(WKBW) — The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced that 34-year-old Zachary P Poisson of Depew was sentenced Wednesday to an indeterminate sentence of 2 ½ to 7 ½ years in prison with his driver's license permanently revoked The district attorney's office said that on July 24 Poisson was driving under the influence of cocaine on Clinton Street in West Seneca when he crossed the center line causing a head-on collision with another vehicle We want to hear what’s going on in your community Share your voice and hear from your neighbors Bucknell Baseball Stadium to be Rededicated as Depew Field at Marren Park; Ceremony to be Held Prior to Sunday’s Game vs This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you 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on a double steal play as the Depew duo of Macklin McGill (0) and Jeff Nawojski (8) try for the tag The action took place during the Mustangs win over the Wildcats at Vets Park this evening Scoring three quick runs in the first inning Medina went on to defeat Depew 9-0 n a non league baseball game at Vets Park this evening Preston Woodworth and Carter Woodworth both banged out RBI singles and winning pitcher Brody Fry had an RI sacrifice fly in the opening frame Back-to-back leadoff singles by Aidan Papaj and Vinny Gray ignited the uprising The Mustangs tacked on one run in the second inning on a successful double steal play an RBI single by Preston Woodworth and a steal of home and one in the sixth on an error A single by Brady Christiaansen and a sacrifice bunt by Tyler Kroening set up the second inning tally Fry pitched the first 5 innings allowing just 1 hit and striking out 9 Preston Woodworth hurled the final two frames giving up only 1 hit and striking out 6 Medina will open defense of its Niagara-Orleans League title by hosting Roy-Hart at 4:45 p.m Brady Christiaansen bangs out a hit for the Mustangs A proud member of LION Publishers – supporting local (WKBW) — When talking about the most storied high school rivalries in Western New York one of the first that comes to the minds of many is Lancaster and Depew Their high schools are less than 10 minutes apart and have delivered some of the greatest high school sports moments in all of Section VI those moments have not been happening on the football field which boasts a larger enrollment than its neighbor high school has dominated the rivalry on the gridiron as they've surged to become one of the most successful football programs in the state The larger enrollment puts Lancaster in Class AA the largest classification of public high school football in the state of New York Depew is Class B when it comes to football Disparity in enrollment has not always translated to victory when it comes to this game the Wildcats won six out of nine matchups over the Legends Adding that period offered the largest enrollment differential since 1998 However recent results on the field and a non-foreseeable change in their total enrollment have led Depew Central School District to begin the process of phasing themselves out of this rivalry by the start of the 2027 season When 7 Sports reached out to Depew for comment athletic director Robert Skoczylas offered this statement on their reasoning behind trying to move away from the yearly rivalry on the gridiron: The argument from Lancaster's side gears more towards not wanting to see the annual tradition that united both communities go away In the same press release mentioned earlier Andrew Kufel made it very clear where they stand on this issue You can read more on Lancaster's stance here It looks as if Lancaster remains steadfast in keeping this rivalry on the football field going for many more years to come and Depew is ready to shift their football program and its schedule to create new memories with a more "equitable" level of competition Both schools will host one more home game each over the next two years before this rivalry comes to an end by the start of the 2027 season unless both sides agree to keep the yearly game going What do you think of this decision and the possible elimination of the storied Lancaster vs 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne Steve was co-owner of United Heating and A/C with his best friend fishing and hunting; and had to be home everyday at 1:30 to watch The Bold and the Beautiful with his wife Steve was a 1984 graduate of Ayersville High School of Wauseon; and his mother and step-father A celebration of Steve’s life will be held at a later date Bryan has been entrusted with his arrangements the family requests memorial donations to St To sign the online register or to send condolences (To submit an article idea or new product for consideration, click here.) marking the grocer’s 45th grand reopening in five years The company invested nearly $3 million in the renovation of the store which originally opened more than 28 years ago will present 10 local nonprofits with donations to aid first responders “This considerable investment will offer customers a renewed shopping experience starting with associates that the community knows and trust all at a great value,” noted Tops President Ron Ferri “We are excited to officially reopen this location signifying our continued commitment to the Depew/Lancaster community.” Shoppers visiting during the grand-reopening celebration will have the chance to win such prizes as a $1,000 Tops gift card two tickets to a Buffalo Sabres game and a signed jersey [RELATED: Tops Markets Now Provides Pickup at 7 Upstate New York Stores] Store renovations include a brand-new storefront; interior and exterior paint jobs and LED lighting both inside and out; new shopping carts and corrals; expanded state-of-the-art self-checkouts; updated restrooms; and an expanded fresh perimeter with modernized décor.  