Clarkson Community Church selects new pastor
Clarkson Community Church has completed a year long search for a new pastor. Pastor Paul Davis, who served the church faithfully for 11 years, stepped down to pursue a career in teaching. Out of approximately 100 applicants, the congregation selected Pastor Tony Bartolucci. more
Congregation welcomes new pastor
The Rev. John Vertigan officially began his work as pastor of the First Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ in Spencerport on January 1. More than 150 attendees extended an enthusiastic greeting to the pastor and his family at their first worship service together on January 5. more
Flags denote caring and support
On Friday, January 9, seventeen area Marines left from Chili to travel to Camp LeJeune, N.C. Where they will go after that is uncertain. For those left at home, this can be a trying time. It can also be a time to take part in a custom that began during World War I. more
Holley board fines Diaz Chemical
It was unanimously decided by Village of Holley board members to fine Diaz Chemical $17,000 for 17 violations under its waste water permit with the village. more
Holley residents vote down firetruck, new court
Residents braved the elements on January 21 to cast their votes for two referendums in the Village of Holley. more
New bridge spans Parma's Town Park pond
The pond at Parma Town Park is a little more pedestrian friendly thanks to a newly installed 30-foot long, 7-foot wide bridge that crosses the southern banks of this fishing haven. Troop 125 scout, Eric Gooding, took on the responsibility of coordinating the bridge construction as part of his Eagle Scout project after conferring with Eagle Advisor, Rick Alexander, who knew of the town's need to span the pond with a footbridge. more
Ogden Police Academy begins in February
The Town of Ogden Police Department offers their Citizens Police Academy (CPA) beginning on Wednesday evenings at the Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport beginning in early February. more
Parma looking for solution to contaminated soil
At the suggestion of Jerry Bauman's attorney, the Parma Planning Board agreed to table discussion on the remediation of soil located at the corner of Manitou and Frisbee Hill Road, at the January 20 Parma Planning Board Meeting. more
SUNY Maritime application deadline extended
According to Assembly Republican Leader Charles H. Nesbitt (R,C-Albion), applications for the new Cadet Appointment Program at SUNY Maritime will now be accepted until February 1. The program enables the governor, state senators and members of the assembly to nominate eligible students to attend Maritime College as part of its Regiment of Cadets. more
Young artists to audition for awards
The Rochester Philharmonic League Education Committee (RPLEC) will be hosting the annual Young Artist Auditions on Saturday, March 8. Students will perform in front of professional judges for awards and scholarships. more