West Seneca residents passed the $106 million budget for the 2011-12 school year by a vote of 1,765 to 786, in addition to approving both bus-related propositions, according to the West Seneca Central School District. More...
Before voters head to the polls next week, the public was educated one last time on the 2011-12 budget during the School Board’s Monday night meeting. Treasurer Brian Schulz said that taxpayers will vote on three components next week, the More...
West Seneca West’s Jennifer Maguder, left, tries to outmaneuver West Seneca East’s Liz Flowers as they battle for a loose ball during the crosstown rivals’ meeting last Saturday. More...
In a modest-sized office tucked inside the business complex at the Southgate Plaza — a somewhat tough place to find if you’ve never been there before — a brand-new chair sits behind the desk designated for the executive director of More...
In July 1965, the Reserve Fire Company received a new emergency truck. Standing from left are Commissioner Leo Gainey, Assistant Chief Steve Kazmarek, Commissioner Elmer Abram, First Aid Captain Bob Filighera and Commissioner George Paul. More...
On behalf of the West Seneca Historical Society, I would like to thank everyone who so graciously attended our first book signing and helped us make this sale a great success. Thank you, everyone. More...
More than 300 student pieces on display at Albright-Knox
by KRISTEN KOTZ Reporter
Seymour Knox IV, of Western New York’s prominent Knox family, visited Northwood Elementary School to talk to students who are having their artwork displayed at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. More...
Selected as one of nation’s best in music education
The West Seneca Central School District was selected as one of the nation’s “2011 Best Communities for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. More...
thurs. 12 . The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum open house— The museum will host a free open house so members of the local community can learn more about the museum’s mission and services to the public, 6-8 p.m. More...
thurs. 12 .A special evening at the Hotel California as former Eagles lead guitarist, Don Felder plays solo, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12 at 9 p.m. More...
fri. 13 .Alex Young — Opening reception of Young’s World Shaving exhibit with artist talk, 8 p.m. Friday, May 13 at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; $. More...
by KIMBERLY MCDOWELL AND MATT KRUEGER West Seneca, Cheektowaga editors
Several area businesses described by police as “Asian spas” have been shut down as a result of a multi-jurisdictional investigation into human trafficking and prostitution. Eight search warrants were simultaneously served on May 2 b More...
The West Seneca Police Department’s annual report shows that both burglaries and criminal mischief were on the rise during 2010. According to the recently-released data, burglaries were up from 121 calls in 2009 to 168 calls last year. More...
Some issues of concern were discussed Monday night before the West Seneca Town Board opted to grant a special use permit to a national company interested in going “green.” The request was made by Waste Management Inc. More...
The Buffalo Choral Arts Society will conclude its 45th anniversary season with a special performance at West Seneca West Senior High School. “American Glory! — A 45th Sapphire Anniversary Concert” will begin at 7:30 p.m. More...
At a meeting on Monday night, the West Seneca School Board was updated on the progress of the gym expansions at both East and West senior high schools. Rich Little, a representative from Cannon Design who is overseeing the projects, presented d More...
The first salvo of what is sure to be a lengthy and heated battle over the Erie County executive seat came from Democratic challenger Mark Poloncarz on Saturday. The Erie County comptroller announced his candidacy in his hometown of Lackawanna More...
While the term mother defines who they are, “mom” implies a sense of warmth and caring gentleness that makes them so special. I recall the fearful World War II years as a little boy in Germany — it was mom who took care of us More...
Things couldn’t have played out any better for West Seneca East’s girls lacrosse team when it took on crosstown rival West Seneca West last Saturday. More...
West Seneca East’s softball team won three games in as many days last week as part of its most extensive action of the season, and improved to 6-4 overall in the process. More...
West Seneca West’s boys track team picked up a huge victory over rival Hamburg last Tuesday, 72-69, giving the senior class its first victory over the Bulldogs and the first win over Hamburg in more than five years. More...
Between 300 and 500 people are expected to attend the fifth annual Doin’ it for Dean fundraiser for Hospice of Buffalo on Saturday, June 4, at Bowen Road Grove in Lancaster (near Broadway). More...
Gloria Long and Ryan Gath had lived ordinary lives until the night when a bad decision transformed their futures. Now, they share their stories with first-time DWI offenders in the Amherst, Cheektowaga and West Seneca courts. More...
In recognition of Native American heritage, Friends of the Burchfield Nature and Art Center will exhibit works by members of the Native Roots Artists Guild and other artists, depicting Native American traditions, culture and art. More...
Frank Calieri is bringing more than a list of goals to the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce — as executive director, he has more than two decades worth of experience in marketing and networking that will help him meet those goals. More...
The IRS recently said that more than 6.8 million New Yorkers filed their 2010 individual federal income tax returns electronically for the period ending April 21. More...