A suit brought against the School District by a group that includes a teacher recently dismissed for failure to comply with state vaccine requirements seeks the removal of superintendent Brian Russ and seven board members.
2021-12-29
Obituary: Lawrence J. Kaufmann, Loving Father, Yankees Fan
Lawrence J. Kaufmann Nov. 14, 1938-Dec. 24, 2021 Lawrence J. Kaufmann, a longtime East Aurora, and South Wales resident died peacefully on Christmas Eve, surrounded by family. Born Nov. 14, 1938, Mr. Kaufmann was a proud member and class vice president of the first graduating class of Iroquois High School. He worked 39 years for National Fuel Gas Company as […]
Obituary: Catherine T. Melas, Beloved Wife, Devoted Mother
Catherine T. Melas Dec. 18, 1956-Dec. 22, 2021 Catherine T. Melas of East Aurora died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, December 22. She was 65. Born Catherine Reilly on Dec. 18, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Annamay Reilly. Mrs. Melas is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mark Melas. She is also […]
Obituary: Elaine J. Rademacher, Cherished Mother and Grandmother
Elaine J. Rademacher June 12, 1956-Dec. 20, 2021 Elaine J. Rademacher of Attica died unexpectedly on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was 65. Mrs. Rademacher was born on June 12, 1956 in Buffalo to the late Edward and Joan (nee Tatu) Badding. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rademacher is preceded in death by her husband Peter C. Rademacher and […]
Senior Wishes Receives Donations From Credit Union
Senior Wishes, a local non-profit serving lower income seniors, distributed much needed items, such as blankets, bathrobes, pajamas, and warm hats, gloves and scarves to over 255 seniors who had been nominated by elder care workers in the community. This year, the gift giving program was expanded to include each resident of Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home and Symphony Manor, […]
Letter to the Editor: Installing Fillmore Monument Should Invite Public Debate
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to John Glenn’s letter opposing placing a monument (statue) to honor Millard Fillmore as a representative of our community. I believe erecting a monument to any politician regardless of their policies, action or the perceived contributions of their day, or days long past, in this day and age to be folly. I’m not […]
Letter to the Editor: Year End Thoughts of Gratitude and Outrage
Dear Editor, We are approaching the end of 2021, and I would offer some thoughts as we all embark upon the new year: *Gratitude for President Biden, Governor Hochul and Erie County Executive Poloncarz for their constancy in monitoring the COVID pandemic and directing efforts to keep their constituents safe. Keeping the citizenry safe is the first responsibility of government […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank You East Aurora for Supporting Historical Group
Dear Editor, The annual Christmas sale of the East Aurora Historical Society took place Dec. 4 at the Millard Fillmore Museum. This was the first year for a one day sale and the people of East Aurora came out to support the Aurora Historical Society (AHS). We would like to thank all the Abigails for their dedicated work preparing crafts […]
Letter to the Editor: Horrified by Continued Anti-Vax and Anti-Mask Stance
Dear Editors, Once I again, I am horrified by the breathtaking speciousness of the arguments put forth by certain members of this community vis-à-vis vaccine and mask mandates and the gob smacking assertion that the presence of the COVID-19 virus and its various mutations is the result of “manipulation” of the virus and its subsequent “release” to the world. As […]
Guest Column: Elected Officials Should Make Transparency Their New Year’s Resolution
In January, many will start the New Year with goals to exercise more, eat better, lose weight etc. January will also be when newly elected public servants or incumbents starting another term take office across New York state. Old habits are hard to change in people and especially hard to change in government. Elected officials should begin 2022 by conducting […]
