making the switch usually aren’t facing that great of an unknown. John F. Kennedy’s football squad, however, will be doing just that as the Bears will not only be jumping up to Class B, but will be doing so to compete in the newly created “B” Central division. More...
Aug. 23 — Sloan Active Hose Company responded to a call on Griffith Street of an 84-year-old female with chest pains and difficulty breathing. — Cleveland Hill Fire District responded to a call on South Huxley Drive of a 51-year-old female with low blood sugar. More...
Lancaster/Depew Carolers seek members More...
thurs. 2  After School Escape — Children in 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, Sept. 2 at Reinstein Woods, 77 Honorine Drive, Depew; Free - no registration required. 683-5959, www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html fri. More...
A delivery from Respiratory Services of Western New York just might include a little more than a new oxygen tank. It comes with a smile, a professional attitude, and it might even include a changed light bulb for an elderly patient who can’t reach the fixture. More...