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Publication date:6/23/2006
Category:obits
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Lillian R. Mesler died June 20, 2004; Janice M. Scholes died June 21, 2004.
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Consistent scoring gives Tigers a 33-20 win over Pembroke Dragons
Publication date:11/4/2026
Category:sports
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Capping off a perfect 9-0 season, the East Division champion Bar-Lyn Tigers captured the Niagara-Orleans Football Association playoff title by defeating the Pembroke Dragons 33-20 onSaturday
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Locals react to Bush re-election
Publication date:11/4/2026
Category:news
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After the presidential election dragged on for weeks in 2000, many of us were left questioning how fast this year�s results would come in.
To the surprise of many, we didn�t have to wai
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Time to unite is now
Publication date:11/4/2026
Category:opinion
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The long, bitter election is over. George W. Bush is president. It�s time to move forward.
Republicans and Democrats. Red states and blue states. Senior citizens and first-time voters. We all h
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Bush wins second term, pledges to press anti-terror war
Publication date:11/3/2026
Category:breaking
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WASHINGTON (AP) � President Bush won four more years in the White House on Wednesday and pledged to �fight this war on terror with every resource of our national power.� John Kerry conceded de
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Baker faces busy second full term
Publication date:11/3/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Victory was in Jack Baker�s court Tuesday night as he reclaimed a spot on Albion�s town board.
The Republican incumbent won 55 percent of the vote with 961 unofficial votes, be
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Third vote on plan defeated by 61 percent
Publication date:11/3/2026
Category:news
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TOWN OF MURRAY � Voters in Murray and Holley voted down a measure Tuesday to spend up to $975,000 to build a common facility to house the two municipality�s offices, meeting rooms and the town court.<
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Beggars Night a success
Publication date:11/3/2026
Category:opinion
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Last year, there were a couple hundred. This year, there were around 800.
I think it�s safe to say the Medina Business Association Beggars Night was a success.
Here at the Journal-Regist
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Directional signs approved for production
Publication date:11/2/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � The Albion School District may see directional signs on school grounds as soon as next month.
At Monday night�s school board meeting, board members reviewed proposals for seve
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Tigers tip the previously undefeated Albion
Publication date:11/2/2026
Category:sports
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Scoring at least once in each of the first three quarters, the Akron Tigers went on to edge the Albion Bronze Eagles 26-19 in Saturday�s Niagara-Orleans Football Association title game at Vets
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Bills get help from outside sources
Publication date:11/1/2026
Category:sports
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ORCHARD PARK � Looked what the wind blew in � a Buffalo blowout.
Willis McGahee scored two touchdowns and rushed for 102 yards and Drew Bledsoe tossed two touchdown passes as the Bills beat the
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Holley students hold mock election
Publication date:11/1/2026
Category:news
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HOLLEY � It�s that time of year again.
For many people, Election Day is a chance to get out and voice their opinion and feel that they did their part in helping make the best decision for the c
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Pass it On � Meet Maurizio Passalacqua
Publication date:11/1/2026
Category:news
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Having grown up working in restaurants with his family in Italy, Maurizio Passalacqua knows a hard day�s work. Attending college in the U.S. gave Passalacqua and his brother a chance to break away fro
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Get out and vote!
Publication date:11/1/2026
Category:opinion
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After months upon months of campaign rhetoric and nasty commercials, it�s almost here.
Tuesday is Election Day, and while there are virtually no local races to speak of, we can all cast our bal
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Waiting their turn
Publication date:10/29/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � With limited options for senior subsidized housing, 84-year-old Adela Biernacki has only one place to go.
�I would like to get into heaven,� she said.
Not the biblical s
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Albion, Olean seek a trip to The Ralph
Publication date:10/29/2004
Category:sports
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A berth in the Section VI Class B championship game at Ralph Wilson Stadium will be on the line when Albion visits Olean in a Class B semifinal at 7:30 p.m.Saturday.
Albion shared the B
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Medina Band never seems to amaze us
Publication date:10/29/2004
Category:opinion
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Once again, the Medina High School Mustang Band made headlines this week as the group took second-place honors at the state competition in Syracuse.
Drum major Dan Wakefield said it�s the best
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Candidate list will be narrowed to three
Publication date:10/28/2004
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � The list of school superintendent candidates is expected to be down to three today.
The school board was expected pick the best three candidates out of a pool of six at a meeting
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Locals ready to pull lever
Publication date:10/28/2004
Category:news
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If there�s one thing Orleans County residents agree on, regardless of political affiliation, it�s that the war in Iraq is the most important political issue facing our country.
And it�s
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Mustangs claim first sectional victory 1-0
Publication date:10/28/2004
Category:sports
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In a down-to-the wire thriller, Medina earned its first girls soccer sectional victory by nipping Falconer 1-0 at Vets Park on Wednesday night in the Class B opener.
A goal by Brittany
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Suspension causing little OT
Publication date:10/27/2004
Category:news
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Despite having recently suspended one of its officers with pay pending an internal investigation, the Medina police department is meeting its patrol obligations with a minimum of overtime.
The
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BMP moves closer to IDA deal
Publication date:10/27/2004
Category:news
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BMP America moved a step closer Tuesday to an arrangement with the Orleans County Industrial Development Agency, where the company would build a 40,000-square-foot warehouse in Medina with agency supp
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Title contest next for Bar-Lyn squad
Publication date:10/27/2004
Category:sports
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The Bar-Lyn Raiders and Medina Broncos both closed out the Niagara-Orleans Football Association regular season with shutout victories Saturday.
The Raiders, which had already clinched t
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Sheriff's dep. issues Halloween tips
Publication date:10/27/2004
Category:opinion
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As Halloween approaches, the Orleans County Sheriff�s Office would like parents and children to follow these important safety tips:
n Attend organized Halloween events or programs in your commu
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Roy-Hart coach fired
Publication date:10/26/2004
Category:news
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GASPORT � The Royalton-Hartland Board of Education terminated Matt Peracciny as coach of the varsity football team Monday.
Peracciny�s status as a social studies teacher wasn�t affected
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A mother-daughter tragedy hits home for local woman
Publication date:10/26/2004
Category:news
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Deeply touched by a mother-daughter cancer tragedy, Sue Geiger thought of her own family.
