Alden

Sunday yields 3 injury crashes involving 3 modes of transportation

By • Jul 29, 2019

The Erie County Sheriff's Department reponded to three injury crashes Sunday, one in Marilla, the next in Alden and a third in Concord.

Seeing light through the priest sex abuse storm

By Marian Hetherly • Jan 28, 2019
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo

Many have voiced the opinion that giving more laity - and, specifically, women - positions of leadership in the Catholic Church would help avoid sexual abuse scandals like the one now consuming the faith and its faithful. In the Buffalo diocese, there are a series of positions open to lay people, but ultimate power always remains with clergy. Even so, one empowering model may light the way to the future.

East Aurora priest placed on administrative leave for alleged sexual advance

By • Sep 28, 2018
Christ the King Seminary

Another priest in the Buffalo Catholic Diocese has been put on leave. This time it involves an alleged sexual advance made on an adult.

Two fishermen die on Alden lake

By • Sep 14, 2018
Stock Photo

Authorities say two men have died after their boat capsized while they were fishing on a pond in Alden.

Albany hears Alden's request to permanently contract with Lancaster ambulance service

By • Aug 21, 2018
Lancaster Ambulance

The Town and Village of Alden are looking for a permanent solution to the need for ambulance service - and this week appeals to Albany for help.

Alden father pleads guilty to shaking his 4-month-old boy

By • Jun 1, 2018
Ne York State Police

An Alden father has pleaded guilty to shaking his baby to the point of unconsciousness.

Sheriff: Bomb threat all clear at Alden HS

By • Nov 16, 2017
Google Maps

The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its Bomb Squad Unit and detectives have cleared a threat at Alden High School and the student involved.

Akron HS mourns star athlete's death

By • Aug 28, 2017
Johnny Fiebelkorn

Akron High School is mourning the death of one of its students.

WNY Red Cross responds to quick subsequent blazes

By • Nov 9, 2014
The American Red Cross / WBFO News

15 people continue to be helped by the Red Cross after fires struck four different homes across Western New York in just 24 hours.

Late soldier being honored in Alden ceremony

By Cheryl Hagen • Oct 10, 2014
Ashley Hirtzel / WBFO

A ceremony in Alden today will honor the memory of Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz. The Alden native was killed in Afghanistan in 2012. 

Greatbatch relocating headquarters to Dallas-Fort Worth

By WBFO Newsroom • May 22, 2012

Clarence-based Greatbatch, Inc. is relocating its corporate headquarters to Frisco, Texas. 

The medical device manufacturer announced today that some top executives will move to the Dallas-Fort Worth area this summer, and further shifts will be considered as warranted.  The company says the move will allow it to operate in a stronger, more centralized business environment.