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🌱 How a theater ceiling mishap put West Seneca students at risk
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What's up West Seneca! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a theater ceiling mishap put West Seneca students at risk
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Find out what's happening in West Senecafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in West Senecafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.
- Wednesday: Winds becoming strong, temps: high: 38, low: 26.
- Thursday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 47 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ceiling debris fall on students at Aurora Theatre (wgrz.com) — Six Northwood Elementary students from West Seneca were evaluated after ceiling debris fell during a Monday morning show at the Aurora Theatre in East Aurora. About 70 people, including local students and teachers, were inside when a contractor’s foot went through the attic floor, sending insulation and tile material down into the theater.
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📸 Around West Seneca
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Seneca
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★ Featured events ★
- Open Class - Comfort of Home
Painting with a Twist, The Southgate Plaza, 1054 Union Rd, West Seneca
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- EM-Holiday Concert #2
East Middle School Buffalo, NY 14224
7:00 pm - West Senior Holiday Choral Concert
West Seneca West Senior High School Buffalo, NY 14224
7:00 pm - Winter Concert
West Seneca East Senior High School Buffalo, NY 14224
7:00 pm - Toddler Time Fall 2025 Twelve Week Session
West Seneca Public Library
10:00 am - WM Chorus Concert #2
West Middle School Buffalo, NY 14224
6:30 pm - WM Bel Suono Concert
West Middle School Buffalo, NY 14224
7:30 pm - Handicraft Club
West Seneca Public Library , 1300 Union Rd , West Seneca
1:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Monday December 22
📣 West Seneca Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- DMS Jazz Band
Depew Middle School Depew, NY 14043
7:00 am - Civil Service Committee - Council Committee Meeting
Buffalo, NY Calendar , 13Th Floor City Hall , Buffalo
9:45 am - Finance Committee - Council Committee Meeting
Buffalo, NY Calendar , 13Th Floor City Hall , Buffalo
10:00 am - Judge Morgan - Criminal Court 10:00AM
Hamburg, NY Calendar Hamburg, NY 14075
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone lost a gorgeous charcoal Gray cat?
I believe it is a male. He is very lovable and friendly. I have been feeding him outside but was finally able to capture him in a trap. And bring… (Nextdoor West Seneca West) - The vehicle fire incident on I-90 exit 48A-49 has been cleared, and traffic is normal.
3:43PM on Dec 14: A vehicle fire on I-90 westbound at exit 48A-49 is blocking the right lane. (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
Cheektowaga
- WEEKENDUP ROUNDUP: Renner leads Lady Gators to second win; Salamanca boys win Maple Grove Tournament (oleanstar.com)
- Cheektowaga Police investigating fatal fire (wgrz.com)
- Lewiston Adds New License Plate Cameras At Four Major Intersections (wyrk.com)
Orchard Park
Ok West Seneca! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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