Geiger learned about the Earle family through a recent article by Cindi Wittcop in the Lockport
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Lady Rams share crown with Akron
Publication date:10/26/2004
Category:sports
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MIDDLEPORT � Making school history, Roy-Hart edged Medina 2-1 Monday to capture a share of its first Niagara-Orleans League field hockey championship.
Second half goals by Lydia Goldste
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Help save police program
Publication date:10/26/2004
Category:opinion
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Support program is holding a fund-raiser next month
A police officer is one of the toughest jobs in society. Many people have mixed feelings about cops, especially if they�ve been given
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Legislator's crossing fingers
Publication date:10/25/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � County officials are crossing their fingers in hopes that they can keep the status quo when it comes to this year�s county spending plan.
While Stan Dudek, county Chief administrative
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Purple Eagles take title
Publication date:10/25/2004
Category:sports
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Scoring two lightning-quick touchdowns off turnovers in the first three minutes, Albion rolled to a 56-26 victory over archrival Medina at Vets Park Friday to claim a share of the B-North Divi
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Deficit just doesn't stop
Publication date:10/25/2004
Category:opinion
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It�s a number that keeps growing.
$300 billion.
$350 billion.
$413 billion.
That�s just the latest guess for this year�s federal deficit. Meanwhile, our national debt is ne
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Referrals and contacts help small businesses stay afloat
Publication date:10/22/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � For Deb Patt, owner of Clarendon Cheesecakes, business and the Chamber of Commerce go hand-in-hand.
�All I can say is that joining the chamber is the best thing I�ve ever done,� she sa
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Lake writes Pataki relaying Pass-Thru woes
Publication date:10/22/2004
Category:news
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Mayor Howard Lake wrote to Gov. George Pataki on Oct. 15, urging the state to help Medina out of a heavy debt load resulting from the Pass-Thru Project.
He also complained that the state has no
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Medina completes sweep
Publication date:10/22/2004
Category:sports
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Completing a home-and-home season series sweep Medina defeated visiting Roy-Hart 25-21, 25-19, 26-24 Wednesday in the Niagara-Orleans League season finale.
The Mustangs finish in a tie
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Albany status quo continues
Publication date:10/22/2004
Category:opinion
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What if they had an election and nobody showed up?
That�s essentially what�s happening in New York this year.
Incumbents in many state races have even less competition than usual. One ev
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Trapping season just days away
Publication date:10/21/2004
Category:sports
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Red fox, Gray fox, coyote, raccoon, opossum, skunk and weasel can be trapped starting Monday. They also can be hunted (except skunk) although I know no one who hunts weasel or opossum. Coyote hunting
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Medina police officer suspended
Publication date:10/21/2004
Category:news
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Joseph M. Santoro, a Medina police officer, has been suspended with pay as a result of a continuing internal investigation, according to Mayor Howard Lake.
�There have been some allegat
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Albion Town Board slot open this fall
Publication date:10/21/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � If you recognize their faces, you may have seen them on your front porch.
If not, you may be more familiar with the presidential candidates than those running for a spot on Alb
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Secret meeting in Gasport
Publication date:10/21/2004
Category:news
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GASPORT � The Royalton-Hartland Board of Education held an executive session Wednesday night without any prior notice to the public or media venues.
Acting on a tip, a Union-Sun & Journ
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Bring on the election already
Publication date:10/21/2004
Category:opinion
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I can�t wait until Nov. 3. Pending any appearances from hanging or pregnant chads, the presidential election will officially be decided on the first Wednesday in November. At that point I�ll breathe
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Albion Gay-Straight Alliance offers acceptance, understanding
Publication date:10/18/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � Beverly Armstrong wanted to look past differences.
She sought a way to unite gay and straight students at Albion High School and do away with the ignorance.
�We have a lot of st
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Freshman QB sparks Albion
Publication date:10/18/2004
Category:sports
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ALBION � Getting back onto the winning track in a big way, Albion romped to a 39-7 victory over Newfane on Friday night in a B-North Division game.
It was Senior Night for the Purple Ea
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Nuclear bill too late
Publication date:10/18/2004
Category:opinion
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A bill announced this week that widens the time frame for former nuclear workers to receive compensation has plenty of important components.
Timing is not one of them.
It also requires t
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ALBION WOMAN MISSING
Publication date:10/15/2004
Category:breaking
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ALBION � The Albion Police Department is looking for a 5'-7" 135-lbs. 80-year-old female who may be disoriented and operating a tan, 1999 Buick LeSabre, bearing a NY license plate, BBS 4948.
D
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High school soccer cheerleaders use unique fund-raising tricks
Publication date:10/15/2004
Category:news
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HOLLEY � They travel by night and they�ve been spotted in packs all over Holley.
If you don�t know what that means, obviously you haven�t been �pinked.�
Be prepared, it may happe
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Rams claim eighth N-O win
Publication date:10/15/2004
Category:sports
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GASPORT � Three players contributed goals as Roy-Hart blanked Medina 3-0 Thursday night in a Niagara-Orleans League game.
Justin Phipps scored what proved to be the game winner for the
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Open all meetings
Publication date:10/15/2004
Category:opinion
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Negotiations with the New York State Power Authority over its relicensing efforts is getting down to the wire, and that�s all the more reason the public should be kept informed about what�s going on.<
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Obituaries
Publication date:10/13/2004
Category:obits
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Marion L. Vail, town of Shelby, died Oct. 11.
Elizabeth G. Sanderson, Medina, died Oct. 10.
Donald E. Leonard, formerlly of Lyndonville and Gaines, died Oct. 11.
Edith S. Johnson,
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Village board will proceed with meeting
Publication date:10/13/2004
Category:news
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HOLLEY � The village board will hold a meeting today in Lockport, despite one villager�s claim that it is illegal.
A 2 p.m. meeting at village attorney John Sansone�s office will detail
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Village hires two cops
Publication date:10/13/2004
Category:news
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The village board agreed to hire two new officers for the police department at its bi-monthly meeting Tuesday.
The actions bring the department back up to full staffing.
�I�m very gratef
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Senator proposes tariff on Chinese imports
Publication date:10/13/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer pitched his idea for a new tariff to fight Chinese control over the apple juice market during an Orleans County visit Tuesday.
The reasoning for the
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Roy-Hart posts key win
Publication date:10/13/2004
Category:sports
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MIDDLEPORT � Opening up a little breathing room in a very tight four-way title race, front-running Roy-Hart trimmed runner-up Akron 2-1 Tuesday in Niagara-Orleans League field hockey.
