200 years of Hamlin history comes together in new book
The compilation of a history book for the Town of Hamlin, entitled Remembering Hamlin 1802-2002, was a labor of love for long-time town historian Mary Smith. more

Brockport Exempts elect officers
The Brockport Volunteer Firemen's Exempt Benevolent Association held their 29th annual banquet and the association officers for 2006 were sworn in. more

Brockport PD hosts appreciation dinner
Members of the Brockport Police Department have long appreciated the spirit of volunteerism that the village has to offer in the form of the youth who man the Explorer posts to the adults who patrol the streets under the SPARTAC program to residents and business owners who financially support police programs. more

Computer maps make the show at GIS Day
Computer-based mapping innovations took center stage last week in Ogden. more

Fire department benefits from golf tournament
A check for $6,400, the proceeds from the first joint golf tournament held by the Churchville Lions Club and the Churchvhille Fire Department was presented to the Churchville Fire Department at the Lions monthly meeting on November 8. more

Gates Fire Station No. 3 dedicated
Rochester Mayor-elect Robert J. Duffy gave the keynote address at the dedication of the new Gates Fire District Station No. 3, Saturday, November 19. more

The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Chances are every local family has a member, or two, who was sick or died in the great influenza pandemic that swept around the globe and across America in 1918-19. more

Legislature adopts county budget
A bi-partisan super majority of Monroe County Legislators voted to adopt County Executive Maggie Brooks' 2006 Monroe County Budget. The county executive's budget was approved "as proposed," without any amendments. more

Local vet chosen for "Hall of Fame" honor
Senator George Maziarz (62nd District) announced that Army Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, an Orleans County native and a leader on the battlefields of Iraq, has been inducted as one of the first members of the newly established New York State Veterans Hall of Fame. more

MCWA asks Hamlin and Kendall to consider a switch
More than 3,000 Town of Hamlin and Kendall residents may soon be paying less for water. more

Getting to know your neighbors
Painted floorcloths becomes avocation
The first time Gloria Vignola saw a floorcloth it was on a television program and even through that venue she knew it was poorly made. more

Surgery provides hope for a hero
This is the story of a brave man, a tragic event, and how Lakeside Memorial Hospital in Brockport, the staff and the facility, plays a part in crafting a happy ending. more

Sweden residents again voice opposition to Wal-Mart plan
Larger site plan considered for proposed supercenter
Wal-Mart officials have been trying to get the go ahead to construct a supercenter in the Town of Sweden for three years now. more

Village of Hilton officials unveil new municipal electric utility
Residents can now enjoy discounts on both gas and electric
Hey, did you hear the one about the guy who saved a bunch of money? It probably sounds like the setup line for a joke, but Hilton Mayor Bill Carter is hoping it is the beginning of positive word of mouth promoting the village's new electric utility. more