After four-year hiatus, Revive Wesleyan Church revives its request for demolition of 25 W. Main St. before the Springville Historic Preservation Commission
SPRINGVILLE – The Village of Springville Historic Preservation Commission will once again consider demolition of 25 W. Main St. and its neighboring chimney at 19 W. Main St. per Revive Wesleyan Church’s request. In October 2018 at a special meeting, the commission approved the Springville Crossing Church’s application for the...
Ninth annual Summer Fest returns to Griffis Sculpture Park
EAST OTTO - Live music, vendors, and a variety of other activities will be returning among the sculptures as the ninth annual Summer Festival returns to Griffis Sculpture Park, 6902 Mill Valley Road in East Otto, on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 1-6 p.m. Headlining the live music for this year’s...
The stars aligned for The Children’s League’s ninth annual Night Under the Stars fundraiser
SPRINGVILLE – On Saturday, July 30, The Children’s League hosted its ninth annual Night Under the Stars fundraiser. For three magical hours, attendees shared an evening with friends and colleagues in support of TCL among the wooded grove and playground behind the school. “This wonderful fundraising event for the school...
SLAM and SCA to present ‘13 the Musical’
SPRINGVILLE – Springville Center for the Arts will be presenting its latest production, “13 the Musical,” which will be performed by members of Students Loving Art and Music (SLAM) on Aug. 5, 6 and 7 at Springville-Griffith Institute High School. After his parents’ divorce, Evan Goldman moves from New York...
New tennis and pickleball courts open in Colden, work on disc golf course continues
COLDEN – Residents going to Kummer Town Park in Colden looking to enjoy the outdoors will see a variety of new and improved amenities for people to use. Work on the tennis and new pickleball courts was recently completed, while work continues on the new disc golf course coming to...
The sun is setting on Colden’s summer of fun, so join in while it lasts
COLDEN - The roads have been mowed. Kummer Town Park received a huge makeover. Then the Highway Department talked about vehicle maintenance and equipment repairs to be performed in preparation for winter’s snow. Overall, the Aug. 4 meeting of the Town of Colden Board served as a reminder that summer...
Kearns pays tribute to Purple Heart recipients
In honor of Purple Heart Appreciation Day, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns recognized Erie County Purple Heart Recipients being added to the William J. Donovan Purple Heart Book of Merit for 2022. No formal record of Purple Heart Recipients in Erie County existed prior to 2018 when Kearns originated...
Cattaraugus County Fair results in several local winners
4H Goat Show – Allie Erhart of Cattaraugus: Third - Senior Showmanship; Juleah Britton of Lawtons: Fourth - Junior Showmanship. Market Goats – Allie Erhart of Cattaraugus: First - Light Weight. Nigerian Dwarf – Kaleb Britton of Lawtons - First - Senior Dow 3-4 years; Peyton Britton of Lawtons: Second...
Letter to the Editor: Honor to a great mom and respected community leader
Editor: Many thanks to Bill Gugino, Monday evening, July 25, for donating the Steelbound facility as well as food and drinks at no cost to all who attended the event to honor Jessica Duerr Johnson. Jessica over many years has tirelessly given her time to the Boys and Girls Club,...