Local business creates Lancaster Legends products



As the new school year begins for the Lancaster Central School District, students, parents and community members will be able to dress like a “Legend.” Matt Murphy, owner of Aurora Imprints, collaborated with the designer of the logo, incoming Lancaster freshman Korissa Gozdziak, to create apparel and accessories with her logo. When the Board of Education voted to immediately remove […]

Stepping off on the right foot



Several positions listed in Lancaster primary



Residents of the Town of Lancaster will cast their votes in several contests during primary elections to be held Thursday, Sept. 10. Current Town Supervisor Dino Fudoli’s term is expiring, and he will run for another four years on the Conservative and Independence lines. There is an opportunity to ballot on those lines as well as on the Green Party […]

Arts in the Village to feature 60 vendors



Central Avenue in the Village of Lancaster will be filled with crafts, art, food and entertainment on Saturday as the annual Arts in the Village event takes place. The event is slated for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and will feature more than 60 vendors selling a range of wares, according to Dawn Gaczewski, special events coordinator […]

Depew woman named Citizen of the Month

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Gabrielle Miller moved to Depew in the late 1980s because she wanted her children to be in the school district. It didn’t take her long to become involved as a member of the Parent Teacher Organization, and since then, involvement in the schools and community has been something Miller has specialized in. For her efforts over more than two decades, […]

News Briefs



The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting will be moved to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the boardroom of Lancaster Town Hall, 21 Central Ave., because of primary elections slated for Thursday, Sept. 10. Stacey Haniszewski and Tim Haniszewski of Lancaster took first and second place, respectively, in the sixth heat of the afternoon derby of the Erie County […]

Blueprints for proposed 1970s Bills stadium return to Lancaster



On Aug. 27, a bit of the past re-emerged in Lancaster as a proposal from 1970 for a domed Buffalo Bills stadium in Lancaster were delivered to the Lancaster Historical Society. According to Legislator Ted Morton, a lengthy debate took place in the 1960s regarding a suitable location for a new home for the Buffalo Bills, and Lancaster’s hat was […]

Local educators honored by Pulaski Association



The General Pulaski Association will soon honor 15 educators of Polish descent, including two from Lancaster and one from Depew. The educators will be recognized at the Pulaski Day Parade fundraising banquet at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Creekside Banquet Facility, 2669 Union Road, Cheektowaga. Among those recognized will be Kenneth Graber of the Lancaster Board of Education […]

Classes on long-term care to be offered in Lancaster



A seminar on planning for long-term care will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at Lancaster High School, 1 Forton Drive, hosted by Les Robinson. The classes aim to provide education and solutions regarding planning for future commitments and the care of family. A second, more specific class will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. […]

WNY Labor Today provides labor news



After recognizing that organized labor needed support in getting its message out, Tom Campbell of Lancaster created media vehicles to reach a broad audience. Eight years ago, he launched a labor newspaper online, called WNY Labor Today, to provide labor news that features organized labor, individual labor unions and the working members they represent. Campbell is now the editor and […]