The Town of Wales appointed a new Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer at the Jan. 14 reorganizational meeting. Daniel Whitehead, who has lived in Wales for the last 30 years, will be ...

There's a good bit of “free speech” talk these days, especially now that the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring social media site TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese owner or be shut down. More on ...

Marilla Fire Co. volunteer firefighters will receive a better pension plan if voters approve it in a referendum during the spring.  The Town Board unanimously authorized Supervisor Earl Gingerich, Jr.

A ukulele band from East Aurora performs at the West Falls Center for the Arts’ Musical Memories Cafe event last Wednesday.Photo by Marty Wangelin Two stories I had been meaning to cover came together ...

The Aurora Players host an appreciation event in April 2024 at the Aurora Theater & Popcorn Shop for volunteers. An open house to attract more volunteers is scheduled for Jan. 25.Submitted Image ...

There is a scene from “Monty Python” where Arthur King of the Britains approaches the Black Knight who defiantly won’t let him pass. In the ensuing fight the Black Knight first loses his arm, yet ...

Another opportunity for something good to happen is at our doorstep, but it will require the unexpected to happen. President Trump is unpredictable enough that he could pull it off. That is, he could ...

I am writing this letter on Monday, January 20, 2025, which besides being Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is also the Inauguration of our 47th President, Donald J. Trump! What a perfect day to reply to ...

There have been several times this year that local school districts have had to cancel because of inclement weather. In fact, the snow day on Tuesday, Jan. 21 was the last eligible day for Parkdale ...

Charles R. Bethge poses for a picture with the Spring Brook Board of Fire Commissioners during an FASNY meeting at Forks Fire Hall in Cheektowaga on Jan.15. Pictured [L-R]: Paul Mamon, Mike Samol, ...

A younger voice may soon be a staple during school board discussions in East Aurora. As a result of a New York State law passed in September of 2024, all school boards will be required to have an ex ...

Students practice a dance scene for East Aurora High School’s upcoming performance of “The Addams Family” during rehearsal ...