Bee Heard Bee Heard on Depew Lancaster issues and comments
Readers discuss village plans for sidewalks trees budgets and transparency in Lancaster Depew topics include Town Supervisor Leary funding for Boys and Girls Club tree removals on Albert Drive and calls for more shade and urban forestry while urging fair student sports matchups and community oversight. The Bee Heard feature invites anonymous local input with a Thursday deadline.
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New War Medals Honoring Veterans Approved by NY Officials
The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs announces commemorative Afghanistan and Iraq War medals approved by the legislature and Governor Hochul in 2023. The medals are non wearable and serve as a thank you to veterans.
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Depew Man Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter
Zachary Poisson a 33 year old Depew man pleaded guilty last Wednesday to vehicular manslaughter and related charges. The driver of the other vehicle, David Sion, died at the scene. Poisson faces up to 15 years in prison and remains in custody without bail. The case was prosecuted by Mitch Ell Schoellkopf and Denise Her of the district attorney offices.
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Depew
David Sion
Eden
Poisson
Mitchcaine
Ell Schoellkopf
Clinton Street
Depew Health Hub Offers Spring Wellness Sessions
Independent Health will host free health and wellness education for Medicare members at the Depew Health Hub 620 Dick Road from April through June. Activities include Chair Yoga, Epic 101, Discussing Benefits, Healthy Blood Pressure, Digital Basics, Heart Health, and Silver Sneakers with weekly timing at 11 a.m. to noon on select dates in April and 22nd. Learn more at the health hub website.
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Dick Road
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Western New York districts discuss leadership summit in Buffalo
Education leaders from over 30 districts gathered in Buffalo on March 21 for the event Learning from Other Leaders. Hosted by WNYESC and E-NSSA, the session featured Trina Burruss, David Egner, and Satish Tripathi sharing insights from major regional organizations to strengthen administrative leadership.
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Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association
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Trina Burruss
United Way of
Erie County
David Egner
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Satish Tripathi
University At Buffalo
Erie County Launches Think TB Campaign for Physicians
Erie County reveals Think TB awareness to aid physicians in recognizing and testing suspected TB cases. Six new 2025 cases and eight 2024 cases in the county are under TB control care, with history of 12 cases per 100,000 residents since 2012. The TB Clinic at Jesse Nash Health Center handles referrals. contact tracing and treatment are emphasized.
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Gale Burstein
Jesse Nash
William Street
Buffalo
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