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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.
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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.
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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.
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Students honored for scores
Twenty-one middle school students were honored for academic achievement Monday at the Albion school board meeting.
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Captain Louie
Albion High School will perform its take on the new musical, “Captain Louie,” over the weekend.
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Alleged rapist jailed
A Medina man was formally charged Monday with sexual abuse in Lockport City Court.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SLIDE SHOW: Red Ribbon Week
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LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers OK 4% occupancy tax
A hotel/motel occupancy tax was enacted Wednesday by the Orleans County Legislature.
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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.
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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.
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Crossing the Erie Canal
Questions were raised at two separate Orleans County forums recently regarding the rehabilitation of Erie Canal bridges.
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Medina mayor recognized in Business First list
Village of Medina Mayor Adam Tabelski is on Business First’s 18th annual “40 Under Forty” list.
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Farm bureau plans for 2010
The Farm Bureau highlighted this year’s accomplishments at its 54th annual meeting Wednesday.
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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.
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Red Ribbon Week winners
Red Ribbon Week has joined a local school and a prevention agency in the same cause: drug-free kids.
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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.
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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.
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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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Forum teaches energy efficiency
Over the next 20 years, the elderly population of Orleans County will increase 42 percent, said Office for the Aging Director Pam Canham.
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Ghostly history
Lanterns and lights marked the way through the oldest part of Mount Albion cemetery. As different groups took their turn walking into the cemetery, they were soon greeted by the ghosts of Albion past. Though obviously not real ghosts, the students of Albion High School portrayed characters of the past while telling the history that shaped their community.
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Preservation of structures continues
The next step in saving two downtown Albion buildings was taken Saturday when the Albion Historical Preservation Commission visited the site of 105-107 North Main St. The two connected buildings have been the talk of the town as word spread that they are close to collapsing.
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ELECTION 2009: Candidates vie for Legislature seats
Orleans County Legislature hopefuls voiced their stance on several important issues in a candidate forum Thursday.
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Chamber of Commerce 'ambushes' second business
The Chamber of Commerce wants to continue to bring special recognition to Orleans County businesses that have put in an extra effort for the community. That’s why the Chamber is bringing back the “ambush,” the chamber Ambassadors Club’s way to recognize one business in the county every two months.
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Audit finds areas for district change
Officials at the Lyndonville Central School District are happy with the results of an audit recently completed by the state comptroller’s office regarding internal controls over payroll.
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New gallery opens in Medina
Officially opening to the public Friday, Shawn’s Gate Art Studio and Gallery, 409 Main St., will feature local artists and offer many classes to the public.
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One-room schools
Shelby town history has always interested Alice Zacher.
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Task force makes drug arrest
A Rochester resident was arrested in Albion last week for allegedly selling crack cocaine to an undercover investigator, Supervising Investigator Joseph F. Sacco of the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force said Monday.
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Phelps case delayed
Medina Railroad Museum founder and director Martin Phelps, who was charged with first-degree sexual assault in August, did not appear in Medina Village Court Monday. His case has been adjourned until 9 a.m. Nov. 16
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Lions Club project expands
Lending a helping hand, students from the Iroquois Job Corps spent Thursday placing new bricks and repositioning existing markers as part of the Lions Club Memorial Brick project.
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Village mourns death of student
Members of the community continue to mourn the loss of a student who died following a medical emergency during gym class Thursday at Albion’s Carl Bergerson Middle School.
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CITY OF TONAWANDA: Meeting set for National Guard drill
The public will have an opportunity to ask questions before the Vigilant Guard exercise comes to the City of Tonawanda.
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LOCAL NEWS: Pet project to delegate shelter work
Niagara County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has competition in the animal sheltering business.
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MEDINA: Annual scarecrow contest to be held
There’s no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than to rifle through your old clothes, stuff them full of hay, decorate them in the most humorous, scary or just plain obnoxious way and place your creation in the front window for all to see.
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ORLEANS COUNTY: Legislature holds public hearing
A public hearing was held during Wednesday’s Orleans County Legislature meeting for the proposed hotel/motel occupancy tax. The tax was first implemented in 2004, and members need permission every two years to continue the tax.
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VETERANS: District gets visit from American Legion national commander
Local residents will get a chance to visit with American Legion National Commander Clarence Hill when he arrives at the 8th District of the American Legion on Oct. 23.
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MEDINA: Halloween festival designed for families
The Medina Lions Club is hosting the third annual Family Scarecrow Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Robert’s Farm Market on Route 31.
