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Cheektowaga Central teacher gives back
The Cheektowaga Central Class of 1965 donated $650 to the Cheektowaga Police Department’s “Blue Bridge Initiative.” Jack Fogelsonger, a lifelong Cheektowaga resident and a member of the Class of ’65,...
Village of Sloan seeks donations, celebrates one of its own
During last week’s meeting of the Sloan Village Board, Trustee Paula Bruscani said that she was interested in doing something to give back to the community this holiday season and...
Counseling center aims to make trainings accessible
Behavioral health practitioners must undergo regular training, but the cost of that training can be prohibitive, according to Anna Shurmatz of Shurmatz Counseling. “With the foundational understanding that accessibility is...
Local News
GIVING BACK
The Lancaster Devils 13U team raked leaves last weekend for local residents on Biscayne Drive to give back to the...
New law aims to promote outdoor recreation for veterans with trauma
Veterans recovering from service-related trauma will now have more opportunities to participate in outdoor recreation, as a result of a...
Parking ban effective in Sloan
The Village of Sloan has announced that its winter parking ban is in effect. The ban, which became active Nov....
Election swings in Wallace’s favor with absentee ballots counted
Incumbent Monica Wallace has officially declared victory in the election for the 143rd Assembly District, according to a release from...
Sports
Central places fifth, Cleve Hill 10th in virtually held ECIC swim finals
Cleveland Hill’s girls swimming team was one of the few to host another school during Friday’s annual ECIC Small Schools...
B-1 co-champion Tonawanda ends Maryvale boys soccer’s playoff run
A solid effort in Thursday’s Section VI Class B-1 semifinal at Tonawanda wasn’t enough to propel Maryvale into the championship...
Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame to induct dozen
Final virtual ceremony to air Saturday on WGR 550Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame president Greg Merkle recently announced that the 30th anniversary class will be introduced virtually...
Cleve Hill/Maryvale, JFK compete at cross-country’s sectional finals
Members of the Cleveland Hill/Maryvale and JFK cross-country programs were able to successfully cap their COVID-shortened 2020 campaigns at Bemus...
Maryvale boys soccer holds Pioneer scoreless in finale
With a decisive 7-0 conquest of Pioneer on Friday, the Maryvale’s boys soccer team quickly put behind it a tough...
Editorial
Spindle Items
• THE HOLIDAYS — As the holidays approach, many of us are bracing for a season unlike one we have ever experienced. Our tables may...
Use common sense outside during hunting season
With several hunting and trapping seasons now open, it’s important for outdoor enthusiasts who may be taking a leisurely fall or winter walk to use...
Out of the Past
One Year Ago Nov. 20, 2019 FRIENDS ROCKED THE RUNWAY – The Fantastic Friends of Western New York held its second annual Rock the Runway...
Obituaries
Death Notices
COX, Diane M. (nee Kintzel), of Depew, died on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Ms. Cox is survived by three children,...
Death Notices
PAA, Rose Marie (nee Pajak), 78, of Cheektowaga, died on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Mrs. Paa is survived by two...
Death Notices
CRAMER, Jane M (nee Bronold), 93, of Cheektowaga, who was a member of the American Legion Post, Inc., Ladies Auxiliary,...
Death Notices
KRUG, Joseph G., 82, of Williamsville, a retired science teacher, died on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Mr. Krug is survived...
Andrew J. ANDERSON, APPLEBEE’S GM
Andrew J. “A.J.” Anderson died on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Mr. Anderson was born on March 3, 1970 to Robert...
Lifestyles
Painting the Way Downtown
As one mural on Main Street in Buffalo suggests, to “Keep Buffalo a Secret” has become quite the challenge in...
Friends of Reinstein Woods
The following events are scheduled at the Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, unless otherwise noted. For more...
Bee Senior News
On March 16, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned gatherings of more than 50 people. Since then, a multitude...
Bednasz family celebrates 50th wedding anniversary
A Depew couple recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. James and Carol Bednasz met through mutual friends while Carol was...
Business
Depew small business honored for decades of success
Antoinette’s Sweets, on Transit Road in Depew, has been recognized for its success over the course of several decades as...
Minority Caucus resolution requests accountability report on Back to Business
Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro and members of the Minority Caucus introduced a resolution asking for a full accounting of...
Galleria to host drive-thru Halloween event
Walden Galleria and the American Cancer Society of Western New York will host their 26th annual trick-or-treating event, Galleria of...
BlueCross BlueShield launches depression screening
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York recently launched free self-screening online tools for anxiety and depression, designed to help individuals...