Lydia Gol
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Schools in session, keep safety on your mind
Publication date:10/13/2004
Category:opinion
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School officials nationwide have been put on alert by the Education Department to watch for people spying on their buildings or buses � to watch out for any type of terrorism threat.
The warnin
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Medina loses at Newfane
Publication date:10/11/2025
Category:sports
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The Journal Register
NEWFANE � Unable to rebound from a 14-point-first quarter deficit, Medina dropped a 28-18 decision to Newfane here Saturday afternoon in a B-North Division game.
Jim
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Maziarz�s campaign gets West Coast boost
Publication date:10/11/2025
Category:news
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State Sen. George Maziarz is winning the money race by anyone�s standards.
According to documents filed in Albany on Sept. 28, his campaign chest has swelled to $578,823, helped in par
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Sweet success
Publication date:10/11/2025
Category:news
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WATERPORT � Fruit, fun and memories.
That�s the 200-year motto for Brown�s Berry Patch.
�It�s just simple fun,� said Bob Brown, co-owner of the farm with his wife, Deborah, and brother
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Medina High School plans charity events, homecoming week
Publication date:10/11/2025
Category:news
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At first, it didn�t make sense.
For every penny in a special fund-raising bin, the particular class receives one point. For every silver coin in the same bin, the class loses the value
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What's wrong with wind energy
Publication date:10/11/2025
Category:opinion
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He typically doesn�t win much praise when it comes to the environment, but President Bush deserves some now, after extending the tax credit for companies that produce wind energy.
After hearing
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Obituaries
Publication date:10/11/2025
Category:obits
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Thomas Lee Geiger, died Oct. 9.
Elizabeth G. Sanderson, died Oct. 10.
Jack R. Furness, died Oct. 9.
Susan Bechard, died Oct. 1.
Charles L. Dutcher, died Oct. 7.
Char
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Hawks prepare for the big game
Publication date:10/8/2026
Category:news
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HOLLEY � What do you get when you have a gymnasium full of Holley Hawks school spirit?
�Crazy� describes the homecoming mood, according to the assistant varsity soccer/cheerleading coach Penny
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One of the best
Publication date:10/8/2026
Category:news
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Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension�s Lake Plains Vegetable Team has announced that their seasonal weekly newsletter, Pestminder, was recently recognized at the National Association o
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Lyndonville seeks spot in title contest
Publication date:10/8/2026
Category:sports
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Looking to avenge a pair of regular season losses, the Lyndonville Tigers will challenge the Buffalo Gladiators in the semifinal round of the New York Amateur Football League playoffs at 9 p.m. Saturd
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NASCAR right on track, NFL wide right
Publication date:10/8/2026
Category:opinion
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NASCAR right on track, NFL wide right
Let me preface this column by saying I don�t know much about NASCAR or car racing in general. All I know is what I read in the paper or catch on Sports Cen
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Obituaries
Publication date:10/6/2026
Category:news
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Jane M. Quaranto, 93, died Oct. 4.
Melva Vagg Warner, 98, died Oct. 3.
Dr. Vanda Sanguinette Steele died Sept. 28.
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Holley residents discuss proposed plan
Publication date:10/6/2026
Category:news
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HOLLEY � Some village residents were in tears Tuesday night while others were enraged as they had a chance to address members of the federal Environmental Protection Agency at Holley Elementary School
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Group teaches leadership and life skills
Publication date:10/4/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � If you had the opportunity to �make the best better,� would you? If so, consider 4-H. That�s their motto.
The club supports youth development by teaching leadership and life skills, sa
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Albion escapes with a one-point win to remain unbeaten
Publication date:10/4/2026
Category:sports
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CHEEKTOWAGA � Surviving a scare, Albion rallied for a fourth touchdown to nip upset-minded Cheektowaga 7-6 Friday night in a key B North Division game.
�Give them all the credit, they p
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What�s community news without a communication
Publication date:10/4/2026
Category:opinion
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It�s not called your community newspaper for nothing.
In the two months I�ve been here as city editor I�ve met and talked to a number of great people. I�ve attended a few events, the be
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Obituaries
Publication date:9/30/2004
Category:obits
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Brian A. Caffery, 66, formerly of Medina, doed Tuesday.
Helen P. Clark, formerly of Gasport, died Sept. 3.
Helen A. Kozody of Middleport died Wednesday.
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Stallions, Tigers romp to victories
Publication date:9/30/2004
Category:sports
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The Medina Stallions and Bar-Lyn Tigers both romped to victories in Niagara-Orleans Football Association action Saturday.
The Stallions defeated New-Wil-Ran 45-27 to improve to 3-1 and the Tige
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Your own boss
Publication date:9/30/2004
Category:news
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For years, many people could rely on the fact that once they secured a job with a major employer, they could depend on that job for the rest of their life.
Then the world changed.
No lon
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Farmer's market sought
Publication date:9/30/2004
Category:news
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ALBION ��Orleans County has never had a problem with fruits and vegetables except when it comes to farmers markets.
In case you haven�t noticed, there isn�t one.
Now the Cornell Cooperat
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Business help not too far away
Publication date:9/30/2004
Category:news
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ALBION ��There�s good news for Orleans County residents interested in business assistance. You don�t have to go far for help.
Opportunities are available right here in Orleans County for help w
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Regents performances are commendable
Publication date:9/30/2004
Category:opinion
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For adults, thinking back to exams is most likely not a positive experience.
Things haven�t changed as far as the general feeling about tests, but performance wise our kids are doing exceptiona
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High school roundup
Publication date:9/28/2004
Category:sports
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GIRLS SOCCER
Lew-Port 3, N-W 0
Alyssa Funk netted two goals and an assist while Krissa Schultz netted one goal along with an assist to lead Lew-Port. Caitland Moreland earned her third s
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Pass it On � Meet Dave Hildreth
Publication date:9/28/2004
Category:news
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Dave Hildreth is living his dream.
Surrounded by the things he loves he is able to make a living and have fun doing it. His dream of being a musician didn�t come easily however. After some dif
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Ribbon Reaction
Publication date:9/28/2004
Category:news
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�To display our support continually until they all come home� is the motto for the yellow-, or red-white-and-blue ribbon-shaped magnets popping up on cars around town lately.
