Cheektowaga holds empowering Board of Ed meeting
by EMMA MCELLIGOTT
Reporter | November 27, 2024
At the Nov. 19 Cheektowaga Board of Education meeting, civics students advocated for change, a parent raised concerns about school lunch options, and the sports director reviewed the fall athletic...
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
November 27, 2024
STUDENT OF THE MONTH – Mia Sullivan, at left, Michael Boswell and Jaden Heard have been named Cleveland Hill’s students of the month. Here are comments from their teachers: Mia...
Attend the annual Christmas tree lighting
by VICTORIA HILL
Editor | November 27, 2024
Join the Town of Cheektowaga next week for the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Senior Center, 3349 Broadway, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2. “The tree-lighting event...
Cheektowaga man guilty of murdering his estranged wife
November 27, 2024
A jury has found Adam R. Bennefield Sr., 47, of Cheektowaga guilty of one count of murder in the second...
Keep pets safe this Thanksgiving
November 27, 2024
Pets may love the smell of a Thanksgiving feast, but not all of the holiday foods are safe for our...
Krupski family racks up music awards
by VICTORIA HILL
Editor | November 27, 2024
The year 2024 turned out to be a big one for the members of the Krupski family, as they were...
Clerk opens new pistol permit satellite office in Depew
November 27, 2024
A new pistol permit satellite office opened Monday, Nov. 18, in the Erie County Auto Bureau, 2122 George Urban Blvd.,...
All-Bee Football’s Offense on tap
November 27, 2024
The Bee will be unveiling its 2024 All-Bee Football Team’s all-stars on the offensive side of the ball in next...
Punter is sole repeat First Team selection
All-Bee Football – Defenseby JASON NADOLINSKI
Sports reporter | November 27, 2024
There are plenty of fresh faces making up the 2024 batch of First Team all-stars on the defensive side of...
Sweet Home’s Zimmer snags 2024 Coach of the Year honor
by JASON NADOLINSKI
Sports reporter | November 27, 2024
Jeremy Zimmer has been a member of Sweet Home’s football coaching staff since 1999, working his way up from the...
All-Bee Football’s Defensive Teams named, process explained
November 27, 2024
The Bee’s sports staff is once again proud to recognize some of the area’s top talent with the 2024 installment...
Warhawks’ Wojtusiak tabbed Player of the Year
All-Bee Football – Defenseby JASON NADOLINSKI
Sports reporter | November 27, 2024
It hasn’t been often that a lineman earns Defensive Player of the Year honors for the All-Bee Football Team. Perhaps...
State semifinalist Clarence dominates First Team
All-Bee Girls Soccerby PATRICK NAGY
Sports reporter | November 21, 2024
Clarence was the top public school girls soccer team in Western New York this fall, reaching the Class AA state...
Why is it called Black Friday?
November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving is not only a symbol of thanks and a day for family reunions, it also unofficially marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season....
Spindle Items
November 27, 2024
• IT’S ALL ABOUT TRADITION – Finally, it is the holiday season and we’re kicking it off with one of my favorites – Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving...
Out of the Past
November 27, 2024
62 Years AgoNov. 29, 1962 STOP THE JETS — Residents of Cheektowaga and Amherst opposed to the Greater Buffalo International Airport, Genesee and Dick, asked...
Death Notice
October 24, 2024
VARGO, Raymond M., 101, of Cheektowaga, a WWII United States Navy veteran and retired from Westinghouse, died Oct. 13, 2024....
Death Notice
October 17, 2024
LEONE, Joyce M. (Weiglein), 84, of Cheektowaga, died Oct. 15, 2024. Wife of 61 years to Paul R. Leone; mother...
Death Notice
October 3, 2024
ECKAM, Robert C., 98, of Cheektowaga, died Sept. 26, 2024. Mr. Eckam was a member of the Purchasing Managers Association...
Robert Reinstein, developed Reinstein Woods with his father
September 26, 2024
Robert Reinstein, 90, of Richmond, Virginia, and previously of Cheektowaga, the former property manager of the Reinstein family land in...
Death Notice
September 19, 2024
ABRAHAM, Kathleen A. (Ball), 74, of Cheektowaga, died Aug. 29, 2024. Wife of William Abraham; mother of Sarah Abraham; stepmother...
Everyone relies on someone who relies on child care
October 17, 2024
As a former teacher and child care program director, I know how important it is for the children and families...
Avoid fast fashion
September 26, 2024
Though I have found no current articles within the paper that include information regarding this topic, I find it vital...
Statement from councilmember
August 22, 2024
The Town of Cheektowaga has run in such a way that it is running right into the ground. Unnecessary spending,...
Veterans News
November 27, 2024
Frank Gierlach Post 1320 The Frank Gierlach Post will hold a holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....
COMMUNITY EVENT TACKLES BULLYING
November 21, 2024
Rescue Buffalo, a local animal rescue organization, is gearing for “Bills, Bullies and a Brighter Future,” a Nov. 30 event...
Senior News
November 21, 2024
Cheektowaga Senior Center3349 Broadway • 686-3930Alexander Community Center275 Alexander Ave. • 897-7207 Dartwood Community Center222 Autumnwood Dr. • 656-2289Sloan Senior...
CHEEKTOWAGA Public Libraries
November 21, 2024
Anna Reinstein Memorial Library Hoursnoon-8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday & Saturday10 a.m.-6 p.m. ThursdayClosed Friday & Sunday Julia...
What’s Going On
Breakfast with Santa Join St. Stephens Bethlehem UCC for a free Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 750...
