4-H member receives Harper Scholarship Award
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County announces the selection of Patrick Ellsworth of Hilton as one of the recipients of the Harper Scholarship Award for the 2002-2003 academic year. more
Bicycling couple tie the knot at Spencerport gazebo
On Monday, July 7, 2003 at 12:30 p.m., Stephanie Ball and Edward Graham will tie the knot at the Clyde Carter Gazebo in Spencerport. more
Clarkson is already working on the new school year
Since getting a 99-year lease from the Clarkson Community Church, the members of the Clarkson Historical Society (CHS) have been putting in extra effort on their plans to renovate the old Clarkson Schoolhouse. more
Class of '53 educators reuniting in Brockport
The fiftieth reunion of the class that graduated from the State University of New York at Brockport on June 8, 1953 will be held this summer. more
Empire Zones foster growth in area counties
Genesee and Orleans Counties recently were the recipients of their first Empire Zones. Taken together, the two designations meant more than 2,300 jobs created or retained, and $93 million in new investment for the region. more
Lucky ducks bring big prizes
Some wonderful prizes can be yours for the "plucking" at this year's annual Duck Derby sponsored by Brockport Integrated Services and Community Organization (BISCO) and Lakeside Memorial Hospital. more
Retiring physician cared for generations of local residents
Glenda Mazza has been waiting 40 years for her favorite doctor to make a house call. more
Signs of summer
There are certain things you can count on as sure signs of summer. They sprout up as regular as clockwork: orange construction cones, kids on bikes, flowers - and garage sale signs. more
In Briefly:
Canal trail gets a facelift
Tom and Stacy Frys relax a bit on one of the new benches along the Erie Canal. more
Free Shakespeare play in Highland Bowl
The Monroe County Parks Department and the Rochester Community Players will offer nine (9) free performances this July at Monroe County Highland Park Bowl. more
Parma Highway Supt. receives attendance award
Town of Parma Superintendent of Highways, Brian Speer, received a five consecutive-year attendance award at the 58th Annual School for Highway Superintendents. more
Purple Heart stamp unveiled
Assemblyman Bill Reilich participated in the unveiling of the Purple Heart Postage Stamp at the Ridgemont Branch Post Office on June 25. more
In Schools:
Children learn violin through Project ADEPT
Holley kindergartener Jonathan Bower listens intently as he receives instruction on how to play the violin during a Project ADEPT (A Diversified Enrichment Program for the Talented) through BOCES 2. more
Employees honored at Brockport schools
Sixteen members of the Brockport Central School District non-teaching professional staff were recently recognized for their outstanding dedication and on-the-job contributions to the district. more
John and Eda Reinhardt scholarships awarded to C-C grads
During the June 22 worship service at the First Presbyterian Church of Chili, the John and Eda Reinhardt scholarships, established in 1992 by Eda Reinhardt, were awarded to five Churchville-Chili graduates. more
Kendall students receive prestigious Scholar-Athlete Award
Kendall graduates Jenna Gaesser and Troy Tooley have received the Scholar-Athlete Award from the Genesee Region Athletic Association. more
Middle School House Principal named at Byron-Bergen
Daniel Bedette was appointed House Principal at Byron-Bergen Middle School. The district's Board of Education voted for the appointment at their June 26 meeting. more
Playing the stock market wins students grand prize
A group of Kendall high school students really know how to make the stock market work for them. more
In Sports:
Brockport woman medals in national swimming championships
The United States Swimming Master National Short Course Championships were held in Tempe, Arizona from May 15 to 18. The Sea Devil Masters and Arizona State University sponsored the event. more
Chili team wins tournament
The 2003 Chili Baseball nine and ten year old travel team won the first tournament they played in this year. more
Baseball Camp a hit in Parma
The Ory Mee Baseball Camp sponsored by Hilton-Parma Recreation hit stride with almost 60 camp participants taking to the fields at Town Hall Park. more
Soccer team leads division
The Spencerport Boys Under 15 team finished in first place in their division, in the 13th Annual Spencerport Soccer Club Tournament on June 20, 21 and 22. more
Tim Milgate Golf Tournament to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital
Organizers of the fourth annual Tim Milgate Golf Tournament are seeking participants for this year's event, which will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 28, at Deerfield Country Club in Brockport. The tournament will feature a scramble format with a shotgun start. more
