Brockport police officers
recognized for achievements
Saying it didn't take him long to recognize the caliber of officers he was working with in Brockport, the chief decided to take the knowledge public and begin a recognition program within the department. "It's easy to take for granted the officers and the job they do," Brockport Police Chief Daniel Varrenti said. "I compare these officers to any police department in the state." more

Ceremony of Remembrance
offers comfort to grieving families, friends
Families and friends who are mourning a loved one’s death are invited to attend a Ceremony of Remembrance on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. in the Colgate Rochester Divinity School Auditorium, 1100 South Goodman Street, Rochester. more

Children collect books for second Philippines Library
For the second year, the children and young people of Trinity Episcopal Church, 3450 Ridge Road West, are collecting books of all sorts to send to a school in the Philippines to create a library for use by teachers and students. more

Chili Public Library programs
Registration for Preschool Storytime for 4 and 5 year olds will begin Monday, March 31. The storytimes start the week of April 14 and run for 5 weeks. They will be held 1:30 p.m. Mondays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Thursdays. Call 889-2200 or stop in at the Chili Public Library to register beginning March 31. more

Job hunting workshops at Genesee's Career and Transfer Center
The Genesee Community College Career and Transfer Center is holding a series of free public workshops to help individuals develop their career plans and job search skills. These workshops are ideal for anyone currently searching for their first job, a new position, or thinking about embarking on a job search or career change. more

Monroe County entities pass agreement on sales tax sharing
Monroe County municipalities and school districts have agreed on a new four-year sales tax sharing plan. The "Saint Patrick's Day Agreement" will mean that Monroe County will continue to share an equal dollar amount of its four percent portion of the sales tax with the City of Rochester, while maintaining past levels of sharing with the towns, villages and suburban school districts. more

Navy Club of Lake Ontario celebrates 11th birthday
With over 30 members in attendance, the Navy Club of Lake Ontario, on Clinton Street in Brockport celebrated its eleventh birthday with a dinner and the installation of its officers held Saturday, March 15. more

Ogden library and Spencerport village receive grant for walking tour
The New York Council for the Humanities has awarded a grant to the Ogden Farmers’ Library and the Village of Spencerport that will result in the installation of a summer-long walking tour of the canal and business district areas of the village. more

Ordination of new pastor announced
The congregation of Concordia Lutheran Church, Brockport, is pleased to announce that Vicar Roger A. Kimmel has accepted the call to be pastor at Concordia. A Service of Ordination and Installation will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 30, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 6601 Fourth Section Road, Brockport. more

Residents invited to share some fresh air with a city child
Area residents are invited to volunteer for The Fresh Air Fund and host an inner-city child this summer. Underprivileged New York City children who participate in the fund's Friendly Town Program can experience simple summer pleasures like skipping rocks across a lake, smelling newly cut grass, and making new suburban and country friends. more

Trustee seats filled in Holley
A retired math teacher and the village's former mayor were chosen by Village of Holley voters to fill two trustee seats. John Kenney, in his first bid at public office, received 247 votes, the most garnered by any of the candidates. Louis Passarell, former mayor and a retired police chief in the village, received 182 votes. more

Walker Exempts offers scholarship
Candidates are being sought by the Walker Exempts for a scholarship named after Alan Haight. Haight, a dedicated Walker Fire Department member, gave much to his community and was also involved in numerous county and New York state related fire department and emergency services activities. more

Youth banquet to honor community service
The Orleans County Youth Board will honor individuals for their service to the community at the 21st Annual Youth Recognition Banquet to be held Wednesday, May 14. more

Logel announces run for Chili town supervisor post
County Legislator Tracy Logel (R/C-Chili) has launched her campaign to run for the Chili supervisor post. more

Ogden GOP candidates selected
The Ogden Republican Committee confirmed its selection of five town candidates for this November's elections. more