Among the store’s conveniences are a new full-service Starbucks Café within the store where shoppers can use the Starbucks app to order ahead a multiservice pharmacy with a new private waiting area and fast online ordering for Tops grocery pickup we constantly evaluate the best ways to serve our customers and reinvest into our communities,” said Tops District Manager Mark Dudziak “These latest enhancements will help make life a little easier for shoppers by focusing on a strong combination of convenience The renovated location also features a bigger selection of fresh produce sourced from local farmers; a full-service seafood and meat department where certified butchers prepare Italian sausage and hand-cut fresh USDA Choice beef and pork in-store daily; an expanded selection of 4,800-plus certified organic grocery items that are fully integrated in-aisle; an enlarged bakery offering an assortment of bread and rolls made from scratch daily and old-fashioned doughnuts fried fresh daily along with gluten-free items from Vin-Chet’s a local western New York bakery; a wider selection of grab-and-go meals like fried chicken made-to-order subs and signature breakfast pizza; and a floral department giving customers the choice of creating their own bouquets FREDONIA — Danielle Palisin tossed a three-hitter with eight strikeouts and did not walk a batter as Fredonia .. 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Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New York | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391 Richard Dale Depew beloved husband of thirty-eight years to his loving wife Rhonda devoted father to his children Amanda and Perry and adoring Pappy to two precious grandchildren Hatley and Jace answered God’s call and arrived in his heavenly home on Friday Richard was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and is also survived by his devoted mother Madeline Depew; brothers Mike (Libby) Depew and Chris (Kathie) Depew all of Fall Branch; sisters Carol (Larry) Wallace of Kingsport; Janie (Brian) Morelock of Gray; and sisters of the heart Cathy Fair and Becky Fox of Jonesborough Richard is preceded in death by his father J T Depew; grandparents Perry and Adelaide Depew and Enos and Fannie Littleton He relished the title of Uncle Richard to nine nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews who enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor and knowing they could always call on Uncle Richard He so enjoyed his large extended family gatherings Upon retirement from Eastman Chemical Company in 2022 with forty-five years’ service he built a barn with his large family in mind to have a special place for family get togethers.  He was the owner and operator of The Magic Wand Car Wash on Highway 93 for several years and older nieces and nephews remember the fun of helping him count the quarters Uncle Richard was good at creating fun in unexpected ways and he was a fan of riddles and challenging the younger generation with solving.  Richard was a strong man of faith and enjoyed membership at Sullivan Baptist Church He grew up at First Baptist Church Fall Branch and appreciated the love of church family He shared his faith with others in his daily walk Golfing was a favorite hobby and sharing stories of golf adventures with family members and friends brought a smile to his face He was always up for scheduling a tee time Picking and grinning with his guitar was a simple joy in his life Richard volunteered for thirteen years coaching young athletes in basketball at Fall Branch School He encouraged good sportsmanship and camaraderie among young players said “he was the best” …the best husband Richard is deeply missed and has left lasting memories to treasure Graveside services for Richard will be at Oak Hill Baptist Church Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home Fall Branch is overseeing arrangements.  the family requests donations in Richard’s memory to Sullivan Baptist Church Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of HIS saints…Psalm 116:15 Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Watch today's top stories and most popular videos which provide you with features like past/future radar and customizable layers Trust us to help you plan the best day possible with the most accurate weather forecast available We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview Eight months after the Depew Board of Education quietly and without explanation rescinded the appointment of the district’s next superintendent two days before he was to start A unexpected twist with the top leadership role in the Depew School District has confused parents over the last month District officials have so far been mum on what caused the change Katie Smith, who currently serves as the director of human resources for North Tonawanda City Schools, will be the next superintendent of the Depew Union-Free School District. Her three-year contract will begin July 1, according to a news release posted to the district’s website The Depew Board of Education on Thursday unanimously voted to appoint Smith to the superintendent position As she’s gotten to know the Depew district and community over the six-month selection process Smith said at the School Board meeting that a few things have stood out to her including the district’s “absolute unwavering commitment to empowering students to be leaders as well as serve the community.” She also has observed “an intense dedication to creating inspiring and challenging learning environments and opportunities for all students.” “I can’t wait to continue my journey learning more about this community,” Smith said I look forward to meeting with our students as well as community members at large to continue to soak in as much as I possibly can to grow as a member of this