September 2, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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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. More...

New state law tells drivers to ‘move over’

by MATT KRUEGER
Editor

Be prepared to give law enforcement officials a wide berth while driving. More...

Local News

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW

College student seeing the world
by MATT KRUEGER

By the time Rachel Yalowich returns home, she’ll be more worldly that just about everyone else her age. More...

SAFER grants available to fire companies

The application window for grants provided through the Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) program is now open. More...

Holiday traffic spurs warning from Authority

The New York State Thruway Authority and State Police Troop T will take special steps to ensure safety along I-90 in regards to the expected increase in traffic for Labor Day. More...

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Police Blotter

Man too drunk to ride bicycle

(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...

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Sports

JFK football ready to tackle ‘B’ Central

by JASON NADOLINSKI
Reporter

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. More...

Cleveland Hill gridders ready to exploit quickness, versatility

by JASON NADOLINSKI
Reporter

Cleveland Hill football coach Glen Graham admits that there isn’t a lot of veteran experience on the varsity squad this year, but that doesn’t stop him or his players from having high expectations for the 2010 season. More...

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS CALENDAR

Friday, September 3 Football: Cheektowaga vs. South Park, 7 p.m.; Cleveland Hill at Maryvale, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 4 Football: JFK vs. Nichols, 2 p.m. More...

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Entertainment

Family Activities

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. More...

Festivals

sat. 4 & sun. 5  National Buffalo Wing Festival — Featuring the food of more than 30 restaurants, wing eating contests, 5k run, sauce contests, live entertainment and Miss Buffalo Wing contest, 12 noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. More...

Tours

thurs. 2  Chestnut Ridge Park — Join the Foothills Trail Club, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 - meet in the parking lot in front of the casino. We will be walking the roads on the west side of the park. More...

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Economic growth promised for Western New York

by MATT KRUEGER
Editor

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. More...

Three suspects still at large in Aug. 25 bank heist

by MATT KRUEGER
Editor

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. More...

Editorials

Bee Editorial

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. More...

Spindle items

MATT KRUEGER
Cheektowaga Editor

• BACK TO SLOAN — Evidently, I just can’t get enough of Sloan. After spending quite a bit of time in the village during the entire dissolution saga, I thought the Aug. More...

Out of the Past

55 Years Ago Sept. 1, 1955 NO, NO, NO, NO — One hundred 50 residents, mostly from the southwest corner of Cheektowaga, were in perfect harmony at the hearing on the request for a building permit by the U.S. Rubber Reclaiming Company. More...

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Letters to the Editor

Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.

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? More...

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Education

Sunny days mean more green at Catholic school

by MATT KRUEGER
Editor

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...

University at Buffalo President announces retirement

by KEATON T. DEPRIEST
Amherst Associate Editor

University at Buffalo President John B. Simpson on Monday announced he will retire effective Jan. 15. More...

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Lifestyles

Bee Fire Report

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. More...

Wing Fest draws attention to WNY restaurants

by MATT KRUEGER
Editor

The chicken wing-eating population will turn its attention to the birthplace of the popular fried food this weekend as the annual Buffalo Wing Festival kicks off once again at Coca-Cola Field. More...

National Drug Take-Back Day

Local disposal sites aim to get meds off the street
by SAMANTHA ROBINSON
D Reporter

D rive up and drop off. It’s as simple as that when it comes to the disposal of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs. More...

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Business

Respiratory Services of WNY banks on friendly service

by MATT KRUEGER
Editor

A delivery from Respiratory Services of Western New York just might include a little more than a new oxygen tank. More...

Better Business Bureau warns about elderly scams

Fraud targeting senior citizens is a growing concern. Despite heeded warnings, millions from this vulnerable group have taken the bait from scammers. More...

Events

BNI schedules marketing breakfast meeting More...

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