2021-05-27 E-Edition

Village-wide garage sale

In the left photo, Carol Kich lays out a set of lederhosen that have been in her family for multiple generations at her sale. To the right, shoppers Rose and Jerry Maciejewski of Orchard Park made the drive in to Lancaster to check out the garage sale last weekend.

Depew plans return of signature summer events, staples


Last summer, various events and staples in the Depew community were canceled or closed due to COVID-19. This year, the Village of Depew is preparing to open the pool, bring back the summer concert series, and more. This summer, the community pool will be opened June 27 with restrictions, said Kevin Ferguson, youth and recreation director. Similar to other municipalities, […]

Resident brings ‘deplorable’ property to village board’s attention


A Village of Depew resident asked the Village Board Monday to do something regarding an “eyesore” of a property on Hanwell Place. The resident said the property, 42 Hanwell Place, is deplorable and has a refrigerator in the backyard, multiple pieces of paraphernalia outside, a car transport vehicle parked at the residence, and a carnival truck that has been parked […]

CLEANUP DAY

— In the left photo, James Greene sweeps up during Manitoba Corporation’s cleanup day last week. In the photo at right, James Bouton rakes up the front lawn on Manioba’s Central Avenue offices.

Legislator secures key funding for completion of Como Lake Bark Park

Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro recently announced he has secured $150,000 in key funding to go toward the construction, completion and maintenance of Como Lake Bark Park in Lancaster. During negotiations on the county’s annual capital borrowing, Todaro brought forth this project as a high priority for the Lancaster community. He was then able to secure an agreement with the […]

Old Fort Niagara to host Soldiers through Ages

On Memorial Day weekend, visitors to Old Fort Niagara will explore four centuries of military history as the fort hosts its annual Soldiers through the Ages event. Displays of vintage military vehicles and period camps will be featured throughout the site. Visitors will be able to walk back in time from the Cold War to the early 18th century, viewing […]

Submit your photos for Father’s Day, graduation special section

With Father’s Day and graduation approaching, send in a photo celebrating your graduate or a picture of you and your dad for a special celebration. Dad photos can be alone or with family, and grad photos should be individual. This is your chance to celebrate both grads and dads in a unique way. Your photo will be published for free […]

50th Lancaster High School reunion set for August

A 50th Reunion celebration for the Lancaster Central High School Class of 1970 will be held Friday, Aug. 13, at Joseph’s Country Manor and Grove, 275 Columbia Ave., Depew. Cocktails will be at 6 p.m., and a buffet dinner will be at 7 p.m. with a cash bar. It will be outside in the covered grove, and any local COVID-19 […]

Taste of Buffalo receives approval to host in-person festival

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced today that it has received all necessary approvals from local and state agencies to hold an in-person festival on July 10 and 11 that accommodates expected COVID-19 health protocols in place at that time. In order to meet restrictions on capacity and hygiene, the Taste of Buffalo will implement a series of […]