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Depew BOE, three unions reach agreement



The Depew Union Free School District’s Board of Education has signed new contracts with two of its three unions and expects to soon do so with a third. Thecontractscallfora2percentsalary increase and mandate health care contributions on the part of employees. Agreements for the Civil Service Employees Association, which represents the noninstructional staff, and Depew Administrators Association, which represents principals, assistant […]

Village taxes will go up in Lancaster



The Village of Lancaster’s budget for the 2012 fiscal year shows residents will be paying a little more in taxes. The budget was discussed for the first time on Monday during a public hearing at a regular meeting of the Village Board, which approved the spending plan the same night. The 2012 fiscal year runs from June 1, 2012, to […]

Lancaster IDA audit comes back clean



The Lancaster Industrial Development Agency earned a good opinion from a local auditing firm. Wayne Drescher, a certified public accountant with Drescher & Malecki, presented his findings to the board at its meeting on Tuesday morning at Lancaster Town Hall. Drescher praised the board for providing full access to all of its books and records. He found that the organization’s […]

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Mother’s Day tea planned



The Hull Family Home and Farmstead will once again host a Mother’s Day tea on Saturday, May 12. Three seatings are planned: 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sandwiches, scones and desserts are on the menu and will be served by ladies attired in early 1800s-style dresses. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children younger than […]

Guilty plea entered in pill smuggling case



A Lancaster man pleaded guilty last week to conspiring to import OxyContin from Canada into the Buffalo region last fall. Kevin Hinca, 23, of Lancaster, was arrested on Oct. 12 following a lengthy investigation into the illegal importation of prescription drugs from Canada into the United States. On that date, according to prosecutors, Hinca took delivery of 125 OxyContin tablets […]

Lancaster Market readies for second season



The Lancaster Market will be moving to a new location this season in the Lancaster Lanes parking lot, 3519 Transit Road, near William Street. The market will open May 5 and will operate on weekends from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Sponsors and vendors are needed. Call Ann Jordan at 481-2961 or […]

Fire grant applications available



Up to $35 million will be made available nationwide this year for Fire Prevention and Safety grants through the state Department of Homeland Security. The funding is intended to assist local organizations in addressing fire prevention and safety issues. The primary goal is to reach such high-risk target groups as children and seniors. Applications can be accessed online through the […]

Summer history camp on tap



The Hull Family Home & Farmstead will hold its annual “History Camp for Kids” for children in grades three through eight. Activities include: pioneer chores and games, Native American and military experiences, an archaeological dig and more. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 23-27 at the farmstead, 5976 Genesee Street in Lancaster. The cost […]