Eden Town Board rejects both bids for water project
The Eden Town Board plans to reopen bidding for a water project after rejecting both submissions Wednesday night. Board members declined to award a contract to either bidder for the water system on...
View ArticleHow did your child's school test in 2012 and '13?
With 2014 results expected this afternoon, look back at previous years' results.... Read More
View ArticleFan group says docs show group wants to move Bills
A Buffalo Bills fan group believes it has uncovered two documents that show Jon Bon Jovi and his Toronto-based group trying to purchase the Bills want to move the team, after all.Their smoking gun ......
View ArticleStrong winds, high waves expected on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario through Friday
High winds today could produce waves as high as six feet on Lake Ontario and five feet on Lake Erie, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a small craft advisory for area boaters.... Read More
View ArticleBuffalo students make small gains in math
The second year of state standardized testing on the rigorous Common Core learning standards showed that students made modest gains in math but remained practically flat in English.Despite another......
View ArticleHow did your child's school do in '14 state tests?
School-by-school results for 3rd through 8th grade math, English tests.... Read More
View ArticleWaterfront Mass on Aug. 24 to be offered in memory of refugees of Irish famine
A Catholic Mass will be concelebrated at 11 a.m. Aug. 24 on the waterfront at the Buffalo Irish Famine Memorial, in memory of the thousands who immigrated to the Buffalo area during... Read More
View ArticleAccused arsonist says he was drinking, not taking depression medication
Christopher Syracuse, the man accused last week of setting several fires in one night in North Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda, explained outside a courtroom Thursday what was behind his spree.......
View ArticleTonawanda OKs transportation contracts for disabled students
The Tonawanda City School Board approved three contracts Tuesday night that would provide students with disabilities transportation to schools outside the district. The district chose a... Read More
View ArticleConcord board sets wheels in motion for new senior center
The Concord Town Board Thursday night took more steps toward constructing a senior citizens center – a project approved by voters in Tuesday’s referendum.Board members set the... Read More
View ArticleFan group says docs show group wants to move Bills
A Canadian businessman, an obscure public document and a mysterious informer are fueling the latest suspicions that Jon Bon Jovi’s group would move the Buffalo Bills to Toronto.But this... Read More
View ArticleGarden Notes / News of area clubs and events
Evans Garden Club will tour the Erie Basin Marina and surrounding areas at 10 a.m. Tuesday. For more information, call 549-4572....The African Violet & Gesneriad Society of Western New York......
View ArticleDarien man charged with DWI in Elma
A Darien man was arrested in Elma Thursday night for DWI after a deputy witnessed a driver making an improper turn on Bullis Road. Elijah E. Albano, 33, was stopped shortly after 11 p.m. and was......
View ArticleFire in West Seneca garage quickly extinguished
A three-car garage in West Seneca was damaged by fire Friday evening, police reported.Union Fire Company volunteers responded to 107 Orchard Avenue, near Clinton Street, around 8:30 p.m. for a... Read...
View ArticleMarilla Town Board hires attorney to develop equate regulations
The Marilla Town Board on Thursday night voted to hire attorney John Kolaga to develop regulations on the controversial storage and spreading of equate, biological waste. Currently, a moratorium......
View ArticleFelony DWI charges lodged against Orchard Park man
An Orchard Park motorist seen heading the wrong way in traffic was charged with felony counts of driving while intoxicated, police reported.Brian Abrams, 68, was seen shortly before midnight Friday...
View ArticleReckless driving attributed to drugs in Springville
A report of reckless operation of a vehicle in Springville led to the arrest of a motorist who was under the influence of drugs, according to Erie County sheriff’s deputies.Deputies... Read More
View ArticleCradle Beach looks to serve more children by adding cabins
With the summer winding down and Cradle Beach in its final camp session of the season, the organization, which has served children with special needs for more than 125 years, is looking toward the......
View ArticleCartagena tells her side of her grim story
Candace Cartagena says she did not kill her 8-year-old daughter, but acknowledges she may have accidentally caused the child’s death after taking dozens of pills in an attempt to end her own ... Read...
View ArticleErie County’s comptroller has his eye on the arts
When Stefan Mychajliw first set foot in his office on the 11th floor of the Rath Building as Erie County comptroller-elect, he was appalled at what he saw.Beige paint. Blank walls. Frowning... Read More
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