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Rock the Barn returns for its final year
by EMILY STOLL
Editor | July 28, 2021
Clarence will have one last chance to rock and roll all night at the big yellow barn this August during the 16th Rock the Barn event. Rock the Barn is...
Memorial tree to honor students, superintendent after unusual year
by EMILY STOLL
Editor | July 28, 2021
Senior year is a big deal. It’s your last hurrah with friends before running off to work or college. It’s when you finally enjoy the senior events you’ve anticipated for...
Cross-country sectionals named Bee’s top contest
by JASON NADOLINSKI
Sports reporter
email: jnadolinski@beenews.com
Twitter: @JasonNado_Bee | July 28, 2021
Some people might have the misguided belief that cross-country is an “easy” sport, what with it consisting of just running from point A to point B. But there is so...
Local News
Alden resident sentenced for attempted rape of child
| July 28, 2021
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 36-year-old Dwaine Gozdziak, of Alden, was sentenced before Erie County Court...
Taxpayers billed nearly $7.7 million for students attending other counties’ community colleges
| July 28, 2021
Erie County taxpayers paid other New York counties $7,672,144.99 in 2020 for Erie County residents who attended a community college...
News Briefs
| July 28, 2021
If you have news about upcoming events or new businesses in Clarence or Akron, or know of community leaders who...
Clarence native directs film in her hometown
by SARAH SCHREIBER
Reporter | July 28, 2021
A Clarence resident has directed a short film in her hometown where several Clarence landmarks and residents were featured. Mira...
Sports
Cross-country sectionals named Bee’s top contest
by JASON NADOLINSKI
Sports reporter
email: jnadolinski@beenews.com
Twitter: @JasonNado_Bee | July 28, 2021
Some people might have the misguided belief that cross-country is an “easy” sport, what with it consisting of just running...
Girls soccer named Bee’s Team of the Year
by JASON NADOLINSKI
Sports reporter
email: jnadolinski@beenews.com
Twitter: @JasonNado_Bee | July 21, 2021
If Western New York’s high school sports scene had its own dictionary, the entry for “dynasty” might very well include...
Sign-ups for fall sports slated to start July 23
| July 21, 2021
Online registration for fall 2021 sports teams at Clarence High and Middle schools will open Friday, July 23. Registration will...
Lions Football Classic rosters named
| July 21, 2021
The Kensington Lions Club, along with ADPRO SPORTS, will present the 45th annual Kensington Lions All-Star High School Football Classic...
Boys bowling’s Pohlman named Bee’s top coach
by JASON NADOLINSKI
Sports reporter
email: jnadolinski@beenews.com
Twitter: @JasonNado_Bee | July 14, 2021
Jeff Pohlman had been around most of the athletes who made up the 2021 boys bowling team for most of...
Clarence Soccer’s Classic Tourney returns this weekend
| July 14, 2021
The 25th Clarence Soccer Club Classic Tournament will take place July 16-18 at the Clarence Soccer Center, Clarence High School,...
Editorial
Earhart fire was example of true community effort
| July 28, 2021
Everyone’s attention was turned toward Earhart Drive on Tuesday, July 20, as dark plumes of smoke rose from Premium PPE. While the building suffered severe...
Spindle Items
| July 28, 2021
NOAH, GET THE ARK! – There was some nasty flooding in neighboring Niagara County last week, and many were reminded just how challenging rising waters...
Living center project has officially begun
| July 28, 2021
I’ve always thought it was important to protect one of the most valuable addresses in our town, the Eastern Hills Mall. As a major tax...
Obituaries
Death Notices
| July 28, 2021
MUCHOW, Morton W. “Paw,” 88, of Clarence Center, died Sunday, July 18, 2021. Mr. Muchow is survived by his wife,...
Letters to the Editor
UV safety awareness month
| July 14, 2021
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, but being aware is not enough. The Cancer Prevention in Action Program (CPiA )...
Thank you for the town swimming pool
| July 7, 2021
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make it possible to have the Clarence Town Pool opened this...
Pickleball – the fastest growing sport in the U.S.
| June 30, 2021
This letter is in response to various articles pertaining to installation of additional pickleball courts at the Goodrich Road Town...
Lifestyles
SILO CITY Is An Astounding Place To Be For A Poetry Reading
Clarence Bee | July 28, 2021
Presented by the Just Buffalo Literacy Center, the Silo City Reading Series highlights local and national poets, musicians and artists...
Senior News
Clarence Bee | July 28, 2021
On March 16, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned gatherings of more than 50 people. Since then, a multitude...
The source of evil and its solution
Rev. Jeff Nickel
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH Rector | July 28, 2021
What’s the source of evil in the world today? If you break your mom’s favorite flower vase – the one...
THE HEALING HUB OF NEW YORK HOLDS WALKING TO HEALING FUNDRAISER
By FALISHA OSER, Reporter | July 21, 2021
On Saturday, July 17, the Healing Hub of New York hosted its Walking to Healing fundraiser event toward its $2,000...
Business
Clarence Pizza Co. bids a fond farewell
by EMILY STOLL
Editor | July 28, 2021
After 15 years at its original location, and 17 years in its current spot at 6235 Goodrich Road, Clarence Pizza...
Alzheimer’s Association plans return to in-person engagement
| July 28, 2021
With the region slowly emerging from the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Association Western New York has announced...
Pepsi and Duff’s Famous Wings offer free wings for National Chicken Wing Day
| July 28, 2021
Amid a nationwide chicken wing shortage, Pepsi is celebrating National Chicken Wing Day by giving away free wings. From noon...
Greene establishes program to reimburse Erie County small businesses, non-profits for COVID-19 related expenses
Clarence Bee | July 28, 2021
Erie County Legislator Chris Greene has passed a resolution directing $10 million in 2020 CARES Act funding to reimburse small...
What’s Going On
CLARENCE Public Library
14031 Clarence, NY 3 Town Place, or to register For more information for an event, call 741- 2650. CALENDAR OF...
Entertainment
Art
| July 24, 2021
wed. 28 A Mid-Summer Night’s Draw - Live Drawing Rally and Online Silent Auction — Back in-person this year and...
Auditions
| July 24, 2021
Announcements Neglia Ballet’s The Nutcracker Returns to Shea’s Performing Arts Center — 12th annual presentation of the beloved holiday tradition....
Classical
| July 24, 2021
wed. 28 The BPO Red, White & Blue — Join the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as they perform a patriotic program,...
Comedy
| July 24, 2021
tues. 27 2021 Buffalo's Funniest - Preliminary Round — Join Helium Comedy Club, for the Preliminary Round of the 2021...
