2021-08-26 E-Edition

Alden Farmers Market

Rockabilly Steve & BR-3 performed at the Alden Farmers Market Saturday, Aug. 21. The trio includes two guitars and an upright bass and plays a variety of Americana music, blues, roots and originals. More photos from the market can be found on page eight.

Schools prepare to open after new guidance issued


After a summer of preparing for opening schools under various circumstances, Erie County issued requirements and recommendations for districts to follow during the 2021-22 academic year. Erie County recently entered the high transmission category after reporting 103 cases per 100,000 residents over the previous seven days. The Erie County Department of Health issued 12-page guidance Monday, outlining numerous mandates and […]

Kathy Hochul makes history, sworn in as first female governor of New York


Buffalo native Kathy Hochul was officially sworn in as New York’s 57th governor shortly after midnight Tuesday in a private ceremony. Gov. Hochul is the first female governor in New York, and the first governor from Western New York to hold office in the last 100 years. Hochul has served as lieutenant governor since January 2015. In a public ceremony […]

First annual Dine and Donate to raise money for student scholarships


The Lancaster-Depew Rotary Club is gearing up to host its first Dine and Donate event to raise money for scholarships for students attending Lancaster and Depew High schools. This year marks 61 years the Lancaster-Depew Rotary Club has raised money and given four scholarship awards each year to students who exemplify Rotary’s motto, “service above self.” In past years, the […]

Neighbors help neighbors with Hearts and Hands


Hearts and Hands Faith in Action has begun to help fill a gap in Lancaster, assisting seniors and disabled adults with everyday tasks. Volunteers from the Akron-based organization, which recently expanded its services to all of Erie County in the beginning of the year, help with transportation, minor home repairs, chores, cleaning, meal preparation, yard work, and caregiver support services. […]

News Brief

The Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen have teamed up with Oishei Children’s Hospital to create Bills Mafia Tailgate Sauce. Proceeds will go straight to the Patricia Allen Foundation, which directly supports Oishei’s pediatric critical care team. Bills Mafia Tailgate Sauce is available in hot, mild and barbecue flavors at Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse Wegmans locations.

Depew Village board discusses Fireman’s Park restoration


Village trustees are divided on whether to use federal funds to restore Fireman’s Park. The Depew Village Board held a public hearing Monday to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan funds to restore the Gould Avenue Fireman’s Park pavilion and restrooms. A resolution to approve the use of the funds for the park was tabled after trustees suggested exploring […]

Jacobs, Higgins criticize border closure extension

The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday an extension of non-essential travel restrictions at the Canadian and Mexican borders until at least Sept. 21, meaning the border will remain closed to a large portion of would-be travelers to the United States. Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs and Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins both expressed frustration at the decision. Jacobs, whose 27th District […]

Teachers need help with supplies

Bee Editorial

As parents, teachers and students gear up for a return to full-time in-person classes next month, school supplies are just some of the things needed to get through what may be an uncertain time in the COVID-19 era. According to the National Education Association, spending their own money on school supplies is as integral a back-to-school ritual for teachers as […]