The ribbons seem
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Record breaking Regents year
Publication date:9/28/2004
Category:news
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by Peter Jehrio
[email protected]
More than 73 percent of the high school�s Class of 2004 earned Regents diplomas in June.
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Forget Vietnam banter, get to some present issues
Publication date:9/28/2004
Category:opinion
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More than 30 years after it ended, we're still fighting the Vietnam War. Or rather, political operatives are fighting it in the presidential race.
But let's keep this in perspective, despite th
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Preliminary budget figures higher than last year
Publication date:9/24/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � While officials won�t say whether they will raise county taxes or cut positions or services, two things are certain.
Department heads are asking for more than they did last year and so
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Good to grow
Publication date:9/24/2004
Category:news
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ALBION �Now more than ever, local agriculture is �growing� internationally.
An agri-business seminar held Thursday at Tillman�s Inn in Albion, sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Exten
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Albion posts key win
Publication date:9/24/2004
Category:sports
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GIRLS SOCCER: Purple Eagles surge in second half.
The Journal-Register
ALBION � A burst of three unanswered second half goals powered defending champion Albion to a key 4-1 victory over
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Masons to dedicate lodge, honor three
Publication date:9/22/2004
Category:news
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The Medina Masonic Lodge 336 will dedicate its new building Sunday and then honor three people for their distinguished service to the community.
The new lodge, at 229 West Ave., will be the sit
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Village may host Mega Cruise
Publication date:9/22/2004
Category:news
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The village may play host to hundreds of classic cars and motorcycles next fall as part of a first-ever Mega Cruise Night.
On Tuesday, the Medina Business Association threw its approval behind
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A big day
Publication date:9/22/2004
Category:Choose category
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ALBION � Kings and queens, crazy hair and hula hoops.
It�s all part of homecoming activities at Charles D�Amico High School this week.
Week-long activities will culminate Friday with th
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Lakemen remain undefeated with 3-1 win
Publication date:9/22/2004
Category:sports
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WILSON � Improving to 4-0, Wilson posted a 3-1 victory over Medina in a Niagara-Orleans League game Tuesday.
The Lakemen jumped out to a 2-0 halftime advantage on goals by Michael Carmer and Ry
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Stop complaining, get active
Publication date:9/22/2004
Category:opinion
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Are you one of those people who likes to grumble privately about the state of the state, city, village or town?
Well, do something about it.
Now.
Rather than impressing your frien
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Changing expectations
Publication date:9/20/2004
Category:news
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by Peter Jehrio
[email protected]
As she�s getting to know the students in her new school, assistant principal Marta Herzbru
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Grand opening for Barden
Publication date:9/20/2004
Category:news
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MIDDLEPORT � Barden and Robeson celebrated the grand opening of its new multi-million dollar production facility Friday.
Owners, the board of directors, employees and area residents gathered t
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Obituaries
Publication date:9/20/2004
Category:obits
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Joann S. Brundage of Albion died Monday.
Ruth Marie Crowley of Medina died Saturday.
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R-H kicks past Albion
Publication date:9/20/2004
Category:sports
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The Journal-Register
GASPORT � Goals by Matt Barr and Jon Wilcox lifted Roy-Hart past defending champion Albion 2-1 in a Niagara-Orleans League game Friday night.
Kyle Edwards scored in
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Big media get smaller
Publication date:9/20/2004
Category:opinion
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It's been happening right under their noses but it took Dan Rather�s Memogate disaster to alert the TV network bosses that their days of dominating the news are over.
And they brought it on the
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Medina railroad museum train cars receive a face-lift
Publication date:9/17/2004
Category:news
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For people planning to ride the fall foliage passenger excursion trains from Medina to Lockport, there�s some good news.
�The new passenger car windows are literally so clear we sometimes look
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New club to open
Publication date:9/17/2004
Category:news
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Kathy Blackburn has only one rule for her new business.
Respect.
This is obvious to patrons walking into Thirty-One Club. A sign on the wall to the right reads in big red letters:
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Plenty of fish to be had in Odyssey
Publication date:9/17/2004
Category:sports
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1. Lake Ontario and tributaries
The Greater Niagara Fish Odyssey starts up Saturday, and it�s still anyone�s guess as to what�s going to happen with the weather and the fishing. Rest assured, t
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Congress keeps feeding at federal trough
Publication date:9/17/2004
Category:opinion
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For the sixth straight year, members of Congress have given themselves a raise.
Since they don�t dare call it a �merit raise,� they�ve tucked it into a nearly $90 billion spending plan that pr
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Obituaries
Publication date:9/17/2004
Category:opinion
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Neva Jackling of Middleport died Sept. 14.
Dorothy J. Wilting of Ridge Road died Sept. 15.
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Obituaries
Publication date:9/15/2004
Category:obits
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Gilbert M. Barton, 100, died Sept. 13.
Joann S. Brundage, a lont-time Medina school teacher died Sept. 13.
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New dog control officer hired
Publication date:9/15/2004
Category:news
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The Medina Village Board hired Don Marchner as the new dog control officer, effective immediately.
He replaces Paul Gray, whose resigned effective Sept.r 7.
Marchner, a retired Medina p
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Hawks down Silver Eagles
Publication date:9/15/2004
Category:sports
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BARKER � The Bar-Lyn Raiders nipped the Medina Broncos 14-6 in a Niagara-Orleans Football Association game Saturday.
In the other Eastern Division game, the Holley Hawks blanked the host Albion
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Lyndonville school district reaches arbitration settlement in IPL case
Publication date:9/15/2004
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � The Lyndonville Board of Education voted Monday to accept the decision of arbitrators and settle with Industrial Power and Lighting (IPL) in a case stemming back to work done in the dist
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Cheney's right on the money
Publication date:9/15/2004
Category:opinion
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So some feel it was wrong for Vice President Cheney to say if we elect John Kerry in November, we could stand a greater chance of getting hit by terrorists. I say good for him.
Why should a man
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Bills should never forget
Publication date:9/14/2004
Category:sports
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The Buffalo Bills can watch the game films over and over but they won�t be able to edit out the ending of Sunday�s 13-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
�I forgot about the game as soon as I
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Pass it On � Meet Brian Murphy � He's a family man
Publication date:9/14/2004
Category:news
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Brian Murphy is a master of time-management.
