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LEGISLATION COLLABORATION
Bee Group Newspapers | April 28, 2021
Assemblyman Bill Conrad (D-Tonawanda) met with New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli (left) on Thursday, April 22. Conrad said they shared a bit about their respective backgrounds and about the...
North Tonawanda pursues Climate Smart Community Task Force
Bee Group Newspapers | April 28, 2021
After weeks of deliberation, the North Tonawanda Common Council passed a resolution proposed by Alderman at-Large Austin Tylec to take the Climate Smart Communities pledge and create a Climate Smart...
North Tonawanda sees success with clean energy project
Bee Group Newspapers | April 28, 2021
North Tonawanda Mayor Art Pappas, Council President Bob Pecoraro and Clerk-Treasurer Donna Braun toured North Tonawanda’s Department of Public Works building with DPW Superintendent Mark Zellner and Crimson Power Solutions...
Local News
Sweet Home Board of Education student member reflects on tenure
by SARAH SCHREIBER Reporter | April 28, 2021
When Sweet Home High School student Delaney Graham gave a presentation to the Board of Education a few years back regarding the school’s rules on wearing baseball hats, she never...
Kenmore East, West seniors receive honors
| April 28, 2021
A senior from Kenmore East and Kenmore West high schools each received a Youth of the Year Award from the Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club at a breakfast meeting on...
Spectrum Health launches mental health video series
Bee Group Newspapers | April 28, 2021
Spectrum Health and Human Services debuted a new informational video series on its social media platforms. Called “Spectrum Health Q&A,” the series answers basic questions about counseling, mental wellness, careers...
Higgins pushes for federal investments in Great Lakes protection, cleanup
| April 28, 2021
As the country recognizes Earth Day, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pushing for the federal government to take action to protect the planet by increasing its investment in the Great...
Kenmore West debuts virtual musical
| April 28, 2021
The Kenmore West digital production of Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World” will premier on-screen at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29. Unlike a traditional musical, “Songs for a...
LOCAL LEADER ROUNDUP
| April 28, 2021
– Assemblyman Bill Conrad, D-Tonawanda, on Saturday, April 24, spoke at an American Legion Brounshidle Post #205 luncheon honoring his Assembly predecessor Robin Schimminger. Conrad, left, and Schimminger, far right,...
Sports
Rieselman’s five touchdowns power Lumberjacks past Kenmore East
by BRYAN JACKSON Reporter | April 28, 2021
The players and coaches in the North Tonawanda varsity football team locker room felt like they were a couple of...
East bests West in girls volleyball showdown
by BRYAN JACKSON Reporter | April 28, 2021
Kenmore East held off its crosstown rivals from Kenmore West Friday night, 3-2, to improve to 6-3 on the girls...
AIRING IT OUT
| April 28, 2021
– Tonawanda quarterback Justin Mangold fires a pass toward Rudy Warren during Saturday’s game at Cleveland Hill. Mangold rushed for...
Canisius blows by St. Joe’s
| April 28, 2021
Canisius sacked St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute quarterback Aaron Jentz six times, while Crusader signal-caller Tyler Baker threw three touchdowns, as...
Three Lady Hawks sign letters of intent
Bee Group Newspapers | April 28, 2021
Three Cardinal O’Hara High School seniors and members of the Lady Hawks’ championship girls varsity basketball team – Aaliyah Parker,...
NT girls volleyball wins week’s opening match
by JASON NADOLINSKI Sports reporter | April 28, 2021
North Tonawanda’s girls volleyball team was able to kick off its most recent week of action on a successful note...
Editorial
Safety tips to keep in mind for dog bite prevention
| April 28, 2021
With spring in full swing, more people will be out and about with their kids, significant others and even their furry, four-legged friends. But before...
Spindle Items
Izzy Graziano
REPORTER | April 28, 2021
..RAMADAN MUBA RAK – Millions of Muslims worldwide began the celebration of Ramadan on Monday, April 12. As the ninth month of the Islamic calendar,...
Out of the Past
| April 28, 2021
25 Years AgoMay 1, 1996 Jane Curley, board president of the Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, was recently named as a “Friend...
Reflecting on challenges, victories of Albany’s budget season
William Conrad III
140th DISTRICT
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY | April 28, 2021
Having now experienced my first state budget process as a member of the Assembly, I can share some insight into how New York’s yearly spending...
Edging toward educational normalcy
Sabatino Cimato
KEN-TON SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT | April 28, 2021
The following comments are excerpts from the April 23, 2021, edition of Superintendent Sabatino Cimato’s weekly update to the community, the “Ken-Ton Weekly Connection” (www.ktufsd.org/connection):...
Obituaries
Death Notices
| April 28, 2021
DICARLO, Geraldine M. (nee Muscarella), 81, of Buffalo, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Lifestyles
COVID RECOVERY PROGRAMS for WOMEN-owned businesses
by Falisha Oser, Reporter | April 28, 2021
The Women’s Business Center at Canisius College has introduced a new program,“ReConnect. ReStart. ReGrow.” COVID Recovery Programs, designed to help...
Senior News
| April 28, 2021
Erie County and Ken-Ton Meals on Wheels have resumed serving hot lunches at noon in the center cafetorium. Register in...
From then TO NOW
by SARAH SCHREIBER, Reporter | April 21, 2021
A woman in Cheektowaga says today she is “better than ever” after her life suddenly changed drastically and her health...
Erie-Niagara Sunshine Exchange Club honors area high seniors
| April 21, 2021
The Erie Niagara Sunrises Exchange Club began its annual Youth of the Year program with a breakfast on April 14...
Business
Second generation grant writing firm expands to Ohio
By FALISHA OSER Reporter | January 27, 2021
The Tonawanda-based business, Robert J. Miller & Associates (RJMA), a second-generation family grant writing firm, has opened a second office...
Niagara Lutheran Health System, Schofield Care, Lutheran Jamestown form parent organization to share resources, stave off closure
| January 27, 2021
Niagara Lutheran Health System, Schofield Care and Lutheran Jamestown have announced that they have joined forces to form Lineage Group,...
Trocaire College holding phlebotomy course
by EMILY STOLL Reporter | January 27, 2021
Trocaire College has scheduled a session of its 14-week phlebotomy program. The phlebotomy course will begin on April 13. The...
Project Vegan 716: The Vegan Center officially opens for business
by FALISHA OSER Reporter | December 23, 2020
Project Vegan 716: The Vegan Center has opened its doors to fulfill a need in the rapidly growing vegan community...
What’s Going On
What’s Going On
| April 28, 2021
The Erie County National Day of Prayer community prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at...
