Alden NewsLocal news for Alden, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Matt gets 25 years to life for 1997 murder- May 31, 2008 In a brief and largely emotionless court proceeding Friday, Richard W. Matt was sentenced to the maximum 25 years to life in prison, for the 1997 slaying and dismemberment of William Rickerson, a 76-year-old ...http://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/matt-gets-25-years-to-life-for-1997-murder?from... Erie County and control board reach deal to fund capital projects- May 29, 2008 Erie County's state-appointed control board and County Executive Chris Collins say they have a handshake agreement that might resolve their dispute over who should borrow the millions needed for major ...http://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/erie-county-and-control-board-reach-deal-to-fun... Alden woman charged with DWI- May 27, 2008 Erie County sheriff's deputies arrested a 50-year-old Alden woman and charged her with driving while intoxicated.http://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/alden-woman-charged-with-dwi?fromrss=1 Phillips sanctioned 9 times in prison- May 25, 2008 Ralph "Bucky" Phillips, who fatally shot one state trooper and seriously wounded two others during the biggest manhunt in state history, is a troublesome prisoner who has been sanctioned nine times for inmate ...http://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/phillips-sanctioned-9-times-in-prison?fromrss=1 Putting park off limits on busy weekend lands official in hot water with reservists- May 23, 2008 Should Army reservists train in Chestnut Ridge Park on one of the summer's busiest weekends Erie County's parks commissioner doesn't think so, and he has created some hard feelings.http://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/putting-park-off-limits-on-busy-weekend-lands-o... Speed limit reduced on Alden road- May 21, 2008 The Town of Alden, like most municipalities, has had to deal with speeders and traffic violators.http://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/speed-limit-reduced-on-alden-road?fromrss=1 Can reality penetrate the teen psyche- May 19, 2008 "Honestly, no, I don't think it makes a difference. A lot of people think, 'It won't happen to me.' " It is prom season. So she packs her laptop, harnesses her emotions and takes her act on the road. via Buffalo Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/can-reality-penetrate-the-teen-psyche?fromrss=1 North Collins eyes its end as village- May 17, 2008 "Streamlining services to the residents is where we're going to see the biggest benefits." The Village of North Collins is considering doing something no other village in Erie County has ever done: di sappear. via Buffalo Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/north-collins-eyes-its-end-as-village?fromrss=1 A preview of Erie County school elections- May 13, 2008 Lancaster School Board candidate Leonard Goodman, bottom, met with students last week at Lancaster High School. via Buffalo Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/a-preview-of-erie-county-school-elections?fromr... Business people Hires, Promotions & Honors- May 11, 2008 Great Lakes Orthodontics promoted William J. Gertner to vice president of sales and marketing. via Buffalo Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/alden-ny/2008/05/business-people-hires-promotions-honors?fromrss... |