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Hearing on Wegmans plan is all talk

There was no resolution Wednesday in the battle between proponents and opponents of a plan to amend Clarence’s master plan to accommodate a proposed 140,000-square-foot Wegmans supermarket on Transit Road. (Updated: 07/09/09 7:14 AM )

Boys & Girls Clubs given $50,000 grant for upgrades

The Boys&Girls Clubs of the Northtowns received upgrades, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the New York State Dormitory Authority. (Updated: 07/09/09 7:14 AM )

House sliding into creek to be razed

The Morphys’ home is scheduled to come down early Saturday, and the owners don’t want to be around when it happens. (Updated: 07/09/09 7:09 AM )

Agency to look at training of commercial airline pilots

The Government Accountability Office, the watchdog of Congress, will conduct an independent review of commercial airline pilot training—a move that was requested by Western New York representatives following the investigation into the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in Clarence Center. (Updated: 07/09/09 7:00 AM )

Bridge work to require closing two lanes

The state Department of Transportation will reduce eastbound traffic to one lane Sunday on the Youngmann Highway bridge over Delaware Avenue in the Town of Tonawanda. (Updated: 07/09/09 7:00 AM )

Tonawanda approves co-hosting of Canal Fest

With the annual festival less than two weeks away, the Tonawanda Common Council on Tuesday night gave final approval to co-host Canal Fest with North Tonawanda July 19-26. (Updated: 07/08/09 10:21 PM )

Frontier school chief gets raise, extension

For Frontier School Superintendent Ronald G. DeCarli, you might say that Christmas is coming in July. (Updated: 07/08/09 10:22 PM )

Interim principal selected

The Lake Shore Central School Board on Tuesday night approved the appointment of Christopher J. Walsh as the interim principal of the high school. (Updated: 07/08/09 7:16 AM )

Construction plans are in motion for all 13 buildings in Ken-Ton district

Plans are moving forward on construction activities at all 13 schools in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District, School Board member Charles J. Wuest said Tuesday. (Updated: 07/08/09 10:23 PM )

Frontier School superintendent gets one-year extension, pay raise

For Frontier School Superintendent Ronald G. DeCarli, you might say that Christmas is coming in July. (Updated: 07/08/09 7:01 AM )

Williamsville principal to lead Medina schools

The principal of Williamsville East High School has resigned to become the superintendent of the Medina Central School District. Neal Miller, who has served as principal at East for the past 14 years, accepted his position as superintendent late last month. (Updated: 07/08/09 6:47 AM )

Stolen vets’ markers made good

Eight months ago, 26 Tonawanda soldiers who died in battle during World War I were going to be commemorated on Veterans Day for their bravery. (Updated: 07/08/09 6:46 AM )

New Akron law curbs residency of sex offenders

The Akron Village Board on Monday adopted a local law that restricts where registered sex offenders can reside in the village. (Updated: 07/08/09 10:23 PM )

Clarence School Board to replace 2 retiring principals

The Clarence School Board is expected to name replacements for two principals at its meeting Monday. (Updated: 07/08/09 10:23 PM )

Recreation needs will be discussed at forum

A public meeting Wednesday will focus on comprehensive facility needs for the Youth, Parks and Recreation Department in the Town of Tonawanda. (Updated: 07/07/09 6:59 AM )

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