Brockport decides to pursue power alternative
The Village of Brockport has decided to pursue the formation of a municipal gas and electric service with the help of Power Alternatives. The formation of the municipal utilities is subject to a public referendum. more
Chili cooks sought for Lakeside winter celebration
Chili cooks are currently being sought to enter the Seventh Annual "Chilly Chili Challenge" at the Lakeside Winter Celebration to be held at Ontario Beach Park on Sunday, February 11. The deadline for entries is February 5. more
Church leadership changes
On December 31, 2000 at a regular Sunday service, the congregation of Parma Greece United Church of Christ at Latta and Manitou Roads celebrated the end of a successful two-year interim pastorate by Rev. Phyllis Reed. more
Civil Rights leader to speak at University of Rochester
Julian Bond, whose civil rights work first brought him to national prominence in the 1960s, will deliver the inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address at the University of Rochester. more
Concordia Lutheran to welcome interim pastor
Concordia Lutheran Church invites the community to the installation service of Vicar Roger Kimmel as Interim Pastor of the congregation on Sunday, January 14, at 4 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 6601 Fourth Section Road, Brockport. more
Developer asks Brockport to annex property
Rich Miller, local real estate broker and property manager, has asked the Village of Brockport to annex a 5.6 acre parcel of land located on the south side of Holley Street. The land abuts the village on the property’s east border but is located outside the village limits in the Town of Sweden. more
Holley's Hurd Orchards goes international
Working hand-in-hand with the earth and with its ancient energy has long been the philosophy of Sue Hurd Machamer and her daughter, Amy Machamer. Even though the owners of Hurd Orchards recently inked a business deal with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., it will not change the essence of who they are and what they do, they said. more
Local congregation begins 50-Day Spiritual Adventure
The members of Spencerport Wesleyan Church are planning to "see the unseen Christ" for eight weeks - to explore how awareness of Jesus' presence transforms the way people live. They'll be working together on a 50-Day Spiritual Adventure called "Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life." more
Nativity School celebrates 125 years
On January 10, 1876, the Sisters of the Order of St. Joseph opened the doors of the Nativity School to 150 expected students. One hundred and twenty-five years later, the current 132 students, their families, the parish and the school staff will commemorate the landmark anniversary of Brockport’s Catholic school. more
Parking violators in Spencerport village could now be ticketed
The Spencerport Village Board of Trustees passed its first new local law of the year January 3, giving the village code enforcement officer the authority to write tickets for parking violations on village streets and in municipal parking lots. more
Radio Rally to be held at Hilton church
The Family Life Network will be conducting a Radio Rally on Sunday evening January 14 at Hilton United Methodist Church in Hilton. more
Restoration of historic barns gets funding
Interest in the $2-million New York State Barn Restoration Program announced last fall by Governor Pataki has exceeded everyone's expectations. more
St. John the Evangelist hosts Lighten Up
Nationally-known Catholic Christian entertainer, Doug Brummel, will share his "Lighten Up" presentation at St. John's in Spencerport on January 21, 22 and 23; 7 to 8:45 p.m. Brummel will present a light-hearted, yet inspiring look at family experiences, the Catholic faith, and the joy of the Gospel. As a Catholic comedian, inspirational storyteller, musician and motivational teacher, he encourages all to "expect the unexpected." more
Sweden gives offices name change, face lift
It’s been seven months since the Village of Brockport moved out of the Sweden-Brockport Municipal Building at 18 State Street into the Seymour Building at 49 State Street. The public eye has been aimed mostly at the village’s new offices and the restoration of the historic 1824 Second Empire building. Yet the Town of Sweden has been busy too, sprucing up its offices and reconfiguring how its space is used. more
Wegmans baking contest finalists announced
The search for the great cooks of tomorrow has been narrowed to 56 area kids who will compete at the Wegmans Food You Feel Good About/Pillsbury Kids Bake-Off® Contest at The Strong Museum, One Manhattan Square, on January 20. The competition will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with the winner being announced at 3 p.m. more
