NYC children arrive for outdoor fun in WNY



Imagine a child climbing the steps of a chartered bus perched on the hot July cement in New York City and embarking, alone, on an adventure to experience nature in the country. That child will, however, be among 4,000 others between the ages of 6 and 12 who will participate in this year’s Fresh Air Fund program. Since 1877, the […]

Local women say ‘thank you’ to troops



When a man or woman serves the country, Sheila Scroger and the Chablis’ Rouge Chapeaux chapter of the Red Hat Society believe that a small token of appreciation can go a long way. A program known as Stars 4 Our Troops originated in Florida and is spreading across the country. Now, local women are taking part in the effort to […]

Youngest electric accident victim home from hospital



One of the four males electrically shocked behind Lancaster High School on July 1 has been released from the hospital. The identity of the 15-year-old Lancaster resident has not been released, but according to Lancaster Police Chief Gerald Gill Jr., the youngest of the four was released from Women & Children’s Hospital, while the other three remain in the Erie […]

Lancaster Central Board of Education elects officers, fills administrative slots



In preparation for the 2013-14 school year, the Lancaster Central Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on Monday, at which time it elected board officers and approved the appointments of several administrators Marie McKay and Wendy Buchert were elected unanimously as board president and vice president, respectively, and took their oaths of office. “I’m excited about the upcoming […]

Intoxicated driving leads to four area arrests



A Depew man was arrested on July 3 for driving while impaired by drugs according to Erie County Sheriff Timothy Howard. Craig M. Martynkiewicz, 34, was pulled over for traffic infractions on Genesee Street in the Town of Alden. An investigation by Deputy Scott Kuhlmey prompted a request for the assistance of a drug recognition expert, the Sheriff’s Office said. […]

Village confident in disaster response



With the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 in San Francisco on Saturday still fresh in people’s minds, and memories of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in Clarence Center never too distant, a discussion of Buffalo Lancaster Airport took on a serious tone at Monday’s Lancaster Village Board meeting. During the audience participation portion of the meeting, resident Paul Nosbisch Jr. […]

Depew board swears in members, elects new president



The Depew Board of Education swore in three members during the Tuesday night meeting. Patrick Law was the new member who took the oath, while John Spencer and Nancy Fumerelle were the incumbent board members who won their bids for re-election. The board also elected its president and vice president, choosing Dave Sheff for the top spot. “Thank you for […]

News Briefs



GreenFields Classic Car Show has openings remaining for the event, slated for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. The show at GreenFields, 5949 Broadway, will feature classic cars from the 1960s and older. Crash Cadillac will perform music from the 1950s. To register, contact Lori Hannon at 684-8400. Car registration is free. St. John’s School accepts students in prekindergarten, […]

Retrouvaille offers marriage counseling alternative



Problems in a marriage are not easy. Counseling may be recommended, buttherearesomecouples who say Retrouvaille was the only thing that saved their marriage. Retrouvaille is a French word meaning “rediscovery.” It had its beginnings in the Province of Quebec. In 1977, the first weekend program was presented to French-speaking couples, and in 1982, the Toronto community began sharing the program […]

Kelso works on concussion prevention

¦ Former Bills player wore protective helmet during career

Concussions were becoming a regular occurrence in the football life of Mark Kelso in 1989. After suffering his fourth in two years, the then-Buffalo Bills player met with a neurologist to get clearance for a return to the field. “I told him that I needed to play the next week because it was a big game. I needed him to […]