A newcomer from Auburn, Murphy found his calling in the ministry and has been with First Baptist Church for three years.
Somewhere between be
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Town to review zoning plans
Publication date:9/14/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � The traffic, noise and bright lights at night are reasons for Mark and Cheryl Hellert�s discomfort.
Not to mention the anticipated effect a proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter would have on
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Public health rules are there for a reason
Publication date:9/14/2004
Category:opinion
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It�s a touchy situation: Religious beliefs vs. standard practices.
In the Royalton-Hartland School District, a parent says her daughter should be allowed to attend classes even though she hasn�
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Emergency responder strategies changed after 9/11
Publication date:9/10/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � The world changed for emergency responders after 9/11.
Consider the hypothetical case of crews responding to reports of an explosion and fire in a shopping mall.
�There is a new
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Villagers face floods, power loss, akward situations
Publication date:9/10/2026
Category:Choose category
IN BRIEF:
Kate Danna/Staff
This tree, which fell on the 300 block of North Street on Thursday, was the cause of a two-hour power outage on a number of streets in Medina.
Some villagers found th
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Power outages, rains hit Orleans
Publication date:9/10/2026
Category:news
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Heavy rains and wind knocked off a tree branch, bringing down a power line on the 300-block of North Street between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Thursday, causing sporadic power outages throughout the village.
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Lyndonville hosts Mohawk Valley on Saturday
Publication date:9/10/2026
Category:sports
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Looking to make it four wins in a row, the surging Lyndonville Tigers will host the Mohawk Valley Vikings at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Vets Park in a New York Amateur Football League game.
The Tige
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Roggow scores hole-in-one
Publication date:9/10/2026
Category:sports
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ALBION � Terry Roggow of Holley recently scored the first hole-in-one of his golfing career at Ricci Meadows.
Roggow used an 8-iron to ace the 148-yard, par 3 third hole.
�It was just ex
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A little effort can make a lot of difference
Publication date:9/10/2026
Category:opinion
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An extra hour a week could make all the difference.
That�s the recommendation of a new study that says such a small increase in exercise could reduce the prevalence of obesity in young girls by
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Obituaries
Publication date:9/10/2026
Category:obits
IN BRIEF:
Margery Dayton Sage, 85, died Sept. 9 at her home in Point Breeze.
Shirley A. Ryan of Newfane died Sept. 9.
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J-R Camp Fund a success
Publication date:9/7/2026
Category:news
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For the 51st year, the Journal-Register Camp Fund for underprivileged children met success and showed that �it has a good legion of friends.�
It was reported last week that the fund reached $5,
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Boom-Boom
Publication date:9/7/2026
Category:news
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by Peter Jehrio
[email protected]
The sound is annoying to some.
It begins with a low and pulsating rumble, then grow
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Pass it on... Gary Suzanne
Publication date:9/7/2026
Category:news
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Gary Suzanne is a lifelong resident of Medina. Now working at Hartway Motors on Main Street, Suzanne likes the personal feeling of living in a small town and working for a small business.
Read
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Mustangs travel to Albion in N-O season opener
Publication date:9/7/2026
Category:sports
IN BRIEF:
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There will be no repeat champion in Niagara-Orleans League volleyball competition this fall.
The departure of undefeated (14-0) defending champion Starpoint for the Erie
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"Big Russ and Me" a great read
Publication date:9/7/2026
Category:opinion
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One of the most respected people in television news has produced a book that should have widespread appeal to Western New Yorkers.
�Big Russ & Me,� by Tim Russert (Miramax Books, 336 pages, ha
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Albion committee gets nonprofit status
Publication date:9/1/2026
Category:news
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ALBION� The Albion Betterment Committee is hoping to use its new nonprofit tax status to improve and beautify the Albion community.
The group, which initially focused on environmental concerns
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Roy-Hart looks to bounce back from 1-7 season
Publication date:9/1/2026
Category:sports
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FOOTBALL: The Rams open with two games in five days.
The Journal-Register
For the Roy-Hart Rams, there is nowhere to go but up.
Looking to rebound from last fall�s dismal 1-7 camp
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Medina school board member is often the lone �no� vote
Publication date:9/1/2026
Category:news
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There is a difference between needing to do something and wanting to do it. There is also a bigger difference between how elected officials see the one versus the other.
In Medina, board of edu
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Debating the issues is great � but not hateful vitriol
Publication date:9/1/2026
Category:opinion
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Debating the issues is great � hateful vitriol is not
On a light note: It was a sad week to be a New Yorker last week. The state Legislature voted to ban urinal cakes in public and private scho
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European vacation
Publication date:8/30/2004
Category:news
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At 12 years old, David Dzierba Jr. already has had an experience of a lifetime.
This summer, he spent two weeks traveling through England and France as part of the People to People Student Amb
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Barnes Metal Polishing expands
Publication date:8/30/2004
Category:news
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RIDGEWAY � With many businesses having to work hard to successfully continue their operations, Barnes Metal Polishing not only consolidated its two factories recently but increased business and emplo
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Albion hosts Greece Odyssey on Tuesday in nonleague opener
Publication date:8/30/2004
Category:sports
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Last fall was a breakthrough season for the Albion girls varsity soccer team, as the Purple Eagles captured their first Niagara-Orleans League championship.
This season, with a large contingent
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Julia Child remembered
Publication date:8/30/2004
Category:opinion
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One afternoon three years ago, I visited Julia Child at her gray clapboard house on the edge of the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Mass.
After a chat of an hour or so at the vinyl clot
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Farmers talk of drainage woes
Publication date:8/27/2004
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GAINES� With an unusually wet summer, it�s no surprise farmers are talking about drainage.
The subject came up as local farmers met Thursday at Watts Farms Country Market to discuss issues affe
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Area just won�t be the same without you
Publication date:8/27/2004
Category:opinion
IN BRIEF:
This week, we say goodbye to a person who truly was � and always will be � a legend in this area.
We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Warren P. Smith, who was known to all as simp
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FOOTBALL: Medina teams host Holley on Saturday, Albion visits Bar-Lyn.
Publication date:8/27/2004
Category:sports
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Local youth football league action will get under way Saturday as the three Medina LOYAL teams will host Holley at Vets Park.
