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Dec 26, 2024 · The Village of Lancaster is considering their options on how to part ways with surplus AM&A Christmas decorations in their possession. The decorations have shared oversight from the Lancaster Industrial Development Agency (LIDA) and the Village of Lancaster, both boards having been involved in the animatronics acquisition and display after their purchase roughly 20 years ago.

Lancaster Connect, launched in the fall of 2023 and available at your app store, is helping keep Lancaster residents informed about local weather updates.

Dec 27, 2024 · William “Bill” Kotansky, 90, a model Lancasterian and one of Lancaster-Depew Rotary Club’s leaders, died Dec. 15, 2024. As the past president of the Rotary, and throughout his over 60 years of membership in the club, Mr. Kotansky was instrumental in helping build the Lancaster-Depew Rotary Club into what it is today: a small but …

20 hours ago · Police Blotter. February 6, 2025. Lancaster 1-27 • At 7:42 a.m., officers responded to reports of grand larceny from a vehicle parked near Transit Road.

Stony Brook’s Legendary Lights organization has announced its donation of $121,913 to the Lancaster-Depew Boys and Girls Club. The money was raised through the community’s Christmas decoration display, which brought together residents from the 300-home development of Stony Brook and Quail Run in Lancaster.

Officer saves deer trapped by ice in frozen pond. January 23, 2025. Lancaster 1-11 • At 15:37 p.m., officers responded two reports of two females allegedly attempting to shoplift merchandise from a department store on Transit Road.

Dec 27, 2024 · New Year’s Eve The Village of Lancaster will host its annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Central Avenue downtown starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, with the ball drop beginning at 11:59 p.m.. Various downtown bars and restaurants will be hosting New Years Eve-themed events. Lancaster Opera House As part of the Opera House’s

Dec 27, 2024 · Bob Leary gives a speech after winning his bid for Town of Lancaster supervisor in the November 2023 election, leading to his appointment in January 2024. On Leary’s left stands then-newly elected Town Councilmember Melissa Studley; and to Leary’s right stands Councilmember Adam Dickman; Leary’s wife, Irene; and Erie County Committee Chairman Michael Kracker.

Oct 24, 2024 · Several residents turned out to speak at Monday’s informational meeting, regarding the upcoming Nov. 5 ballot proposition for the town board to acquire bonds to pay for a new park in the south side of town. If residents vote yes in the referendum, the town will acquire bonds to cover the $7.5 million in