Springville woman charged with arson after apartment building fire
SPRINGVILLE – Sara J. Lilley, 36, of Springville, was arrested on Jan. 24 after an investigation of a fire at Springbrook Apartments on North Buffalo Street in Springville. On Jan. 23 at around 10:40 p.m., multiple fire companies and Erie County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a fire at 109...
Libraries aim to bring the public “All Together Now” with events and programs in 2023
Want to curl up with a good book or meet others with common interests? Look no further than your local library this winter. Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord This year, the Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord in Springville will host a STEM program for students during...
Progress with WVDP decommissioning to continue in 2023
WEST VALLEY – Workers at the West Valley Demonstration Project continue to move forward in their efforts to decommission the West Valley Nuclear Service Center and build on the success from last year. New projects and goals have been set for 2023 as crews continue work on the site. In...
Real people seek to provide real help at Spectrum Health’s new HELP Center@Springville
SPRINGVILLE – After 50 years in WNY, Spectrum Health and Human Services continues to find new and innovative ways to serve the community’s behavioral health needs. Spectrum Health’s HELP Center@Springville is the Southern Tier’s newest addition to the list of services offered at the 27 Franklin St. location in Springville....
Southern gentleman living the high life cooks free meal for the community
SPRINGVILLE – The flyers both read, “Nobody should go without or be alone on the holidays. Our table is your table.” Both because what was originally planned as a Christmas Eve dinner turned into a New Year’s Eve dinner. Delayed due to the winter cyclone storm of 2022, Alexander Wilson...
We’re in a snow drought; yes, you read that right
The past few months have left Western New York reeling in the wake of extreme winter weather, particularly the city of Buffalo and its southtowns. In November (2022), over 80 inches fell in the town of Orchard Park, and surrounding areas were hit hard, too. Major highways were closed, travel...
Legislator Mills honors volunteer for heroism in blizzard
Erie County Legislator John Mills honored the heroic efforts of the many volunteers who stepped up to save people during the December blizzard at a recent session of the Erie County Legislature. “Some people were trying to get home from work, others were trying to reach loved ones in need...
Hometown hero Justin Chernogorec: Mapping out a better future for drug-free communities in WNY
For the past 16 years, Sergeant First Class Justin Chernogorec has been sharing the anti-drug abuse message to schools, camps, fairs and communities throughout Western New York. As a member of the New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, his National Guard unit partners with community groups that fight the...
Tom Irish to hold book signing
SPRINGVILLE – Local artist Tom Irish will be signing his book “Nostalgic Old Springville.” It is a collection of images comprising his paintings within the Town of Concord. The images are from old postcards and photos. This event will be held at Art’s Café in Springville on Jan. 28 from...