5th Element Barber Shop opens in Springville
SPRINGVILLE – For those in the Springville area looking for a new place to get a haircut or a new hairstyle, 5th Element Barber Shop, located at 482 S. Cascade Dr., was recently opened by Sondra Hayden, who has cut hair at Harry’s Barber Shop in Springville for over 20...
Justin Mesch named Second Associate New York State Dairy Ambassador
The American Dairy Association North East recently announced its 2024-25 New York State Dairy Ambassadors during the New York State Dairy Ambassador competition in Syracuse on Feb. 24, which included Justin Mesch of Collins, who was named the second associate ambassador. Mesch is the first Erie County representative to serve...
S-GI High School to present ‘Matilda the Musical’
SPRINGVILLE – If you were born all the way back in the 1900’s (kids these days seem to think that was a long time ago), you might be familiar with the story of “Matilda.” Written by Roald Dahl in 1988 and developed into a movie in 1996, Matilda is an...
The Puzzle Barn in Boston is a casual way to rent puzzles
BOSTON – Ron Degenfelder hadn’t put together a puzzle since his teenage years but started puzzling during the COVID quarantine as a safe indoor activity. But what to do with all the puzzles after completing them? He and his partner had a chicken coop on their property in Boston, but...
Concord Senior Center offers a variety programs and activities for local seniors
Just inside the Concord Senior Center on the wall is an activity calendar. The calendar is large by necessity to showcase all the interesting and helpful programs that are offered every month. Eleanor Eschborn, the director of the Concord Senior Center, gave an overview of the opportunities and activities available...
Congressman Nick Langworthy announces over $1,054,000 in USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants for Western New York and the Southern Tier
Congressman Nick Langworthy announced a combined $1,054,354 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program. Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville will receive a total of $278,734, while Erie-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES will receive a grant of $775,620. “Representing rural communities in Western...
Four candidates running for two seats on village of Springville Board of Trustees
The village of Springville will have two board of trustee seats and one village justice seat up for election on March 19, 2024. Russel Belscher, Timothy Shriver, Jessica Schuster and Tyler Sullivan will be running for two seats on the board of trustees, each for a four-year term. Edward Young...
Justin Mesch named Second Associate New York State Dairy Ambassador
The American Dairy Association North East recently announced its 2024-25 New York State Dairy Ambassadors during the New York State Dairy Ambassador competition in Syracuse on Feb. 24, which included Justin Mesch of Collins, who was named the second associate ambassador. Mesch is the first Erie County representative to serve...
Springville woman Sarah Tomasello edits nonfiction book on critical animal studies
This winter, Springville woman Sarah Tomasello celebrated the publication of “Expanding the Critical Animal Studies in Imagination: Essays in Solidarity and Total Liberation.” She was one of three editors for the book, which was published by academic publisher Peter Lang. “Critical Animal Studies is an interesting area of study because...