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July 20, 2011 / Local News

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ROCKIN’ — Jim Crean, left, and Chris Daley from the rock group Jim Crean's Hair Nation perform Friday at Rock The Barn. The two-day event raised about $53,000 to benefit Meals on Wheels. More...

Can Am bike ride showcases region

by KATE MOCKLER Reporter

On Sunday, Aug. 14, the Frank Lloyd Wright Fontana boathouse at the foot of Porter Avenue in Buffalo will be invaded by bicyclists. More...

Planning Board to meet

Wednesday, July 20 6:30 p.m. — Work session Roll call, update on pending items, zoning reports, committee reports, miscellaneous 7:30 p.m. — Agenda items Approval of Minutes More...

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SUMMER DECORATIONS — Richard Voelker of Martin Road, Clarence Center, displays his “Golf Bag in Bloom.” He and about nine of his neighbors have decorated their yards with the bags, More...

St. Mary’s plans annual parish picnic

St. Mary’s Church will hold its annual parish picnic from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Chicken/ clam chowder will be available at about 11 a.m., and barbecue chicken dinners will be served from noon until sold out. More...

Residents participate with Explorers Post

Clarence residents William Adams and Eric Unverzart were sworn in by Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard as Erie County Sheriff’s Office Explorers of Post 505 on Thursday at Erie Community College’s North Campus in Amherst. More...

New York enters ‘Race to the Top’

New York State will compete in the federal Race to the Top — Early Learning Challenge, making it eligible to receive up to $100 million to improve the quality and access of early learning programs. More...

Marijuana charges follow eviction

A former Clarence resident was charged with fourth-degree possession of marijuana stemming from his eviction from a home on Wehrle Drive in the town, according to information from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. More...

Summer produce featured at Farmers Market

Summer harvest is rolling in, with raspberries, blueberries, apricots, green beans, corn on the cob, summer squash and other items available at the Clarence Hollow Farmers Market. More...

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THEATER — A crowd gathers for Shakespeare in the Hollow Thursday at the Asa Ransom House. More...

Concert Association dinner, concert planned

The Clarence Concert Association’s Summer Series will feature its summer dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 24, followed by the “Family Night Musical Instrument Zoo” concert at 7 p.m. More...

Motorcycle accident results in injury

New York State Police from Clarence and Newstead responded to a motorcycle accident on July 11 on Main Road at Havens Road in the Town of Newstead. At 4:30 p.m., a Dodge pickup operated by Kevin J. More...

On the Campus

Kayla Woodworth of Clarence graduated from the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Music degree in applied music. She is the daughter of Don and Ann Woodworth and a graduate of Clarence High School. More...