February 2, 2012 RSS feed / Local News

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Lancaster native honored for Chamber work

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW
by KIMBERLY MCDOWELL
Mary Feldmann, formerly of Lancaster, is this year’s selection for the 2012 West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year, as chosen by her fellow directors. More...

Meetings

The Lancaster Town Board will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at Town Hall, 21 Central Ave., Lancaster. The meeting will be preceded by a work session at 7 p.m. More...

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A GOOD READ — Worker Amanda Sledz sorts books Friday at the Lancaster Public Library. The library has extended its hours and will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through April 8. More...

Organizers of Depew Alumni Wall of Fame seek nominees

The Depew Union Free School District is soliciting names of alumni to be added to its Wall of Fame. In fall 2011, the district developed the program in order to recognize the outstanding achievements of its graduates. More...

Thruway will see added patrols to combat drunken driving

The New York State Thruway Authority and the New York State Police Troop T will crackdown with the touchdowns to keep Interstate-90 safe. More...

‘Without a Word’ tops 2011 nonfiction at library

¦ Jill Kelly shares why she wrote her story
by NAOMI SPENCER Orchard Park Editor

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library users borrowed Jill Kelly’s memoir, “With- out a Word: How a Boy’s Unspoken Love Changed Everything,” more than any other nonfiction book. More...

Church plans Valentine’s Day luncheon

The Faith United Methodist Women will hold their annual Valentine Luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the church, 5505 Broadway, Lancaster. A silent auction and bake sale will begin at noon with the luncheon beginning at 12:30 p.m. More...

Town posts summer jobs

The Town of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer positions. Lifeguards, playground attendants, tennis instructors and maintenance personnel are needed. More...

Two arrests made in area burglary cases

East Aurora police have charged two Lancaster males with the theft of various items from unlocked cars. Sean M. More...

Annual Winterfest celebration hosted in Alden this weekend

Alden will host the eighth annual Winterfest this weekend, featuring more than 30 different events. The washers tournament kicks off the festivities at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. More...

In brief

Lancaster High School students will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie” for their spring musical this year. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday,Feb.16,throughSaturday,Feb.18,witha1p.m.Saturday matinee. More...

Lancaster man charged with felony DWI

A Village of Lancaster man has been charged with driving while intoxicated in the Town of Clarence. While on patrol on Sunday, an Erie County sheriff’s deputy, B. More...

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