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Lynda Marino, an East Amherst resident, suffered cardiac arrest while driving down Transit Road in 2015. Now, she is telling her inspiring story of recovery and perseverance. Marino was diagnosed with a genetic heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in her early 20s. “I thought nothing of it,” said Marino, who would see a cardiologist to make sure the condition didn’t […]
Amherst’s girls lacrosse team suffered its second loss of the season in Friday’s 12-11 overtime road loss at Iroquois. Amherst coach Amy Beale said the team wasn’t as prepared as it should have been. “We didn’t execute the way we should have,” Beale said. Kayleigh Croll led the Amherst offense with four goals. Kaitlyn Pokorski added three goals and one […]
Everything is potentially lining up for a strong end of the regular season for the Williamsville South softball team. The Lady Billies (12-2 overall, 9-1 in ECIC II) could clinch the ECIC Division II title should they win league games at Sweet Home on Tuesday and Williamsville East on Thursday. South is also currently the top seed in Class A. […]
Membership fees for the Amherst Senior Center is $50 for individuals and $75 for couples/households. To register, visit www.amherstcenterforseniorservices.com/membership-plans, or call 716-636-3051. Virtual Reality: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 27. Experience this innovative technology and engage in fun, interactive experiences. Whether you’re new to VR or curious to try something different, this is a great opportunity to dive into a new
HOLLANDER, Edward “Tom,” 86, of Clarence, died Dec. 10, 2024. Husband of 32 years to Judy; father of Michael (Lynn) Hollander, Jodi (Gerry) Glose, Lisa (Scott) Dreyer, Tricia Hollander and Kristine Hollander (Ann Marie stepfather of Shelly (Phil) Krueger; grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of six; also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Sandra Hollander. […]
Sunday, April 27 • Amherst police were called to Joe McCarthy Drive to verify a 911 call after the caller stated her child may have dialed 911. She stated she would not answer the door for officers. When officers arrived, a male subject was located outside with injuries from being maced. He said an unknown male had maced him after […]
Garden Club to host plant sale The Smallwood Garden Club is having a plants, gifts and more sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Faith United Church of Christ, 1300 Maple Road, Amherst. Perennials, annuals, gifts and treasures will be available for purchase. Amherst Quilters Guild to host meeting Amherst Quilters Guild will have its monthly meeting […]
Williamsville East High School, the newest of the three Williamsville high schools, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “The official anniversary is in September,” Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Melissa Spada said. “But we are holding our anniversary kick-off event, Flames Fest, on May 28.” The Flames has been the school’s mascot since its inception. The school, which serves
The International Compost Awareness Week is celebrated in first week in May. This year’s theme is Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost. It is also the time when the volunteers of the Town of Amherst’s Recycling and Waste Committee get ready for our community outreach to spread the word on the town’s Organics Waste Initiative. Our food scrap collections program began […]
Free mulch is available to Town of Amherst residents as part of the Organic Food Scrap Recycling Program through the Town of Amherst Highway Department’s Refuse Division. The mulch was created from the organic waste that was collected by residents and dropped off at the highway department. Launched in 2019, the Food Scrap program has kept tons of waste out […]
The Village of Williamsville is giving away red poppy pins throughout May to celebrate Poppy Day, which is a national holiday held every year before Memorial Day to celebrate military personal who were killed in combat. People can pick up the poppy pins and make a suggested monetary donation to American Legion Auxiliary Lamm Post 622, which is based in […]
As per Mr. Bob Davis’ latest letter, I’ve heard a troubling phrase repeated far too often in public forums: “Amherst is being turned into a city.” While it may appear to be a comment on development, the phrase carries a well-worn political undertone – a dog whistle meant to provoke fear, resist progress, and subtly divide us. It’s shocking, appalling, […]
The Town of Amherst welcomed four nurses, Sandra Stafford, Donald Yung, Carol Reele and Allysha Hartke, from Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital to the May 12, work session to honor their commitment to service during National Nurses Week. Deputy Supervisor Shawn Lavin presented each with a proclamation that was read into the official town record to celebrate National Nurses Week. “I […]
Farmers markets are plentiful in Western New York. Every year, multiple communities in this regionu2019s many agrarian based townships and villages have a day where all are welcome to shop farm to table. Letu2019s be real, farmers markets provide a better product overall. u201cProduce from local farmers has spent more time on the vine, on the tree or in the […]
There will be four opportunities to participate in the Daemen University girls volleyball camps with the Lady Wildcats hosting a four-day all-skills camp and a one-hour serving clinic over two different sessions in July. The camps are open to girls in seventh grade to 12th grade. The four-day all-skills camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July […]
