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Fighting for the right to read: Paula Klocek makes Aurora Public Library an enriching and entertaining place for all

Paula Klocek has watched the Aurora Town Public Library continue to evolve over her tenure with the library starting first as an intern, then serving as branch assistant and now, branch director. Although she started at the Aurora Town Public more than 15 years ago and one would think that each day would be routine, but Klocek insists that every... READ MORE >

Proposed golf barn project sent to planning board

A request for a special-use permit to allow a proposed golf barn at 586-600 Olean Road is heading to the town’s planning commission. Olean LLC, an East Aurora-based company owned by Harrison Kelly, is looking to build a 12,000-square foot golf barn on the land, which was rezoned from rural residential and agricultural to commercial by the town board in January.... READ MORE >

Erie County unveils Community Climate Action Plan

The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, in conjunction with numerous community partners, has completed the Community Climate Action Plan, a high-level plan developed with input from over 100 volunteers representing 70 organizations across Erie County including the members of the Erie County Community Climate Change Task Force. The CCAP aims to strengthen local climate planning efforts and aid... READ MORE >

RFK Jr. to speak in West Seneca

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Kotecki’s Grandview Grove, 4685 Seneca St. in West Seneca. The son of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, RFK Jr. is a former Democrat and is outspoken on First Amendment rights and medical freedom, although he does... READ MORE >

East Aurora Middle School cafeteria

The East Aurora Middle School cafeteria received a face lift with the help of West Senecabased advertising agency, VSP Graphic Group. The new custom wall mural includes images of the East Aurora middle and high schools as well as the historic Roycroft Campus. Oops! A Digital Subscription is required to view this content. Please note that the previously offered Free... READ MORE >

Make sure your eclipse glasses are safe

As the date of the eclipse nears, we’re reminded of the Manfred Mann song that might describe people who look at the sun without certified eye protection: “Blinded by the Light.” Everyone should know by now that eclipse glasses, or other eye protection measures, are not optional, and layering a few pairs of regular sunglasses will not do the trick.... READ MORE >

Spindle Items

• IT’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON – Did you know that spring is unofficially known as Girl Scout cookie season? The following classic flavors have returned and are now for sale: Thin Mints, Adventurefuls, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Lemonades, Toast-Yays and Trefoils. The Greater East Aurora community is home to several hardworking Girl Scout troops -... READ MORE >

Out of the Past

Five Years AgoApril 3, 2019 It’s the end of an era for Explore & More Children’s Museum. On Saturday, guests played with the exhibits for a final time before staff members disassembled the attractions to prepare for the upcoming move to downtown Buffalo. “This is a challenging day,” said Jeannine Weber Kahabka, director of marketing and public relations for Explore... READ MORE >

Highway funding needs to be a priority

The arrival of spring ushers in the highway construction season in Western New York and reminds us of the importance of the state’s continued investment in roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects. In the past week, two major reconstruction projects got underway in Senate District 60. The first is a $48 million transformation of a one-mile stretch of U.S. Route... READ MORE >

Climate Action Plan will benefit all

I am proud to announce the completion of the Erie County Community Climate Action Plan. This high-level plan is the result of several years of collaboration between multiple county departments, guided by 70 community organizations across Erie County. The county also hosted presentations and events to gather feedback from interested community members. We were pleased to see the great attention... READ MORE >