Arc of Orleans bringing 'J-Mac' to fundraiser
Jason McElwain, the young Greece high schooler with autism who has become a nationwide sensation by shattering basketball records with 20 winning points in four minutes in February 2006, will be making an appearance at an Arc of Orleans fundraiser. more

Area municipalities receive grant funding
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to make multiple improvements benefiting residents living in the 1st Legislative District, which includes the Town of Sweden, as well as the Villages of Hilton and Brockport, totaling $105,000 has been secured. more

B-B's New Millennium project updates physical plant
Residents in the Byron-Bergen Central School District will head to the polls on Wednesday, June 6 to decide on a proposed New Millennium Capital Project which would renovate and modernize the district's physical plant. more

Brockport adopts ethics code amendments
Tempers flared and voices were raised during the public hearing on May 21 during which Village of Brockport officials looked at amendments to the village code on ethics as they related to village officials accepting gifts and the way appointments were made to the board. more

Brockport Firefighter's Memorial
Monument work progresses
The molds for the Brockport Firefighters Memorial Monument have been created using the carved wood sculptures as a base. Sculptor Brian Hanlon said the figures (which are composed of more than 20 pieces of bronze) have all been poured and they will commence constructing bronze replicas of Richard Kron's artwork. more

Brockport Lions cruise-in to summer
The Brockport Lions Club is planning for its Cruise-In again this summer. The events will be held July 14 and September 8 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Sweden/Clarkson Recreation field (on the hill), Route 19. more

Cobblestone Society to explore wind energy and history topics
The Cobblestone Society Museum in Gaines will sponsor a public awareness program about wind turbines Wednesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. in the Pullman Memorial Universalist Church, 10 East Park Street, Albion. more

Director appointed at Seymour Library
The Seymour Library Board of Trustees has named a new Library Director, Cassandra Guthrie. She took over the responsibilities of director in Brockport on May 16 after a nine year tenure as community relations librarian at the White Plains Public Library in Westchester County, NY. more

Kestrel nest on camera at wildlife refuge
This spring the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge introduced the Kestrel Cam which looks inside a nest box occupied by an American kestrel. The nest box located behind the refuge office was wired with a small camera to provide live images of the birds which have successfully used the box for many years. more

Legion Auxiliary prepares for flag disposal and officers' banquet
The annual disposal of all unserviceable and torn United States flags ceremony by the Monroe County American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York, will be held on Sunday, June 10, at 933 University Avenue at 2 p.m. more

Property tax exemptions in place for home improvements
As a way to encourage property owners to make improvements to their homes, Village of Brockport officials unanimously approved a tax exemption for approved home improvements of one and two-family homes. Following the improvements and the completion of an application, the taxpayer can request a nine-year tax exemption. more

Spencerport Credit Union annual meeting June 6
The Annual Meeting of the Spencerport Federal Credit Union will be held on Wednesday, June 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Millennium Lodge at Greece Canal Park. This event is free to all members of the credit union. more

Spencerport Fire Department honors
Explorer Post for 35 years of service
The Spencerport Volunteer Firemen's Association Fire Explorer Post #533 was honored for its 35 years of service to the department and community. more

Volunteers sought for POD
In the event of a large-scale public health emergency, such as a pandemic or epidemic affecting Monroe County, it may be necessary to administer vaccine and/or dispense medication to the entire population within as little as 48 yours. In order to make this effort manageable, communities are recruiting volunteers to staff and operate a Point of Dispensing (POD). more

Wheel Fest rolls into Hamlin for the 10th year
In an era of constant change, one thing that has remained steady in the Town of Hamlin is its Wheel Fest which will celebrate its 10th anniversary when the event kicks off on June 2. For 12 hours (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) visitors will be treated to the sights and sounds that have kept the festival rolling along for a decade and will also find new things to enjoy. more

Wind farm DVD made by local man
Armed with his video recorder and drawing on his training in scientific investigation, retired science teacher Ed Evans has created a DVD to address the questions about noise generated by wind turbines. more

Writings in stone and textiles exhibit
spotlights stonecutters' achievements
Finding work, building roads, and constructing important civic, religious, and private structures in cities like Rochester, Albany and Buffalo, itinerant stonecutters from Abruzzo, Italy helped create much of the distinctive stone architecture in the area today. more