The Medina Colts will play at 4 p.m. followed by the Broncos at 6 p
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Canal baladeer headlines Old Home Day
Publication date:8/27/2004
Category:news
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Would you like to step back in time and hear someone singing about what it was like to work on the old Erie Canal?
You can do so Sept. 25 when George Ward of Rexford will be the entertainment c
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State speeding to take more cash
Publication date:8/27/2004
Category:opinion
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As if unfunded mandates like Medicaid weren�t enough.
The latest in a long line of state digs at local municipalities is heading down the turnpike this week, although it better be minding the s
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Geese season around the corner
Publication date:8/26/2004
Category:sports
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The early resident goose season opens Sept. 1 and runs until Sept. 25. The reason New York State and many other states have an early goose season is to try and manage the exploding resident goose popu
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Hare could spend 15 years behind bars
Publication date:8/26/2004
Category:news
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Woman faces up to 15 years in prison for $75,000 theft
ALBION� An Orleans County jury Wednesday found Susan L. Hare guilty of stealing $75,000 from an elderly Lyndonville woman.
Hare, 40, wh
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BMP, MAGC get Empire Zone
Publication date:8/26/2004
Category:news
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ALBION� Legislative Chairman Marcia Tuohey signed Empire Zone certifications for BMP of America, a Medina manufacturer, and MAGC Incorporated, a Holley agricultural facility, Wednesday.
The ce
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American dream achieved on Main Street by former migrant laborer
Publication date:8/26/2004
Category:news
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American dream achieved on Main Street by former migrant laborer
by Peter Jehrio
[email protected]
Most people in our
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Jr. Wilson rallies to clain Div. 3 championship
Publication date:8/25/2004
Category:sports
IN BRIEF:
The Journal-Register
Regular-season champion Jr. Wilson needed a two-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge Apple Orchard Inn 10-9 Sunday to claim the Division 3 playoff crown in
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Orleans County Legislature to look at effects of state budget
Publication date:8/25/2004
Category:news
IN BRIEF:
Budget: Medicaid relief from the state is coming, but other funds cut back.
THE JOURNAL-REGISTER
ALBION � The Orleans County Legislature will hear about the effects that the rece
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Obituaries
Publication date:8/25/2004
Category:obits
IN BRIEF:
Elizabeth A. "Betty "Nicholas, 67, of Middleport, died Aug. 22.
Gerald A. Ecker, 79, of Heritage Estates, died Aug. 23.
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Tigers roll past visiting Montreal
Publication date:8/23/2004
Category:sports
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Football: Local gridders use aggressive defense, balanced offense to even record at 3-3.
Six turnovers forced by the defense set the tone as the Lyndonville Tigers bested the Montreal Titans 27
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Adults volunteer their time to help students to succeed
Publication date:8/23/2004
Category:news
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Adults volunteer their time to help students to succeed
HELP WANTED: Adults to work with elementary school children one-on-one for an hour a week. No pay or benefits, but hours to match your sc
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Western New Yorkers remember Clip Smith
Publication date:8/23/2004
Category:news
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Lockportian�s wit remembered in his words
Warren P. �Clip� Smith was an institution around Western New York.
Many people remember him as the rugged voice on WBEN or as the veteran sport
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Medina School Districts decision process questioned
Publication date:8/23/2004
Category:opinion
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It�s nice to see that the Medina Central School District is improving its academic performance and making great strides from the situation it found itself in a few years ago.
We question howeve
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Obituaries
Publication date:8/23/2004
Category:obits
IN BRIEF:
Warren P. "Clip" Smith, 63, of Lockport, died Aug. 21.
Willis J. Breitsman, 80, of Lewiston, died Aug. 21.
Sal A. "Papa" Scaly, 91, died Aug. 21.
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Wellness Center gaining notice in Medina
Publication date:8/20/2004
Category:news
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Wellness Center is gaining notice in Medina
Some people spend more time reading and thinking about the care and maintenance of their car, home and computer than they do about their own bodies.<
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EDUCATION: Instant Admit Day held at Genesee Community
Publication date:8/20/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � Thursday was a busy day at the Orleans County Campus of Genesee Community College.
It was an �Instant Admit Day,� and prospective students came to apply, enroll, take placement exams a
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O'Briens wins 30-22 for Division I crown
Publication date:8/20/2004
Category:sports
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Big scoring innings were the rule as O�Brien�s outlasted Medina Auto Center 30-22 this week to capture the Division 1 playoff championship in the Jr. Wilson Medina Men�s Softball League.
The wi
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Government, supersized
Publication date:8/20/2004
Category:opinion
IN BRIEF:
No matter how many times the story is told, it still doesn�t sink in.
Government in New York state is way too big. Government in Western New York is even bigger.
In the latest study to
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Public participates in bioterror drill
Publication date:8/19/2004
Category:news
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I have anthrax.
Or at least I did for a little while Wednesday.The county health department was holding a drill to prepare for possible large scale health and terrorist emergencies, so I went
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Wal-mart survey circulates
Publication date:8/19/2004
Category:Choose category
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ALBION� What do you believe are the primary benefits of the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter? What are your primary concerns about the project?
These questions and others like them are being asked
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Villarrial is latest offensive line woe
Publication date:8/19/2004
Category:sports
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PITTSFORD � Another day, another setback for the offensive line for the Buffalo Bills.
Guard Chris Villarrial missed both of the team�s workouts Wednesday for what coach Mike Mularkey termed �p
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Good luck to the gridiron gurus
Publication date:8/19/2004
Category:opinion
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Even though the weather has felt like football weather since May, officially our youth will take to the field for the 2004-05 season in the next couple of weeks.
We would like to wish every one
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For art's sake
Publication date:8/18/2004
Category:news
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by Peter Jehrio
[email protected]
When Joe Waszak of Medina submitted a portfolio of photographs to GO ART! members to be co
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Fire at E. Center St. cleaners
Publication date:8/18/2004
Category:news
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When there�s smoke, there�s usually fire.
Tuesday afternoon, one worker and a half a dozen or so patrons of Perfecto Cleaners saw smoke coming from a dryer, but never any flames.
Still t
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Mark�s, Apple Orchard, White Birch all claim wins
Publication date:8/18/2004
Category:sports
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Mark�s Pizzeria, Apple Orchard Inn and White Birch all scored victories this past week to advance to the winners bracket semifinals in the Jr. Wilson Medina Men�s Softball League Division 3 playoffs.
