The Journal Register (Medina, NY)

Hospital urges flu hygiene
When you’re feeling ill, the last place you should visit is the hospital, according to health officials.
Teen charged in GCC break in
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Saturday by Medina Police after he allegedly broke into the Medina campus of Genesee Community College. The suspect was arrested running from the scene after allegedly throwing a brick into one of the college’s back windows to try and gain entry.
Man charged with fraud
After an early morning arrest Monday, Nicholas Rich, 49, 201 Park Ave., appeared before Justice Lawrence Sanderson in Medina Village court.
Drug arrest made in Ridgeway
More than 10 pounds of dried marijuana and about 150 marijuana plants were found in the basement of a Ridgeway home Thursday.
A small price to pay
How can a math lesson about counting lead to a community project?
It seems that some third- and fourth-graders at Oak Orchard Elementary School were struggling to make sense of monetary coins, so the idea of using real money became a plan to raise money to buy breakfast for veterans at eight businesses in the village on Veterans Day.
JP Morgan call center remains open
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer recently received a firm commitment from JP Morgan Chase Bank that it will keep the company’s recently-acquired call center in Albion open, preserving 800 jobs.
SHELBY: Some residents concerned over proposed quarry's effect on wildlife
Although this year was considered to be an off-year for the election, that does not mean there was any less riding on it. In fact, in the Town of Shelby, there were about 200 acres riding on it.
ADVOCACY: A domestic violence survivor tells her story.
Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviors and tactics used by one person over another to gain power and control, according to Cheryl Gee of the local branch of the Farmworker Legal Services of New York.
No tax rate hike for 2010
Members of the Orleans County Legislature received copies of the 2010 tentative budget Tuesday, and set a date for residents to come and share their thoughts on it.
Honoring our veterans
While the purpose of Veterans Day is to honor those who have fought for the U.S., it is impossible not to think about those who are still fighting for it today. Those soldiers, and the ones affected by the recent tragedy at Fort Hood, were on the minds of community members who gathered for a ceremony Wednesday morning at the Veterans Administration office in Albion.
Speaking out: Domestic violence victims share stories
For people in the community who have fallen victim to domestic violence, there is help. That is the message Cheryl Gee of the local branch of the Farmworker Legal Services of New York is trying to get out to the community. To do that, she has teamed up with people who have gotten out of abusive lifestyles and found ways to better their lives.
Saying thanks
To educators at the Holley Central School District, it is important that even the district’s youngest students understand why we, as a nation, gather every Nov. 11 to celebrate and honor our veterans.
Vaccines: Get 'em while they're hot
While the only people who are currently eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccine are those in high-priority groups, such as pregnant women, health care and emergency workers and those with underlying health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, the Orleans County Health Department says that requirement hopefully will be lifted in the near future.
Absentee votes put Gaesser on top
Absentee ballots put Kendall Town Councilman Dan Gaesser in the winner’s circle in the town supervisor’s race, ousting current Supervisor Jack Gillman by seven votes.
Police activity
Roy-Hart bids first phase of project
Progress is being made with the Royalton-Hartland School District’s $8.3 million capital improvement project.
NORTH TONAWANDA: New business blows in
Hurricane Bar on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda has been open for a month, since owners Robert and Wieslawa Orefice returned to their native Western New York a year ago.
NORTH TONAWANDA: Tailgaters revel in Jacks' big win
The chili was hot, the sausages were on the grill and Kim Tuzzo was just fine thinking about everything except for the big game.
VETERANS: Local man proud to have served
As another Veterans Day approaches, a World War II vet recalls the hardships and friendships that made his military service an unforgettable chapter in his life.
POLITICS: Voter turnout called 'terrible'
Election officials were more than disappointed in the number of voters who showed up at the polls for Tuesday’s election.
LYNDONVILLE: Niagara County man charged with robbing bank
Village residents couldn’t believe what they were hearing as they approached the M&T bank on the corner of Main Street and Maple Avenue in Lyndonville early Thursday afternoon: The bank had been robbed.
Students honored for scores
Twenty-one middle school students were honored for academic achievement Monday at the Albion school board meeting.
Captain Louie
Albion High School will perform its take on the new musical, “Captain Louie,” over the weekend.
Alleged rapist jailed
A Medina man was formally charged Monday with sexual abuse in Lockport City Court.
Mustangs march into first place at state championships
The Medina Mustang Band made locals proud Sunday when it took home top honors from the state championships in Syracuse.
GOP sweeps Legislature
Cheers filled the room of the Republican headquarters in Albion on Tuesday night as election results were read for the three contested Orleans County Legislature seats. Incumbents Henry Smith and David Callard, along with Donald Allport, came out victorious in the election.
Town council seats sought
As Election Day approaches, many people are anticipating who will come out victorious. In the Town of Albion, four are vying for two open council seats. Candidates are Republican incumbents Timothy Neilans and Matt Passarell, and Democrats Christopher Kinter and Jeffrey Smith.
SLIDE SHOW: Red Ribbon Week
LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers OK 4% occupancy tax
A hotel/motel occupancy tax was enacted Wednesday by the Orleans County Legislature.
SHELBY: Three vie for two open council seats
In the Town of Shelby, three people are running for two open council seats in Tuesday’s election. Candidates include Republican-endorsed incumbent Paul Gray, Republican-endorsed Ed Houseknecht and Democrat-endorsed Steve Seitz.
CLARENDON: Crash claims life of Holley teen
Police are continuing an investigation into a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one Holley resident and sent two others to the hospital Wednesday night.
Crossing the Erie Canal
Questions were raised at two separate Orleans County forums recently regarding the rehabilitation of Erie Canal bridges.
Medina mayor recognized in Business First list
Village of Medina Mayor Adam Tabelski is on Business First’s 18th annual “40 Under Forty” list.
Farm bureau plans for 2010
The Farm Bureau highlighted this year’s accomplishments at its 54th annual meeting Wednesday.
Dentist gives to the troops
Promoting healthy teeth while supporting U.S. troops, Dr. Peter C. Igoe of Medina will once again hold his candy buy-back drive this Halloween.
Red Ribbon Week winners
Red Ribbon Week has joined a local school and a prevention agency in the same cause: drug-free kids.
Historical Society hold first ghost walk downtown
Taking a trip into Medina’s past, the first Medina Historical Society ghost walk was a success, according to event organizers.
New truck OK'd for Medina Fire Dept
After months of discussions, the Medina Fire Department got the OK from the village board Monday to purchase a new pickup truck.
Library to buy Dale's
With volunteers, friends, staff and board members looking on Sunday, the Swan Library of Albion officially celebrated the signing of the purchase offer for the former Dale’s Supermarket on Main Street in Albion.

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