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February 8, 2012 / Front Page

For a good cause

Caleb Francis, left, 3, and his cousin Haley Loss, 11, of the Town of Tonawanda, tried out some of the toys that were on sale at Kenmore East High School’s garage sale held Saturday in the scho More...

‘Kenmore Kate’ makes debut, predicts early spring

by DARLENE M. DONOHUE
Editor

A furry critter brought great news to Kenmore Village residents during a ceremony held Feb. 2 on the Village Green. (See editorial on page four) At roughly 7:15 a.m. More...

Local News

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NOT QUITE HOMELESS — Cassie Panna, left, a sophomore at Kenmore West High School, and Rebekah Davidson, a third grade student at Lindberg Elementary, chat with “tenants” in a box ac More...

Town Clerk’s office provides numerous ways to make tax payments

Town of Tonawanda Clerk Marguerite Greco reminds residents of the many convenient payment processes available to them for meeting the Wednesday, Feb. 15, deadline for Erie County and the Town of Tonawanda property taxes. More...

Citizen’s Police Academy seeking participants

The Village of Kenmore Police Department is offering an inside look into the day-to-day responsibilities of law enforcement officers. More...

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Letters to the Editor

Oil spill might damage aquifer

I thought David Sherman’s column (on the Keystone XL pipeline) was very interesting. More...

NFTA reductions going undetected

Are people aware that 216 bus lines are threatened with being cut by the elite powers to be connected with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority? More...

Column does not offer whole story

In last week’s edition, Dave Sherman’s column on President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline gave one side of the story. It’s quite obvious that Mr. Sherman is a Republican. More...

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Obituaries

Death Notices

DALY, Mark J., of Tonawanda, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. Mr. Daly is survived by one brother, Timothy; three sisters, Maureen Morino, Kathleen Daly and Pauline Seth; and godson and nephew, Shaun Kaster. More...

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Sports

Kenmore East eyes first place in division

The good times continue to roll for the Kenmore East Bulldogs’ hockey team. Those good times have the Bulldogs still just out side of first place in the Western New York Federation Small School standings. More...

St. Joe’s rebounds after rare defeat

The St. Joe’s Federation hockey team won its 19th game of the season on Sunday with a hard-fought, 3-2 victory over Frontier at the Buffalo State Ice Arena. More...

Kenmore West stays hot behind Campbell, Bailey

by MIKE MIGLIORE
Reporter

There was no letdown for the Kenmore West Blue Devils last week after knocking off top-seeded Niagara Falls during the last weekend of January. More...

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What's Going On

What’s Going On

Support group available for widowed women More...

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Entertainment

Art

ongoing: now-Feb. 10 Rumsey Award Recipients — UB Department of Visual Studies Exhibition, on display now through Friday, Feb. 10 at UB’s Center for the Arts, UB North Campus, Amherst; Free. More...

Family Activities

thurs. 9 After-School Escape — Children, grades K-5, are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. More...

Concerts

sat. 11 Gold lame, leather jackets and pompadours will be rockin’ as classic fifties group, Sha Na Na, takes the stage 3 & 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. More...

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Business

Events

Canisius to host social media business summit More...

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Officer could be fired for alleged misconduct

by DARLENE M. DONOHUE
Editor

A Town of Tonawanda police officer is being reprimanded, and may even be fired for unspecified actions allegedly committed last week. More...

Library makeover complete

Kenmore Branch reopens today

by DARLENE M. DONOHUE
Editor

The Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch, scheduled for temporary closure from Jan. 23 through Feb. 5, has to extend its closing for further construction. The library will reopen on Feb. 8, featuring many updates. More...

Editorial

Community’s Groundhog Day support appreciated

Being asked to come out in support of an event held at the crack of dawn isn’t the most appealing request for some people, but Village of Kenmore residents, including Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District students and local dignitaries, as More...

Spindle items

DARLENE DONOHUE
Ken-Ton Editor

SWEET- HEART TIME — For those who are looking for something different — as opposed to dinner and a movie — to attend as part of the celebration of Valentine’s Day this weekend, the Niagara Regional Theatre Guild is presenting More...

Younger audience left in the cold in Sabres broadcasting standoff

DAVID F. SHERMAN
Managing Editor

Thanks to a financial dispute between two cable media giants, the younger generation in Western New York is missing out on the opportunity to watch their local sports heroes and develop a passion for hockey, Buffalo style. More...

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Police Blotter

Woman sets off alarm while spraying her legs

Village of Kenmore Friday, Jan. 27 A vehicle was tagged for parking on the sidewalk along Euclid Avenue. More...

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Education

Kenton Center receives community service grant

High school students enrolled in career programs at Erie 1 BOCES Kenton Career & Technical Center in Tonawanda will use their newly acquired skills to help The Miracle League of Grand Island & WNY. More...

Lindbergh Elementary receives nutrition award

John Magnarelli, United State Department of Agriculture’s top regional school lunch official, presented Charles A. More...

Kenmore Middle names honor roll students

Grade 6 More...

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Lifestyles

Garden club features color coordination

Kenmore Garden Club will feature a Power Point Presentation by Babbidean Huber, past director of 8th District, master gardener and New York State Horticulture judge, who will tell participants how to plan a color coordinated garden during its meeting More...

Lifestyles ‘Seussical Mu sical’l’ the takes the stage

AA cat in a hat, and an elephant and two “things,” gives a reason to clap and a reason to sing. Cardinal O’Hara High School is bringing “Seussical the Musical” to its stage — let the chaos begin! More...

Bee Senior News

Town of Tonawanda Senior Center The Town of Tonawanda Senior Center, 291 Ensminger Road, announces that the following events will take place at the center: Upcoming events: More...

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