Amherst Bee

12/04/2025

St. Mary's of Lancaster senior midfielder Michaela Panella is the Bee Group Newspapers' Athlete of the Week for the Nov. 27 editions. Panella recently helped the Lady Lancers' girls soccer team win their first Catholic state title in school history and finish with a 20-0-1 record. The University at Wisconsin commit finished the season with 22 goals and a single-season school record 31 assists.

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12/03/2025

Crews were busy setting up lights and ornaments on the Christmas tree on Main Street in the Village of Williamsville Tuesday. Holiday in the Village and the tree lighting which will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6

12/02/2025

So much fun and spirit in one day! Holiday in the Village of Williamsville! An amazing outdoor Town/Village holiday market sponsored by Canal Bank, featuring over 30+ vendors next to Town Hall & Library, tons of great unique shops & locally owned restaurants to visit all day, FREE trolley bus moving you up and down Main Street to soak it all in all day from 10am-5pm, Santa Claus will be in two spots for photos Meeting House and Williamsville Lehigh Valley Depot and then to wrap it up the Annual Tree Lighting in front of Village Hall! Bundle up, grab a friend and make it a day in Williamsville! (Trolley brought to you by Jolly Boys of Williamsville The Eagle House Restaurant and Marty's Formal Wear ) KICK OFF YOUR HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH ALL OF US IN THE VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSVILLE SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH

12/02/2025

The Town of Amherst took a big step in honoring diversity Monday when the Amherst Town Board unanimously voted to rename the main library after the Hon. Shirley Chisholm.

Amherst Councilwoman Angela Marinucci sponsored the resolution to rename the Amherst Main Library at Audubon after former U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, who was the first woman of color to be elected to Congress and to run for president. The town board voted to rename the Amherst Main Library at Audubon as the Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library following a public hearing on the renaming.
Read the full story in this week's Bee.

11/26/2025

Approximately 46% of crashes involving bad weather happen in the winter, and as snowy weather returns to Western New York, AAA has offered some winter-weather tips to stay safe on the road.

Approximately 46% of crashes involving bad weather happen in the winter, and as snowy weather returns to Western New York, AAA has offered some winter-weather tips to stay safe on

11/26/2025

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11/25/2025

Police Blotter: Amherst were called to Countryside Lane for the report of a stolen car. Officers observed the vehicle fleeing with a second vehicle following, both driving recklessly.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/police-blotter/article_3b441ab0-e7f5-46fd-a95b-b33113f2b91a.html

11/24/2025

As the 2025-26 flu season begins, the Erie County Department of Health is urging all residents 6 months and older to get their annual flu shot, citing a sharp rise in statewide flu activity.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/erie-county-encourages-residents-to-get-flu-vaccines-as-cases-rise/article_d847447a-effb-4283-9071-a30e231df9f2.html

11/23/2025

After studying communications with a career focusing around teaching and counseling, Amherst resident and author Rich Schlesinger is exploring the mind in his new book, “What You Can’t See is Crystal to Me: Understanding Your Psychological Blind Spots.”
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/amherst-author-writes-book-about-psychological-blind-spots/article_1baeaf25-d9e9-4e8d-9184-be70fcb3d03a.html

11/22/2025

The Williamsville Wall of Fame recognizes distinguished alumni of the Williamsville Central School District who serve as role models for students.
The Wall of Fame is sponsored, in part, by the Williamsville Education Foundation, Inc., which hosts the Induction Ceremony and presents commemorative display plaques to the honorees, their high school alma maters, and the school district. The next Wall of Fame Induction will take place Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/williamsville-district-details-wall-of-fame-nomination-process/article_9feefedc-c081-499e-a247-e2e87f9c5480.html

11/21/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Khurram Dara, a New York City-based regulatory and public policy attorney and Amherst native announced his candidacy for New York State Attorney General, pledging to end lawfare, enforce the law and create a better business climate to help fight the affordability crisis. He is seeking the Republican Party endorsement.

Khurram Dara, a New York City-based regulatory and public policy attorney and Amherst native announced his candidacy for New York State Attorney General, pledging to end lawfare, enforce the law

11/21/2025

The Park School of Buffalo hosted the Mobile Museums of Tolerance on its campus in Williamsville on Nov. 12-14, offering an immersive, interactive program designed for students grades 7-12.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/park-school-hosts-mobile-museums-of-tolerance/article_c8f6477f-2534-47be-9965-8511501579ce.html