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Lancaster detectives assist in child pornography bust



An investigation that began in Lancaster in February 2013 has concluded with several federal charges. A federal grand jury has returned a six-count indictment charging Jason M. Smith, 34, of Tonawanda, with production of child pornography and possession of child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, […]

Lancaster Fire to receive new equipment



Fire Chief Joseph Ligammarre told the Lancaster Village Board on Monday that he would be purchasing new gear, such as turnout gear and helmets, via a new supplier. Ligammare also asked permission to destroy the out-of-commission equipment, which includes 27 helmets. In another matter, the board noted the receipt of a letter from Thomas J. Dearing, deputy commissioner of planning […]

Business owners recognized for community spirit, perseverance



Members of the business community were recognized for their efforts in the face of hardship, during the Monday night meeting of the Depew Village Board. Willy Suleiman and his wife, May, own the Depew Deli located on Broadway in the village. When the November storm hit, the business suffered more damage than most. The deli’s windows were shattered when snow […]

Water Authority impersonator steals jewelry from home



A man who falsely identified himself as a worker with the Erie County Water Authority entered a woman’s home on Jan. 8 and made off with some of her jewelry, according to the Lancaster Police Department. At roughly 1:30 p.m., a subject described as a Hispanic male in his late 40s or early 50s reportedly came to the woman’s door, […]

Lancaster-Depew Rotary donates to LEAF



Recently, the Lancaster-Depew Rotary presented the first installment of a $5,000 pledge to the Lancaster Educational and Alumni Foundation. Ed Myszka, former superintendent of that district, spoke to the club on the day of the presentation about the goals and progress of LEAF. The club is also planning a luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 29, to discuss membership opportunities with people […]

BVFA has record-breaking year



Members of the Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association responded to more calls during 2014 than in any other year since its founding in 1912. The association answered 65 alarms in the month of December, raising the total number of alarms answered to 744 for 2014. In addition to the large call volume, members of the organization also put in a significant […]

LVAC elects members to board of directors



The Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps recently elected its 2015 board of directors. Jeffery Bono was elected vice president and Nancy Franjoine was elected treasurer. Additionally, Andy Parker was elected director of maintenance, and Timothy Marshall was named director of operations. Amy Revelas was also named general director during the elections. As of mid-December 2014, LVAC had responded to 4,036 emergency […]

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FEMA funding approved for Lancaster schools



Administrators in the Lancaster schools are working on an application to get as much reimbursement as possible from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the district’s November storm expenses, Superintendent Michael J. Vallely said Monday at a Lancaster Board of Education meeting. President Obama has officially declared Erie County a federal disaster, which makes recovery funds available to surrounding towns, […]