Iroquois Grad Qualifies for NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships
Other than actually winning a Division 1 national wrestling title, there is no bigger thrill than qualifying for one. Binghamton University’s Cory Day returns to the big stage for the second-consecutive year after reaching the podium at the NCAA Division 1 Eastern Collegiate Wrestling Association Championships this past weekend at...
Fisher-Price “Core” Remains In East Aurora
Fisher-Price “Core” will continue to be managed in East Aurora and will add wood toys to its line-up according to an announcement made in a Mattel Investor Day presentation today (March 7). The unit designated “Core” will include FP Infant Toys, Little People, Laugh&Learn and Linksquad as well as the...
Decade of Biodiversity, Land Use, Climate Issues on the Agenda for WNY Environmental Alliance Chair John Whitney
John Whitney is a familiar face around town. After retiring from three-plus decades as a U.S. Department of Agriculture soil conservationist, during which time he helped found the Western New York Land Conservancy, he signed on part-time as an agricultural educator with the Erie County office of Cornell Cooperative Extension....
Black Balloon Day Event at the Buffalo History Museum
On March 3 the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force will transform the Buffalo History Museum with a Black Balloon Day memorial display from 1 to 4 p.m. to honor those taken by the opioid epidemic. This event aims to promote awareness...
Former East Aurora Runner Competed in Olympic Trials in Orlando
Each step Lyle O’Brien makes towards his next goal is 26.2 miles long. He is a marathon runner with the goal of improving his time at each race and someday qualifying for the Olympics. O’Brien won the Indianapolis Marathon in November 2023, earning himself a spot in the 2024 USA...
Variety Club Telethon to Feature Song By Iroquois Graduates
If you have tuned in to the Variety Club Telethon in recent years, you’ve seen the signature video they produce with a song playing over images of the kids who benefit from the generosity of the community. When you watch this year, either Saturday, March 9, from 6 to 11...
Aurora Players Summer Program Opens for Registration
Aurora Players is inviting children entering fourth to ninth grade in September to enroll in the organization’s long-standing ProjectSTAGE theater camp experience. Enrollment acceptance is on a first come, first served basis and is limited to 20 students per session.
42 North Hosts Maple Festival with Erie County
As part of New York’s State’s Maple Weekend, 42 North will partner with Erie County Parks to host “TreeTap” on Saturday, March 23. The event will be located at the Erie County Forestry Bureau in East Concord from noon until 4 p.m.
Schedule of Local Easter Egg Hunts
The Town of Aurora Parks and Recreation Department and The Kiwanis Club of East Aurora are hosting an Easter egg hunt on March 23 at Warren Drive Park on Warren Drive in East Aurora. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. In addition, the Wales Kiwanis Club is hosting an Easter...
Rail Rider Jamboree Returns to Holiday Valley
The third annual Rail Rider Jamboree Music Festival returns to Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville on Saturday, March 23. The event will feature a variety of bands playing live music, artisans and vendors showcasing their products, food and other events at Holiday Valley. The music lineup includes Dirty Blanket at...
County Sponsors One Stop Passport Fair
The Erie County Clerk’s office recently announced that the department will be conducting “Passports on the Move” outreach events in March at select AAA Travel and Insurance Centers throughout Erie County. This community event is for first-time passport applicants only. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the...