community and then to begin contributing and collaborating with all of you so that we can continue to build on the strong foundation that’s already here and exists.” Katie Smith will be the next superintendent of the Depew Union-Free School District starting on July 1 who stepped in as interim superintendent in August after the board rescinded the job offer to Michael Lauria Rabey held the position of superintendent at Depew for 12 years before he retired Smith will be the district’s first full-time leader since former Superintendent Henry Stopinski retired at the end of 2023 Douglas Whelan was the interim superintendent and was set to be replaced by Lauria Smith brings with her experience as a principal and assistant principal She also worked as an elementary school teacher and a data coach for the Lancaster Central School District She has a master’s degree in educational leadership from Niagara University and a master’s degree in literacy from SUNY Buffalo State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Canisius University and completed the yearlong Future Superintendents Academy training program Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox Email notifications are only sent once a day Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account DEPEW — For a football team that is often undersized in the trenches and was forced to disband its junior varsity squad this week (WKBW) — A Depew man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges in a crash that killed another driver in West Seneca in 2023 The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced that 33-year-old Zachary P Poisson pleaded guilty in NYS Supreme Court to the following charges: The district attorney's office said on July 24 Poisson was driving east on Clinton Street in West Seneca while under the influence of cocaine and he crossed the center line and caused a head-on collision with a vehicle that was driving west He is scheduled to be sentenced on April 30 and faces a maximum of 15 years in prison Peter Flanagan has that “fire in the belly” – the drive to succeed – as he resumes his professional kickboxing career this weekend at Castricone’s Colosseum Combat event in Depew owner of First Response MMA located above Borrell’s Gym at 232 Ellicott St. has been honing his mixed martial arts and kickboxing skills in preparation for a Super Heavyweight title bout against R.J Link to First Response MMA Facebook page: (20+) Facebook Previously: BATAVIA/Passion for mixed martial arts, jiu-jitsu drives first responder to open city venture – Video News Service They will get into the ring on Saturday night as one of the high-profile matches on a card featuring amateur and professional combatants that begins at 6 p.m said he is poised and determined to raise his pro record to 2-0 (after winning his debut last September in Buffalo) “I feel good and I feel confident,” he said “R.J.’s a southpaw so I’ll try to stay on the outside of his lead leg That will keep me in range for my power and keep him out of range for his power “I think I’m putting in more work than he is I think I’m more talented and I think I just want it more.” said the match is classified as American kickboxing I can’t elbow and I can’t knee him in the face kick him in the body and punch him in the head and body,” he explained When asked about getting punched in the face “I’ve been punched (in the face) a lot,” said Flanagan who has been training since 2009 and competing since 2015 it’s kind of freeing when you get punched in the face and you realize it’s not going to kill you.” call Flanagan at 585-730-2545 until Friday or call 716-656-7946 or 716-866-6616 said his wife and two sons will be among a large contingent of family and friends who will be there cheering him on also will be kickboxing at the April 5 tournament which is sanctioned by the International Sport Karate Association Pingback: BATAVIA/Flanagan wins title kickboxing match at the Cove with a TKO – Video News Service and site URL in my browser for next time I post a comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" ANGOLA — “We deserve this moment.” Fredonia captain Elizabeth Morris was not afraid to speak frankly about the respect her team has earned this season Morris first referenced how hard Fredonia has worked in recent years to climb from near the bottom of Section VI to a sectional championship the most successful Fredonia volleyball season in nearly four decades added another accomplishment but the ‘Billies belonged in the spotlight Any doubt of that was silenced as Fredonia took all three sets against the Depew Wildcats to win the Class B crossover girls volleyball match on Friday night at Lake Shore High School I don’t have the words to say how amazing this moment is This just shows with consistent persistence and hard work that it will pay off You will achieve your goals,” Fredonia head coach Amanda Krakowiak said Fredonia reached Friday’s crossover game by beating the defending Section VI champions The win earned Fredonia its first sectional title in 38 years But there was one more win left for the ‘Billies to earn in order to claim the overall crown in Section VI and from the way the contest began on Friday The ‘Billies led 20-16 after an ace from Londyn Wilmot but the Wildcats responded by cutting the deficit to just a point Fredonia started to pull away again with Elizabeth Morris serving It was then that Fredonia called a timeout just a point away from an opening set victory As the ball was tipped gently over the net and it fell to the floor Fredonia came away with the point and celebrated as any team that had not reached this stage in decades would with multiple players embracing each other with hugs as they jumped around in joy But rather than letting that celebration be enough Fredonia lived up its