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Jan 30, 2025 · BARLOW, Donald C., 96, who had a 30-year career at the Buffalo Courier Express and also with the Chicago Tribune, died Jan. 27, 2025. Survived by his wife, Gert; his children, Marnee (Dieter) Meyer and Bill (Jane) Barlow; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Patricia (William) Steele and Marion (Barry) Luce; also survived by …

The Amherst Skating Club, one of the oldest skating clubs in Western New York, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The club began when original member Edward Selleck submitted an application to the Amherst Recreation Commission in August 1964, asking if the club could use the Audubon Skating Rink to hold its meetings, according to the club’s website.

6 days ago · The Amherst Skating Club, one of the oldest skating clubs in Western New York, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The club began when original member Edward Selleck submitted an application to the Amherst Recreation Commission in August 1964, asking if the club could use the Audubon Skating Rink to hold its meetings, according to the club’s website.

Nov 20, 2024 · With work being done on the Royal Park Improvement Project, the Amherst Town Board approved a resolution at its Nov. 12 meeting to restrict parking on streets in the neighborhood based on Traffic Safety Board recommendations.

6 days ago · Although President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating that the Office of Management and Budget freeze all federal government grant and loan funding starting Jan. 28 was rescinded shortly after it was blocked by a federal judge, local officials wanted to reassure residents that some federal programs are safe from the chopping block.

Jan 3, 2025 · Police Blotter. February 6, 2025. Sunday, Jan. 19 • An Amherst police officer stopped a vehicle for traffic violations. Investigation revealed the 41-year-old driver from Grand Island possessed crystal meth.

Jan 23, 2025 · Sunday, Nov. 24 • Amherst police responded to an area residence after a vacant home under renovation was found to have a female sleeping on a bedroom floor. Officers identified the 42-year-old female. The owner did not wish to prosecute but wanted the subject advised she is not allowed to return ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Craft Show The St. Gregory The Great’s Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Friday, Nov. 29 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. at the ministry center and school, 100 and 250 St. Gregory Court. Admission costs $3 and ages 12 and under are free. There will be 140 handmade crafters at ...

6 days ago · Williamsville North boys swim coach Kyle Sobon could not be prouder of how the 2024-25 season has gone so far. The Spartans finished with a 6-2 regular-season record with their only losses coming to Williamsville East on Dec. 10 and Orchard Park on Jan. 10, both by the score of 52-42.