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Wallenwein's Ready to Reopen After Fire (East Aurora Advertiser)
It could have been much worse: As the welcoming neon signs went back into the front windows along Oakwood Avenue and Wallenwein's prepared to reopen for business as usual a little more than three weeks after the Dec. 1 fire that threatened to destroy the century-old landmark, that thought was on everyone's mind. It could have been much worse. Unwanted Cell Phones Help Troops (East Aurora Advertiser)
Got a new cell phone for Christmas and don't know what to do with the old one? Since May of 2007, the East Aurora American Legion Post 362 has been collecting used cell phones and accessories. They are then forwarded to a recycling center in Michigan, which creates funds to purchase AT&T phone calling cards. These phone calling cards are then distributed to American troops serving in Iraq, ... Business Bulletin Board for Jan. 4-10 (Contra Costa Times)
Bulletin board listings are free but limited to nonprofit organizations announcing events costing less than $200 to attend. An expanded version of the bulletin board can be found on-line at www. Brady Held, Charged with Attack (East Aurora Advertiser)
New York State Police last week investigated a reported assault with a baseball bat that occurred at approximately 4 a.m., Dec. 21 on Billington Road in the Town of Elma. The investigation led to the arrest of 19-year-old Tyler M. Brady of East Aurora on a charge of second-degree assault and second-degree aggravated harassment. Brady allegedly struck a 17-year-old Elma resident several times ... Community Calendar (Issaquah Press)
Events Habitat for Humanity of East King County hosts a volunteer information meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 in public meeting room 2A/B in the Issaquah Library Administration Service Center, 960 Newport Way N.E. Learn about its mission, current projects, volunteer opportunities and have questions answered. Go to www.habitatekc.org.Crown Jewels Gemstones and Jewelry presents a bead, [...] Politics, casino dominate 2008 (The Atmore Advance)
The year 2008 was one where politics ranging from local to national dominated conversations, while the new Wind Creek Casino and Hotel more than took over it created a skyline for Atmore. Mattress and Tire Store Permits Approved (East Aurora Advertiser)
Two businesses received needed approvals from the Elma Town Board at its Dec. 17 meeting to move forward with plans. Board members, on motions from Councilman David Polak, unanimously approved negative declarations under State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) requirements for Reid's Tires at 6800 Seneca St. and The Mattress Warehouse at 3211 Transit Road. Under SEQR, a negative declaration ... East Aurora Art Society Teaches and Shares Love of Art (East Aurora Advertiser)
In one form or another, the organization now known as the East Aurora Art Society has been presenting opportunities for area artists to hone their techniques, exchange tips and enjoy one another's company for nearly a century. Those same opportunities now draw almost 100 people from all walks of life to the busy and vibrant group, which stays involved in the community through a variety of ... Millard Named President, CEO of Kenmore Mercy (East Aurora Advertiser)
Catholic Health has announced that Elma resident James Millard will become president and chief executive officer of Kenmore Mercy Hospital on Jan. 5. Village Changes Political Sign Restrictions (East Aurora Advertiser)
Following a public hearing, the East Aurora Village Board voted Dec. 15 to amend its sign code in order to allow political signs to be displayed for a full 30 days prior to an election. Village regulations had kept that period to just two weeks before an election, and the new rule is in line with the Town of Aurora's code.
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