Web exclusive: WNY Winter Pool League crowns division champions

Final Standings National Conference Division I Lancaster Elks I ……………………………………….9-1 Polish Falcons II ………………………………………8-2 Polish Falcons I ………………………………………..6-4 IV Stallions ……………………………………………….5-5 Hilltop III ……………………………………………….1-9 Broadway Sports Center II ……………………………0-10 Division II Bellvue Hotel……………………………………………7-3 GDI Countryside Inn……………………………………6-4 Lancaster Elks II……………………………………….6-4 Longneckers ……………………………………………4-6 Broadway Sports Center I ……………………………3-7 American Conference Division I-A Alden Legion I………………………………………….8-2 Filling Station I ………………………………………..7-3 Fat Sal’s………………………………………………….6-4 Hilltop […]

Online exclusive: Marvin’s takes home WNY Winter Pool League’s Superpool title

Marvin’s Bar and Grill of Clarence Center won their sixth Superpool Championship Sunday, April 25 at the Lancaster Elks with an 8-5 victory against Lancaster Elks I. Jake Miosi put the 8-ball in on the break to win the final game of the championship. In the semifinal match at the Polish Falcons club, Marvin’s defeated Alden Legion I, 8-6, while […]

2021-04-29 E-Edition

CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES

West Main Street will remain closed to vehicular traffic from Central Avenue to Aurora Street, including the new roundabout, until approximately May 24. Businesses on West Main Street are still open and accessible.

Depew Board of Education unanimously approves proposed budget


The Depew Union Free School District Board of Education unanimously approved the proposed 2021-22 budget April 20, which is just over $47 million. Superintendent Jeffrey Rabey said the initial draft budget was $47,643,242, with a draft revenue of $46,887,822 with a budget shortfall of $755,420. “When we look at need for reductions, we always want to protect programming for students, […]

Catholic Charities offers hope with Appeal 2021


The past year was a pretty grim time for a lot of people. From the constant fear of illness to financial struggles to plummeting emotional health, many found themselves in need of support and hope from organizations like Catholic Charities. And in order to keep helping our neighbors here in Western New York, Catholic Charities is holding its annual Appeal […]

Lancaster board discusses full-time in-person learning, COVID, one year later


On Monday, April 26, the Lancaster Central School District welcomed students from kindergarten to sixth grade back into the classroom for full-time, in-person learning. The district devised a modified in-person approach throughout the pandemic, in which students were separated into two cohorts, Group A and B. Both cohorts have now been re-combined, and all students receive in-person instruction five days […]

Cayuga Heights Elementary brings students back in-person five days a week


The Depew Union Free School District was able to bring the Cayuga Heights elementary students back in person five days a week last week after the state issued updated guidance. A fully remote option is available for students as well. The most recent parent intent survey showed 80% of the families in the district want in-person instruction five days a […]

Alden Farmers Market to open for 19th season

Get out your shopping bags. The 19th season of the Alden Farmers Market will open Saturday, May 8 – the day before Mother’s Day. That’s just a couple weeks away. Earl’s famous grilled hot dogs are returning, with Rick’s able help, and, live entertainment will begin in June. Favorite produce, plant, craft, wine and honey/maple vendors have already signed up, […]

Depew Union Free School District names honor roll

The following Depew Middle and High School students were named to the third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade Six Linkin Peace, Macey Malicki, Teagan Muldoon, Kendra Chludzinski, Cecilia Gmyrek, Grace Stuber, Kayden Leising, Daniella Harhigh, Mackenzie Krawczyk, Emma Felton, Ryan Sobierajski, Bailey Wachowiak, Carter Pawlik, James Mancini, Lilly Dissek, Michael Pajak, Skylynne Haynes, Madison Jaskier, Avery Smolarek, […]