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April 5, 2012 / Local News

Raising awareness, one step at a time

SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW

by COLLEEN M. FARRELL

Gina Williams considers herself a blessed woman. Williams, of Lancaster, has been named the adult honoree of the Upstate New York chapter of the Arthritis Foundation’s Arthritis Walk in Rochester on May 12. More...

Depew board makes several appointments

During its reorganization meeting on Monday evening, the Depew Village Board adopted several resolutions, appointing: Juliano Pecora as deputy mayor for a term of one year. More...

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SLAP SHOT — Jim Leair, Class of 2009, shoots and scores Depew’s first goal past Brandon Klein, Lancaster Class of 2012, on Sunday during the annual high school alumni game at the Depew Vi More...

Cantalician Center nets grant from M&T Bank

The Cantalician Center for Learning, a nonprofit agency that provides services for children and adults with disabilities, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from M&T Bank. More...

Phone records at heart of Cheektowaga political debate

by MATT KRUEGER Cheektowaga Editor

Frank Max, director of the Cheektowaga Sanitation Department, continues to find himself in the cross hairs of town Republicans. And he’s getting sick of it. More...

Fire department plans open houses

As part of RecruitNY, a statewide campaign to increase volunteer firefighter and emergency medical personnel ranks, local fire departments will open their doors to the public on Saturday, April 21. More...

Project assists homeless vets

Depew American Legion Post 1528, in conjunction with the Erie County American Legion Family Project, is conducting a drive to aid the “Veterans Helping Veterans” organization. More...

News brief

The Village Preservation Party of Depew will hold a fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at Magruders, 4995 Broadway, Depew. A $20 donation includes food, pop, beer, music, and prizes. More...

Creation of county land bank waiting on approval

by MATT KRUEGER Cheektowaga Editor

The formation of an Erie County land bank took two important steps forward last week. More...

Bee Group captures state, international awards in contests

Bee Group Newspapers won a total of eight awards in judging announced last week by the New York Press Association. The classified advertising section captured first place for the 10th time in the past 16 years. More...

Hochul schedules office hours for constituents

Rep. Kathy Hochul, of the 26th District, which includes Lancaster, will hold office hours at the Lancaster Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18. More...