A few weeks ago, we noted that it was the time of year when people were encouraged to vote. They were reminded about the importance of doing their civic duty and urged to lend their voice to the political fray. More...
RANDOM THOUGHTS — For the first time in a while, I am at a loss for words for my weekly column. When I asked my co-workers for ideas they suggested talking about Black Friday or Thanksgiving, but I’m saving that for next week, so yo More...
FAIRMAN, Carl B., 69, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Buffalo. Mr. Fairman served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1964. He retired after 30 years of service from R.P. More...
Mike Thoin could be nothing but proud of the effort by his St. Joe’s Marauders both on Friday in the New York State Catholic semifinals and throughout the 2011 season. More...
The Kenmore Middle School Modified football team made history in 2011. Kenmore went 7-0 to finish with an undefeated record for the first time ever. More...
Luncheon and re-gifting part of monthly event Northtown Christian Women's Connections will hold its luncheon and annual re-gifting holiday shopping event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. More...
fri. 18 If you still haven’t heard Bettye LaVette, go now before she gets too big to play a small venue. See this show, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at The Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St., Second Floor, Buffalo; $. More...
Ten women were arrested on prostitution charges during the course of a two-day sting operation conducted recently by the Town of Tonawanda Police Department. More...
A new agreement approved during Monday’s Tonawanda Town Board meeting will allow the municipality to recycle more trash. The town will now recycle all electronics, including TVs, cellular phones, stereos and computers, that are left on th More...
A group of nearly 50 Kenmore Town of Tonawanda School District students were part of a summit where they discussed how to reduce bullying in the area’s schools. More...
The Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department is taking reservations for birthday parties at the Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome on Brompton Road. More...
by DARLENE M. DONOHUE Editor Erie County Legislature Erie County Executive race
Democratic candidates won each of the races in Kenmore and the Town of Tonawanda in the Nov. 8 election, according to results posted on the Erie County Board of Elections website. More...
Village of Kenmore Saturday, Nov. 5 A motorist reported that there was an injured bird on Military Road and that numerous cars were swerving to avoid it. An officer reported that there was a dead bird on the side of the road. More...
Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District Board of Education members were honored with original works of art from students across 13 district schools as part of “New York State Board of Education Week.” Superintendent Mark Mondanaro More...
Nicholas Bandinelli stood next to his granddaughter, Sarah, in the Benjamin Franklin Middle School library and was the first volunteer to share his experiences on social studies teacher Tara Gabel’s “Take Your Grandparents to Social Studi More...
The Kenmore Mercy Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a Super Sale of children’s and adult’s books in the hospital Atrium from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 17. More...
Book club engages young readers in mystery, exploration
by JOLENE ZANGHI Reporter
Zachery Barrett sat on a carpet next to a coffee table in the middle of a few brown chairs and a couch, all occupied by several of his peers. “It’s interesting because you’re always learning about something new,” he said More...
Next week will bring about the end of an era for Hayes Fish Company’s seafood market at 3985 Harlem Road, Snyder, near Kensington Avenue and Wehrle Drive. More...
New Buffalo Impact, Inc., a Tonawanda-based home energy performance contractor, has been recognized by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority as “New York 2011 State Contractor of the Year.” NYSERDA cited the h More...