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Grant to fund expansion, safety at Lancaster airport



The Buffalo Lancaster Regional Airport can potentially acquire more land — nearly 8,400 acres — for possible future development as well as to clear obstructions on its runway as a result of funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. According to a press release from Rep. Chris Collins’ office, his office helped to secure nearly $676,000, which is being split among […]

Village of Lancaster gives report on sewage debacle



An investigation of the sewer pipes near Richmond and Oxford avenues has shown that the village of Lancaster does not need to make any repairs. This comes after Bill Cansdale, superintendent of the Department of Public Works, worked in conjunction with Kandy Company to video record, jet and clean the sanitary mains in question. During the Aug. 25 Village Board […]

Volunteers honored at Senior Center



The Lancaster Senior Center brought out many friends and family members on Friday to honor Jerry and Terry Szefel, the recipients of the Erie County Seniors of the Month for September. The Szefels, who have lived in Lancaster since 1980, organize the center’s shuffleboard league, greet new members and help with special events, such as the theme basket auction and […]

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No residents speak during Depew sewer law hearing



A public hearing was held Monday evening in the Village of Depew for a proposed local law pertaining to certain sewer issues in the area. While nobody spoke on the issue during the public hearing, sewer issues have led to flooding problems in the past, according to Trustee Michael Nolder, making the issue an important one. The change in local […]

Lancaster fire inspections slated



On Monday, Sept. 29, the Lancaster Town Board will be conducting fire inspections of the four fire companies that serve the Fire Protection District of the Town of Lancaster. The inspections will begin at 6 p.m. with the Twin District Fire Department, 4999 William St., Lancaster. Following that, inspections will be held at 6:40 p.m. for the Town Line Fire […]

LHS Marching Band plans to take field by tropical storm



Music can be a powerful tool, and at an upcoming competition, the Lancaster High School Marching Band hopes to transport viewers to a tropical paradise with nothing but notes. The Lancaster High School Marching Band Boosters will present the 12th annual Revelry at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Foyle-Kling Field. The competition will involve eight teams, including Lancaster, and […]

Cleveland Hill, Depew to combine for varsity wrestling



The Cleveland Hill School District will be combining with the Depew schools for varsity wrestling, with approval by both districts, according to Cleveland Hill Athletic Director Jason Przybysz. On Sept. 17, Przybysz told the Cleveland Hill School Board that the merger has been approved at the sectional level and by the Depew Board of Education, two requirements before the merger […]

Central Avenue recommended for Register of Historic Places



The New York State Board for Historic Preservation recently recommended making 22 additions to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, and the Central Avenue district made the cut. According to a press release from the office of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, the area reflects an important time in the history of the village. “The intact enclave of primarily […]