Adopted daughter reunites with birth mother
When Jill Wirth hugs her mother this weekend, it will be the first time the two women have held each other since Jill was given up for adoption shortly after birth 42 years ago. more

Brockport establishes police chief selection committee
The Village of Brockport has established a police chief selection committee; it is now in the process of seeking committee members. As proposed by Mayor Mary Ann Thorpe, the committee will be comprised of two village trustees, two Brockport police officers, two residents at large, one educator, one member of the clergy, and one merchant. more

Churchville officials study added security measures
Recent vandalism has officials in the Village of Churchville revisiting the idea of hiring a private security firm and installing video cameras, in addition to the promise of increased presence of Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies and New York State Troopers. more

Hilton native graduates from Air Force Academy
The Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado has announced that Cadet First Class Thomas B. Younker of Hilton, has successfully completed all of the requirements necessary for graduation. Cadet Younker will receive his diploma with a B.S. degree in political science at Falcon Stadium on Wednesday, May 30, at the 43rd Commencement Exercises of the Air Force Academy, where the guest speaker will be the Vice President of the United States, Richard Cheney. more

Mosquito season brings West Nile Virus concerns
Caution and common sense are the buzzwords when it comes to dealing with any threat of West Nile Virus, health officials in area counties say. more

RIT graduation a shared celebration for father-daughter duo
Parents know their place on graduation day. Seated among an enthusiastic audience, it's a satisfying opportunity to shine the spotlight on their child's achievement. That's not entirely so for Mark Bridges. On May 26, this proud father shared the stage with daughter Tobie at Rochester Institute of Technology's Commencement 2001. more

Skate Jam inaugurates park
Smooth blacktop, steel ramps and open space - a skateboarder's dream and soon reality in Ogden. more

Soapbox racers take to the track in Clarendon June 2
Clarendon's second annual Soapbox Car Race will be held on Saturday, June 2. This is an event that promotes "positive Youth Development," as well as family and community involvement. The family builds the car together and then will spend the race day together, either working as the "pit crew" for the racer or as spectators cheering from the sidelines. more

Spencerport schedules driver education enrollment
High school students wishing to enroll in the summer driver education program should attend a meeting held on June 11 in the Board of Education Meeting Room which is located in the Administration Building, 71 Lyell Avenue. Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. more

Town of Sweden soldier gets military stone 150 years after his death
While doing family genealogy research, Harold Markham of Spencerport learned that his great-great grandfather, Avery Markham, had served in the New York militia during the War of 1812. As a member of a unit from Western New York, Avery, who was living in Chili, served on the Niagara Frontier. In 1814, he was part of the Battle of Fort Erie in Ontario, Canada. more

Two Lift Bridges shops to become one
After more than 25 years of marriage, Archie and Pat Kutz say they’re finally ready to move in together. At work, that is. Owners of the Lift Bridge Book Shop and Lift Bridge Kids on Main Street, Brockport, the Kutz’s will merge the two stores over the next few weeks. Separated by just a few doors on Main Street, the two stores will move in together in the recently vacated Mark and Dale’s store. more

What's so great about North Greece?
Part II of a two-part series which takes a close look at the changing face of North Greece, New York more

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Westside News Secial Section
Hamlin Wheel Fest

Hamlin's Wheel Fest rolls on
Entering its fourth year, the Hamlin Wheel Fest is rolling along quite well, gaining a little more momentum each year. Coming off a year that brought in almost 10,000 festival goers, the event is being billed as even bigger and better. more

Who invented the Wheel ...
ummm the Wheel Fest?
Kathi Rickman, town clerk and this year's chairperson, is credited with being the driving force behind the festival's creation. more

Horse and Buggy Days
recalled in Town Hall exhibit
At present, it is difficult to envision our nation without the automobile, for the "Horseless Carriage," as it was once dubbed by President McKinley, and the truck have become absolute necessities in modern culture. Not so when our ancestors traveled the dusty trails of yesteryear. more

Hot wheels to cruise into Wheel Fest
For the third year in a row, the festival will hold its Cruise In, a free car show open to anyone with a classic car, truck or motorcycle. These classic beauties will be on display in the Town Hall parking lot, arranged by years. more

Kids' stuff at the Wheel Fest
The Town of Hamlin has many abundant resources, not the least of which is an endless supply of energetic children. The members of the Wheel Fest committee have taken this into consideration and have prepared accordingly with plenty of games and attractions. more

Now that's some Wheel entertainment
This year's Wheel Fest is combining the best of the old with some new and exciting entertainment. New this year will be hot air balloon rides, a Mercy Flight helicopter, blacksmith demonstrations and a silent auction. There will also be many local crafters. more

Calling volunteers for next year
This year's Wheel Fest has been put together with the hard work of 11 committee members. They are Kathi Rickman (chair), Mike Barber, Lisa Cooke, Maureen David, Ray Dawley, Sherry Dobson, Gene Eichas, Linda Eichas, Jerry Hoffman, Tammy Keyes, and Debbie Turbeville. more