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Obituaries
Publication date:8/18/2004
Category:obits
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Joan A. Moriarty, 69, died Aug. 17.
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Our thought on the matter
Publication date:8/18/2004
Category:opinion
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Charley puts our summer weather in perspective
Say what you want about Western New York�s weather, but things could be a lot worse.
Yes, we�ve had a below-par summer, with more rain th
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Event draws new faces to yacht club
Publication date:8/16/2004
Category:news
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POINT BREEZE � The Oak Orchard Yacht Club always has been involved in the Wooden Boat Festival but decided to try something new this year.
They threw a pancake breakfast Saturday to draw festi
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Medina to thank road workers
Publication date:8/16/2004
Category:news
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With several months of road and sidewalk construction work winding down on Main Street, local businesses are completing plans for a friendly thank you party for the construction workers who made it al
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Vandals responsible for cemetery problems
Publication date:8/16/2004
Category:opinion
IN BRIEF:
There are always two sides to every story. It�s up to you to decide which one is most trustworthy.
Geneva Moore and her family are upset with the upkeep of Mount Albion Cemetery, and caretaker
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Lyndoville man wins Bills tickets
Publication date:8/16/2004
Category:news
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If the Bills have a great season, like everyone in Western New York is hoping, Timothy James of Lyndonville will have M&T; Bank to thank for him seeing it all.
James, 64, was awarded four season
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Event draws new faces to yacht club
Publication date:8/16/2004
Category:news
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POINT BREEZE � The Oak Orchard Yacht Club always has been involved in the Wooden Boat Festival but decided to try something new this year.
They threw a pancake breakfast Saturday to draw festi
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Medina to thank road workers
Publication date:8/16/2004
Category:news
IN BRIEF:
With several months of road and sidewalk construction work winding down on Main Street, local businesses are completing plans for a friendly thank you party for the construction workers who made it al
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Obituaries
Publication date:8/16/2004
Category:obits
IN BRIEF:
Dennis W. Ryan of Gasport died Aug. 13.
Helen G. Miles, 94, formerly of Rt. 31, died Aug. 14 in Orchard Manor Nursing Home.
Marilyn Jean (Sloan) Krause of Middleport died Aug. 14.
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SOFTBALL: Marathon innings key to victories
Publication date:8/16/2004
Category:sports
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SOFTBALL: SOFTBALL: Marathon innings key victories
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Regular season champion O�Brien�s scored one win and Medina Auto Center two this past week to advance to the Divis
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The state of Mount Albion Cemetery
Publication date:8/12/2025
Category:news
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ALBION � Geneva Moore says she is tired of watching Mount Albion Cemetery fall apart.
Her nephew, Jonathan Lee Grove, was buried there when he died of cancer in 1978, he was 9 years old.
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Customers are almost like family
Publication date:8/12/2025
Category:news
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ALBION � Diane Froman always remembers to inquire about her customer�s families before asking what they would like to eat � and most of them in turn have nice things to say to her.
A number eve
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Legislature also moves on economic development
Publication date:8/12/2025
Category:news
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ALBION � The Orleans County Legislature has taken steps to implement several homeland security efforts, as well as indicate its support for a new economic development proposal.
During a report
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Our thought on the matter
Publication date:8/12/2025
Category:opinion
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Why can't NY get out of the way
Here�s the latest example of New York not being business-friendly.
Our wineries can�t sell directly to customers in other states.
So what does that
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This week at Shelridge
Publication date:8/12/2025
Category:sports
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The early morning sun was bright and cheerful as two seasoned Shelridge veterans met in combat Monday to finish off that match-play tournament known as the President�s Cup, a tradition the past 45 yea
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Lyndonville begins search for new super
Publication date:8/10/2026
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � Clark Godshall, superintendent of Orleans/Niagara BOCES, has been named to head the search effort for the school district�s new superintendent.
The action was taken at the school
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County-wide search concludes in large maijuana findings
Publication date:8/10/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Sheriff�s deputies seized almost 100 marijuana plants Friday during a countywide helicopter search of Orleans County.
The plants were discovered in several locations with the assistanc
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Obituaries
Publication date:8/10/2026
Category:obits
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Genieve C. Tesnow of Medina died Sunday one month shy of her 100th birthday.
Eleanor M. Martin, 80, of Lyndonville died Aug. 3.
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State needs to do more to cut number of jobs
Publication date:8/10/2026
Category:opinion
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Boy, that�s one impressive hiring freeze New York state has going.
Officially, there�s a ban on filling jobs, except those that produce revenue or are in the health and public safety fields.
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Postcards hope to help area prosper
Publication date:8/9/2026
Category:news
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A set of eight postcards featuring the Medina area have been produced and are being sold in local outlets to help promote the area.
The group includes both contemporary and historic views of th
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Back to school real soon
Publication date:8/9/2026
Category:news
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It�s almost here. The first day of school.
It�s a day most kids dread, but some embrace; going back to school means different things for students of different ages.
For Derr�ell Doster,
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Money marked for arts council
Publication date:8/9/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Nearly $120,000 has been awarded to the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council, thanks to grants being administered through the New York State Council on the Arts.
Assemblyman Charles H
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Workers deserve pat on back
Publication date:8/9/2026
Category:opinion
IN BRIEF:
They sure deserve it.
The Medina Business Association and Main Street businesses will be putting on a thank-you picnic Aug. 19 for the construction workers who have been working on the Pass Thr
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BASEBALL: Strong pitching sets the pace for the division champions
Publication date:8/9/2026
Category:sports
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BASEBALL: Strong pitching sets the pace for thedivision champions
VFW and St. Mary�s II both captured divisional playoff titles in the Fat�s Piedmont League last Thursday.
Avenging two
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Special events will be allowed on varsity grounds
Publication date:8/6/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Varsity athletic fields will be opened to community use this fall.
Although the fields were only available for school use before, the school board decided to begin allowing special eve
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Youth football on deck
Publication date:8/6/2026
Category:sports
IN BRIEF:
FOOTBALL: The season openers are setfor Aug. 28.
The Journal-Register
The Niagara/Orleans Football Association is getting set to begin its sixth season of competition.
Area young
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Meaningful dinner
Publication date:8/6/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � The statewide smoking ban has inspired some creative attempts by businesses to reinvent themselves.
