Multi-sport complex ready for big reveal in September, district says



Since work on a new multi sport complex began mid-June, the Depew School District has been excitedly sharing updates on social media and keeping families in the loop through the district website and Superintendent Jeffrey Rabey’s column in The Bee. The complex, which is expected to be finished by Monday, Sept. 10, will house soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball. “Everything […]

Village looking into Central Avenue bike lane plan



The Village of Lancaster is making some upgrades along Central Avenue. The Village Board approved a resolution at Monday’s meeting to pay Nussbaumer and Clarke $9,700 for a series of projects along Central. The effort will entail three parts, the first of which will feature shelter upgrades at seven bus stops on Central Avenue to make them more weather-resilient and […]

Depew School District partners with village for resource officer



Thanks to a $75,000 grant from Assemblywoman Monica Wallace, the Depew School District will be taking on a school resource officer for the 2018-19 school year. The Village of Depew adopted a resolution detailing the SRO position Monday night, while the Depew School Board approved its own resolution on the matter the following evening. The agreement between the district and […]

Lancaster Garden Walk wraps up 15th year



The Lancaster Garden Walk completed its 15th year earlier this summer, with record attendance, according to Rich Groblewski, garden walk chairman. The community’s garden walk is part of the Buffalo-Niagara regional effort to promote garden tourism for the metropolitan area. “Each year, thousands of visitors come to our area and embrace the country’s largest collection of garden walk tours that […]

Erie County DA to look into diocese allegations



In light of the grand jury report released by the Attorney General’s Office in Pennsylvania, the New York State Attorney General’s Office has contacted the Erie County DA’s Office regarding a potential joint investigation into alleged sexual abuse by Catholic priests in New York State, specifically within the Diocese of Buffalo. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is in consultation […]

Garage construction changes approved; AP class added



The Lancaster Board of Education on Monday approved about $22,000 in construction changes to the district’s new bus garage. Several changes were made to the Walden Avenue garage, according to Jamie Phillips, the assistant superintendent of business and support services. According to documents submitted by the district, Goodwin Electric Corp. was approved as the contractor for the additions. They include […]

Buffalo Bills win it all in onstage performance

Depew High School graduate pens new play

What if the Buffalo Bills won the Super Bowl? This scenario — a shared dream of Bills’ fans everywhere — will come to life in the play “Once In My Lifetime: A Buffalo Football Fantasy.” Written by Western New York’s award-winning playwright Donna Hoke, the play features an entirely Buffalo cast. Hoke, a Depew High School graduate who lives in […]

On the Campus



Catherine Meyer of Lancaster graduated from Cazenovia College in summer 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in equine business management. Niagara University named the following Lancaster residents to its spring 2018 dean’s list: Jenna Rouse, Jacqueline Bouchane, Juliana Meyer, Erin Bliemeister, Richard Luczak and Karlie Schiffler.

Multi-use trail a win for the Southtowns

Bee Editorial

Cyclists, runners, lovers of nature or just those who enjoy taking a stroll rejoiced Thursday with the announcement that a major multi-use recreational trail would be coming to the Southtowns and Southern Tier. The Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail and the Buffalo Pittsburgh Railroad announced a 49-year rail banking agreement that will allow the non-profit organization to formulize a 27-mile trail. […]

Spindle items




• WALK FOR A CAUSE — It’s always a pleasant surprise to see a company established in the community give back to local organizations, or regional chapters of bigger nonprofits. Some businesses might pick an organization that ties into what they do every day, while others might choose a fundraiser or other program with more personal ties. Edward Jones’ Lancaster […]