Roberts Wesleyan College breaks
ground on Golisano Library
Roberts Wesleyan College broke ground April 20 on its $11.2 million B. Thomas Golisano Library, declaring it a “library for the 21st century.” Located at the academic heart of the campus, the two-story, 44,000 square foot library will incorporate innovative design elements and environmental aspects. more

State canal system opens early
The April 28 opening of the NYS Canal System marked the first time the entire canal system opened in April in more than 33 years. more

Spencerport village officials ready with revitalization plan proposal
Since November, village officials have been working on a concept plan aimed at the revitalization of the Village of Spencerport's waterfront, including the future of southside waterfront redevelopment. more

RLB Trolley Depot project progresses;
function further defined
The relocated Trolley Depot looks very much at home on its canalside site in Spencerport village, not far from its original location of years ago. more

Requests for agricultural district additions accepted
Monroe County landowners may request that a parcel of at least 51 percent viable agricultural land be added to an agricultural district by submitting a "Monroe County Agricultural Districts: Annual Addition Form" to the clerk of the Monroe County Legislature until May 30, 2006. more

Orleans Sheriff’s office receives new Tasers
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has added seven Taser X-26 energy devices, non-lethal law enforcement weaponry. more

Ogden ready to present Open Space plan to public
It's been a long time of meetings and research, but officials in the Town of Ogden are now prepared to present the "blueprint" for the town's open space and how it should be utilized. more

Northern Lights District to honor outstanding scout leaders
At its annual meeting to be held on May 15 at the Burgundy Basin Inn, Northern Lights District will honor a number of its scouters for their exemplary service to youth, announced District Awards Chairman Donald Hensel. more

New benches added to Greenway trail
Hikers and bikers using the Genesee Valley Greenway are becoming more numerous as temperatures rise and the countryside becomes green. more

Local man's play to be performed at GeVa
Peter Tonery, of Hamlin, may not consider himself a playwright but his play was one of those chosen by GeVa Theatre to be performed as part of its "young and emerging playwrights" series. more

Hamlin supervisor recounts first months in office
Other than having his car "vined," Town of Hamlin Supervisor Denny Roach said his first few months have been an interesting learning experience. more

Faith fuels 200 years of worship at Riga Congregational Church
The beginnings of the First Congregational Church of Riga were humble, but spirited. Dozens of faithful worshipped in the only barn in the area owned by one of Riga’s settlers, Elihu Church. more

Hometown Community Directory
and Super Saver delivered this week
Included with this week’s issues of the Suburban News and The Herald are two special publications prepared by the staff of Westside News Inc. -- the tenth edition of the Hometown Community Directory and the Spring Edition of the Westside Super Saver. more