Former Lancaster schools employee pleads guilty



Rhonda Greco, 47, a former employee of the Lancaster schools, has pleaded guilty to one count of grand larceny in the third degree and 10 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, according to acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty Jr. Greco worked for the school district’s Accounts Payable Department from 2009 through September 2015, and […]

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Fatal crash shuts down portion of Losson Road



A woman is dead after a two-car accident on Losson Road Tuesday afternoon. According to various news sources, 70-year-old Joan Giangreco, of Buffalo, veered into oncoming traffic between 2 and 3 p.m. Tuesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to Erie County Medical Center for treatment. The accident forced authorities to […]

Village car show aims to be inclusive of all entrants



The Village of Lancaster Car and Cycle Show will take place Sunday, June 5, on Central Avenue, and through its variety of activities and diversity of judging, aims to offer something for everyone. Registration for the car show begins at 9 a.m., with the show running from noon to 4 p.m. The day will include a judged car show, with […]

Southtowns man pens new crime novel

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Fans of crime fiction will have a new book to add to their summer reading list. Continuing his crime novel series, Orchard Park native Jeff Schober has recently published “Faces and Fingertips,” the third novel in a series of four. Schober previously wrote “Broken and Profane,” released in 2011, and “Boneshaker,” which came out in 2013. The author said a […]

Depew students to display their artwork



Depew High School will present “Diverge/ Converge: DHS Senior Art Show,” featuring the talents of its own students. This exhibition gives Depew High School seniors enrolled in the new careers in the arts course, as well as the advanced placement art class, a chance to show off their talents by displaying their artwork in the DHS Inspired art gallery. “This […]

Lancaster to dedicate new ladder truck



On June 11, the Lancaster Fire Department will formally dedicate its new ladder truck in a traditional ceremony. The new apparatus will replace a recently decommissioned 38-year-old truck. Assigned the new vehicle is the Lancaster Fire Department’s Rescue Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. The hook and ladder company, incorporated in 1874, is the oldest fire company in the Village […]

Quadriplegic artist to give demonstration to club



The Alden Lancaster Art Club will host a demonstration by artist Nancy Hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Grace Community Church, 11269 Broadway, Alden. On May 21, 2000, Hall was in a motorcycle accident, resulting in her becoming quadriplegic. “With the help of nurses, aides and family she became very independent and started to paint,” said a […]

Chicken and rib barbecue slated



St. Basil’s Ukrainian Church will hold a chicken and rib barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at the church, 12 Embry Place, Lancaster. The cost will be $10 for a half-chicken or $12 for a third of a rack of ribs and will include red potatoes, green salad, roll, dessert and a beverage. To-go dinners will be […]

Lancaster students to perform outdoors



Lancaster High School Bands will present their 23rd annual Courtyard Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, in the Lancaster High School Courtyard, 1 Forton Drive. The concert, which is free of charge, will feature the Lancaster High School Concert Band, Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band. Audience members are asked to bring a lawn chair and go to the courtyard, […]