9-1-1 - What happens when a call comes in?
The computer screen at the Monroe County-Rochester 9-1-1 Center looks like any other computer screen, but the screen images list possible serious consequences as they identify time, location and indication of a fire or fire potential. The messages trip a system of responses, some automatic, others requiring a review of the protocol system, which provides a to-do list of actions. more

Canal corporation's notification system
The New York State Thruway Authority/Canal Corporation will offer a new e-mail service called Canal TRANSalert to boaters and other customers, including residents of communities along the Canal, to inform them of major incidents and emergencies that may affect navigation on the New York State Canal System. more

Clean up continues at Diaz site in Holley
So far, close to $9 million has been spent in the clean-up efforts at the site of the former Diaz plant in the Village of Holley. The clean-up started with daily inspections of drums, tanks, piping and maintenance of the facility. more

Community Directory delivered this week
This weekend’s delivery of the 11th Edition of the Westside News Inc. Hometown Community Directory brings a valuable resource to area residents. Not only does the booklet define nearby businesses and service providers and what they offer through its advertisers, it also is packed with easily accessible information with a strong local focus. more

Earth Day lessons take a crafty turn
Broken hair ties with butterflies, egg cartons, computer boxes and more went into a project two local home-schooled girls worked on for Earth Day. For Cassidy and Harley Felerski, the lesson they learn in their home schooling classes on Earth Day took a crafty turn when they started looking around their home for recycled items and turned it into a project that was on display at Seymour Library. more

Orleans County Youth Court seeks members
Membership applications are being accepted for Orleans County Youth Court. Applicants must be 14-18 years of age, residents of Orleans County and be enrolled in high school. more

Post office dedicated to Spencerport native
On April 14, the Averill Park Post Office was dedicated in honor of Major George Quamo who lost his life in 1968 during the Vietnam Conflict. Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Two Silver Stars, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit award, Presidential Unit Citation and countless other awards for leading the rescue of 14 men during the battle of Lang Vei, his plane disappeared April 14, 1968 in the jungles of Vietnam. more

Sweden's historic barns to be surveyed
New buildings are not always improvements on the old. In this country, we are accustomed to demolishing structures which we consider to be old, obsolete or too much in need of repair. more

Take a trip through the Country Barn quilt trail
Lora Partyka, the force behind the "barn quilt" project in Kendall, is part of a trio of local women business owners who have combined forces to offer The Country Barn Quilt Trail - an event they hope will become an annual one. more

Walkers gearing up for 25th CROP 10K
When the group of walkers steps off on May 6 for the 25th annual CROP Walk in Brockport, this year's organizer, Donna Carter, will participate in her 25th as well. "I haven't missed a walk since it started," she said. Carter's mother, Miriam McCauley, who is 83 this year, has walked for the past four years but decided to sit this one out, Carter said. more