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Star of the West mill, located in the village of Churchville, wanted to expand its existing flourmill through the construction of eight, 110 foot high concrete grain storage silos and a grain receiving facility. Residents voiced their concerns on the proposed expansion questioning how Star of the West planned to expand its business but not increase truck traffic in the village; the additional noise from the proposed silos; what would happen when snow and ice accumulate on the top of the silos and similar concerns. (1-1) more
Celebration honors life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College and Pearce Memorial Church are sponsoring a special service to celebrate the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Reverend Marlowe Washington of Baber African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Rochester has been invited as the evening's featured speaker. more
Lakeside's mammography department receives accreditation
The Mammography Department at Lakeside Memorial Hospital received a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a survey by the American College of Radiology. more
Lung transplant patient improving after surgery
Deborah Hamlin, who underwent a bi-lateral lung transplant at Duke University in North Carolina on Sunday, December 24, in a five-hour surgery, was off the respirator and out of the intensive care unit, her son, Christopher, said on Tuesday, December 26. more
Meeting scheduled to discuss new Churchville fire department building
Community input is being sought on a proposal being put forth by members of the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department to construct a new building to replace their 50-year old facility with a larger, state-of-the-art home. more
Riga board votes to terminate contract with financial advisor
Riga Supervisor Pamela Moore said the resolution made by Councilman Jim Fodge at the December 19 town board meeting took her by surprise and violated protocol. more
Scout project benefits seniors
On Saturday, December 16, Life Scout Joshua Buell along with his siblings, parents, grandparents, members of Troop 111 and their families worked on an intergenerational project to benefit the seniors of the Sweden Senior Center. more
Spencerport Lions Wheels for Erika campaign a success
It was a cold day with a raw wind blowing across the Spencerport Gazebo area on Saturday, December 23, but there was a warm feeling in everyones heart at the presentation of the Wheels for Erika event. more