Brockport firefighters respond to working house fire
Firefighters from Brockport and Hamlin responded to a report of a house fire at 84 Lyman Street in the Village of Brockport at about 4:15 p.m. September 18. First arriving apparatus reported heavy smoke coming from the structure as they pulled up in front. more

Family Wellness Center Programs for October
Medical Terminology, Mondays, five week series starting October 6 through November 3, 7 to 8 p.m. Learn common medical terms (diagnostic and procedural). Learn to recognize and use medical terminology. Explore possible new career opportunities. Fee $30. more

Flu vaccine clinics open October 1
For the first time in three years, all residents of Monroe County have the ability to obtain a flu shot beginning October 1. According to Rachel Gressel, director of the University of Rochester Medical Center's Community Nursing Center's flu clinic program, this winter's version of the vaccine will be available on time and in sufficient quantities to make it possible to offer flu vaccinations to all residents, without consideration to age or health issues. more

Funding announced for new senior housing project in Brockport
A grant of $185,342 has been awarded to the Brockport BDC Limited Monroe Partnership for 32 new senior housing units in Monroe County. The Village Center will provide affordable housing for senior citizens, age 62 and over, handicapped or disabled, that will be easy walking distance to the center of Brockport, according to Assemblyman Bill Reilich who made the announcement. more

Local volunteers working hard on the
"Ultimate" household and antique sale
The dates and location are set and preparations are well underway for the ABC Household & Antique Sale to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester. An army of volunteers has begun to sort and price the donated merchandise for the sale which starts October 16. more

Pampered Chef "Round-up from the Heart" campaign
benefits local hunger relief organizations year round
Pat Rebar of Hilton, an Independent Sales Director for Pampered Chef, visited FOODLINK to explain how the company she works for helps fight hunger in the area. more

Spencerport hires code enforcement officer
The job title of Village Code Enforcer sounds ominous, but Kevin Kelly assures that his position is more of a liaison between Spencerport village residents and the village board. "I don't want to be the hammer. I prefer to think of myself as a facilitator," he said. more

Spencerport improves business district sidewalks
Several weeks ago businesses along the east side of Union Street in Spencerport were notified that the sidewalks in front of their storefronts would be replaced. more

Volunteer effort refurbishes grave markers
It started with just one stone - tombstone, that is. Ogden resident Francis "Fran" Maier, Sr., began by helping Ben Roach, caretaker of St. John the Evangelist cemetery in Spencerport, pick up overturned and fallen stones, so that it would be easier for Roach to mow the grass. more