Hopscotching toward a record
When hopscotch began in ancient Britain during the early Roman Empire, the original hopscotch courts were more than 100 feet long and used for military training exercises. more
Kendall receives grant, gets cannon back
Kendall's historic Civil War cannon has made its way back to its former location in Greenwood Cemetery. more
Lakeside surgeon’s careers blend military and community service
As chief orthopaedic surgeon at Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport, Dr. Michael E. Leit says he welcomes the opportunities to provide specialized care to area communities large and small. more
Riga residents to receive free refuse, recycling collection
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks joined Riga Town Supervisor Tim Rowe and Jeff Richardson, vice president of Waste Management, to announce curbside residential refuse and recycling service for Riga residents. This service, provided at no charge to Riga residents, is a result of the County of Monroe and Town of Riga Host Community Agreement. more
Strong Memorial seeks teen volunteers
Area high school students are being sought to volunteer at Strong Memorial Hospital this summer. Positions for retail, patient contact, clerical/office and information/greeter are available. more
Sweden presents town's Comprehensive Plan
Town of Sweden officials presented their Comprehensive Plan to residents in a public hearing setting for a second time on April 25. more
Teacher helps student overcome social fear
When people look back at their school years, they will most likely remember one or two teachers who made a difference in their lives. more
Town official receives public service award
Sweden Supervisor Nat O. Lester, III has received a 2005 Public Service Award from the New York State Parks and Recreation Society. more
Byron-Bergen adopts budget
The Byron-Bergen Board of Education adopted the 2005-2006 budget proposition of $16,559,514. Also on the ballot is a second proposition to purchase two 30-passenger wheel chair capable buses and one 7 passenger van not to exceed a cost of $128,000. more
Duck Derby receives local support
Brockport Integrated Service and Community Organization (BISCO) and Lakeside Memorial Hospital are teaming up for the annual Duck Derby to be held during the Brockport Summer Arts Festival, August 13 and 14. more
Extra Mile Award
David Leverenz was given The Extra Mile Award. This award is designed to recognize Hamlin residents who have shown an act of kindness, done a good deed or gone the extra mile. more
Hilton's new Postmaster
Marisa Papagilas became the new Hilton Postmaster March 19. As of June this year, Marisa will have been a postal employee for 30 years, having spent the last 23 years as the Customer Service Supervisor in the Hilton Post Office. more
Holley presents school budget to voters
The Holley Central School District will hold a hearing on the Proposed 2005-06 Budget on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Holley Elementary School cafetorium. more
Holley schedules a Meet the Candidates night
Holley Central School District residents can meet candidates for the Board of Education on Monday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Holley Elementary School cafetorium. more
Puppy love
Meet Bo, Guiding Eyes for the Blind dog being raised in North Chili by Stu and Cindy Chait, with Celeste Lorch assigned as his designated puppy sitter. more
Season opening canal 'sweep' set
The season opening sweep for the Adopt-A-Trail program of the Town of Sweden is scheduled for Saturday, May 7. Volunteers will meet at Harvester Park at 9 a.m. to begin work on the canal towpath. Adopting groups are asked by the Canal Corporation to monitor their sections of towpath at least once during the canal season. more
Two candidates on ballot for Hilton Board of Education
Incumbent Aggie Seneway and Tim Gagnon both of Hilton are seeking election for two open positions on the seven-member Hilton Central School District Board of Education. more
VA to begin chiropractic care
Veterans can receive chiropractic care at 26 selected Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities beginning this fall. VA will hire or contract with doctors of chiropractic to provide the care. In consultation with VA primary care providers, doctors of chiropractic will offer patient evaluations and chiropractic care for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. more
Volunteers help improve Sweden's stormwater quality
April 23 was a cold, rainy day but that didn't deter Sweden and Brockport volunteers from spending a few hours picking up debris along roadsides. Kimie Romeo, Volunteer Coordinator of Environmental Programs for Cornell Cooperative Extension, explained to the volunteers that keeping land clean is one of the most important ways to protect the local watershed that feeds into the world's largest supply of potable water - the Great Lakes. more
Westside DMV mobile units closed for network replacement
Due to a scheduled New York State Department of Motor Vehicle network replacement, the Monroe County Clerk Mobile Units on the Eastside and Westside will be closed for business this Monday, May 2. more
Churchville-Chili music students excel in competition
On Friday, April 1, the Churchville-Chili Senior High School music department took part in the Classic Festivals Music Competition held in Atlanta, Georgia. All six of the school's ensembles participated. more
Genesee Community College to hold summer theatre camp
The Theatre Department at Genesee Community College will sponsor a theatre camp this summer for students between the ages of 13 and 17. The camp begins on July 11 and runs through August 12 and will feature various workshops and demonstrations, as well as provide an opportunity for hands-on experience. more
Kindergarten registration delayed in Churchville
Because budget support is necessary to implement plans for full day kindergarten, the Churchville-Chili School District is delaying kindergarten registration until after the budget vote in May. more
SUNY employee receives Chancellor's Award
Sandra Mason, executive director of Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation (BASC) on the campus of SUNY Brockport, has been cited for excellence in professional service and has been named winner of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence. more
Holley Karate instructors receive degree honors