East Aurora Advertiser

07/22/2025

Ciambotta is a traditional Southern Italian vegetable stew that is often prepared during the summer months.

Ciambotta is a traditional Southern Italian vegetable stew often prepared during the summer months.Submitted photo Summer is in full swing after what felt like a very cold and rainy Spring season. Summer is a fantastic time for cooking. There are so many fresh vegetables in season, and with the long...

07/21/2025

The East Aurora Co-op Market recently partnered with the Western New York Land Conservancy for a Round Up at the Register initiative.

Shoppers at the East Aurora Co-op Market recently raised over $3,000 by rounding up at the register between May 1 through June 30. The money was donated to the Western New York Land Conservancy.Submitted Image The East Aurora Co-op Market recently partnered with the Western New York Land Conservancy...

07/21/2025

The town board will meet for a workshop at 7 p.m. July 22 at the Wales Town Hall.

After receiving a grant from Erie County, the Town of Wales is revamping the local zoning codes. A public meeting is scheduled for Aug. 20 for the community to offer input. Council Member Brenda O’Connor said during the July 8 meeting that there are three sections to the codes that the town is foc...

07/21/2025

Board Receives Update on Park Place Project

The road reconstruction on Park Place is one step closer to beginning. Several residents had previously come before the board in May to discuss the deterioration of the street, safety and quality of life concerns and how the street has affected residents with sight impairment. There have been tempor...

07/20/2025

East Aurora Garden Club member Doris Johnson turns 102 this month and has been made an honorary Life Member of the club.

Long time East Aurora Garden Club member Doris Johnson turns 102 this month and has been made an honorary Life Member of the club. [L to R] Linda Smith, Membership Chair, Johnson, Marty Mummery, PresidentSubmitted ImageThe East Aurora Garden Club recently made long time member, Doris Johnson, an Hon...

07/20/2025

Naturalist Paul Fehringer monitors a bluebird box at Knox Farm State Park.

Naturalist Paul Fehringer monitors a bluebird box at Knox Farm State Park.Photo by Rick Ohler The baby bluebirds were getting bigger by June 25.Photo by Rick Ohler Five bluebird eggs were in the nest on June 1 at Knox Farm State Park in East Aurora.Photo by Rick Ohler On July 2, the baby bluebirds a...

07/19/2025

Aurora Players’ Theatre in Hamlin Park will host a special outdoor production of a classic.

Aurora Players’ Theatre in Hamlin Park will host a special outdoor production of the classic, “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” adapted for the stage from Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel. The organization promises an unforgettable theatrical experience following the story and intimat...

07/19/2025

The Portrait of a Graduate will serve as the guiding framework for the state’s education system.

The State Education Department (SED) recently presented a revised New York State Portrait of a Graduate to the Board of Regents. This presentation is the most recent update to SED’s “New York Inspires” plan to transform education in the state, first introduced in November 2024. The Portrait of...

07/18/2025

Providence Farm Collective gives refugee, immigrant and underserved communities access to farming.

Executive director Kristin Heltman-Weiss, standing at rear, gave the Thursday Writers Club a tour of Providence Farm Collective (PFC) in Orchard Park. PFC gives refugee, immigrant and underserved communities access to farming.Photo by Rick Ohler Providence Farm Collective (PFC) Executive Director an...

07/18/2025

EA Grad Screens Documentary at North Park Theatre

East Aurora graduate, Jake Cimperman, will screen his latest documentary at the North Park Theatre in Buffalo on July 21.Submitted Image East Aurora graduate Jake Cimperman on the set of his documentary, "Pro Beach Hockey: Sun, Surf & Slapshots.”Submitted Image Director and producer, Jake Cimperma...

07/17/2025

Tops Friendly Markets has promoted Dave Karb to Store Manager of its North Boston, NY location.

East Aurora resident Dave Karb has been promoted to Store Manager North Boston location of Tops Friendly Markets.Submitted Image Tops Friendly Markets has promoted Dave Karb to Store Manager of its North Boston, NY location. Prior to accepting this role, Karb served as a Senior Shrink Analyst, a rol...

07/17/2025

UPDATE: as of 3 p.m., Main Street is reopen.

At 1:45 p.m., July 17 a portion of Main Street in East Aurora between Olean and Elmwood Avenue is closed from fallen wires after a tree came down. Avoid the area until further notice if possible.

📸 by Sean Cunningham