2020-02-27 E-Edition

Shake him up

Depew junior Dylan Klodzinski dekes West Seneca East sophomore Alexander Catlin during Friday’s Division 2 playoffs. The No. 11 Trojans blanked the No. 6 Wildcats, 2-0, to end Depew’s season, its first in top-flight the Western New York Varsity Hockey Federation.

Police chief addresses claims regarding new school speed zone


Depew police chief Jerome Miller addressed claims made on social media regarding the new school speed zone on George Urban Boulevard at the meeting Monday. (See editorial page 4) During the work session, Miller said the police are not on a “cash grab.” “There seems to be some misconception on social media,” Miller said. “We’re trying to prevent a tragic […]

Village, public briefed on tree inventory


It’s not so easy being green, but the trees that make up the Village of Lancaster’s canopy are – largely – in good shape, according to Lori Brockelbank, area manager for Davey Resource Group. Brockelbank presented the findings of a street and park tree inventory at a public hearing on Monday night, along with a revised tree management plan for […]

Former trustee returns to fill board vacancy

Village of Depew has
majority female board for first time in its history

In 1993, Judith Michaels was appointed to serve on the Village of Depew board. Now, more than 25 years later, Michaels is returning to serve in the place she now calls home. Michaels, a Medina native and the former Office of Emergency Management director, was appointed as a Village of Depew trustee at Monday’s meeting to fill a vacancy on […]

New school zone speed limit set in Depew

A new school zone speed limit was put in place Monday, Feb. 24, on George Urban Boulevard between Dick Road and Patrick Lane. The reduced-speed school zone is directly adjacent to the Cantalician Center for Learning at 2049 George Urban Blvd. The speed was reduced from 30 mph to 20 mph from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. […]

ABC Bel Canto Choirs to perform

The ABC Bel Canto Choirs: Presto, Vivace, and Bravo, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Brothers of Harmony, a men’s chorus, will be the featured guest. The concert will be held in the beautiful First Presbyterian Church, 1 Symphony Circle, Buffalo. There will be a basket raffle, and winners will be announced following the concert. There is no […]

Women of Distinction award nominations open

Nominations are open for the 2020 Women of Distinction Awards. The awards recognize and honor women who are making a difference in the Western New York community. Awards will be given for work in various fields, including health care, business, volunteer work, education and military service. Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, March 20, at 2562 […]

Packages shipped to ‘adopted’ soldiers serving in Middle East


Care packages from the Depew community were packaged and shipped out Tuesday to 55 soldiers and two dogs in the Middle East. Village Trustee Audrey Hamernik helped collect toiletries for men and women, snacks for the dogs, beef jerky, snack food and more for the soldiers, shipping out around 20 boxes. The boxes will take around a week to arrive […]

Farmers’ Market to host meeting

The Alden Farmers’ Market is planning its 18th season. An informational meeting will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at the Community Center, 13116 West Main St. in the Alden Town Park. Vendors, potential vendors and interested citizens are invited to attend. Complimentary light food and drink will be available. Vendor rules and regulations, applications, and other information will […]