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11/30/2024

CHRISTMASVILLE FIRE TRUCK PARADE - The annual Christmasville Fire Truck Parade organized by the Greater Lancaster Museum of Firefighting, sponsored by Basil Cars, will take place tonight at 6 p.m. traveling through the village’s downtown core. The parade will begin at Lancaster High School, 1 Forton Drive, continuing south on Central Avenue, until its arrival at West Main Street.

In the photo provided, presumably traveling straight from the North Pole, Kris Kringle’s Fire Company joins in last year's annual Lancaster Christmasville Fire Truck Parade.

11/29/2024

Fairgrounds Festival of Lights to be bright opening weekend

The holiday season kicks off today with the 20th anniversary of the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights. This tradition, hosted at the Hamburg Fairgrounds, promises festive fun and magical moments for all ages.
The gates of the Festival will open at 5 p.m. The drive-through entrance is located off of McKinley Parkway (the entrance closest to Clark Street). The walk-through entrance is located next to the Event Center at 5820 South Park Ave. The Festival gates will welcome guests from 5 to 9 p.m., with buildings and grounds remaining open until 10 p.m.
Opening weekend highlights:
Friday, Nov. 29 - Tree Lighting Ceremony (Full Experience Night). Celebrate the Festival’s opening night with an official tree lighting ceremony in the walk-around portion of the Festival at the 76-foot-tall tree. The event will include remarks, special guests and a fireworks display by Skylighters of New York at 6:15 p.m. Festivities will also feature seasonal music performed by third through eighth graders from Our Lady of Victory Elementary School Choir, and a celebratory “Cheers to 20 Years” toast with Upstate Farms Egg Nog.
Saturday, Nov. 30 (Full Experience Night). Enjoy the complete Festival experience featuring both the drive-thru of light displays and walk-around attractions along 42nd Street – including over 100 things to see and do.
Sunday, Dec. 1 - 20th Anniversary Discount Night (Full Experience Night). To commemorate two decades of holiday cheer, Sunday night only will feature a discounted Full Experience ticket for just $20 per carload (fees included). Tickets are available exclusively at www.FairgroundsHoliday.com. Full Experience dates continue through Dec. 23, and Drive-Thru dates through Dec. 30.

11/25/2024

HOLIDAY PARADE - The Village of Depew will host a holiday parade beginning at approximately 5:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at Veterans Park, 582 Terrace Blvd.

This event marks Depew's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, a tradition dating back more than 30 years.

The parade will go from the area of Veteran's park at Terrace Boulevard and Meridian Street westward on Terrace to Erie Street and will conclude at the gazebo.

At the gazebo, Santa will read a classic holiday tale. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available for attendees in the pavilion while they wait for their turn to sit with Santa.

11/23/2024

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW TODAY -- The Depew Community Center's Holiday Craft Show is taking place today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 570 Gould Ave.

Homemade crafts, baked goods, and a variety of vendors' goods will be available for purchase, with raffle tickets and food for sale.

This is a free community event. Vendor space is available. To learn more, call 716-263-3406.

11/14/2024

After 117 years, the Measer family is passing their legacy of Bee Group Newspapers to Sample News Group. Trey Measer is set to retire after 52+ years. Sample News Group, known for its commitment to community journalism, will carry on Bee Group’s tradition of local news in Western New York. The transition, set for December 2, marks a new chapter in the Bee’s deep-rooted community presence.

Full article in the comments...

11/06/2024

Acting Erie County District Attorney and Democratic candidate Michael Keane has beat Republican candidate James Gardner - receiving 59% of the votes.

11/06/2024

New York voters have approved Proposition 1, an amendment to the state's constitution barring discrimination based on things including "gender identity" and "pregnancy outcomes.”

The only statewide propositon, supporters and opponents disagreed sharply about the potential legal impact of the Equal Rights Amendment.

11/06/2024

In the state Assembly race for the 143rd district, Republican Patrick Chludzinski has won with 52% of the vote over incumbent Democrat challenger Monica Wallace with 48% of the vote.

10/31/2024

TRICK OR TREAT! -- Trick or treating hours for the villages of Lancaster and Depew and the Town of Lancaster are 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.

10/30/2024

The Bee would like to wish everyone a Safe & Happy Halloween!🎃 👻

10/23/2024

The Buffalo Rare Book Fair will kick off with a preview night from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at The Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. Tickets are $50 and includes wine, canapes, live music and first access to the books. The book fair will continue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets are $10, $8 for students, and under 16 free. Kermit Roosevelt III, Theodore Roosevelt’s great-great grandson, will speak on “Teddy’s Legacy” from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets can be reserved online (https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/buffalo-rare-book-fair-3402239) or purchased at the door.

