2021-04-08 E-Edition

Easter distribution

Above, program coordinator Nicole Gunsher and social worker Danielle Pitirri get food ready to be given to needy families. To the right, Gunsher loads bags of food into a car for Easter at the Lancaster Youth Bureau.

Lancaster Town approves AC Power 14 special use permit


After lengthy discussion during the work session and regular meeting Monday regarding the approval of a special use permit for AC Power 14, the Lancaster Town Board split the vote to approve the resolution. Council members Adam Dickman and Bob Leary voted against the resolution. Supervisor Ronald Ruffino Sr. and council members David Mazur and Michael Wozniak voted for the […]

Erie County invites public input during development of Community Climate Action Plan


As New York state sets forth goals to meet within the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Erie County is working to build a Community Climate Action Plan of its own through input from community members on how Erie County can make efforts to curb the effects of climate change. “Climate change is already affecting Erie County, and you can […]

Depew Village swears in first female judge, three trustees


Renew Depew 2018 Party candidates swept the Depew Village elections this year, and all four candidates have been sworn into their positions. Judge Kathleen McDonald was elected to serve as the first female judge in the history of the village. McDonald beat out justice Gordon Willis, who served as the judge for the past 23 years. “I’m very honored to […]

FeedMore WNY announces spring plant sale fundraiser

FeedMore WNY will hold a spring plant sale with the option to purchase 10-inch hanging baskets, 4.5- inch pots and annual flats. Orders can be placed online at feedmore wny.org/plant-sale now through Monday, April 26. New this year, participants who place an online order will receive a voucher for redemption at either Lavocat’s Family Greenhouse and Nursery, 8441 County Road, […]

Additional COVID-19 variants detected in Erie County samples

Following the news last week that COVID-19 “California” variants had been detected in samples from Erie County residents, the Erie County Department of Health is announcing that additional variants of concern were found in specimens sequenced this week by the University at Buffalo’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. UB Associate Professor of Biochemistry Jennifer […]

Upcoming meetings

Due to COVID-19 concerns, meetings are held via Facebook Live, Zoom or teleconference. Check with each municipality before attending. The Lancaster Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 12, via Zoom. The Lancaster Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 12, at 5423 Broadway, Lancaster. The Depew Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, […]

Canisius High School names honor roll

Canisius High School has named the following Lancaster, Depew and Elma students to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2020-2021 academic school year. Grade 9 Theodore Ciancio, John Daughton, Simon Gates and Aiden Mecca. Grade 10 Connor Devans, Landon Fried, John Hannon, Nathan Rokitka, Benjamin Schmidt and Thomas Stofer. Grade 11 Jack Clemens, Anthony Davoli, Blaise Kolbert, […]

Celebrating National Donate Life Month this April

Bee Editorial

April is National Donate Life Month, established in 2003 to highlight the imperative of registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor, in addition to honoring the lifesaving contributions of past donors. By registering as an organ donor, you have a profound opportunity to help others. With your generosity, those fighting diseases that threaten their quality of life and life […]