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West Valley senior recognized

Tuesday May 21, 2013 | Submitted to Journal

Sherman Says: Ethical meltdown at the IRS is an insult to all Americans

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BUFFALO — Reaction to “inappropriate” activity, within the Internal Revenue Service, goes beyond partisan sniping and should make followers of all political parties demand answers, as well as reform. ... more

Tuesday May 21, 2013 | Dave Sherman

Letters to the Editor

Local resident Grover Riefler thanks community for award

Editor: Thank you to the Springville Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors, for presenting me with one of three awards, along with Carl Emerling and Phil Collesano. To say it was appreciated would... more

Wednesday May 22, 2013 | Grover Riefler

Student worried about hazardous waste cleanup

Editor: I am a student at West Valley Central School and I have been a resident of West Valley, my whole life. I am writing to voice my concerns about the West Valley Demonstration Project and the local... more

Tuesday May 21, 2013 | Kristen Kowalski

Around Town

Orchard Senior Living opening scheduled for July

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SPRINGVILLE — People Inc. Senior Living’s newest apartment building will open in Springville in July. Orchard Senior Living, which is being built at 276 Waverly St. on Commerce Drive in Springville, will... more

Sunday May 19, 2013 | Submitted to Journal

Cattaraugus County Bank offering free coin appraisal

SPRINGVILLE — Cattaraugus County Bank will be offering free coin appraisals, courtesy of HCC Inc., a firm of numismatists. The appraisals will take place at the Springville branch on July 9 from 9 a.m.... more

Sunday May 19, 2013 | Submitted to Journal

Event Stories

Local museums offering free day

The Cattaraugus County Museum and 22 other not-for-profit societies and museums will host a free day at the museum on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Additional information about each museum,... more

Sunday May 19, 2013 | Submitted to Journal

Celebrate Memorial Day locally on May 27

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SPRINGVILLE — The town of Concord Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday, May 27, in the village of Springville. The parade will form on South Buffalo Street, by Springville Veterans Park, at 10 a.m.... more

Sunday May 19, 2013 | Submitted to Journal

Weekly Features and Columns

Gardening and More: Grow apples in a pot on your patio

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HAMBURG — People are always telling me that they don’t have room to garden, but you can grow a fruit bush, or even an apple tree, in a pot on your patio! New varieties of fruit bushes and fruit trees... more

Tuesday May 21, 2013 | Connie Oswald Stofko

Sherman Says: Ethical meltdown at the IRS is an insult to all Americans

Tuesday May 21, 2013 | Dave Sherman

Social Stories

Clinton Salmon named Erie County senior of the year

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CHAFFEE — Clint Salmon, 87, of Chaffee, was selected as the 2013 Erie County senior of the year. Salmon was awarded with this distinction on May 6, by a committee of the Erie County Department of Senior... more

Monday May 20, 2013 | Leo Mrugala

Bert Dunn will campaign for Erie County Sheriff

HAMBURG — Bert Dunn, a 12-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, announced that he will run for Erie County sheriff. Dunn launched his campaign at the original location of Bert’s Bikes and Sports, a business... more

Wednesday May 15, 2013 | Submitted to Journal

Kids Stories

Tainne Dallas selected for Girls State

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SPRINGVILLE — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 431 has selected Tainne Dallas as their candidate to attend Empire Girls State at the State University of New York at Brockport, from June 30 – July 6. Qualified high school juniors are selected to participate in a week-long, educational experience,... more

Wednesday May 22, 2013 | Submitted to Journal

West Valley senior recognized

WEST VALLEY — According to Business First’s 2013 All-Western New York Academic Team, Jessica Baker qualified for this year’s list of the “100 most outstanding high school seniors, in the eight-county region.” Winners were chosen, based on their academic records, school leadership and community involvement.... more

Tuesday May 21, 2013 | Submitted to Journal

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