Boy Scout Troop 292 holds Eagle Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 292 held a Court of Honor on November 15 to recognize Gregory P. Tschorke and Jason M. DiCiaccio for attaining the rank of Eagle. more

DEC: Unseasonably warm weather may be hampering deer harvest
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Erin M. Crotty said warm weather during the early part of the Southern Zone big game hunting season appears to be having an impact on the deer harvest in certain regions of the state, and she reminded hunters that opportunities still exist to bag a deer before the end of the season. more

Harvey C. Noone Post 954 visits Batavia Veterans Hospital
The Veterans Hospital in Batavia provides medical services for men and women who have proudly served the nation in times of war and conflicts. There are generally about 90 patients hospitalized there; it is a long and lonely existence for these veterans. more

Hilton voters approve $58 million capital project
As the final tally was announced Tuesday evening to a room of cheering school district employees, John Cooper, Hilton Superintendent, leaned back in his chair and donned a construction helmet. more

History CD makes timeless gift
Christmas is fast approaching and there is always one person left on the list that is impossible to buy for. What do you get the individual that has everything? How about answers to questions? more

New district scout leaders named
District Chairman Donald G. Bennett of Greece announced the appointment of five Scouters to chair committees in the Northern Lights District organization. more

Parma's wood playground tested safe
There is growing interest among consumer groups and public health officials about hazards associated with playgrounds built with CCA-pressure treated lumber. The current position of the Consumer Product Safety Commission is that these playgrounds are safe, however, there is a body of scientific evidence that suggests that children can be exposed to small amounts of arsenic while playing on the equipment. more

SpenceRPOrt Concert Series continues
Back by popular demand is the SpenceRPOrt Concert Connection Series, a music education program for the entire family. The fifth year of this series is co-sponsored by Spencerport Central Schools, the Spencerport Music Association and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). more

State lawmakers address
the Spencerport Board of Education
The Spencerport Board of Education has invited two state lawmakers to address the Spencerport School Board on December 11. Senator George Maziarz and Assemblyman Charles Nesbitt will discuss legislative matters of educational importance as board members begin the budget process. more

Storage silos under study in Churchville
Churchville officials were expected to tour the Star of the West Milling Company, at 35 South Main Street Thursday to hear plans to increase storage space at the facility, including one that calls for the construction of eight, 110-foot silos on the site. more

Town of Murray building vote set for Tuesday
Town of Murray residents and taxpayers will be asked to once again cast their vote on the proposed building of a new town hall. more

Two miracle children thrive
In 1980, Pam Shillieto had a bone marrow transplant, after extensive chemotherapy and total body irradiation to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia. Doctors told her that she would never have children. In March 1992, she gave birth to her son, Kase. In January 1995, she gave birth to her daughter, Kristi. Both children were born prematurely. Doctors predicted this might weaken lungs, heart, hearing, and affect learning ability. Both children are in excellent health and doing well in school. more

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