Top photo: this house on Via Cimato Drive is all decked out for the holidays this year. Bottom photo: the Creenan household on Winding Lane had to make more room in the front yard for its ever-expanding life-size reindeer and sleigh display. More...
• THAT WENT BY QUICKLY — Doesn’t it seem like Thanksgiving was just last week? The holidays fly by faster every year, and this year was no exception. More...
Excerpts from police calls are a regular feature in all nine Bee Group newspapers. Some of the more unusual reports from 2014 are reprinted here. Each is an actual listing from a local town or village police blotter. . More...
Saturday, Dec. 20 • A burglar alarm was reported at an address on Margaret Drive. The alarm had been set off by the homeowner. • A two-vehicle accident was reported on Goodrich Road. More...
Students at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School recently participated in a “Keep Christ in Christmas” coloring contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. More...
The Clarence Women’s Club will hold its annual chili party and social at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5. For more information and directions, call 310-7674. More...
Each month, the Clarence Youth Board and Youth Bureau will provide information addressing current issues pertinent to youth and families. December’s topic: raising caring children. More...
The Clarence High School Student council is preparing to host its 25th annual Sleepout to Benefit the Poor and Homeless Friday, Feb. 6, in the parking lot at the school. More...
Monkey See, Monkey Do... Children’s Bookstore in Clarence was selected in the third and final round of the 2014 $1 million James Patterson grant program. The bookstore proposed to launch a WNY Children’s Book Expo in 2015. More...
Many stories made headlines in town this year, but perhaps none had more impact than the story of the Sauer family as they navigated the ordeal of watching 5-year-old Ben succumb to terminal cancer. More...
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz noted numerous signs of progress around Erie County during 2014 in a holiday message to residents sent Friday. According to a press release from Poloncarz’s office, those included further strengthening More...
The Clarence Chamber of Commerce will be busy after the new year begins with a full slate of townwide events. It all kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 14, when the first A.M. Networking session of 2015 takes place from 8 to 9 a.m. More...
.Regarding the veterans tax exemption vote, I think it’s unfair to pit students against veterans, because that’s really what you are doing. If people vote in favor of the veterans tax exemption, the school budget will be a disaster. More...
John James Jondle, 85, of Clarence, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. Born in Otho, Iowa, he graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1947. Mr. Jondle joined the U.S. More...
GEESE, Ronald G., of Clarence, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. Mr. Geese is survived by two daughters, Darlene Rajapakse and Deborah Meyers; one grandchild; and one sister, Carol Peterson. A private service was held by the family. More...
Lauren A. Robison, 94, of Clarence Center, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014. Mr. Robison worked as a teacher in the Buffalo area. He also served in World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a member of the A.J. More...
Athletes from across Clarence put their best foot forward on multiple occasions throughout 2014, and many of them were rewarded with personal achievements that they will cherish for the rest of their lives: January More...
It was a competitive Friday at Clarence High School as the Red Devils played host to their second annual quad meet. Clarence competed against Orchard Park, East Aurora and Starpoint in the Dec. More...
Tuesday, December 30Boys basketball: Holiday Tournament (vs. TBA), 5 or 6:30 p.m.Girls basketball: at Orchard Park Holiday Tournament (vs. TBA), 12 or 1:30p.m.Wrestling: at Spencerport Tournament, 9 a.m. More...
Akron Masons issue open invitation The Akron Masons are inviting any man interested in learning about their fraternity to a free dinner and information session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. at the Masonic Lodge, 63 John Street, Akron. More...
Until recently, students at Erie Community College were unable to take advantage of a New York grant program that allows volunteer firefighters to receive tuition reimbursement in exchange for first responder service. More...
Clarence resident Diane Baehre was recently promoted to director of program operations and quality assurance administrator at Niagara Cerebral Palsy. More...