A family filled with love and hope for the future
Even though a tragic accident in August 2003 left 15-year-old Erika Daugherty without the ability to speak and to walk, this accident did not deprive her of her spirit and strength to survive. more

Brockport's legal fees escalate
"We have a major artery that's been lacerated and continues to bleed," was how Village of Brockport Trustee Carrie Maziarz described the escalating legal fees the village is incurring. more

Brockport police officers honored
for quick actions in bank robbery
December 19 started out like most work days for Officers Michael DeToy and Paul Wheat and Sergeant Douglas Ziegler. No one could have predicted that the day would take a drastic turn when they were called upon to intercede during an attempted bank robbery and a bomb threat. more

Eagle Scout project completed
In May 2005, Jonathan Pack from Troop 111 in Brockport fulfilled the requirements to become an Eagle Scout with the exception of an Eagle Scout project. He approached Dianna Clinton from Lifetime Assistance about a project and she took him on a tour of their Sensory Park which had a pond that was not wheelchair accessible. more

Lakeside Memorial Hospital appoints hospitalist
Lakeside Memorial Hospital announced the appointment of Philip Atigre, MD. He has joined Lakeside to implement a Hospitalist Program to provide care for inpatients. more

Lakeside Hospital shares in $8.85 million for top performing hospitals
Out of the 265 hospitals in New York state, only nine were named "top performers" and Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport is among the elite few. Hospitals participating in the Premier Hospital Quality Incentive demonstration, based on first year results in the national pay for performance initiative, will share in $8.85 million in Medicare bonus payments. more

Nominees sought for youth registration banquet
The Orleans County Youth Board will recognize local citizens at the 24th Annual Youth Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, May 9. This event is an opportunity to thank select individuals for their service to the community. more

Orleans County 4-H'ers
create cards for military personnel
On Saturday, January 7, Orleans County 4-H members gathered at the Fairgrounds to participate in a community service project to create Valentine's Day cards for United States Armed Forces men and women. more

Otetiana Council reaches recruiting record
A record 1,900 Monroe County boys joined Cub Scouts during the recent recruiting campaign held by the Otetiana Council, Boy Scouts of America. more

Sweden residents speak out in favor of recycling center
"We're willing to pay more" and "We want the recycling center to stay" were the sentiments of the majority at the Sweden public information meeting on January 17. Close to 150 people packed the room to standing room only capacity to voice their opinions and opposition to the town considering closing the recycling center. more

Westside News Inc. publisher donates to Lakeside
Lakeside Foundation accepted a $1,000 donation from Keith Ryan, owner and publisher of Westside News Inc. and a resident of Spencerport. This gift is in recognition of all the individuals and businesses that have generously supported Lakeside through the many phone calls he made asking for support for Lakeside, according to hospital officials. more