victories all throughout the night including a big celebration after each set The first set celebration was just a warmup for what was to come Fredonia rode the momentum of its opening-set victory to a huge lead to start the second set The barrage to open the second set included a pair of blocks from Wilmot and a violent spike from Lydia LaBarr Fredonia held onto its lead from that point and led comfortably throughout the entire second set “There are going to be ups and downs in volleyball but the second you can get that momentum to shift back in your favor “You want to try to maintain that as long as possible.” The third set began much like the first set did as the first 10 points were split evenly at five apiece a Fredonia timeout let the ‘Billies regroup to draw even at 10-all Rather than giving the opponent a chance to take the third set like Fredonia did two nights prior in the Class B2 final against reigning champion Southwestern Fredonia grew into the moment on Friday and pushed forward An aggressive Fredonia attack captured 10 of the next 12 points to take a commanding lead The final point came uneventfully as Fredonia looked over at the officials for a ruling While the delayed reaction left Fredonia waiting a few extra seconds to storm the court the ‘Billies more than made up for the moment with a celebration of a lifetime “It’s so humbling to see what kind of support we have at this point in the playoffs My girls and I are so thankful and appreciative of everything our fans do to support us,” Krakowiak said “To keep winning with this group and connecting with this group I’m so happy to play with them,” Fredonia senior co-captain Maddie Saunders said Teammates hugged each other and danced as their classmates and fans stormed the court to celebrate the culmination of Fredonia’s rise to prominence in Section VI They’ve experienced tough seasons and they didn’t give up They are creating the success for themselves,” Krakowiak said It just warms my heart that they have taken all the little bits of advice They have put in the time and the effort to be persistent and relentless.” Saunders accounted for all but one of the assists as the offense ran through her ability to set up her teammates a skill she has refined through playing every position on the floor in her four seasons as a varsity volleyball athlete Saunders and Wilmot tied for the team lead with three aces apiece “We really tried to be very aggressive,” Krakowiak said “… That’s what helped us be successful.” Wilmot also accounted for four of the team’s six blocks on the night Fredonia now advances to a regional qualifier for the state playoffs on Wednesday at 6 p.m The winner of that contest will travel to Section IV to determine who will advance to the state championships in Glens Falls Nov “We play very competitive teams in our league and even outside our league I try hard to go find competitive tournaments All of those things are in preparation for playoffs,” Krakowiak said “If you’re not planning and trying to prepare for that Fredonia has now reached the pinnacle of Section VI they find out if that climb will continue even higher They are so important during the game and after the game,” Saunders said “They are memories I’ll keep forever.” SINCLAIRVILLE — Austin Duliba scored 16 points and Luke McKnatt added 10 as Fredonia beat Cassadaga Valley 52-28 .. CASSADAGA — Behind a 1-under 34 from Evan Maloney Jamestown raised its record to 16-0 overall and 13-0 in the .. | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386 NY — The nonprofit Rockland Community Farm Network will be taking over management of the historic local Cropsey Community Farm and Depew Farm Rockland County and Clarkstown officials on Monday announced the organization has been awarded a contract to operate the two farms “With Rockland Community Farm Network at the helm Cropsey and Depew Farms will thrive as educational and environmental resources for our residents particularly our youth,” said County Executive Ed Day The contract award followed a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Officials announced in December they were searching for a new farm operator Cropsey Farm spans 24 acres at 220 South Little Tor Rd. Clarkstown plans to purchase a 39 percent share of this property also Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann described the two farms as a treasured part of the town’s history “I'm pleased to have a new managing entity in place to ensure these historical properties remain an important educational and agricultural resource in our town,” he said The farm network has appointed Sue Ferreri as executive director expand outreach and work to strengthen partnerships The organization will be responsible for facilities and grounds maintenance and fruit and vegetable membership programming Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Following a devastating fire that wiped out several businesses in Ovid’s main business district including multiple restaurants and the village’s only supermarket the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post is stepping up to help fill the gap Depew Memorial Post 6200 will launch “Depew Chow Hall,” a new dining option offering hearty breakfast and lunch service from 7 a.m The menu will provide a range of meals for the community and beer and wine will be available during lunch hours eliminating nearly all of Ovid’s restaurant options It also forced the closure of the village’s only coffee shop local food without requiring travel outside the area Depew Chow Hall will operate out of the VFW post at 7068 NY-96 in Ovid The post welcomes all community members to dine Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning. Sign up for our Morning Edition to start your day. FL1 on the Go! 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