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September 2, 2010 / 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...

In brief

The Lancaster-Depew Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will hold its next regular meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Terrace Education Center, 591 Terrace Blvd, Depew. More...

The New York State Senate has passed a new law guaranteeing consumers greater protection from telemarketers. The Senate’s new law further reduces unwanted telemarketing calls by restricting them to the hours of 8 a.m. More...

SCRUBBING FOR BUCKS

SCRUBBING FOR BUCKS — John F. 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...

Recycling Day hauls old electronics by truck load

The free electronics recycling and document shredding day sponsored by State Sen. William Stachowski on Saturday turned in a huge haul from residents. More...

First Niagara offers funding

First Niagara Bank has launched its 2010 Mentoring Matters program with $500,000 funding available statewide. More...

In brief

St. James Church/St. Augustine Oratory, 500 Terrace Blvd., Depew, will hold an appliance and electronics raffle Saturday, Sept. 18. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the raffle will begin at 7 p.m. More...