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School’s crisis team draws praise
SILVER CREEK — School Superintendent David O’Rourke on Wednesday night praised the efforts of the school’s crisis team in dealing with the death of Katie Doctor, an 11-year-old elementary student who died last week. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Salamanca principal put on leave
SALAMANCA — City elementary school Principal Charles T. “Chuck” Crist, of Ellicottville, has been placed on administrative leave while attorneys for the Salamanca School District investigate allegations against him. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Attica board tells residents to bring complaints about police to chief
ATTICA — Village Board members said if residents have evidence of wrongdoing by a village police officer, they should go to the police chief, and then to the board. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Shooting victim, 17, whose body was found on path, mourned at vigil
Ruel Cotto had a lot of people who loved him. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Turkey distribution set near Salamanca and Irving
NIAGARA FALLS—Seneca Gaming Corp. will distribute 500 turkeys to the elders of the Seneca Nation of Indians today for their holiday meals. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
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TRAIN SHOW:Live steam engines, a circus train display and 435 vendor tables will highlight the Western New York Railway Historical Society’s 28th annual Train&Toy Show, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Saturday and 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Sunday, Hamburg Fairgrounds Agri-Center. Admission is $6 for adults, children 12 and under free. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Council looks to approve 2010 budget by next month
DUNKIRK—The City Council is aiming to adopt the 2010 budget in December after continuing its budget reviews until the end of this month. (Updated: 11/18/09 7:28 AM )
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HAMBURG HUMANITARIAN PROGRAM: The Hamburg School District will hold a program, Humanitarian Work Abroad, conducted by members of the Hamburg schools and the community at 7 p. m. Thursday in Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Drive. The program will feature local residents who have worked in Haiti on humanitarian projects, students who spent two weeks in Zambia, and a group of school officials who traveled to Rwanda in July. The speakers will focus on globalization and its effect on developing nations and Americans. Matters of social justice and social responsibility also will be discussed. (Updated: 11/18/09 7:28 AM )
Buffalo, Lackawanna post offices spared
Three post offices in Buffalo and Lackawanna will be spared from closure, at least in the short term. (Updated: 11/18/09 1:10 PM )
Repeat felon sentenced to 2-4 years for burglary
LITTLE VALLEY—A Great Valley man was sentenced as a repeat felon Monday in Cattaraugus County Court to serve up to four years in prison for a burglary in the Town of Franklinville. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:48 AM )
Fire hall repairs may cost $176,000
FREDONIA — Fredonia’s fire hall may need repairs totaling $176,000, according to an estimate by the Buffalo engineering firm of Nussbaumer & Clarke that was reviewed Monday night by the Village Board. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:48 AM )
Bids to dredge harbor will be opened Thursday
SILVER CREEK—Bids for dredging Silver Creek Harbor will be opened Thursday at a special meeting of the Silver Creek Village Board. The meeting is at 6 p. m. in Village Hall. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:48 AM )
Burling’s office accepting donations of food, toys
WARSAW—Assemblyman Dan Burling, R-Warsaw, reports that his office at 2371 N. Main St. will serve as a drop-off location for food items as well as toys for the needy during the holiday season. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:48 AM )
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INSURANCE SESSION: Erie County Legislator Barbara Miller-Williams, D-Buffalo, will host an informational session, “Paying for Long-Term Care and Health Insurance Information,” from 9 a. m. to noon Wednesday in the Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square. For more information, call the Erie County Department of Senior Services, 858-7883. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:47 AM )
6 face drug charges in traffic stops
State troopers patrolling the city over the weekend for Operation Impact arrested six motorists on drug charges after stopping them for traffic infractions. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:07 AM )