Supervisor race in final lap



Hundreds turned out Tuesday to hear pledges from the two candidates for Lancaster supervisor. Incumbent Democratic Supervisor Robert Giza and Republican challenger Dino Fudoli detailed their platforms in what was, for the most part, a conciliatory presentation of their platforms. The audience was standing room-only at the Lancaster Opera House. Note cards were passed out to those in the crowd […]

Teen’s death ruled an accident



No charges will be filed in the death of Depew teenager Ryan Hyon, who reportedly died from a 65-foot fall from a tree, according to Cheektowaga police. “It doesn’t appear anyone is going to be charged,” Capt. James Speyer said on Friday, adding that the case was not completely closed, but the death was accidental. “This was just a terrible […]

District attorney waiting on medical examiner’s findings in Lancaster case



The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is awaiting toxicology reports on Nicholas Koscielniak, the 28-year-old man who died after an incident involving Lancaster police. What steps, if any, it will take will be determined by the medical examiner’s findings, District Attorney Frank Sedita said. Police Chief Gerald Gill Jr. has described Koscielniak as threatening and out of control on the […]

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Halloween events scheduled



Official trick-or-treating hours have been set in Depew and Lancaster from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Cheektowaga’s hours are 6 to 8 p.m. The Village of Lancaster’s annual Halloween parade will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Rite Aid store on Central and Pleasant avenues and end at the Lancaster Fire Department, 5423 Broadway, at […]

Board changes meeting times



Citing an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the Depew Village Board will meet 30 minutes earlier beginning in December. At their meeting on Monday, members approved changing their meeting times from 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meeting dates remain the second and fourth Monday of every month. The change takes effect for the Dec. 12 meeting. Mayor Steven Hoffman […]

LHS plans autumn concert series



The Lancaster High School music department is opening its Autumn Concert Series with a concert Tuesday, Nov. 1, featuring the symphony orchestra and concert choir. In addition to individual performances by each ensemble, the groups will combine their efforts in a performance of Mark Hayes’ “One World.” The series continues Thursday, Nov. 3, with a concert featuring the mixed chorus […]

School board receives bucket of ‘thanks’



A clock, rocket, paint brushes and a doorknob. These are just a few items students from the Lancaster Central School District contributed to a bucket given to their Board of Education. At its meeting Monday evening, the board heard presentations from students ranging from kindergarten to high school who came out to show their appreciation and gratitude. Lining the stage […]

Lancaster amends traffic code at Central and Palmer



Residents who own property at the intersection of Central Avenue and Palmer Place in the Village of Lancaster are tired of seeing tractor-trailers tearing up the grass alongside Palmer after making a right-hand turn from Central. Lancaster Village Board members agree, and on Monday they passed an amendment prohibiting those operating a tractor trailer from making a right-hand turn at […]

Authority to gate on-ramps, install barriers along Thruway



Hundreds of motorists sat in their cars, waiting for someone to clear the road and allow them to escape the winter storm that dumped 2 feet of heavy, wet snow on the area. (See editorial on page four) Some spent the night in their cars, watching the fuel gauge slide to empty as they idled. They turned the Thruway into […]