Caring for all creatures focuses on blessing of the pets
The sun was shining and a gentle breeze blowing as members, friends and special guests of Union Church in Churchville worshipped on the bank of Black Creek on July 16. more

CCHP paints signs for parade
Members of the CCHP congregate around one of their just-painted signs which were to be used in the Hilton Firemen's Carnival Parade on July 27. more

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor seeking photo contest entries
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announced the first Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Photographs must be taken within the boundaries of the national heritage corridor which is comprised of the Erie, Oswego, Cayuga/Seneca, Champlain Canals and surrounding communities. The deadline for submitting entries is September 15. more

Events will make a Splash in Spencerport
As part of the New York State Canal Corporation's Canal Splash weekend, communities including Spencerport are planning events for August 13. more

Hamlin's Carnival rockin' at 55
The Hamlin Fireman's Carnival may be outgrowing its name. In its 55th consecutive year of operation, the carnival boasts more family entertainment than ever before including nearly a dozen different bands. The event is open to the public August 3-6. more

Hobbyist makes lighthouses for many shores
From coast to coast - well almost - Dick Bausch's lighthouses grace front yards, overlook majestic rocky coasts, and keep guard over garden-scapes. more

Messiah welcomes new youth pastor
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mt. Read Blvd., Greece, will welcome Rev. Katherine Neel on Sunday, August 6. A 2006 graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, she will serve as associate pastor. Her particular areas of focus will be with youth, families and young adults. more

Quilts for quints
Cheryl Sauter, member of the Canal Country Quilters, headed up a group to make quilts for the Barreiro Quintuplets in Hamlin. more

Type E Botulism found in some gulls and terns
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the agency is investigating the cause of the deaths of birds found along the shores of Lake Ontario and the Thousand Islands area of the St. Lawrence River. DEC advised the public to take precautions in handling birds and wildlife from these areas until the investigation is completed. Gulls and terns collected from Little Gallo Island during the second week of July tested positive for Type E Botulism. more