In 2008, the Amherst Police Department responded to 58,753 complaints, an 11 percent increase from 2007. (See editorial on page four) More notably, the department reported a rise in reported aggravated assaults. More...
The name of the event is Ski4e but anyone who doesn't enjoy hitting the slopes can also help — just consider it "Party4e." In its third year, the Ski4e event continues its mission of raising funds for research and sponsoring a child in need. More...
Amherst police are continuing their investigation of an early-morning robbery at a fast-food restaurant. Police were called to the McDonald's at 1970 Kensington Ave., near Harlem Road, shortly after 2:15 a.m. Monday. More...
Abby Zwierzchowski, a student at Williamsville North High School, was awarded first place and $100 in Gilda's Club Western New York's second annual "It's Always Something" writing contest. More...
Property owners are reminded of the change in taxable status date for the 25 towns in Erie County to March 1. Previously, the taxable status date was May 1. The change was made to conform Erie County with every other county in the state. More...
Friday, Feb. 13 • A group of males was reportedly running through the back yard of a Pheasant Run Road home onto Berehaven Road. Police advised the males. More...
Brad S. Green Sr., 53, of Clarence, was a victim of the Continental Flight 3407 plane crash in Clarence Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. Born in Buffalo, he grew up in Cheektowaga and graduated from the Maryvale Central School District. More...
Henry A. Lopian, of Williamsville, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009, in St. Joseph Hospital in Cheektowaga. Mr. Lopian was born Sept. 28, 1920, in Buffalo to Polish immigrants who settled in the United States after fleeing the Russian Army. More...
Dorothy M. LaPorte, 90, formerly of Williamsville, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at the Rosa Coplon Jewish Home and Infirmary in Getzville. Mrs. LaPorte was born in Buffalo on June 7, 1918. More...
On May 17, a group of bicyclists will leave Nags Head, N.C., to bike 3,500 miles across the United States to San Diego. The estimated time of travel is two months. More...
A life planning seminar for seniors and family will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Presbyterian Village, 214 Village Park Drive, at the intersection of North Forest and Reist Street. More...
The following events will be held at the Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. Registration is required for all programs. Call 689-4922. Computer Basics, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. More...
Dr. Saralyn Notaro Rietz, of Back of the Eye MD, specializing in diseases of the retina, has been named as a member of the Board of Directors for the Olmsted Center for the Visually Impaired. More...
In November, CFM Stone and Solid Surface worked with a company from Syracuse plus 2,000 volunteers to help construct a new home for a Geneva, N.Y., family on the ABC-TV series "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." On Feb. More...
Mayme Nati, right, puts the finishing touches on a High School Musical blanket with her grandniece, Amanda McCann, during the Grandparent and Me craft project last week at the Amherst Senior Center. More...
DETAILED WORK — Courtney Vaughn, 6, and her sister Trinity, 8, of Amherst make necklaces at the Audubon Library on Feb. 18 during a craft event planned by Amherst Y.E.S. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More...
Amherst police officers are overpaid and there are too many of them. Those are common accusations about the department. Many of those accusations are nothing more than cheap shots More...
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Several weeks ago, The Amherst Bee ran an article by Town of Amherst Supervisor Satish Mohan. Mr. Mohan stated that downsizing the Town Board doesn't save much money, only about $75,000. It's time Mr. More...
This letter is overdue. I would like to recognize and thank the Town of Amherst for the vigilance during the Dec. 29, 2008 winter thaw and February 2009 rain/ice issues. Living on South Lehn Springs Drive, we are an area prone to flooding. More...
Like most volunteer firefighters, I have been reading and listening to all the comments and bashing of the volunteer fire service in Clarence, especially against the Harris Hill Fire Company by Clarence Town Councilman Joe Weiss. More...
Youth 4-on-4 basketball tourney registration due The Northeast Family YMCA will host a youth 4-on-4 basketball tournament March 21 and 22. All players must register as individuals no later than Wednesday, March 11. Call 839-2543. More...
Williamsville South was the favorite going into their Section VI Western New York Varsity Hockey Federation Small School quarterfinal game with Amherst last Saturday on the Amherst Pepsi Center Feature Rink, but the Tigers did not go down easy. More...
thurs. 26 . After School Escape — Enjoy a fun outdoor experience to encourage children to play and interact with the natural world, for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade and their caregivers, 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. More...
thurs. 26 . Hello, Muddah! Hello, Faddah! The Allan Sherman Musical — Presented by the Jewish Repertory Theatre and conceived and written by Douglas Bernstein and Rob Krausz. More...
thurs. 26 . Mick Cochrane — Reading and signing of "The Girl Who Threw Butterflies," 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Canisius College's Grupp Fireside Lounge of the Richard E. Winter Student Center, 2001 Main St., Buffalo; free. 888-2820 . More...