(Disclaimer: The statistics being provided may be inaccurate due to a change in software from Erie County Central Police Services. The issue is being reviewed by programmers at Central Police Services.) Sunday, April 7 • Hamburg police contacted Amherst police after a vehicle they were chasing came back to an Amherst residence. The owner was unaware the car was stolen, […]
George J. Measer Jr., 98, known for his bow ties and his community involvement as the former publisher of the Bee Newspapers, died April 16, 2024. One of Mr. Measer’s mottoes, “Return something to the community,” was the goal of his lifetime, according to family members. From his early education as a “printer’s devil” at the Bee to military service […]
Earth Day recycling Through April 29, a recycling truck will be parked adjacent to Saints Peter and Paul, 5480 Main St., for Earth Day. Drop off bottles and cans (separate glass) at the truck during business hours. Proceeds benefit Saints Peter and Paul School Williamsville. Church inquirers’ class The St. Nicholas Anglican Church is hosting an Inquirers’ Class at 7 […]
Diane F. Bosse, 72, of Clarence, died March 17, 2024, in Bonita Springs, Florida. She devoted a substantial portion of her professional life to bar admissions and legal education, and was appointed by the Court of Appeals to the New York Board of Law Examiners in 1998, after having served for 19 years as an assistant to the Board. She […]
I’d like to respond to MusicalFare’s Executive Director Randy Kramer’s comments in last week’s Bee. It seems Mr. Kramer has a problem telling the whole story. He tried to deceive us by stating, “No 2024 tax dollars will be used towards this project,” refusing to admit that millions of future tax dollars will be. Since the town doesn’t have the […]
125 Years AgoApril 27, 1899 Dr. Metz has moved his office from the Metz-Gotwalt building to the small office next to the Hoffman building. The Clarence Center Cemetery acquired a strip of land from David Martin at the north of the cemetery for burial purposes. D.L. Grove is selling “Cleveland” bicycles, $35 to $75. 100 Years AgoApril 24, 1924 Capt. […]
• SCHOOL BOARD E L ECT ION – Candidates/ political Bee Heard submissions and letters to the editor regarding the Tuesday, May 21, 2024, school board election will not be printed after Wednesday, May 8. Submit your letters and Bee Heard submissions no later than 4 p.m. Friday, May 3, to get them into the paper before the vote. • […]
Amherst’s girls lacrosse team will be hosting its second annual “Morgan’s Message Dedication Game” against Kenmore at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Dimp Wagner Alumni Field. Morgan’s Message is a nationwide nonprofit organization that strives to break the stigma behind mental health in athletes. The organization was created by the parents of Morgan Rodgers, a Duke University women’s lacrosse
Membership fees for the Amherst Senior Center are $50 for individuals and $75 for couples/households. To register, visit www.amherstcenterforseniorservices.com/membership-plans, or call 716-636-3051. Pingpong: 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, April 29; 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; and 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays. Open Pickleball: Reservations are required for general play. Space is limited. Cancel if you are not able to attend. […]
The FeedMore WNY Foundationu2019s plant sale is back in time for spring planting and Motheru2019s Day gifts. Now through Monday, April 30, participants have the option to purchase hanging baskets, potted plants and annual flats. Orders may be placed online at www.feedmorewny.org/plant-sale. Participants who place an online order will receive a voucher for redemption at Lavocatu2019s Family Greenhouse and Nursery, […]
A complaint has been filed against the Town of Amherst with the New York State Division of Human Rights, claiming that the town is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by not upgrading its sound system for town board meetings. The complaint, filed by resident Andrea Morgante last month, on behalf of Amherst residents, states that the town is operating […]
Amherst Youth and Recreation offers many programs. Visit www.amherstyouthandrec.org to register or for more information, or call 716-631-7132. Bring a valid Town of Amherst resident photo ID to register for programs and services and to receive resident discounts for skate sessions at the Northtown Center. ID cards are valid for one calendar year. Cards can be purchased at the Amherst […]
Audubon Branch: Call 716-689-4922 or visit the branch at 350 John James Audubon Parkway to register for programs. Baby Story Time (ages 18 months and under): 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24. Caregiver must attend with child. Story & Craft Time (ages 3 to 5): 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25. Caregiver must attend with child. Tutu school […]
There is a different vibe surrounding the Sweet Home softball team this spring. The Lady Panthers (3-2 overall, 1-1 in ECIC II) have won three of their past four games, defeating Alden, 13-3 on April 9; Amherst, 12-7 on April 16; and Akron, 16-4, on Friday. All three were home games. “Everybody on the team is coming together,” Sweet Home […]
Theatre of Youth is accepting submissions from fully vaccinated actors ages 18 and older until noon on Thursday, April 25, for the 2024-25 season, with availability for school time and weekend performances. The three productions for the season are “Junie B. Jones In Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!” from Dec. 4 through 19; “The Hobbit” from Feb. 28 through March 14, […]