Boy Scout Troop 292 holds Eagle Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 292 held a Court of Honor on May 15, to recognize Jeffrey M. Champlin for earning the rank of Eagle. Gary Wumkes, scoutmaster, was master of ceremonies. Steve McKeown and John Norsen, assistant scoutmasters, participated in the ceremony, along with several scouts including John Lawniczak, Greg Selke, Ken Piasecki, Mike Deal, Kelan Kline and Colin Nobles. more

Cameron Ministries helped by Kodak crew and others
Cameron Community Ministries received help from Kodak at the annual United Way Day Of Caring and from the Presbyterian Mission Madness in April. Eight hardworking Kodak folks spent 10 hours at Cameron Community Ministries on Friday, April 25. more

Dairy farming collectibles get convention spotlight
Don Grentzinger's always been a saver. He's got the poster that advertised the dispersal of his family's dairy farm equipment in 1968. He's got cream separators and butter churns. He's got hundreds of old cast iron seats from tractors. Hundreds? Yes, hundreds, a good many of them displayed on the ceiling of his workshop. more

Father-son partnership expands local dental practice
Dr. Jerry Cellura is welcoming his son, Gerry, as a partner in his Spencerport dental practice. In a letter to his patients Dr. Cellura said that it was “with joy and pride” that he introduces his son. Gerry will begin work with his father in July as Dr. Gerry, to alleviate some of the confusion with the names. more

Kendall voters approve budget proposal
By an overwhelming 250 vote margin, taxpayers in the Kendall Central School District approved the $12.9 million budget. There were 480 yes votes cast, 230 voters were opposed to the budget package. more

Monroe County Library System sponsors photo contest
The Monroe County Library System is sponsoring a summer photography contest Picture This, Imagine That - Photography Contest. Seymour Library in Brockport is accepting photos for the contest. more

New officers installed at Ferris-Goodridge Post
New officers at Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post 330 are: Michael J. Schwartz, Commander; Tim Howard, SAL President; Betty Wieme, Auxiliary President; Gary Reichert, First Vice Commander; Jane Decker, 2nd Vice Commander; Rocky Piloroscia, 3rd Vice Commander; Bill Ornt, Adjutant; Don Lenhard, Finance Officer; Jerry Cunningham, Chaplain/Service Officer; Bob Bechtold, Historian; and, Mike Amering, Sergeant at Arms. more

Parma Public Library summer story hours and special shows scheduled
The Parma Library will be offering a full range of programs for children of all ages this summer. Pre-school story hours for children 3-1/2-5 years old are a blend of stories, songs, games, films and fun. more

Report dead crows to assess risk from West Nile Virus
Monroe County health officials are once again requesting that residents report dead crows to them to assist in determining the level of risk to humans posed by West Nile Virus (WNV). "Crows appear to be the most susceptible to WNV and therefore serve as an early warning sign for us about the level of virus circulating in our community," said Health Director Dr. Andrew Doniger. more

Revamping Engine 55
Engine 55 (formerly known as Old Bertha or Gerdi) was the first piece of fire apparatus purchased by the Hamlin Fire District back in 1931. She served the town and its residents well but over the years her colors have faded and her mechanical parts are failing. more

Safety Fair draws crowd
On Saturday, May 31, Holley Karate in conjunction with the Holley Police and Fire Departments presented the 1st annual Safety & Prevention Kids Fair. Despite poor weather, close to 200 children turned out for the event. Each child attending received a free Kids Fair t-shirt in addition to a variety of handouts from the participating organizations. more

Study shows where New York state's population growth is lagging
New York continued to pull out of the population decline of the 1970s during the last decade, but growth in the state still lagged behind most of the country, according to a new report by The Public Policy Institute, the research affiliate of The Business Council of New York State. more

Voters in Holley veto budget
Even though they were presented with a budget that was below contingency levels, voters in the Holley Central School district turned down the proposed $15.5 million package. There were 565 votes against the proposed budget and 499 in favor. The proposition to add $81,539 to the Holley Community Free Library budget was also defeated by a vote of 489 against and 478 in favor. more

Why did the deer cross the road?
Why did the deer cross the road? It didn't. Neither did the bear, fox or coyote, according to a new study, co-authored by New York State Museum researchers, which finds that underpasses designed to keep wildlife off of the Adirondack Northway are not working. more