Ken-Ton Bee Newspaper

28/08/2025

With summer coming to an end and school starting up, the Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration is getting ready for its fall events in Tonawanda ...

With summer coming to an end and school starting up, the Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration is getting ready for its fall events in Tonawanda and North Tonawanda.

28/08/2025

Every summer, before school starts, the chefs of the KTUFSD join together for culinary camp, a time when school cooks come together to test ...

Every summer, before school starts, the chefs of the KTUFSD join together for culinary camp, a time when school cooks come together to test new healthy recipes for students. “We

28/08/2025

Students of the Ken-Ton School District will begin their new 2025-26 school year in a distraction-free zone as required by New York state law.…

Students of the Ken-Ton School District will begin their new 2025-26 school year in a distraction-free zone as required by New York state law. This law requires a bell-to-bell ban

28/08/2025

Arriving April 2026, renowned stand-up comedian, radio talk show host, and Fox News TV person....

Arriving April 2026, renowned stand-up comedian, radio talk show host, and Fox News TV personality, Jimmy Failla, is making a pit stop at North Tonawanda’s Riviera Theatre.

26/08/2025

CONGRATULATIONS, to Jeff Markel and his family - They are the winners of our first annual Backyard Bar-BEE-Que Giveaway contest…thank you SO much for joining in the fun this year!

Their holiday weekend prize package includes hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls, salads, paper products and more from Butcher Dave's on Route 16 in South Wales; a new charcoal grill from Elma Hardware on Bowen Rd in Elma; a Charcuterie appetizer tray from Foodies Pantry 716 on Maple Rd in Williamsville; pop, water and Gatorade from Macy's Place Pizzeria on Main St in Clarence & Cheektowaga; a cookie dessert tray from Cookie Jarz on Armor Duells Rd in Orchard Park, and last but not least backyard fun and games from Clayton's Toys on Main St in Williamsville. We cannot thank our sponsors enough for their participation in this giveaway! The Markel’s prize package will be delivered this weekend for them to enjoy for the Labor Day holiday!

All of us here at Bee Group Newspapers in Williamsville, would like to thank EVERYONE who participated by entering online or by mailing in the form, and for visiting our sponsors to get the code word for one extra entry into this year’s contest. We had almost 2,000 entries online and from the mail in paper forms.

We want to again thank our amazing sponsors: Butcher Dave’s for the food; Elma Hardware for the grill & charcoal; Foodies Pantry 716 for the charcuterie appetizer tray; Macy’s Place Pizza for the pop, water and gatorade; Cookie Jarz for the cookie dessert tray; and Clayton’s Toys for all of the backyard games and fun! Without them and their generosity, this year’s giveaway would not have been possible!

Did you miss this contest? Want to make sure you’re in the know for the next big giveaway (coming for spring 2026) or do you want more info on new things at The Bee? Join our email list today for future contests and giveaway alerts! Next time it could be YOU who wins the big prize package. Go to BeeNews.com/Newsletter today!

22/08/2025

A tour bus has rolled over on I-90 at Pembroke with several fatalities. Emergency vehicles and helicopters are responding from all over, and part of the thruway is closed.
State Police have confirmed there were 52 people on board, which includes the driver, and further said that "several witnesses observed the bus lose control, enter the median, then cross to the southern shoulder and overturn."

21/08/2025

The North Tonawanda Football Program partnered up with the Box of Hope initiative from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to Thursday, Aug. 14, outside The Market in the Square at Budwey’s Plaza in North Tonawanda.

The North Tonawanda Football Program partnered up with the Box of Hope initiative from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to Thursday, Aug. 14, outside The Market in

21/08/2025

On Thursday, Aug. 7, state and local officials held the official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Smart Growth 2.0 Downtown Improvement Project for Charles Fleischmann Park in North Tonawanda.

On Thursday, Aug. 7, state and local officials held the official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Smart Growth 2.0 Downtown Improvement Project for Charles Fleischmann Park in North Tonawanda.

21/08/2025

Residents of North Tonawanda gathered in front of NT City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 12, prior to Digihost’s court hearing, to voice their frustration on the ongoing noise and pollution issues, from Digihost’s operations. Digihost was issued four citations by Police Chief Keith Glass for violating the noise limits.

Residents of North Tonawanda gathered in front of NT City Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 12, prior to Digihost’s court hearing, to voice their frustration on the ongoing noise and pollution

20/08/2025

🔥 Reminder: Enter to WIN a Bar-BEE-Que Giveaway! 🔥

Labor Day is almost here, and we’re giving ONE lucky winner everything they need to host the ultimate backyard BBQ! 🕶️🌭

🎁 Winner will receive:
🍔 Full grill package with burgers, hot dogs, salads & more from Butcher Dave's
🔥 A brand new grill from Elma Hardware
🍪 Delicious cookies from Cookie JARZ
🥤 Pepsi, Gatorade & bottled water from Macy's Place Pizzeria
🧀 A charcuterie tray from Foodie’s Pantry
🎲 Backyard fun & games from Clayton's Toys

🗓️ Contest Closes: Friday, August 22 at 6pm!
🏆 Winner Chosen: August 22
🚚 Prize Delivered: Saturday, August 30 (just in time for Labor Day weekend!)

👉 Enter online now at BeeNews.com/BBQ

💻 Online entries only—email required.

✨ Bonus: Visit participating sponsors and ask for a Bonus Code Word to get one extra entry (one per household).

Don’t miss your chance to host the best Labor Day party in town! 🎉

15/08/2025

A new male German shepherd will join the Town of Tonawanda Police Department. Hawke will take the place of former K9 Diehl, who served the department from Sept. 10, 2018, until her passing in June.

A new male German shephard will join the Town of Tonawanda Police Department. Hawke will take the place of former K9 Diehl, who served the department from Sept. 10, 2018,

15/08/2025

The Town of Tonawanda has hired Masiello Martucci Hughes and Associates to assist the town’s efforts in reviving the former Huntley Generating Station site. The contract has MMH earning $5,000 a month...

The Town of Tonawanda has hired Masiello Martucci Hughes and Associates to assist the town’s efforts in reviving the former Huntley Generating Station site. The contract has MMH earning $5,000