2021-06-16

Nolan Resigns from Elma Board; Councilman Steps Down As Family Finalizes Move Out of State

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After almost two decades on the Elma Town Board, Michael Nolan resigned last week as a councilman. He stepped down after finalizing the sale of his Elma home and moving out of state.

Towns Begin Planning for Revenue from Rescue Plan


Marilla Supervisor Earl Gingerich, Jr. said that the town will be eligible for close to $1 million under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, but under its restrictions regarding how the funds must be used, the town will not be spending the full amount.

Library Offers Sketchbook Creation Class

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Create a hand-bound sketchbook or journal with a class through the Aurora Town Public Library next month.

Student Club Helps Out Roswell Park

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Student members of the The Character Counts Club at Iroquois High School recently completed a shirt sale fundraiser, raising $1,000 for Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Local Students Honored in Writing Competition

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Students from seven local schools were recognized for their writing skills by the Aurora Women’s Club, the local sponsor of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ creative writing contest.

Column: Mightier than the Sword: Notes on Writing

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So, What do You do? “So, what do you do?” This short phrase is one of my least favorite in the English language. And now that the pandemic appears to be winding down, you’ll start to hear it again on a regular basis. At one social gathering or another, you’ll be introduced to someone you’ve never met before. The conversation […]

Art Society Features Carving for Latest Session

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The East Aurora Art Society will resume normal monthly meetings. At their most recent meeting, EAAS member Walter Carrick displayed an assortment of his original, intricately carved, and painted basswood sculptures, including some made from sweet potatoes.

Iroquois Grad and Author Launches Second Young Readers Novel

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Elma native Chris Negron’s roots feature strongly in his work for young adult readers, and after a lengthy road to publication, he’s publishing his second book, pitching a third, and looking forward to summer teaching engagements.

School Board Seeks Applicants for Vacant Spot

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The East Aurora School Board is accepting letters of interest and resumes by 5 p.m. on June 23 to the district office from candidates interested in pursuing the vacancy in the board due to the recent resignation of John Sigeti. Officials say that filling the vacancy will not involve a special election, but intend to review and interview applicants for appointment at the annual reorganization meeting on July 7.

Borderland Festival Gearing Up for Return

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Town officials discussed parking and traffic management in and around Knox Farm State Park with the organizers of the Borderland Music Festival, which will proceed as planned with an anticipated attendance of approximately 11,000 throughout the course of the Sept 18/19 weekend.