2022-07-21 E-Edition

Depew’s Founders’ Day Awards given; mayor celebrates event’s progress


The Depew Founders’ Day Awards Ceremony took place on Friday evening at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Mayor Kevin Peterson pleased to host the event, held in honor of hardworking community members, both in the public and private sector. The village’s awards recipients are selected by varying department heads. According to Peterson, the awards are given to an “unsung hero” […]

Making history

From left: The New York Store owner Alan Kurtzman, Assemblymember Monica Wallace and Lancaster Historical Society President Karen Sutton. In the photo provided, a New York State Assembly proclamation is awarded to Kurtzman on Friday, July 15. This was in recognition of the nearly century-old clothing retailer being placed on the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. Sutton shared her congratulations […]

Public hearing outlines new stadium project


While it may not contain as many seats as Highmark Stadium, the new Bills Stadium will have a bigger footprint when it opens in 2026, according to Scott Radecic, a senior principal with Populous Design, the company that is designing the stadium with the Bills. Radecic unveiled the plans for the $1.4 billion stadium at a public hearing last Thursday […]

Lancaster town, village join together on grant application for community climate coordinator funding


The Town of Lancaster voted to join the village in a grant application process at Monday evening’s regular board meeting, pursuing funding for a Community Climate Energy Coordinator. This person would oversee any municipal emissions studies in the future and help guide residents in their own studies. They would work jointly with the village and town. The grant being applied […]

Lancaster author pens first children’s book

At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, local author and Lancaster resident Kathy Sautter will debut her new children’s book, “Marmalade and Mittens Get a Marshmallow,” during a live read at the Buffalo Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square. The live reading will take place on the second floor of the “B is for Book” exhibit, as part of their “Saturday Storytime […]

Depew’s Founders’ Day celebrations begin Friday

Depew’s Founders’ Day is almost here, with celebrations and activities starting at 4 p.m. Friday, July 22, and again starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at Veteran’s Park, Depew. FRIDAY’S EVENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: • 4 p.m. – Food trucks, vendors and beer tents open up. • 5 p.m. – Depew’s Alumni Band will take the main stage. • […]

Chalk Art event being held at Alden Farmers Market

A Chalk Art event will be held at the Alden Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23. All are invited to participate and chalk will be provided. This will coincide with a performance by local magician Ted Burzinski who is bringing his illusions, balloon creations and other audience-friendly tricks to the market. His shows will run […]

Pump prices down; national average drops 16 cents

Monday’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline was $4.52, down 16 cents from last week, according to AAA. One year ago, the price was $3.17. The New York state average is $4.69, down 11 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the New York state average was $3.20. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the […]

LCSD board president receives prestigious statewide award

Lancaster Board of Education President Michael Sage was recently recognized with the Outstanding School Board Member of the Year Award from the Association of School Business Officials of New York. The award goes to a school board member who has demonstrated support and appreciation for the role of the school business official and their contributions to a well-run school district. […]