Depew Mayor Jesse Nikonowicz took the first step in ushering in a new era for the village during his swearing-in ceremony on Monday night. Nikonowicz took his seat on the Village Board for the first time since defeating incumbent Steven Hoffman More...
Less than two weeks ago, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, essentially protecting any individual or business from litigation should they refuse service to someone who violates their religious beliefs. More...
125 Years Ago April 10, 1890 Ah me, dread friends of mine — Love, Time and Death! Sweet Love, who came to me on shining wing, And I gave her to my arms — her lips, her breath And all her golden ringlets clustering; More...
After an extra-inning loss to Niagara Falls in Section VI play, the Lancaster softball team looks to rebound and prove they are more than just a class AA five seed. Lancaster will return 11 of their 12 players from last year including eight of More...
¦ Cotton, Grosch will lead the Lady Wildcats on the diamond this season
by LEVI TRIMBLE Reporter
The Lady Wildcats want to win another championship, and this may be the team that does it. Depew has been to the Section VI Class B title game the last five years but has not won the big one since 2011. More...
Trash and Treasure sale to feature 52 tables The Altar and Rosary Guild at St. Martha Parish will hold its annual Trash and Treasure sale from 9 am. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the school gym, 10 French Road, Depew. More...
Elaine Grzankowski, a licensed massage therapist, has recently joined Lancaster Chiropractic. A graduate of the New York Institute of Massage, Grzankowski has more than 16 years of experience as a professional licensed massage therapist. More...
— Amelie R. Weaver of Lancaster has been promoted to the position of administrative vice president at M&T Bank. She has been with the company for seven years and most recently served as vice president. More...
Trove Predictive Data Science will be expanding its operations and creating new jobs. The business is located in the Calspan Business Park on Genesee Street in Cheektowaga. More...
The Town of Lancaster will not participate in a study regarding a consolidation of the courts of the Village of Lancaster and those of the town. Village Trustee Russell Sugg spoke to the four members of the Lancaster Town Board during a work se More...
The April 1 passing of the $142 billion 2015-16 state budget provides funding that not only increases funding for public education, but also has an impact on other facets of the Western New York community. Sen. More...
Members of the Erie County Legislature’s Majority Caucus kicked off National Volunteer Month by joining Meals on Wheels volunteers on their routes to deliver to those in need. More...
Lydia Hyla, of Lancaster, has been awarded the Chick Evans Scholarship through the Western Golf Association. Recipients of this scholarship are caddies with interesting stories to tell, reflecting on the scholarship’s four criteria: a str More...
I, Jesse Nikonowicz, and newly elected village trustees Karl Bukowiecki and Kevin Peterson, wish to thank the voters of the Village of Depew for trusting in us. We promise to serve to the best of our ability and continue moving our village forw More...
After about 10 years as a vol- unteer at the William Street School media center, I have nothing but admiration for the entire staff, from the supervisors to the media center, special needs personnel, teachers and the custodians who provide an atmosph More...
A once-proud community in which I have been a resident for nearly 85 years has been left in shambles following the recent abuse of power by the Lancaster School Board. More...
For the local lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual community, embraceWNY has been a continuous source of support through its funding of grants and scholarships, each of which reinforces its core mission statement: Through education, all things are More...
Every summer, the Erie County Fair searches Western New York for the most talented high school students to participate in the Pepsi-Cola Marching Band. More...