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Graber leads Board of Ed for fourth time



Topping the agenda Monday at the Lancaster Central School District Board of Education meeting was the swearing in of new President Kenneth Graber and Vice President Marie MacKay along with new board member Kimberly Nowak. Wendy Buchert also was sworn in for a second term. This will be Graber’s fourth term as president, his last being in 2008-09. “I am […]

Depew board adopts new rules for speakers



Those who wish to speak up at Depew Board of Education meetings will have a new format to follow. (See editorial on page four) The board implemented its new public participation policy at its meeting Tuesday. Under it, district residents are allowed to speak for up to three minutes. Additional time may be given if approved by a majority of […]

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Schermerhorns celebrate 80th wedding anniversary



Marlo and Cleta Schermerhorn, formerly of Elm Street in Lancaster, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 29 in Dalton, Mass. The couple met in 1929 while both were attending Ithaca College. Marlo, 102, taught in the Lancaster Central School District from 1932 to 1965. He is the co-founder and original director of the Lancaster Town Band. Cleta, 101, is […]

Anti-cyberbullying effort becomes state law



School districts looking to crackdown on cyberbullying will have aid from the state, now that a new law has been signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The law, sponsored in the New York State Assembly by Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak, D-Cheektowaga, is designed to strengthen a school’s response to harassment and bullying through improved reporting, investigation, intervention, training and prevention. The new […]

Perillo to be beneficiary of Adamy golf tournament



When Jerry Adamy passed away in 2005 after a battle with cancer, his wife and two daughters wanted to keep his memory and spirit alive in the community. Adamy spent much of his time devoted to his girls and softball, coaching them from youth through high school and fast pitch leagues. “Coaching softball was his whole life,” said his wife, […]

Man charged with boating while drunk



Delane V. Grimes, 53, of Depew was arrested and charged with boating while intoxicated and navigation law violations on July 4, according to Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard. At approximately 5:51 p.m. during a check of the Ontario Street Boat Launch in Buffalo, Deputies Tom Meredith, Michael Okal and Tim Dusza reportedly noticed the man having a difficult time docking […]

Huber sworn in as Rotary president



John Huber was sworn in as the new president of the Lancaster Depew Rotary Club on June 28 at Salvatore’s Grand Hotel. Huber previously served as president of the Amherst-East Rotary club in 2007-08. The vice president and branch manager of Lake Shore Savings Bank on Dick Road has served as a Rotarian for seven years. The club also hosted […]

News brief



Rep. Kathy Hochul’s staff will hold office hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the Lancaster Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, in the library/conference room.