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Lancaster amends Parks Ordinance for Heritage Trail Bike Path
Lee Chowaniec
After holding a public hearing on amending a parks ordinance for Heritage Trail Bike Path and hearing no opposition to the proposed ordinance, the Lancaster Town Board unanimously adopted an ordinance that restricts vehicular operation on the bike path while establishing where transportation can take place.

Jul 23, 2010, 09:46

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Lancaster adopts 100% smoke-free policy for all Town parks and recreation areas
Lee Chowaniec
Citing that smoking is responsible for the premature death of over 430,000 Americans each year, 50,000 deaths among non-smokers, kills more Americans than alcohol, cocaine, crack, heroin, homicide, suicide, accidents, fires and AIDS combined, and whereas an estimated 3,900 young children under the age of 18 try their first cigarette, the town is adopting a smoke free policy for all town parks and recreation areas.

Jul 21, 2010, 10:22

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Gaughan faces skeptical crowd regarding Village of Lancaster dissolution
Lee Chowaniec
Having attended Kevin Gaughan’s initial meeting to register Village of Lancaster petition gathering volunteers last week I was surprised to read in the Lancaster Bee that he claims 360 Lancaster Village volunteers have signed up. There were no volunteers needed for the recent Village Board downsizing as the village acted on its own to downsize and no volunteer names were taken at last week’s meeting.

Mar 20, 2010, 12:23

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59th District Senate race, issues only please. Part III: Issues and candidate final comments
Lee Chowaniec
The final segment of the "Hardline with Hardwick" radio program debate between incumbent Republican candidate Dale Volker and endorsed Democratic candidate Kathy Konst (Erie County Legislator) centered on the tenor of the campaign

Oct 20, 2008, 11:43

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59th District Senate race, issues only please. Part II
Lee Chowaniec
As stated in Part I, Republican incumbent Senator Dale Volker and Democratic challenger Kathy Konst appeared on Kevin Hardwick’s “Hardline” radio show last week. Both were put through a battery of questions regarding their stance on myriad issues.

Oct 18, 2008, 17:25

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59th District Senate race, issues only please. Part I
Lee Chowaniec
Republican incumbent Senator Dale Volker and Democratic challenger Kathy Konst appeared on Kevin Hardwick’s “Hardline” radio show last week. Both were put through a battery of questions regarding their stance on myriad issues.

Oct 17, 2008, 17:16

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Who is running in your primary Tuesday?
Who is running in your community primary?. Here is the most recent list.
Sep 8, 2008, 09:33

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Collins gives sneak preview of Wednesday’s State of County address
Lee Chowaniec
In one of his several conference calls / meetings held today, County Executive Chris gave attendees a glimpse of what to expect in his State of the County address on Wednesday.

Apr 1, 2008, 16:25

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Collins on Hardline with Hardwick, “a breath of fresh air.”
Lee Chowaniec
County Executive Chris Collins appeared on the WBEN Hardline with Hardwick Show this morning. Straight off, he declared that he was not interested in seeking any other political position, but only interested in bringing change to Erie County.

Mar 30, 2008, 19:26

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Write-in votes, why not, residents of Alden and Lancaster ask?
Lee Chowaniec
Dissatisfaction with endorsed candidates and discontent with the absence of political choice, residents in Alden and Lancaster are encouraging voters to cast write-in ballots.

Oct 23, 2007, 21:26


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