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Student-led debate on guns moves forward without Collins



A student-organized forum on gun violence will hope to facilitate a conversation on one of the country’s most divisive topics by gathering the area’s elected leaders and congressional hopefuls into the same room. Despite their best efforts, the dialogue will be devoid of Republican perspective and of the viewpoints of their congressman. Students For Action, a group composed of young […]

Town looks to get going on Ellicott Creek work



The Lancaster Town Board discussed a possible project on Ellicott Creek at its work session on Monday night, starting with a resolution detailing changes for the next meeting. A draft agreement between the Town of Lancaster and Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District would cover log removal west of Stony Road. “There are a couple of them in there […]

Cigarette butt is determined to be cause of Bowmansville fire



At 6:50 p.m. Monday, the Bowmansville Fire Department received a call regarding a fire at the local post office, 515 Harris Hill Road. There was no one in the building, as the fire occurred after hours. No mail was damaged either, according to Karen Mazurkiewicz, USPS media contact for Western New York. Investigators determined that the fire was most likely […]

Kulpit is first woman to run for Lancaster town justice



Lancaster resident Jessica Kulpit has announced her candidacy for Lancaster town justice, becoming the first woman to run for the seat. As sole practitioner of the Law Offices of Jessica A. Kulpit, located at 484 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, Kulpit has more than a decade of criminal law experience. After graduating from the University at Buffalo with degrees in English and […]

Colby endorsed by GOP for Lancaster town justice



The Lancaster Republican Committee unanimously endorsed Jeremy Colby for re-election as Lancaster town justice. “The people of Lancaster have been well served by Judge Colby and we are very excited to see his campaign for a second term get underway,“ said LRC Chairwoman Melissa Health. “Jeremy is extremely motivated to get out and talk to the voters,” Heath said, noting […]

News Brief



Yard sale permits in the Town of Lancaster must be obtained at least 10 days prior to the sale, and an application must be completed and filed with the Town Clerk’s Office prior a permit being issued. Permits are valid for three consecutive days; there is no charge associated with permits. Call 683-9028 or visit 21 Central Ave. to learn […]

Depew, Lancaster seniors inducted in tech honor society



A total of 174 students from 27 area high schools were inducted into the Erie 1 BOCES chapter of the National Technical Honor Society during a ceremony in March. Joining NTHS were Depew seniors from various BOCES programs: Andrew Bauer, electrical systems; Dayton Stachura, electrical systems; Khaung Pyitsong Kyaw, Web technologies and game programming; Kristian Ciamaga, culinary arts; Alexander Knight, […]

State recognizes Lancaster Middle principal



Peter Kruszynski, principal of Lancaster Middle School, has been selected for the 2018 Outstanding Educator Award by the School Administrators Association of New York State. According to district staff, this award is given annually to an SAANYS member who has made contributions in New York State schools through public education, professional organizations, or research and writing in the field of […]

Gun legislation targets domestic abusers, wanted felons



A piece of legislation has been passed that tightens gun restrictions in New York State, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. (See editorial on page four) Cuomo said the legislation closes a loophole in state law that previously required individuals convicted of domestic abuse to surrender handguns but did not include such a mandate in regard to long guns. The legislation […]