Churchville-Riga Arbor Day events fill two days
On Arbor Day/Earth Day thousands of seedlings are put into the earth by citizens across the country with an eye on the future, hoping the seeds they sow will become tomorrow’s shade trees, providing shelter, beauty and cleaner air. more

Cyclists to share Spanish journey
Cycling the Pilgrims' Route Through Spain was the experience of three Brockport State College professors in 2002. They will talk about their journey at the Morgan-Manning House, 151 Main Street, Brockport, Wednesday, April 30. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. more

Event to benefit Torry Yahn Research Study
The fifth annual Torry Yahn Chicken Barbecue and Benefit Auction is set for Sunday, June 8. Beginning at 1 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Churchville, the event's proceeds will go to the Torry Yahn Research Study through the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation Inc. more

Farming procedures of by-gone era demonstrated in Scottsville
Old Fashioned Days at Honey Locust Farms on Sunday, April 27 will feature over 100 draft animals in teams of two, three, four, five and six pulling plows and preparing fields for planting spring crops, reminiscent of a by-gone era. Demonstrations will begin at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. more

Hilton shows its support for the troops
She hasn’t talked to her son in months but Debbie Bausch is sending a colorful show of support to her child who is overseas fighting for our freedom. more

Max's Mardi-Gras parade plans are coming together
Hopes are high for a bright, sunshine filled spring day when Max's Mardi Gras parade rolls through Brockport, coordinator Bill Andrews said. more

Ogden Historical Society marks 40 years of preserving town's heritage
The Ogden Historical Society's Pulver House Museum on Colby Street in Ogden sits on the north side of Colby Street, just west of Washington Street in the northwest sector of Ogden. The house is said to have been built in 1811 by the Colby family. more

Wal-Mart proposal to be aired again
In an attempt to further any construction plans, Wal-Mart officials will be presenting scope documents to Town of Sweden officials. The scope documents are a draft of items that show where, and what, needs to be tested and studied before they can move ahead with their dreams of building a 203,500 super store in Sweden. more

Works of art … one stitch at a time
Quilter Arleen Boyd says she developed her talents with a needle and thread the old fashioned way - practice, practice, practice. "I've always sewed. My mother passed away when I was 12 years old and I started making my own clothes. I've been sewing ever since," Boyd says. more