A science teacher at Gaskill Preparatory School in the city has been placed on leave with pay pending the outcome of an internal investigation after two Black students said he told them a racist joke referencing a pregnant slave being sold at an auction.
A longtime Ken-Ton elementary school will most likely close its doors. At Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, officials said there are not enough students enrolling at Holmes Elementary School, and they plan to lease the building and reopen Roosevelt and Hamilton schools for elementary students.
Officials in the town of Newfane said that a sewer main break – which was first discovered on March 3 by a town employee – is contained.
The seventh annual Risk Tournament & Raffle for charity will be held March 21 at Casual Dragon Games, 136 Walnut St. This year’s beneficiary is Second Chance Boxer Rescue.
Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Tuesday night for their eighth consecutive win since returning from the Olympic break.