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The New Year's Eve countdown is on, with people eagerly awaiting the opportunity to say goodbye to this year and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. The month of January's name was derived from the Roman god Janus, who was the god of beginnings, endings, doorways, and transitions....
Towering evergreen trees adorned in lights and other trinkets are a focal point of the holiday season. Christmas trees are placed in prominent locations in homes, typically in front of a large picture window or in the corners of large entryways. These awe-inspiring trees beckon people to inspect...
The holiday season is an enjoyable time of year for a variety of reasons. Individuals get to spend time with friends or family members they may not see very often; gifts are purchased and exchanged; and plenty of delicious foods and beverages are consumed. The holiday season can be an indulgent...
There are many ways for individuals to determine if they're spending beyond their means. One such avenue is to determine the level of consumer debt they're carrying, which could be an eye-opening metric for millions of people. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, credit card balances...
Crowds gathered in Buffalo Monday night for the annual CPKC Holiday Train stop, featuring brightly lit boxcars, live music, and the collection of donations to support the Buffalo Food Shelf. Event attendees were greeted with a warm-up, as evening temperatures hovered near twenty degrees, a welcomed...
The Buffalo City Council met on Monday, Dec. 15. Community Development Director David Kelly presented an overview along with recommendations from the Planning Commission regarding a preliminary plat, development stage PUD, and variance for South Shores on Lake Pulaski. South Shores on Lake Pulaski...
The City of Montrose held its annual Truth in Taxation hearing during its regular City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 8. Treasurer Jackie Heinz provided information on the City’s 2026 final property tax levy and budget, citing that a $28 increase to local government aid was the only change from...
Attend an open house Dec. 22   The City of Buffalo is in the beginning stages of developing a long-range system plan for over 30 city parks, 11.5 miles of city trails, and a variety of recreation facilities and amenities. The plan will identify a vision for the future, including investments in the...
Come experience an interactive, walk-through Nativity event with live characters portraying wisemen, shepherds, soldiers, angels, Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus, along with a whole stable of live animals at Buffalo Covenant Church on Saturday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 21, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p...
A free community Christmas breakfast will be served on Thursday, Dec. 25, at the Montrose Community Center, 200 Center Ave. S., Montrose. The meal will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is hosted by Grace Place Collaborative and is open to all. For more information, contact Kim...

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The Buffalo Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is holding its 38th annual dinner event on Monday, April 22, at Huikko’s Entertainment Center in Buffalo. Please join us for a great evening of fun and...
Students, parents, business partners, and community members are invited to visit the Wright Technical Center on Monday, April 15, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., located at 1405 3rd Ave. NE, Buffalo. ...
The City of Buffalo Spring Clean-up Days are scheduled for Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, at the Buffalo Civic Center, 1306 County Road 134, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on both days. ...
     The City of Montrose Annual Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. The Clean-up Day collection site will be at City Hall located at 311 Buffalo Ave. S from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please...
The Montrose Lions Club will host an all-you-can-eat smelt fry on Friday, April 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Montrose Community Center located at 200 Center Avenue South. Cost is $15 for...
Friendship is a blessing and a gift to be cherished. Some friendships last a lifetime, others fade as the demands of life change and evolve. One thing remains constant, with each connection made,...
Conference games switch to nights at Bentfield Mills; pitching depth key   The schedule for this year’s Buffalo baseball team is night and day from a year ago – literally. With the exception of one 4...
Warmer winter drove golfers to driving range; varsity roster loaded with leaders   In high school golf, it takes a team’s top-four golfers to produce one team score. For Head Coach Tim Murray, he’s...
Switch from 5AA to 8AA eliminates state powerhouses   The move this season from Section 5AA to 8AA for the Buffalo boys’ tennis team is welcomed by Bison head coach Jordan Danielson with open arms....

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