Depew school district names interim and final superintendents
Dr Hank Stopinski briefly led Depew after Roy-Hart tenure before resigning for retirement. Interim leaders included Dr Douglas Whelan and Rabey, as the district searched for a long term chief. In summer 2024 Mark Lauria was announced but the board reversed, appointing Katie Smith as superintendent successor. Smith, formerly Lancaster Central educator, holds multiple masters degrees and will lead Depew as the board thanks Rabey for guidance.
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Hank Stopinski
Roy-Hart Central
Niagara County
Depew
Douglas Whelan
Starpoint Central School
Rabey
Mark Lauria
Grand Island
Lauria
Whelan
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Boces
North Tonawanda
Smith
Lancaster Central School
Niagara University
University At Buffalo
Canisius College
City Board Revises Cinco de Mayo Resolution
The board, after Herdzik's counsel, amended a prior resolution to approve the festival, stating that private businesses may not charge individuals for using West Main Street during the celebration.
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Herdzik
West Main Street
County sale offers discounted compost bins and rain barrels
Erie and Niagara counties partner for a rain barrel and compost bin sale with government subsidies. 75 percent off rain barrels and 50 percent off compost bin kits subsidized to county residents, promoting waste reduction and water conservation through home composting and rain collection.
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Erie
Niagara
Erie County offers mental health first aid training courses
Erie County health officials announce mental health and substance use first aid training to reduce hesitation in discussing issues. The program provides an action plan and guidance to safely identify and address concerns. For details visit the Erie County Department of Health Office of Health Equity or call 716-858-2385. healthequity erie.gov. Applications for the Kaszuba Scholarships open until Aug 31 offering 1500 and 500 awards to eligible Polish American students. Visit polamjournal.com for more information.
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Erie County
Erie County Department of Health
Office of Health Equity
Erie.gov
Erie
Polish American Journal Foundation
Kamylla
Czeslaw Kaszuba
United States
Polamjournal.com
Lancaster village eyes refined public hearing legislation
Village officials say they will fine tune pending measures to provide residents with the most relevant information at future meetings. Stegmeier emphasizes finalizing the plan before hearings while Mikeley continues drafting details for a local short-term rental law over the coming weeks and will report progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stegmeier
Mikeley
Lancaster Opera House receives cultural capital grant support
Erie County leaders praise the Lancaster Opera House for its century‑long cultural role and announce a Cultural Capital Grant and Town of Lancaster funding to fund capital improvements. Officials note roofs, windows, HVAC and other upgrades will help host year‑round shows and ease local government burdens.
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Poloncarz
Cultural Capital Grant
Town of
Lancaster
Bane
Opera House
Lancaster Opera House
Erie County
Frank Todaro
Seneca Place
Building protective factors for families this April
April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month highlighting protective factors to strengthen families. Jewish Family Services of WNY promotes parental resilience social connections learning and concrete support with five core approaches and resources including 2-1-1, parenting guidance and family services to boost children's safety and well being.
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Jewish Family Services
WNY
Jill Gavin
JFS
2-1-1
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Dual County
Village of
Bondrow
Grant
Jfswny.org
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