2020-01-09 E-Edition

Numerous parents urge school board to oppose vaccine bills


Numerous parents addressed the Lancaster Board of Education at the Jan. 6 meeting regarding their concerns about the potential state legislation mandating HPV shots and flu vaccines for students. If passed through the state Senate Health Committee, the various bills would mandate HPV shots and flu vaccines for all students. These bills would restrict parental rights, parent Joe Prybylski told […]

Town Board debates supervisor salary


The Lancaster Town Board, led by Supervisor Ron Ruffino Sr., held its first meeting of the new year Monday, with several new faces beginning their terms in office. Council members Robert Leary and David Mazur joined incumbent Adam Dickman on the bench after being the top vote getters in November’s general election. They replace Matt Walter, who did not run […]

Pinned

Lancaster’s Kaleb Schurkus wins by pinfall against Williamsville North’s Cole Andalora in the 126-pound division at Saturday’s Section VI Team Dual Meet Championships. The Legends took home a second-place finish, after falling to Niagara-Wheatfield via tiebreaker in the finals.

Lancaster native studies human impacts on coral reefs


Coral reefs have existed on earth for millions of years, but many of them may not survive much longer. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, roughly one-quarter of coral reefs worldwide are already considered damaged beyond repair, with another two-thirds under serious threat. Coral reefs face many threats such as overfishing, reduced water quality and rising temperatures caused […]

FRIDAY FUN

— Sophie Hanssel smiles and watches others dance Friday at the Fantastic Friends of WNY in Depew.

Town to accept reservations for picnic season

The Town of Lancaster Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will begin accepting picnic reservations for the 2020 picnic season at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Reservations are restricted to Town of Lancaster residents only. All shelters and the Westwood Park Pavilion are available to book online only. No walk-in or phone reservations will be accepted. There is a limit of […]

Lancaster’s Carnival Kids to perform at Roycroft Inn

The Roycroft Inn will take a break from the cold weather as it’s transformed into an island getaway during Caribbean Night at The Inn from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. The evening will kick off with the Caribbean Party from 6 to 8 p.m. where guests will be able to enjoy a wonderful selection of island delicacies from […]

Mooning neighbor placed under arrest

Lancaster Monday, Dec. 23 Police responded to a location of frequent neighbor disputes between the upper and lower tenants. Upon arrival, the reporting officer observed the offender chasing her dog through yards in the area, covered in dirt after clearing a similar disturbance called moments earlier. The complainant, who was on location with the upper tenant, stated that the offender […]

Bee Heard

.It’s a wonderful thing: new LED lights being installed in the Village of Depew, saving money. Last week, they installed them in Lancaster; one night the light was on but has been off ever since. I’d rather have the old ones; they worked. .I would like to thank the tree trimmers for the Lancaster Department of Public Works for the […]