Border security enhanced
Enhanced border security efforts were announced by Governor George E. Pataki as part of the state's war contingency plan, Operation NYShield. The governor and State Police Superintendent James W. McMahon have implemented stepped-up border security efforts, including the deployment of a significant number of additional State Troopers to cover the border and provide increased commercial vehicle inspections. more
Cost saving tips for prescriptions
If your employer does not offer a prescription rider on your health insurance coverage, or if you are self-employed or un-employed, there are a number of New York state programs designed to help afford health and prescription coverage. Child Health Plus, Family Health Plan and Healthy New York are all programs designed to help families afford health coverage if health insurance is beyond their means. more
Four Erie Canal bridge projects scheduled
The NYSDOT will undertake a $1.6 million project to rehabilitate four bridges spanning the Erie Canal in western Monroe and Orleans counties this year. Specific locations include Butts Road on the east side of Albion, Marshall Road on the west side of Medina in the town of Ridgeway, Groth Road in the town of Murray and Trimmer Road in the town of Ogden. more
Golf tourney and fashion show benefit women's cancer group
On Sunday, May 18, Chili Country Club is sponsoring a Ladies Day Golf Tournament and Fashion Show Fundraiser to help support the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation(GCF). The day will begin with a golf tournament, followed by a dinner and golf fashion show. Attendees may purchase clothing with 10 percent of the proceeds being donated to the GCF. more
Governor visits families of deployed 427th Support Battalion troops
Governor George E. Pataki met last week with family members and friends of the New York National Guard troops from the 427th Support Battalion in Rochester who have been mobilized for federal active duty in connection with "Operation Iraqi Freedom." more
Heightened pesticide security advised
With spring just around the corner and with our nation's threat level at high (orange), agribusiness, farmers, golf courses, and lawn care businesses should be especially vigilant regarding the physical security of any and all chemicals. More specifically, we are concerned about the misuse of fertilizers and pesticides; security of aerial application equipment; and the potential for an intentional introduction of human, livestock or plant diseases. more
Interim Pastor at Chili Presbyterian Church
Starting, April 1, the Reverend Michael Capron will be the Interim Pastor of Chili Presbyterian Church, 3600 Chili Avenue in Chili. Rev. Capron comes from the First Presbyterian Church in Williamson, NY. His first worship service in Chili will be Sunday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with a "Pot Luck Luncheon" following the second service. more
Jars of Clay coming to SUNY Brockport
Brockport Student Government has announced that Grammy Award-winning Contemporary Christian band Jars of Clay will perform Sunday, April 6, at 8 p.m. in the Tuttle South Gym, on the campus of SUNY Brockport. more
Landfill talks continue
Opponents of the proposed expansion to the Orleans County Landfill, Waste Management officials and representatives from the County Planning Board met March 20 to rehash landfill topics. more
Officers in Oak Orchard Yacht Club begin terms of office
Oak Orchard Yacht Club installed new officers at the annual Commodore's Ball held at the Clubhouse near Point Breeze on Lake Ontario. The ceremony was attended by over 40 members and guests from the Orleans and Genesee county area. more
Orleans Chamber begins recruiting effort
Volunteer recruiters from the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce are calling prospective members to set up appointments to talk to businesses about the benefits of chamber membership. The chamber hopes to bring in 50 new members by the end of the memberships drive on April 11. more
Repairs coming to NY 390
New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Joseph H. Boardman has announced that DOT has awarded a nearly $4 million contract to restore a section of NY 390 in the Town of Greece in Monroe County. Work on the project began Monday, March 24 and will take most of the summer to complete. more
Send phone cards to U.S. troops
The American Red Cross in Orleans County is the beneficiary of a new program offered by Prosodie Interactive that provides phone cards that can be purchased for American military personnel or be donated to non-specified members. The military prepaid calling card, sold in $15, $25 or $50 increments, comes with an option to set up a voice mailbox where messages can be left for the military person who is the recipient of the card. more
Spencerport Municipal Electric gives energy saving bulbs to customers
The Spencerport Municipal Electric (SME), in conjunction with the Independent Energy Efficiency Program, Inc. (IEEP), will give two Energy Star labeled compact fluorescent bulbs to electric franchise customers at no charge. The IEEP facilitates the installation of energy efficient technologies with municipal utilities in New York state. more
Wegman Companies support
hospital's capital campaign'
The Philip Wegman Family, owners of The Landing in Brockport, donated $50,000 to Lakeside's "Building for the Next Generation" capital campaign. Representatives from Wegman Companies and The Landing presented the gift to Charles W. Smith, CEO, at a social held at Lakeside. more
Chili FD members train
Ground broken for new town hall
Hilton's Citizen of the Year
Bugs and more bugs
For a good cause
Ground broken for Hilton capital project
Quilting Bee
Hilton Senior Cheerleaders win first place
Roberts women's soccer team adds two more CC Saints