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Pride in the Park, the sixth annual celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Southtowns, is moving to a new locatio...
06/05/2026

Pride in the Park, the sixth annual celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Southtowns, is moving to a new location for its ever-expanding attendance. The event, which has been held in Memorial Park since its inception in 2021, will move to the Hamburg Fairgrounds this year. The Rainbow Collective of WNY, which organizes the event, believes it’s the first Pride event to ever take place at the fairgrounds. Pride in the Park event shifts to Erie County Fairgrounds to accommodate growing audience. Organizer says new location provides a safe atmosphere from agitators. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print next Friday.

“In talking with the farmers, we thought mid-July through mid-September might be a better fit,” said Matthew Heidt, the ...
06/04/2026

“In talking with the farmers, we thought mid-July through mid-September might be a better fit,” said Matthew Heidt, the executive director of the Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce. Midweek Mini Hamburg Farmers Market plans July return to Hamburg Peace Park in the Village of Hamburg. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

Suffering a fire last August, Golf Carts Unlimited is starting the process of rebuilding its building at 2330 Lakeview R...
05/22/2026

Suffering a fire last August, Golf Carts Unlimited is starting the process of rebuilding its building at 2330 Lakeview Road. Owner Mark Passon was in front of the Town of Hamburg Planning Board to discuss site plan approval to construct a one-story, 4,700-square-foot building and a 1,050-square-foot covered patio. As Golf Carts Unlimited looks to rebuild, public hearing set for construction of new structure, patio. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print next Friday.

“The big appeal is the number of venues and stages,” said Luke Mumbach, president of the Hamburg Music Festival, on why ...
05/20/2026

“The big appeal is the number of venues and stages,” said Luke Mumbach, president of the Hamburg Music Festival, on why people should make the festival a destination during the last weekend in May. … “It gives us a huge variety.” 17th annual Hamburg Music Festival set for next weekend. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

Results are in for the Hamburg Central School District. Proposition one, the $93.2 million budget for the 2026-27 school...
05/20/2026

Results are in for the Hamburg Central School District. Proposition one, the $93.2 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, passed with 984 votes for to 252 against. Proposition two, the establishment of a capital reserve fund, passed with 1,002 votes for to 220 against. Proposition three, the election of three individuals to the Hamburg Board of Education. Elected to the board were Jennifer Richter with 1,047 votes, Board President Cameron Hall with 943 votes and Nathan Heinrich with 936 votes.

Results are in for the Frontier Central School District. Proposition one, the $116.3 million budget for the 2026-27 scho...
05/20/2026

Results are in for the Frontier Central School District. Proposition one, the $116.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, passed with 659 votes for to 376 against. Proposition two, the modification of the maximum estimated cost for the 2021 capital project, passed with 624 votes for to 400 against. Proposition three, the purchase of buses not to exceed $977,646, passed with 718 votes for to 323 against. Proposition four, the move to downsize the Frontier Board of Education from seven members to five, failed with 678 votes against to 361 for. Because the measure failed, three individuals were elected to the board: Robert Sank with 661 votes, Chelsie Bertrand with 623 votes and Board President Dr. Mary Ann Costello with 615 votes.

Results are in for Lake Shore Central School District. Proposition one, the $69.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school ...
05/20/2026

Results are in for Lake Shore Central School District. Proposition one, the $69.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, passed with 401 yes votes to 161 against. Proposition two, the purchase of vehicles for the district not to exceed $491,223.01, passed with 434 yes votes to 131 against. Proposition three – the election of two individuals to the Lake Shore Board of Education saw Board Vice President Michael Franey gain 437 votes and Gary Vassallo receive 306 votes.

05/20/2026

Polls have closed for the annual budget and trustee election for school districts in Western New York. Results incoming for Hamburg, Frontier and Lake Shore.

Polls are open in the Lake Shore Central School District for the annual budget and trustee election. Just a reminder of ...
05/19/2026

Polls are open in the Lake Shore Central School District for the annual budget and trustee election. Just a reminder of what is on the ballot today:

Proposition one – the $69.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year

Proposition two – the purchase of vehicles for the district not to exceed $491,223.01

Proposition three – the election of two individuals to the Lake Shore Board of Education. Running for the board are Board Vice President Michael Franey, Martha Mangan and Gary Vassallo

The Sun will have full coverage when polls close at 9 p.m.

Polls are open in the Frontier Central School District for the annual budget and trustee election. Just a reminder of wh...
05/19/2026

Polls are open in the Frontier Central School District for the annual budget and trustee election. Just a reminder of what is on the ballot today:

Proposition one – the $116.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year

Proposition two – the modification of the maximum estimated cost for the 2021 capital project

Proposition three – the purchase of buses not to exceed $977,646

Proposition four – the move to downsize the Frontier Board of Education from seven members to five. The downsizing vote will determine how many individuals are elected to the board. Running for the board are Board President Dr. Mary Ann Costello, Robert Sank and Chelsie Bertrand

The Sun will have full coverage when polls close at 9 p.m.

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