2021-09-16 E-Edition

ANNUAL INSPECTION

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Depew Fire Department conducted its annual inspection ceremony and honored various members for their years of service protecting the residents of the village. One of the firefighters, Robert Brotz Sr., was recognized for his 60 years of service with Depew Fire Department.

Board stands divided on using funds to restore Fireman’s Park


Multiple residents, past mayors and past fire chiefs attended Monday’s Village of Depew meeting to ask the board to come together and restore Fireman’s Park. A public hearing in late August led to a divided board, unsure of whether to use American Rescue Plan funds to restore the Gould Avenue Fireman’s Park pavilion and restrooms as phase one of the […]

Traffic issues, post-game incidents highlight police response to home opener


Fans returning in droves to Highmark Stadium for the first time in two years to see the Buffalo Bills battle the Pittsburgh Steelers caused a number of issues for the Orchard Park Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. Before the game even started, traffic issues became a major concern for the police department and other agencies patrolling the stadium […]

Lancaster Schools superintendent mentions few items of concern


At the first Board of Education meeting since the start of school on Tuesday, Sept. 7, Superintendent Michael Vallely addressed the Board regarding the start of the school year. During the meeting, Vallely referred to the federal funding schools received due to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. With the […]

ADULT FITNESS CENTER –

An adult fitness center has been installed at West Drullard Park in Lancaster, next to the playground. The fitness center is still under construction but is expected to open soon.

Tops Friendly Markets, village officials host school pride food drive

Tops Friendly Markets, in collaboration with several village officials, will be kicking off the fifth annual School Pride Food Drive to benefit three local food pantries – Tri Community Food Pantry, St. Martha’s, and Trinity Episcopal. While this year’s event will look a little different than in years past, the enthusiasm to support those in need in the community is […]

Erie County Department of Health warns against use of ivermectin

Prompted by urgent warnings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is highlighting these calls for caution against the use of ivermectin for COVID-19 prevention or treatment. Prescription ivermectin is approved to treat certain internal and external parasites in humans. The […]

Showing solidarity for suicide awareness and prevention month


Yellow lights illuminated many Buffalo landmarks for National Suicide Prevention Week in remembrance to all the men, women and children who lost their battle to suicide, and to honor those still fighting the battle. Suicide Prevention Week is held from Sunday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 11. The 6th annual raising of the “Flag of Hope” took place at the […]

Premiumlines offers quality items at wholesale prices

Premiumlines is an automotive parts warehouse that offers high quality auto parts at wholesale pricing. Newly opened at 1212 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, this is the first of many U.S. locations planned to be added over the coming months and years. Estab- lished in Canada over 20 years ago, Premiumlines’ sister company, Hot Spot Auto, has been offering high quality […]