Pilot project to fight opioid abuse expected in Lancaster



Erie County Legislator John Bruso spoke at Monday night’s Lancaster Town Board meeting regarding a pilot project to fight the opioid epidemic. (See editorial on page four) The project, modeled after a similar program in Boston, Massachusetts, was first used with the Cheektowaga Police Department to reach people where they live and work, rather than sending them to an inpatient […]

Depew schools adopt budget, announce board candidates



The Depew School Board adopted the district’s 2018-19 budget following a presentation by Superintendent Jeffrey Rabey on Tuesday night. The detailed presentation, which outlines what residents will vote on in May, was made up of a comprehensive list of PowerPoint slides Rabey has been adding to since February. The $43.7 million budget represents an increase of $835,689, or 1.95 percent, […]

Lancaster man one of four charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin



Joshua Levine, 21, of Lancaster, is one of four people charged with conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin and 400 grams or more of fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney James Kennedy Jr. (See editorial on page four) Robert Moore, 39, of Williamsville; Reese Moore, 25, of Buffalo; and Kevin Abernathy, 31, of Buffalo were also charged, following […]

Bee News reporter named Rookie of Year by NY Press



Bee Group Newspapers received three awards last weekend at the New York Press Association’s annual convention. Reporter Holly Lipka won Rookie of the Year honors for her submission of five articles, including two that appeared in all nine Bee newspapers. “I really liked the range of her writing,” said the judges. “Hard news, columns, features. The photography that was included […]

LHS student named outstanding volunteer

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For her innovation and ability to connect with dementia patients through art, Lancaster High School sophomore Genevieve Fontana, a volunteer at the GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center, has been presented an “Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year” award by The GreenFields Continuing Care Community. The formal recognition, which took place April 6 at the center on Broadway, follows approximately nine […]

Future Curators exhibition opens at Albright-Knox, BCAT



Gathering in the auditorium of Buffalo’s Albright-Knox Art Gallery last week, 16 student curators from high schools around the region celebrated the opening of their very own exhibition, the culmination of four months of work that they said has broadened their horizons. The exhibition is the product of the AK Teens: Future Curators program, an annual effort sponsored by KeyBank […]

St. Mary’s hosts Bishop Malone



Bishop Richard Malone presided over Mass at St. Mary’s High School on April 11, in celebration of the school’s Easter liturgy. According to school administrators, the bishop was joined by the Rev. Ryszard Biernat; four other priests; and Deacon Robb Ciezki, St. Mary’s campus minister and religion teacher, on the altar. St. Mary’s students, faculty, staff, administration, trustees and parents […]

Depew resident receives UB award



Rachael Cardinal of Depew was one of 15 University at Buffalo students to receive the 2018 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence this month, presented to them by Kristina Johnson, SUNY Chancellor. “I am immensely proud of these students, who have demonstrated academic excellence and dedication to enriching their campuses and communities,” said Johnson. The award was created in 1997 […]

When opioids hit home, home fights back

Bee Editorial

Following indictments of four individuals, including a Lancaster man, for allegedly conspiring to sell heroin and fentanyl, the town has formally supported a budding program to fight opioid abuse. The program, funded by Erie County and presented by Legislator John Bruso, was proven successful in Cheektowaga, and now Lancaster police officers will be able to use tools that are part […]

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• GARAGE SALE — The third weekend in May, look for the houses with the yellow balloons. The Village of Lancaster and Lancaster Bee announce the 2018 Village Wide Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 18; Saturday, May 19; and Sunday, May 20. Forms for the event are in this week’s Bee and will be in […]