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February 29, 2012 / Local News

Tax preparation offered

The Clarence Volunteer Tax Aide Group, sponsored by AARP and the IRS, offers free federal and New York State tax preparation and e-filing. This service is open to all area residents on a walk-in basis at the following locations: Noon to 3:30 p.m. More...

Support group offers resources to those touched by Alzheimer’s Planning Board to meet

by ANDREA KIMBRIEL Editor

The Alzheimer’s disease support group at Clarence Senior Center offers a caring environment, said Lisa Theurer, director of support groups and safety services for the Western New York chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, which facilita More...

Vintage images of Clarence sought

In preparation for a new book containing historical images of Clarence, the authors, Doug Kohler and Julianna Woite, are searching for vintage images. Photographs can be of Clarence homes/landscapes or of Clarence residents from years gone by. More...

Fire and Ice dinner to benefit Boy Scouts

by KATE MOCKLER Reporter

It serves more than 10,000 young men annually and is often the first step on a lifelong journey of community service and leadership. More...

Man facing charges under Leandra’s Law

While on patrol in Clarence early Sunday, Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy Lee Richard arrested Philip A. More...

Political news

TEANewYork is hosting a Tea Party Caucus, to be held at the Ellicott Square Building, 295 Main St., Buffalo, from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3. More...

Higgins vows to fight on for William Street postal facility

by PAUL OLCZAK East Aurora Editor
email: paulo@beenews.com

After months of speculation and rumors, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Feb. 23 that it will move all mail processing operations from the William Street Processing and Distribution Center to the Rochester P&DC. More...

Schumer urges EPA to simplify hazardous materials reporting

by MATT KRUEGER Cheektowaga Editor

The Environmental Protection Agency needs to take charge in ensuring that first responders have up-to-date information on hazardous chemicals in fighting industrial fires, according to Sen. Charles Schumer. More...

Historical Society hosting talk

The Clarence Historical Society will hold a program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, featuring guest speaker Greg Kinal discussing “Remembering the 60s.” The free event will be held at the Clarence Town Park Club House, 10405 Main St. More...

Free tax preparation assistance available on Brothers of Mercy Campus

The Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 10570 Bergtold Road, Clarence, will host an evening of free tax preparation assistance from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 19. More...

Cardiologist JoAnne Cobler to host presentation

Cardiologist JoAnne Cobler will host a presentation titled “Cardiovascular Health and Heart Disease in Women” on Wednesday, March 14. The free hourlong presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m. More...

Search warrant executed at Roll Road residence

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Amherst Police Department on a search warrant for a residence on Roll Road in the Town of Clarence last week in which an 18-year-old male was charged with unlawfully growing cannabis, a misdemeanor, More...