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Holiday happenings to light up Lancaster



Although Thanksgiving will have only just passed, Lancaster and Depew will be lighting up with several events through the coming week. The festivities will begin on Saturday, Nov. 28, with the annual “Light Up Lancaster” event accompanied by the Christmasville fire truck parade. Events preceding the Christmas tree lighting will begin at 5 p.m. with stage entertainment on West Main […]

Depew seeks to mitigate property issues



The Village of Depew has been battling with vacant properties becoming eyesores in the community for several years and has attempted to address the issue on several fronts. At Monday night’s meeting of the Village Board, the mayor and trustees took one more step to confront the issue. The Land Bank Act, passed in July 2011, allows a foreclosing government […]

Village pounces on cat, rat problem



The Village of Lancaster has taken preventive measures to halt an increase in the feral cat and rat population. The Village Board passed a resolution on Monday accepting trap, neuter and return programs as viable and acceptable population control tools for the cats. Board members voted unanimously to allow people to go into areas affected by large populations of feral […]

FASNY offers steps to ensure an accident-free Thanksgiving



Cooking is the leading cause of home fires throughout the United States, and Thanksgiving sees more of these fires than any other day of the year. According to statistics provided by the National Fire Protection Association, there were 1,550 home fires across the country on Thanksgiving in 2013, a full 230 percent above normal. With this in mind, the Firemen’s […]

Lancaster student to perform at Shea’s



Rachael Horst is a ninth-grade student at Lancaster High School who enjoys singing, but this season she will be performing at more than just a school concert. Horst is a member of the ABC Bel Canto Choir and will be performing as a part of that group at two performances of “The Nutcracker” at Shea’s Theater in Buffalo. “The ABC […]

Benevolent Association re-elects incumbent officers



The Bowmansville Volunteer Exempt Firemen’s Benevolent Association has re-elected its officers for 2016, including a longstanding president. William J. MacPeek has been re-elected to his fifth consecutive term as president of the association and will be accompanied by Michael Schuler as the returning vice president. The remainder of the individuals elected have regained the positions they held in 2015, including […]

Toys for Tots drive aided by young Lancaster baseball players



Although the players on the Lancaster Wolfpack and Diamond Devils 9U teams have not even hit the double digits in age, they are showing their maturity by collecting toys this holiday season for those who could use extra assistance. The young players are seeking the help of community members to assist them in reaching their charitable goals. According to John […]

Use safe food preparation tips this Thanksgiving

Bee Editorial

Many families across Lancaster, Depew and Western New York will celebrate Thanksgiving this week by sharing a rather large meal. And often the star of that meal is a turkey. But before you dig in, make sure you are using the safest ways to thaw, prepare, stuff, and cook your bird. According to Erie County Department of Health Commissioner Dr. […]

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• THANKSGIVING — If I were to tell you that traditionally, what I am most excited about on Thanksgiving is anything but eating an entire dinner covered in cranberry sauce and following it with a dessert made of equal parts pumpkin pie and homemade whipped cream, I would be telling a lie. While there are certainly days that do not […]