Feature Stories from Springville NY
Sherman Says: Ethical meltdown at the IRS is an insult to all Americans
Tuesday May 21, 2013 | Dave Sherman
BUFFALO — Reaction to “inappropriate” activity, within the Internal Revenue Service, goes beyond partisan sniping and should make followers of all political... more
Gardening and More: Grow apples in a pot on your patio
Tuesday May 21, 2013 | Connie Oswald Stofko
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!... more
Life Happens: New science fiction thriller set in Western New York
Sunday May 19, 2013 | Debbie Manzella
HAMBURG — Western New York’s award-winning independent film studio, DefTone Pictures Studios Inc., has been very busy this year, filming its epic science... more
Mills for rebuilding roads
Wednesday May 15, 2013 | Submitted to Journal
The following column was submitted by Erie County Legislator John Mills: During a recent meeting, to discuss the current state of Erie County’s finances,... more
Motorcycle awareness month
Wednesday May 15, 2013 | Submitted to Journal
The following guest column was submitted by Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs. This is a perfect time for motorists and motorcyclists to learn about safely... more
Sherman Says: Buffalo’s gun buyback program should not be a campaign issue
Tuesday May 14, 2013 | Dave Sherman
BUFFALO — The current controversy, concerning Second Amendment rights, is not easily addressed. Although Americans have the right to bear arms, it has... more
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
Thursday May 9, 2013 | Submitted to Journal
NEW YORK — The New York State Police has reminded the public to use heightened awareness of motorcycles during the month of May, which is Motorcycle Safety... more
Local runner recounts Boston marathon bombing scene
Thursday May 9, 2013 | Lizz Schumer
BOSTON — Amy Dickinson crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon 3 hours, 42 minutes and 46 seconds after she started, in what she called, “one of... more
Gardening and More: How to fill your garden without using impatiens
Thursday May 9, 2013 | Connie Oswald Stofko
BUFFALO — In an earlier column, I told you that impatiens, which many gardeners regard as the perfect flowers, for a shady area, are doomed. This column... more
Sherman Says: Some of the best people I know are in the fire fighting service
Tuesday May 7, 2013 | Dave Sherman
As I was driving through Cleveland, one afternoon, I realized I was going the wrong way and was about to head south toward Akron, instead of north to the... more
Sherman Says: Would George Eastman have liked today’s smartphone photos?
Monday April 29, 2013 | Dave Sherman
The man who brought photography to the hands of the masses might not have been too pleased to learn that now, 81 years after his death, everyday people... more
Life Happens: Excellence in our own backyard
Friday April 26, 2013 | Debbie Manzella
SPRINGVILLE — I recently discovered that Hamburg has a lot of excellent restaurants. I may be the last person to realize this, but, in my defense, I’ve... more
Looking backward in the files of the Journal from April 20
Wednesday April 24, 2013 | Sandy Dashnaw
FIFTY YEARS AGO April 18, 1963 On May 2, voters in the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District will determine whether students in grades... more
Gardening & More: Impatiens are doomed; choose other shade plants, instead
Wednesday April 24, 2013 | Connie Oswald Stofko
HAMBURG — You might be able to buy impatiens, this year, but after that, don’t expect to find them, anywhere in Western New York. That is bad news for... more
Sherman Says: Boston’s Heartbreak Hill serves as a metaphor for our times
Tuesday April 23, 2013 | Dave Sherman
WESTERN NEW YORK — Our society carries a heavy burden. In addition to dealing with our own, personal tragedies, we are saddled with the memories of Sept.11,... more
