September 2, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

FAIR FIND

FAIR FIND — Megan Palumbo, 7, of Lancaster eyes marionettes for sale Saturday during the St. Barnabas Church Lawn Fete. The event ran from Friday to Sunday. More...

Depew house fire causes $80,000 damage

A house fire Monday night in Depew caused $60,000 damage to the structure and $20,000 to its contents. More...

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The public is invited to try out the More...

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The Arthritis Foundation is registering for several programs to be held at Lancaster High School, 1 Forton Drive. The exercise program will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 22 to Oct. More...

Federal fire grants available

The application window for grants provided through the Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services program is now open, Rep. Brian Higgins, D-District 27, has announced. More...

Holiday affects government office hours, Bee deadlines

Municipal offices in the Villages of Depew and Lancaster and in the Town of Lancaster will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage collection, however, may not be affected by the holiday. More...

Labor Day weekend traffic spurs warning

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

OEM plans 9/11 memorial, open house Sept. 11

The Town of Lancaster Office of Emergency Management invites the public to a 9/11 remembrance and dedication of its new building from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at 321 Columbia Ave., Depew. More...

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The sixth annual Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster. More...

Lancaster church again offers residents Financial Peace University

Faith Lancaster United Methodist Church will hold its third Financial Peace University series starting Monday, Sept. 20. More...

Farmers market features candidates, crafts

Vendors will not be the only ones vying for shoppers’ attention Saturday at the Alden Farmers Market — several hopefuls in the Sept. 14 primary election will be on hand for Meet the Candidates Day. More...

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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...

New law tells drivers to move over

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

New legislation promises economic growth for community

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...

Tractor trailer drifts off I-90, lands on Harris Hill Road

A tractor trailer driver was hospitalized early Saturday morning after a sneezing attack led him to drift off the Harris Hill Road overpass of Interstate 90, causing an accident that left the street blocked for nearly half a day and about 150 reside More...

E & E program facilitates sustainable transportation

As part of its suite of GreenRide mobility management solutions, Ecology and Environment, Inc., has announced the global launch of GreenRide Connect, a Web-based platform that facilitates more sustainable transportation matches for commuters. More...

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