Scott J. Zimmerman, DrPH, MPH, Aaron C. Bove, Edmond K. Benson, Jr, Gregory P. Kinal and Thomas J. Knab were honored as inductees to the Iroquois Wall of Fame as distinguished alumni.
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Iroquois Foundation to Honor Five Alumni at Graduation Ceremony
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 23, 2022

Latest Appeal Against District Alleges Improper Actions Around Election
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 23, 2022
by Shelly Ferullo, Staff ReporterFor a second time this school year, an appeal has been filed with the Commissioner of Education in Albany against the East Aurora School District. The new appeal concerns actions by the board taking place around the recent school board election.



East Aurora’s 136th Commencement Ceremony is this Weekend
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 23, 2022
The graduation ceremony for the East Aurora High School Class of 2022 will be held this Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m. One hundred and fifty-nine members of the EAHS Class of 2022 are expected to receive diplomas in the school’s 136th commencement ceremony. The outdoor graduation ceremony will take place on the high school stadium turf. The ceremony will […]


Charging the Future Need Grows for Electric Vehicle Services as State Pushes Forward on Climate Plan
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 23, 2022
by Shelly Ferullo, Staff ReporterIn March 2021, construction began on the Empire State Line, a new 20-mile 345 kV transmission line crossing through five towns in Erie and Niagara counties. Upon completion later this month the line will disburse renewable energy through the region’s infrastructure. We looked into what this could mean for the state’s target of eliminating gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 under the NYS Climate Act with an examination of EVs and realities of charging here close to home.


Zoning Variance Denied for Solar Farm Request on Davis Road
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 23, 2022
by Adam Zaremski, EditorA variance request in order to install a solar farm on 48 acres along Davis Road was denied by the town of Aurora. It also dismissed a measure that said a solar farm company is comparable to a public utility company.


Documentary on Local Wheelchair Football Team to Debut at Aurora Theatre
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 16, 2022
by Rick Ohler, ColumnistUnder the leadership of Elma resident Norm Page of Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports and former Blue Devils varsity football coach Tim Wade, wheelchair football has come to East Aurora.


Marilla Solar Farm in Operation; Can Power Hundreds of Homes
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 16, 2022
by Shelly Ferullo, Staff ReporterA certificate of completion was granted to the newly operational solar farm in Marilla following an inspection on June 10. The project will generate 4.5 megawatts of electricity; enough electricity to power up to approximately 1,000 homes.


Flaming Lips to Headline Borderland Festival
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 16, 2022
When the 2022 Borderland Festival returns to Knox Farm State Park on Sept. 17 and 18, the nationally ranked music festival will feature The Flaming Lips and Portugal.The Man as its headliners.


Zoning Board Again Tables Variance Request for Elm St. Grain Mill
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 16, 2022
by Adam Zaremski, EditorThe East Aurora Village Board has tabled a variance request for the grain mill at 47 Elm Street in order to explore whether there are other options through the state’s Historic Preservation Office that would let the project commence without needing to make significant changes to the structure.


Town Issues Support for Rail to Trail Efforts in Aurora
By Webdesk Advertiser | on June 16, 2022
by Adam Zaremski, EditorThe Aurora Town Board issued a unanimous resolution in support of the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail’s route through West Falls, subject to conditions and a legally binding agreement between the rail trail and the West Falls Conservation Club.