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Depew officials look to get moving on ‘zombie’ property maintenance



The Depew Village Board approved a resolution Monday night to have the Department of Public Works mow the grass for “zombie” properties in the village as of June 12, via a list of properties provided by Tony Fischione, code enforcement officer. A total of 17 properties made the list, including seven commercial properties. “The majority of them are known to […]

Thruway crash in Lancaster claims life of Rochester woman



A 45-year-old woman was killed Thursday morning in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 90 between Exit 48A (Pembroke) and Exit 49 (Depew), according to a press release from the New York State Police website. At approximately 9:44 a.m., state police were dispatched to investigate the accident, which occurred when a westbound 2016 Freightliner box truck struck the rear of a […]

Seniors honored at Maryvale High during joint BOCES awards ceremony



Assembling for the first time in one venue, Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services officials and instructors from the Harkness, Kenton, and Potter career and technical centers presented awards to approximately 70 students, recognizing them for their achievements in trade education. The Erie 1 BOCES Senior Awards Ceremony took place on June 8 in the Maryvale High School auditorium, […]

Plymouth Crossroads’ fifth Bluesfest aims to raise $12K for homeless youth



The Plymouth Crossroads’ Bluesfest will be back for a fifth year this weekend, aiming to raise funds to help fight youth homelessness in Western New York and break the cycle of generational poverty. This year’s festivities will take place from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Chicken Coop Grove, also known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars […]

In the Military



Army Cpl. Meghan Weinstein of Lancaster has re-enlisted to continue service with the 105th Military Police Company. Army Sgt. Austin Bessong of Lancaster has re-enlisted to continue service with the 152nd Engineer Support Company. Army Cpl. Ryan Machlowski of Lancaster, assigned to Charlie Company 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry, recently participated in nationwide sniper team competition at the National Guard Marksmanship […]

Village moves forward with several projects



The Village of Lancaster continued to move forward with several longstanding projects at Monday’s Village Board meeting. The board approved a resolution to recommend an amendment to the Eric County Tax Act. Copies were sent to state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. The aim is to shorten the redemption […]

Bill aims to increase jobs in manufacturing sector



Sen. Chris Jacobs recently announced the passage of his bill, which is designed to increase the number of high school students pursuing job opportunities in the manufacturing sector. According to a press release from the senator’s office, the bill would assist high school guidance counselors in informing their students about apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and career and technical education opportunities in the […]

On the Campus



Riley Fenn of Lancaster was named to Ashland University’s dean’s list for spring 2017. Fenn, who is majoring in early childhood education, is a 2013 graduate of Iroquois High School. She is the daughter of Michael and Julie Fenn. Grove City College awarded bachelor’s degrees to the following Elma residents in spring 2017: David Tharnish, physics, and Emily Tharnish, chemistry. […]

Help is needed for seniors in New York

Bee Editorial

June 15 marks National Elder Abuse Awareness Day. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are around 383,000 people age 60 and older living in Erie County. The last of the baby boomer generation, which makes up 20 percent of the American public, turned 50 back in 2014. There is no doubt the number of aging Americans is on the […]