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Parents urge Iroquois to hire new teacher

by TIMOTHY CHIPP Editor
Residents sending their children to first grade at Marilla Primary School are wondering how classroom sizes could be so skewed. More...

Students charged with underage drinking at EA party

by CHRISTOPHER GORDON Orchard Park Editor

Orchard Park students were among those arrested at a party which involved underage drinking Friday night. More...

Local News

Route 400 accident results in driving while intoxicated charge

East Aurora Police report the arrest of a Wales man for driving while intoxicated and a number of other charges after the man reportedly struck a guardrail with his van on Route 400 and abandoned the vehicle. More...

CONSTRUCTION SEASON —

CONSTRUCTION SEASON — Road construction crews begin work resurfacing Jewett Holmwood Road in the Town of Aurora. More...

First Niagara offers funding, holds essay contest

First Niagara Bank has launched its 2010 Mentoring Matters program with $500,000 funding available statewide. More...

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Police Blotter

Teens alleged to cause mayhem on Treehaven Drive

(Editor’s note: The Bee’s police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.) East Aurora Sunday, Aug. More...

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Sports

EA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time 9-3 Lackawanna 7:30 p.m. 9-11 at Eden 2 p.m. 9-17 Southwestern 7:30 p.m. 9-24 at Springville 7:30 p.m. 10-1 at Dunkirk 7:30 p.m. 10-8 Olean 7:30 p.m. 10-15 Pioneer 7:30 p.m. More...

Chiefs return virtually entire ’09 football squad

by JASON NADOLINSKI Reporter

Most high school football coaches are happy when they return around half of their starters from the previous year, with the thinking being that the more veterans a team has, the better its competitive advantage. More...

HIGH SCHOOL SP O RT S CALENDAR

Thursday, September 2 Boys volleyball: East Aurora at West Seneca West, 5 p.m. Girls tennis: Iroquois vs. Alden, 9 a.m. More...

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Entertainment

Family Activities

thurs. 2  After School Escape — Children in grades K-5 are invited to enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. More...

Festivals

sat. 4 & sun. 5  National Buffalo Wing Festival — Featuring the food of more than 30 restaurants, wing eating contests, 5k run, sauce contests, live entertainment and Miss Buffalo Wing contest, 12 noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. More...

Special Events

sat. 4  Summer Saturday Sidewalk Sale — Come to Hertel Avenue for samples and More...

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COLD TREATS

COLD TREATS — Mary Bumper and Lucy Fischer lead a line of seniors at the East Aurora Senior Center’s Ice Cream Social Monday. The event was previously scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. More...

Ox Roast set for Labor Day

East Aurora’s annual Ox Roast party is set once to take over Firemen’s Field at the foot of Pine Street this Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. More...

Editorials

Taking steps to promote tourism in Erie County

This summer, millions of Americans will travel to numerous destinations, but unfortunately, few will travel to Erie County to tour the attractions located here. More...

Bee Editorial

As school starts, look out for children

Students will return to either East Aurora or Iroquois schools on Wednesday, Sept. 8, something we should all keep in mind as we go about our daily activities. More...

District has numerous road projects being completed

The 90-degree weather that settled in Erie County this past week might have some people in disbelief that the seasons will soon be changing from summer to fall. More...

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Education

East Aurora / Elma / Marilla Library News

Aurora Public Library 550 Main St. • 652-4440 Library hours Summer hours are as follows: 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. More...

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Lifestyles

National Drug Take-Back Day

Local disposal sites aim to get meds off the street
by SAMANTHA ROBINSON D Reporter

Drive up and drop off. It’s as simple as that when it comes to the disposal of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs. More...

Ox Roast celebrating 35th year

The 35th annual Labor Day Ox Roast will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at Firemen’s Field, Pine Street Extension, East Aurora. More than 3,000 lbs. of beef will be served. More...

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What's Going On

What’s Going On

Countryside Garden Club meeting Sept. 8 The Countryside Garden Club of Elma will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the home of Myretta Zimpher on Hessland Court. More...

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Business

Better Business Bureau warns about elderly scams

Fraud targeting senior citizens is a growing concern. Despite heeded warnings, millions from this vulnerable group have taken the bait from scammers. More...

Absolut Care of Aurora Park site for Big Band Bash

Absolut Care of Aurora Park will host a “Big Band Bash” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 on the front lawn, 292 Main St.. More...

Business News

The Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its weekly “The Morning Business Exchange” from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Forestview Restaurant, 4781 Transit Road, Lancaster, through September. More...

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