09/21/2024

JACOB MARSHALL MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE -- The third annual Jacob Marshall Memorial Blood Drive is underway today, Sept. 21, until 3 p.m., at St. Mary’s Elementary School gymnasium, 2 St. Mary’s Hill.

Jacob, a 2020 graduate of Lancaster High School, passed away in March of 2022 from Wilson’s Disease, a rare genetic illness that affected his liver.

Jacob’s family now holds an annual blood drive preceding his birthday every year, along with a basket raffle to help give back to the Ronald McDonald House and Harbor House in Rochester; both organizations housed members of Jacob’s family during his stay at Strong Memorial Hospital. Basket raffle proceeds will be split equally among the two groups.

At last year’s blood drive, there were over 100 baskets and several large-ticket items up for raffle.

“We just want to keep growing it. It helps the family, myself included,” said Jen Belstadt, Jacob’s mother, during a conversation before last year’s blood drive. “It gives us a purpose to keep his legacy going.”

Appointments are not required, but those who choose to donate are encouraged to schedule an appointment online with redcrossblood.org/. To find Jacob’s blood drive, enter sponsor code: IMOJACOB.

Those who participate in the drive are also asked to consider a Power Red blood donation. This process allows someone to donate two units of blood through a process that returns the platelets back into the donor.

To make a power red donation: Male donors must be at least 17 years old, stand 5 foot 1 inches tall and weigh 130 pounds; female donors must be at least 19 years old, stand 5 feet 3 inches tall and weigh at least 150 pounds.

Red blood cells from a Power Red donation will typically be delivered to trauma patients, those suffering from sickle cell anemia, blood loss victims, newborns, and toward blood transfusions during birth.

09/20/2024

Bee Group Newspapers are seeking photographers to add to our freelancer roster. Assignments could include news, feature or sports photos taking place in any of our nine coverage areas and beyond. Late afternoon and evening availability is highly desired. To apply, send an email to managing editor Bob Kupczyk at [email protected] that includes either a link to your online portfolio, or individual examples of your work.

09/11/2024

PATRIOT DAY -- Today is Patriot Day, a day dedicated to remembering all the lives that were lost 23 years ago when the Twin Towers were destroyed in the 9/11 attacks.
Sept. 11, 2001, is a day that changed the course of American history. We at the Bee Newspapers want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all who sacrificed their lives and health to help those in need that day. Let’s all observe a moment of silence for all the lives that were lost.

08/17/2024

Prairie Pavement performs on Central Avenue in Lancaster. PorchFest continues until 5 p.m.

08/17/2024

PORCHFEST TODAY! -- Today is the day. Get outside and check out some bands during Lancaster's first-ever PorchFest from noon to 5 p.m.

Sixty-three bands are scheduled to play at 37 locations around the village.

Separate from the Village of Lancaster PorchFest, Skoobs Village Grille, Fattey Beer Co. and Lilly Belle Meads will host a PorchFest After-Party from 6 p.m. until close. There will be live music and drink specials throughout the night at all three locations.

A list of today's PorchFest showtimes, performers and locations can be found on lancasterporchfest.com, or in this week's edition of the Lancaster Bee and Depew Bee on page two.

Sponsors of PorchFest include Joe Basil Chevrolet, Excelsior Medical Services, Reliable Onsite Services and Ice Whiskey.

07/19/2024

GARDEN WALK ARRIVES TONIGHT - The Lancaster Garden Walk has officially arrived. The free, self-guided tour takes place from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 19, and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21.

In programs and maps generated for the event, each garden is grouped together by color, based on the proximity to other gardens, for travel convenience. Maps also include marked areas for food, gas and beverages. Most of the gardens are accessible for those in a wheelchair and those walking with a stroller.

The walk programs can be found at Two Chicks and a Rooster, Lancaster Coffee Co. and Cafe at 24 Central Ave., and Petals to Please at 5870 Broadway.

For more information, contact Lancaster Garden Walk Chair Julie Curtis at 716-572-6124.

Digital copies of Garden Walk stops are available below, courtesy of Performance Advantage Company:

07/18/2024

HONOR ROLLS - The fourth quarter honor rolls for Lancaster Middle School and Lancaster High School (Lancaster Schools) are in this week's edition of the Lancaster Bee and Depew Bee. The Depew Middle School and Depew High School honor rolls will be available in next week's Bee.

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