East Aurora Advertiser

12/23/2024

A local historian has become an element of local history. Marilla Town Historian Hubert Kutter was honored this fall by the organization Government Appointed Historians of Western New York for 30 years of service.

Marilla Town Historian Hubert Kutter has served the public for the last 30 years.Submitted Image A local historian has become an element of local history. Marilla Town Historian Hubert Kutter was honored this fall by the organization Government Appointed Historians of Western New York for 30 years o...

12/22/2024

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan presented a Marilla business with one of the New York State Senate’s highest honors, the Senate Empire Award. Gallivan recognized Ken’s Service and Sales on Clinton Street in Marilla for its longevity and business success.

Senator Patrict Gallivan, on the right, presents Matt Kelchlin, center, with the Senate Empire Award because Kelchlin’s business, Ken’s Service and Sales in Marilla, is a leader in the industry. Also in the photo on the left is Marilla Supervisor Earl Gingerich, Jr.Submitted Image Senator Patric...

12/21/2024

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights continues its nightly holiday magic with exciting experiences now through December 23. Each night offers the opportunity to experience both the drive- thru and the walk-around attractions along 42nd Street for the full experience.

The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights continues its nightly holiday magic with exciting experiences now through December 23. Each night offers the opportunity to experience both the drive- thru and the walk-around attractions along 42nd Street for the full experience. Tickets are available exclusively....

12/21/2024

Town of Aurora property owners will see a slightly higher tax levy and townwide general fund tax rate next year and a decrease in the general fund tax rate outside the village.

Town of Aurora property owners will see a slightly higher tax levy and townwide general fund tax rate next year and a decrease in the general fund tax rate outside the village. Town Board members unanimously adopted the 2025 budget in November. The budget raises the tax levy, the amount collected in...

12/20/2024

On Friday, Dec. 13, a petition for an Article 78 proceeding was filed by the Benderson Development Company in the State Supreme Court against the Village of East Aurora and the Village of East Aurora Zoning Board of Appeals.

On Friday, Dec. 13, a petition for an Article 78 proceeding was filed by the Benderson Development Company in the State Supreme Court against the Village of East Aurora and the Village of East Aurora Zoning Board of Appeals. According to the petition, Benderson is seeking to have the denial of a var...

12/20/2024

Diligence always pays off. Charlie Robinson, who attends sixth grade at East Aurora Middle School, was named “Cyclist of the Year” by Go Bike Buffalo.

Middle School Student Charlie Robinson is named “Cyclist of the Year” by Go Bike Buffalo after he achieved his personal goal of riding his bike to school each day of the 2023-24 school year when he was in fifth grade.Submitted Image Diligence always pays off. Charlie Robinson, who attends sixth ...

12/20/2024

Dancers from Buffalo Dance Center performed on Dec. 14 for the crowd attending the Town of Marilla’s Christmas Tree Lighting.

Hayrides run between the Marilla Community Center and the Fire Hall on Two Rod Road while transporting families and friends to the festivities during Christmas in Marilla on Dec. 14.Photo by Renea Lauck Dancers from Buffalo Dance Center performed on Dec. 14 for the crowd attending the Town of Marill...

12/19/2024

A single engine aircraft crashed at 11:19 a.m. on Dec. 19 in the Town of Aurora on Stewart Court. The plane made impact in a wooded area between two residences.
https://www.eastaurorany.com/articles/small-plane-crashes-in-east-aurora/

12/19/2024

A total of eight fire companies were called for a barn fire at 3:04 a.m. on Dec. 2.

Located in the town of Orangeville, the Boxler Dairy Farm had an estimate of $2 million in damages. No animals or employees were reported injured from the incident, and one firefighter was treated and released at the scene.

A fire erupted at the Boxler Dairy Farm in Varysburg on Dec. 2.Submitted Image A total of eight fire companies were called for a barn fire at 3:04 a.m. on Dec. 2. Located in the town of Orangeville, the Boxler Dairy Farm had an estimate of $2 million in damages. No animals or employees were reported...

12/19/2024

BREAKING NEWS: At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Thurs. Dec. 19, a small plane was reported to have crashed near Stewart Court in the Town of Aurora. Multiple agencies are on location including the East Aurora Fire and Police departments, Jamison Road Fire Department, New York State Police and...

Photo by Shelly Ferullo Photo by Shelly Ferullo At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Thurs. Dec. 19, a small plane was reported to have crashed near Stewart Court in the Town of Aurora. Multiple agencies are on location including the East Aurora Fire and Police departments, Jamison Road Fire Department, N...

12/19/2024

In a village of so many handsome, historically significant homes, 866 East Main Street stands above the rest, vertically as well as architecturally.

Yeomans House, 688 East Main Street, south façade. The Queen Anne-style mansion of Geoffrey and Karen Hintz features character-defining features including an irregular, steeply pitched roof, a dominant front-facing gable, oriel and symmetrical bay windows, decorative gable ends and chimneys, mansar...

12/18/2024

Several area roads will be repaved as part of a $100-million statewide program to enhance state highways impacted by extreme weather. The projects are scattered across the state and are supported by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

Several area roads will be repaved as part of a $100-million statewide program to enhance state highways impacted by extreme weather. The projects are scattered across the state and are supported by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). "We all know that extreme weather takes a....

12/17/2024

Package theft increases during the holiday season. Everyone is encouraged to take steps to protect deliveries and report instances of theft to local law enforcement.

Package theft increases during the holiday season. Everyone is encouraged to take steps to protect deliveries and report instances of theft to local law enforcement. “Package and mail theft can be heartbreaking and puts personal and financial information at risk,” Attorney General Lelita James. ...

12/17/2024

When the thousands of people who support the Michael Phelps Foundation (MPF) receive their holiday greeting card this year, they will be looking at artwork by 13-year-old Maddie Tresmond from the Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora.

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Maddie Tresmond from the Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora holds her original drawing which was selected by the Michael Phelps Foundation to be used for its annual holiday greeting card.Photo by Marty Wangelin When the thousands of people who support the Michael Phelps Foundation (MPF) receive their....

12/16/2024

Aurora Players announces open auditions for its spring 2025 presentation of “The Miracle Worker,” the powerful and inspiring story of Helen Keller and her dedicated teacher, Annie Sullivan.

Aurora Players announces open auditions for its spring 2025 presentation of “The Miracle Worker,” the powerful and inspiring story of Helen Keller and her dedicated teacher, Annie Sullivan. This timeless play by William Gibson delves into themes of perseverance, communication and the extraordina...

12/16/2024

It's not easy being a Bills fan. It seems like nothing but heartbreak after heartbreak after heartbreak. We are talking about a team that lost four Super Bowls...in a row.

https://www.eastaurorany.com/articles/right-here-write-now-a-few-words-on-the-bills-week-15-lovable-losers/

It's not easy being a Bills fan. It seems like nothing but heartbreak after heartbreak after heartbreak. We are talking about a team that lost four Super Bowls...in a row. A team that found early success in the American Football League—they won the championship in 1964 and '65—only to immediatel...

12/16/2024

The Village of East Aurora has requested that an additional traffic study take place on Pine Street.

The first request was in November to the state Department of Transportation following a fatal accident at Pine Street and Main Street when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and later passed away from injuries.

The Village of East Aurora has requested that an additional traffic study take place on Pine Street. The first request was in November to the state Department of Transportation following a fatal accident at Pine Street and Main Street when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and later passed away f...

12/14/2024

Unfortunately, this advertisement contained incorrect information in the print edition of this week’s newspaper. The service on Dec. 15 is at 10 a.m.