Amherst Bee

05/31/2026

A recent Bee News’ Athlete of the Week is Addison D’Andrea, who helped the North Tonawanda softball team win the Section VI Class AA title on Saturday.

05/31/2026

The adage “It’s always hard to beat a team three times” rang true last week for the Williamsville South baseball team.

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05/31/2026

Three years ago, John Carroll University did not offer a club baseball program. Fast forward three years later and John Carroll are national champions.

Three years ago, John Carroll University did not offer a club baseball program. Fast forward three years later and John Carroll are national champions.

05/31/2026

Beginning Monday, June 1, residents across Western New York can enjoy free outdoor workouts all summer long through Independent Health's 2026 Fitness in the Parks program — including several weekly classes at Amherst Town Parks' Bassett and Garrison parks.

See this summer's schedule ➡️ tinyurl.com/3d69akmp

05/31/2026

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding residents to know, avoid and report harmful algal blooms as the state works to lessen the harmful impacts of bacteria-caused blue-green algae.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has activated the New York Harmful Algal Bloom System, known as NYHABS, for the 2026 harmful algal bloom season, providing residents with

05/30/2026

The Town of Amherst Youth & Recreation will bring its Playmobile program to parks and community locations across the town this summer, offering free pop-up recreation activities for children and families.

See the schedule ➡️ tinyurl.com/2tefehkc

05/30/2026

For the second straight season, the Williamsville South flag football team reached the Section VI Class B final but for the second time, the Lady Billies fell to Clarence in the title game, this time a 61-32 loss on Saturday at Sweet Home.

For the second straight season, the Williamsville South flag football team reached the Section VI Class B final but for the second time, the Lady Billies fell to Clarence in

05/30/2026

The Williamsville East baseball team knew what was at stake heading into its ECIC II series with Hamburg last week: win both games and the division title is theirs. Unfortunately, East fell short of its goal, winning 14-5 at home on May 18 and falli…

The Williamsville East baseball team knew what was at stake heading into its ECIC II series with Hamburg last week: win both games and the division title is theirs. Unfortunately,

05/30/2026

Erie County Senior Services and the Center for Elder Law & Justice will host the annual Elder Law Day on Tuesday, June 2, at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst.

Erie County Senior Services and the Center for Elder Law & Justice will host the annual Elder Law Day on Tuesday, June 2, at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport

05/30/2026

The Amherst Town Parks' Royal Park Splash Pad in Williamsville will open for the 2026 summer season on June 1, offering residents a place to cool off through Labor Day ➡️ tinyurl.com/2nurfdzs