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The Reserve Hose Fire Company (West Seneca Fire District #3) learned last week that it has been awarded a federal fire grant totaling $108,220.95. The funding is in addition to $62,641.90 awarded last week for East Seneca Volunteer Fire Company (West Seneca Fire District #4). Both grants were awarde...
Firefighting is a noble and honorable job. It is also a tough job that requires much knowledge and courage. At the Firemen’s Memorial Exhibit Center in West Seneca, kids and adults can experience what it takes to be a firefighter and learn about the brave men and women who have passed on after ded...
Lorelai Urbanski knew that opportunities like this don’t come around very often – and she made the most of it. Lorelai, heading into her senior year at West Seneca West Senior High School, was a member of the Rush USA United girls soccer team that captured the gold medal in the 18U bracket last ...
SUCCESS ACHIEVED – Carter Sainsbury, left, and Jack Hutton successfully represented West Seneca West’s volleyball program at the USA Volleyball All-Star Championships, held July 18-21 in Des Moines, Iowa, by helping the Western Empire Regional Under-17 team secure a bronze medal. Their team, whi...
Residents will have the chance to check out the latest in police and fire equipment at West Seneca’s annual National Night Out event, set for 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Erie 1 BOCES, 355 Harlem Road. Families can interact with first responders and learn about various programs in the community...
Over 40 retired West Seneca East High School teachers and faculty members, representing over 1,400 years in education, celebrated together by touring the high school, reminiscing with former colleagues and having lunch at The Dove. Curtis Hallis started the get-together back in 1999 with a small gro...
Michael Nirelli isn’t looking to eliminate the traffic on Covington Drive. He’d just like to see it slow down to a point where he’s not afraid to let his kids play in the front yard. Nirelli went before the West Seneca Town Board last year to appeal for help in slowing down the traffic on Covi...
Brian Cosgrove has been named as West Seneca’s new chief of police, effective July 27. The decision, made on Monday by the West Seneca Town Board, follows the retirement of Ed Baker after a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. Cosgrove brings a wealth of experience and expertise to hi...
Last weekend’s annual Queen of Heaven Carnival was a big hit, drawing large crowds throughout the days and well into the evenings. More photos, page 6. Oops! A Digital Subscription is required to view this content. Please note that the previously offered Free Membership has been retired and will n...
It’s early, and they might have a couple of kinks to work out – but so far, the West Seneca Town Pool’s 2024 season has been a big hit. By the numbers, the pool saw 681 visitors in the first five days of the 2024 season, compared to 525 a year earlier – representing an increase of 156 visits...
Two teachers from Western New York are among 15 instructors selected to join the Center for Great Lakes Literacy staff and Great Lakes scientists for the 2024 Shipboard Science Workshop aboard the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency research vessel Lake Guardian this summer on Lake Erie. The worksh...
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COMMUNITY DAYS – Colton Lipiecki and his dad Luke enjoy the popular merry-go-round last weekend at the 50th annual West Seneca Community Days at Veterans Park. More photos, page 6. Oops! A Digital Subscription is required to view this content. Please note that the previously offered Free Membershi...
The annual Community Days celebration has been an annual occurrence in West Seneca for decades, and this year will be no exception. Sponsored by the West Seneca Civic and Patriotic Commission, the event runs from 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 20; from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 21; and from noon....
The third time was the charm for West Seneca resident Kathy Lovett-McKeever, who won the Mrs. New York America Pageant last weekend in Rochester. A three-time winner of the Mrs. Buffalo title, this was Lovett’s third try for the state crown and she made the most of it. Lovett now advances to the M...
SECTIONAL CHAMP – Thomas Cycon of West Seneca West was the Division I winner in the 110 High Hurdles at last Friday’s Section VI Track and Field Championships at Alden High School. Oops! A Digital Subscription is required to view this content. Please note that the previously offered Free Members...
HONORS – Soggy conditions may have forced the cancellation of West Seneca’s annual Memorial Day parade, but there were still some events to mark the occasion. The Walkway of Freedom was the site of a small gathering that paid their respects to those that made the ultimate sacrifice. On hand were...
It’s taken almost 80 years, but the fate of Buffalo native Bartholomew Loschiavo is no longer a mystery. After being listed as missing and later as killed in action in Europe during World War II, U.S. Army PFC First Class Loschiavo’s remains have finally been found and positively identified. Now...
Five candidates for the West Seneca Central School District Board of Education made their pitch to voters on Tuesday at a district-sponsored Q&A public forum at West Seneca East Senior High School. Two current school board members have terms that expire on June 30 – board president Elizabeth Gates...
Above, runners from the West Seneca fire and police departments carry the torch to lead the 10th annual Torch Run on Sunday to benefit Special Olympics. Right, the Gunnels made it a family event, including from left Hailey, Ashley, Joe, Ava and Landon in the middle. Below, a group of supporters make...
Police Chief Edward Baker recognized the hard work and lifesaving efforts of members of the West Seneca Police Department at Monday’s town board meeting, presenting his department’s annual service awards for 2023. Among this year’s honorees, officers Rachel Kingston, Salvatore Callea, Greg War...
West Seneca West’s Lucia Cartonia moves ahead of Kara Gurowicz of West Seneca East in the 100-yard hurdle event at last Thursday’s track meet at East. Cartonia won the event in 18.6 and the Lady Warhawks beat East 112-28. Oops! A Digital Subscription is required to view this content. Please note...
Edward Wisniewski fought in World War II literally from start to finish, accruing a number of honors and medals for his service along the way. When the longtime West Seneca resident passed away in 1986, much of that history, and all of the medals, were lost to time. That was rectified last week when...
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For West Seneca native Ashley Kowal, winning the Miss New York International pageant earlier this month was a thrill. Just as satisfying, she said, was the opportunity to bring her crown in to the school where she teaches so that her students could see it and try it on. “It was very heart warming,...
When Jo-Ann Pressburg graduated from high school in the early 1970s, she didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up. All she knew was that she had experienced some learning difficulties – and she wasn’t satisfied with where that had left her. So she enlisted in the Army. At that time, ...
Last winter, West Seneca East’s boys bowling team became the first program in district history to win more than one state championship. The Trojans one-upped that achievement on Friday, embracing the role of the hunted while toppling eight other sectional champions from throughout the state to sec...
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See the story in this week's Spring Preview section and look for additional information on the eclipse in the Bee.
Crime was down again last year in West Seneca - probably because of good policing, cracked WSPD Chief Ed Baker. See the story here:
https://www.westsenecabee.com/articles/wspd-fields-fewer-calls-in-2023/
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