Derived from a combination of family history, patriotism and the hopes of a new challenge, Lt. Robert Nosek has found his way from private physical therapy practice to the U.S. Navy. More...

One of the most frustrating endeavors for most students is figuring out what he or she would like to do in life past high school. More...

We would like to thank all the good citizens of Buffalo who helped make the Citizens Bank’s Gear for Grades drive such an incredible success. 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.) Depew Tuesday, Aug. 24 More...

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Charles A. Burger, 72, formerly of Lancaster, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at his home in Orlando, Fla. He was born in Groveland, N.Y., and was the son of the late Arthur and Louise Burger. More...

James E. Carlo, director of Trocaire College’s Hospitality Program and a trained culinary leader, will share his culinary techniques in a series of cooking classes to be offered at the Russell J. Salvatore School of Hospitality & Business, 6681 Transit Road, Lancaster. More...

Len Jankiewicz still cannot explain what happened to his team at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Nov. 7 of last year. Jankiewicz’s Lancaster Redskins came into the Class AA title game that day against North Tonawanda with an undefeated, 9-0, record and expectations of a trip to the state playoffs. More...

Army Pvt. Aaron W. Cline has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Grace Cline of Lancaster and a 2006 graduate of Lancaster High School. More...

Bowmansville church cooks up dinner The Bowmansville United Methodist Church, 5344 Genesee St., will hold a chicken barbecue from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. Dinner will be $8.50 presale or $9 at the door. Call 683-5298. Church to serve pulled pork dinner 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...

When the Made in America Store opened its doors at 900 Maple Street, Elma, the idea was to provide American citizens with a chance to buy American products. The economy was still reeling, people were out of work and employers were shutting down production under competition from cheaper, quicker foreign companies. More...

— LEGAL NOTICE — The following units will go on public auction at Public Storage/PS Orangeco, 3953 Walden Ave, Lancaster NY 14086 on Sept 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm: Robert Grady 00108 Furniture, boxes Sept. 2 — LEGAL NOTICE — More...