Clarkson Historical Society seeks donations for schoolhouse restoration
On September 10, the Clarkson Historical Society held its second annual Clarkson Schoolhouse Reunion, in the recreation room of the Clarkson Community Church. There was a table of very old photos taken of students at the Clarkson Schoolhouse over a period of years and those present were invited to help identify their ancestors or neighbors. There was a discussion of the activities that took place daily in the one-room schools of our country with many of the people in attendance adding their experiences for the record. more

Hilton's electric service opened to Parma residents
In addition to urging more Hilton residents to sign up for the Village of Hilton Municipal Electric Utility, Hilton officials have opened the utility up to Town of Parma residents. more

Holiday outreach groups issue calls for donations
Area groups accepting donations for holiday food and gift efforts include the following: •Hamlin's Life Solutions, P.O. Box 160, Hamlin, NY 14464-0160, 964-7420. Formerly Bread & Thread, serving north of the Brockport distributions area. Accepting donations of non-perishable foods, paper products and toiletries, and special foods for holiday meals. more

Meeting set to discuss possible school improvement project in Holley
On Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Holley Middle School/High School auditorium, community members are invited to participate in an open forum to provide input regarding a possible school improvement project at the Middle School/High School. more

Nominations sought for Clarkson Veteran of the Year 2006
The Town of Clarkson Democratic Committee is sponsoring the Clarkson Veteran of the Year Observance. more

Parma candidates questioned on soccer complex issue
Candidates for the Town of Parma council seat were asked their opinions on a much-discussed soccer complex which has been suggested in the town. more

Parma taxpayers to see rate increase
The Town of Parma's preliminary budget is not as "bare bones" as Supervisor Rick Lemcke would like to see but he said it was a challenging year. "We did come up with a preliminary budget but not without controversy," he said. "Although people say we have had an increase on our economic status, all of our costs - like those of every employer - are going up." more

'Pitch in for Pets' benefit planned in Albion
To celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (November 5-11) and to help P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter continue its work in rescuing stray animals, 89.1 The Point, WBSU in Brockport, and Subway will team up to present "Pitch in for Pets," with all donations going to P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter of Albion. more

Sweden discusses budget, changes to senior center food prep
The public hearing on the Town of Sweden budget was less about tax rates, revenues and appropriations and more about a $50,000 change in the budget of the Sweden Senior Center. more

There’s no place like home - for school
While many children roll out of bed, get dressed, prepare for school and head out the door to the school bus, some children skip the school bus routine and head to the kitchen table for their reading, writing and arithmetic lessons. more