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 EditorialAs 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 […]