Bacon elected 7th District Commander
On June 11, Ernie Bacon was elected 7th District Commander of The American Legion, Department of New York, at the 60th 7th District Convention held in Cato, NY. Bacon is an 18-year member who resides in Spencerport with his wife, Geri. more

Bergen artist involved in large scale public sculpture project
In 2004, Bergen sponsored its first public mural, now in 2005 it will be sponsoring its first large scale public sculpture. The sculpture, which is the work of three artists, will be installed in Zuber Park on the corners of Main and Rochester on Monday, June 27. It will be on display through Independence Day. more

Billboard dedicated in Brockport
Brockport artist Helen Smagorinsky describes her artwork appearing on the Main Street billboard that was dedicated June 21. more

Brockport addresses FOIL issue
Freedom of Information (FOIL) requests have long been a point of contention between village residents and village officials in Brockport. At the June 20 board meeting, Mayor Josephine Matela pointed out that prior to her coming on board, there really was no procedure in place for FOIL requests. more

Brockport approves village manager position
By a margin of three to one, the position of village manager was created by the Village of Brockport. Trustee Mort Wexler cast the lone dissenting vote at the June 20 board meeting. more

Brockport Troop 111 celebrates Eagle Scout honor
On June 5, Troop 111 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor and presented Mark MacEwan with Boy Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout. The ceremony was hosted by Scoutmaster Mike Sinopoli, with the assistance of former Scoutmaster Ken Rombaut, Eagle counselor Joe Wieczorek, Troop Committee Chairman Dave Moon, Assistant Scoutmaster Mike Krahe, and committee member Mark Scheda. more

Historical Society plans Victorian Garden Party
A Victorian Garden Party is planned for Sunday, August 7 at the Morgan-Manning House, 151 Main Street in Brockport. Running from 3 to 6 p.m., it will be a premier event sponsored by the Western Monroe Historical Society. more

Photo entries sought for Apple Fest contest
The "Apple of My Eye" photo contest is extending a call for photographic entries. This year's theme for the 25th Anniversary of the Apple Fest is "Home Sweet Home." Pictures taken of any subject in the Hilton-Parma area, including all of western Monroe County, will be considered. more

Sculpture contest open to all arts enthusiasts
The Can-imals on parade and the Cool Kids Day Block Party is on. The canned goods sculpture contest and kids party is relocated to the Brockport Arts Festival on Saturday, August 13, said Steve Appleton, Cool Kids director. Appleton said it's not too late to sign up to build a Can-imals on Parade creation. more

Specialists expand care options at Lakeside Hospital
While offering the community access to care from doctors in specialized fields for many years, Lakeside Memorial Hospital continues to add to their specialty staff. By forging liaisons with physicians who offer clinic hours and perform surgeries at the Brockport hospital, administrators are striving to provide a broader range of services on the campus. more

Watershed program underway
The Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District has launched a 12-month dedicated Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) outreach program in the Black Creek and Little Black Creek watersheds. more