Brockport celebrates historic moment
History will be celebrated when officials in the Village of Brockport hold a sign unveiling ceremony in front of St. Luke's Episcopal Church to celebrate the listing of its historic commercial district on the national and state registers of historic places. more

Community invited to join Oak Orchard Watershed planning alliance
As a way to educate the public and to also gather input, the community is invited to participate on the Oak Orchard Watershed Planning Alliance's first meeting. The watershed planning effort is the first of its kind in Orleans County. more

Crow tests positive for West Nile virus
A dead crow found in the town of Brighton has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), according to Monroe County health officials. Monroe County is the 17th county in the state to detect WNV in birds this year. more

There's a fair in the air in Churchville August 14 and 15
It's that time again … time to relax, kick back and simply enjoy the eighth annual Churchville Country Fair. more

Garage sale code under review, public hearing set
Less than a year after Town of Sweden officials updated its residential garage sale policy, it is back under consideration and proposed changes are scheduled for a public hearing. more

Hamlin Reminiscences sought for forthcoming book
Area residents are invited to submit their recollections or those of their ancestors relevant to any phase of Hamlin's history to the historian for a forthcoming book. more

Making the Great Loop
It turns out that one great loop for Paul and Jean Miller is just another small step in their amazing journey together. The Churchville couple joined the ranks of other brave "Loopers" around the country by spending the last year on a houseboat traveling the nearly 6,000 mile loop, cutting their trip just 700 miles short when their boat needed repair in Delaware. more

New York apple growers predict above average harvest
The New York Apple Association (NYAA) announced that the predicted New York state apple crop in 2004 will be 26.5 million bushels, a harvest above the state's crop average and nearly on par with last year's vintage crop. "We're looking at the second year in a row of a big, quality apple crop in New York," said Jim Allen, NYAA president. "The fruit this year again looks terrific." more

Route 259 Erie Canal bridge repairs on schedule
The repairs to the Route 259 Erie Canal lift bridge in Spencerport are reported to be going exactly as planned and are on schedule. more

Seaway Trail receives federal funding
Monroe and Orleans counties to see benefits
Seaway Trail, Inc. has received more than a half-million dollars in federal funding to support programming along the 454-mile scenic byway that parallels New York State's Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River shorelines. more

Snowmobile trail grant could aid local communities
According to State Assemblyman Bill Reilich (R,C,I-Greece), a grant administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), establishes a mechanism for allocating funds to local government sponsors that engage in the development and maintenance of snowmobile trails designated as part of the state snowmobile trail system. more

Springdale Farm presents new farm camps
Springdale Farm, at 696 Colby Street in Ogden, offers two new recreational programs to be held in August, for children ages four to 13: Advanced Farm Camp, and Springdale Camp for Kids. more

Sweden puts more bite into its dog control offense fees
Proposed increases to impound fees and dog control offenses will be the topics of two public hearings in the Town of Sweden. more

Village of Churchville awarded two grants
Two grants have been awarded to the Village of Churchville by the NYS Archives Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund. more

West Wautoma women conquer Lake Ontario
Out of a 10-day trip, you can't really complain about one day of rain, at least according to Gwen Comstra, one of the "West Wautoma Wenches" who just returned from a jet ski trek around Lake Ontario. more

Wooden boat fest ready to set sail
Orleans County's Wooden Boat Festival and Taste of Orleans continues to grow and build and now in its fourth year, the festival offers two days of music, fun and food - and of course, wooden boats. more