2019-12-19 E-Edition

LMS principal to assist developing school in Dominican Republic


The head of Lancaster Middle School will join nearly 50 educators from across North America on a trip to the Dominican Republic next month to help build a new library, computer lab and infirmary at Cecaini School, a developing early-education campus in Constanza. Principal Peter Kruszynski, who is also the president of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, will […]

Officer admits to imprudent speed in fatal boating crash

Lancaster police officer Michael Cronin, 47, of Lancaster, pleaded guilty before Buffalo City Court Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee to one count of imprudent speed under the navigation law, a violation, according to Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. On May 12, 2018, at approximately 11:05 p.m., the defendant and two occupants were returning from fishing on Lake Erie near the […]

Depew schools promote ‘whole child’ education


During the past several years, the Depew Union Free School District has reshaped its approach to support student growth across all the developmental pathways, whether it be physical, psychological, cognitive, social or emotional. The district’s “whole child” approach aims to establish a positive school climate for productive learning. One of the ways the district supports this endeavor is through its […]

LIVING NATIVITY

— Students play their part in the St. Mary’s Elementary School Living Nativity celebration Friday. The Nativity scene also featured music and live animals from the Lakeview Animal Sanctuary.

St. Mary’s to offer spiritual yoga classes

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish will offer its next Meditation and Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice Class from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the Parish Center at St. Mary’s Elementary School, located at 2 St. Mary’s Hill, Lancaster. The program is taught by certified yoga instructor Jane Schmitt and incorporates prayer, meditation and music, complementing Christian […]

Regents changes high school eligibility rule for inclusive sports

Sen. Patrick Gallivan is applauding last week’s vote by the New York State Board of Regents to change the high school eligibility rule for inclusive sports. The board is expanding the age rule for students with developmental disabilities from 19 to 21. Prior to the change, the students who were permitted to attend high school until age 21 were not […]

News Briefs

The Depew Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at 85 Manitou St. in Depew. There is always a work session one hour prior to each meeting. The Lancaster Town Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at 21 Central Ave., Lancaster. There is always a work session a half-hour prior to each meeting.

Bee Heard

.As a resident of Lancaster, I question why the police department has not issued any parking tickets for overnight parking at this point. We don’t need a snowstorm. We need it to be enforced from the 15th of November until the end. What’s the problem? .I would hope that Depew would start sending out flyers letting people know about garbage […]

Snowball breaks glass pane on garage door

Lancaster Tuesday, Dec. 10  A vehicle with no headlights or taillights was traveling 53 mph in a 35-mph zone on Aurora Street. Police initiated a traffic stop. The passenger was found to have an outstanding Cheektowaga bench warrant and was taken into custody. While taking the offender into custody, an e-cigarette containing marijuana concentrate was observed in the center […]