Aug. 6, 1950-March 23, 2022 Edward J. Nichols, known to all as Ted, died on Wednesday, March 23, at the home of dear friends Jim and Noelle Mulligan in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was 71. Mr. Nichols was the son of the late William and Margaret Nichols. He is survived by sister Barbara Holmes of Cary, N.C.; brothers William (Helen) […]
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Obituary: Russell Marquart, Dedicated Career to Agricultural Fairs, Beloved Brother
Russell Marquart July 25, 1956-April 20, 2022 Russell Marquart, a resident of Elma and East Aurora died on Wednesday, April 20. He was 65. Mr. Marquart, known as Russ to friends and family, was born July 25, 1956, the youngest of three sons of Clayton and Betty (nee Lexo) Marquart. Mr. Marquart graduated from East Aurora High School in 1974. […]

Obituary: David Stewart Darling, Mechanical Engineer for Fisher-Price, Cherished Husband and Father
David Stewart Darling 1946 – 2022 David S. Darling of East Aurora died in his home on Wednesday, January 19, surrounded by his family. He was 75. Mr. Darling was born December 1, 1946, in Little Falls, to the late Stewart (Bud) and Evelyn Darling. Mr. Darling is survived by his wife, Deb (nee Wolff) Darling; son Michael (Jill) Darling; […]

Obituary: Jordan Yaw Corp, Treasured Son, Brother, and Uncle
Jordan Yaw Corp 1986-2022 Jordan Yaw Corp died unexpectedly on Monday, April 18. He was 35. Born in 1986, Mr. Corp was the son of Bobby and Judy Corp of West Falls, who wish to convey a message of “Rest in Peace, Son.” Mr. Corp graduated in 2005 from East Aurora High School, where he played basketball. He was also […]

Column: If You Ask Me, It’s Magic
My old* friend Art Aungst listens to more podcasts than anyone I know. He’s kind enough to filter them for his buddies, suggesting worthwhile programs, and occasionally sending me a link to a special podcast he insists I listen to. I’ll admit he surprised me with a must-listen alert for one of Lawrence Krauss’s “Origins” casts that featured special guest […]

Market Returns to Elm Street Bakery
Tuesday, May 3 marks the return of the Market at Elm Street Bakery. Farms featured each week will include Groundwork Market Garden, Chestnut Hill Farm, Robinson Greens, Welcome Goats, Root Down Farm and Dirt Rich Farms.

Elma Fire Companies Seek Portion of Federal Funds Sent to Town
Fire department members in the town of Elma asked the board to be included in plans to disburse the $1.2 million federal relief funds that need to be spent by 2024.

Rugby Tournament Heads to Knox Farm this Weekend
A regional rugby tournament is making its first appearance in the Western New York area this weekend at Knox Farm State Park this weekend, where around 30 teams will gather to compete.