For Sheret Post American Legion Hall, getting over the financial hump caused by the
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Vocation carosuel
Publication date:8/6/2026
Category:news
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When you are 15 and not sure what you want to do for a living someday, one approach is to try out different jobs for a week at a time and see which seems best.
That�s how it�s done in the Vocat
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Bova should take a leave
Publication date:8/6/2026
Category:opinion
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Appearance of conflict enough of a reason
It�s great to see young people interested in running for public office. Frankly, not enough young people seem interested in participating in an electio
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This boat's a floating
Publication date:8/5/2026
Category:Choose category
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THINGS TO DO: Wooden Boat Festival brings boats, food and entertainment together.
POINT BREEZE � This year�s Wooden Boat Festival is preparing to have more boats and more booths than ever befor
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This boat's a floating
Publication date:8/5/2026
Category:news
IN BRIEF:
THINGS TO DO: Wooden Boat Festival brings boats, food and entertainment together.
POINT BREEZE � This year�s Wooden Boat Festival is preparing to have more boats and more booths than ever befor
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Canal operator has a lot of running to do
Publication date:8/5/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Many people might think a canal structure operator sits in his tower all day waiting for a boat to come by so he can lift his bridge for it � and that he�s bored stiff as a result.
The
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Junkyard owners call for equal treatment
Publication date:8/5/2026
Category:news
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RIDGEWAY � Two junkyard owners are claiming town officials are allowing some auto repair operations to operate as junkyards without having to pay license fees or comply with ordinances.
Ted Dun
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Dry days coming at Shelridge
Publication date:8/5/2026
Category:sports
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For those who spend time on the fairways and greens, golf is a game of faith. Faith that tomorrow will be better and the game will come together. And this year, most of all, faith that August and Sept
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Minimum wage won't have maximum effect
Publication date:8/5/2026
Category:opinion
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Members of the state Legislature are posing as working class heroes after they supported a proposal to raise New York�s minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.15.
If Gov. George Pataki�s veto of
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Obituaries
Publication date:8/5/2026
Category:obits
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Aubrey "Jack" Riviere, 84, of Waterport died July 26.
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Police close to making arrest in stabbing
Publication date:8/3/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Police say they�re closing in on a suspect in a stabbing at a Barre farm labor camp that left three people wounded Saturday.
�We know who the suspect is and expect to make an arrest in
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Pass it On � Meet Kim Lockwood and Gina Miller
Publication date:8/3/2026
Category:news
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Kim Lockwood has a real enthusiasm for exercise and Gina Miller knows about keeping a good diet. The two are preparing to open a circuit training fitness center called Fast Fitness next week, and they
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Teen takes plea in Albone case
Publication date:8/3/2026
Category:news
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A Medina teen pleaded guilty Monday to his involvement in the case of a briefly missing girl, while legal action continued for three adults also said to be involved.
The 13-year-old girl, found
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Canton calls local coach
Publication date:8/3/2026
Category:sports
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Each year the National Football League selects one coach from each state to attend the NFL Youth Football Summit during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend in Canton, Ohio.
This yea
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Elections: Challenger�s decision to focus on domestic issues was the right one
Publication date:8/3/2026
Category:opinion
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elections: Challenger�s decision to focus on domestic issues was the right one.
Convention speeches aren�t always known for their revelatory content, but John Kerry did a bang-up job of delinea
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Old Crows to benefit Camp Rainbow kids
Publication date:8/2/2026
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � Area drivers will see a number of bikers on the road this Saturday and if they look closely, they�ll spot a determined sense of passion on most of the bikers� faces.
The reason fo
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Fun days close out county fair
Publication date:8/2/2026
Category:news
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The dog days of summer are finally here.
Competitors in the dog show at the county 4-H fair got dressed up with their dogs in interesting costumes as part of the competition.
Dogs para
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Three hurt in stabbing
Publication date:8/2/2026
Category:news
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The Orleans County Sheriff�s Department responded to an incident at a farm labor camp on Oak Orchard Road, Town of Barre at 8:26 p.m. Saturday which resulted in three people sustaining non-life threat
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Lyndonville gridders can�t hold early two-touchdown lead.
Publication date:8/2/2026
Category:sports
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A touchdown just before halftime provided the spark, as the Buffalo Gladiators rallied down the stretch to defeat the Lyndonville Tigers 28-17 at Vet�s Park Saturday night in a New York State Amateur
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Our thought on the matter
Publication date:8/2/2026
Category:opinion
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Now that the 9/11 commission has released its findings, the question isn�t whether the nation should adopt its recommendations.
The question is how soon those recommendations can be put into pl
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Fun and games at the 4-H Fair
Publication date:7/30/2004
Category:news
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There were big crowds Thursday at the county fair.
People came for long-popular events like the chicken barbecue, the classic car cruise in, the small fry tractor pull and the karaoke champion
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Police begin helmet patrol
Publication date:7/30/2004
Category:news
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The goal is safety.
Wearing a bicycle helmet has been proven to reduce the risk of brain injury in a crash by 88 percent so, starting Tuesday, the Medina Police Department will be passing out
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The Natural Wellness Retreat in Medina gives consumers closer option
Publication date:7/30/2004
Category:news
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Women looking for alternative ways to heal their bodies and improve the quality of their lives up until now had to go to Buffalo or Rochester for ideas and answers to their questions.
The Natur
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Tigers look to avenge season opening loss
Publication date:7/30/2004
Category:sports
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Fresh from scoring their first victory and looking to avenge a season opening loss, the Lyndonville Tigers will host the Buffalo Gladiators at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Vets Park in a New York State Amate
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Our thought on the matter
Publication date:7/30/2004
Category:opinion
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Now that the 9/11 commission has released its findings, the question isn�t whether the nation should adopt its recommendations.
The question is how soon those recommendations can be put into pl
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Lyndonville sets new school tax rate
Publication date:7/27/2004
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � The Lyndonville school board set its refined estimated tax rate for the 2004-05 school year at $21.96 per $1,000 during its monthly meeting Monday evening
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Albion teen finishes in top 10 at Miss Teen/New York
Publication date:7/27/2004
Category:news
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ROCHESTER � Albion junior Tara Garcia Mathewson won first place in talent and was one of 10 finalists overall for the title of Miss Teen of New York in a pageant competition held at the University of
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Meet Darlene Schrader-Payne
Publication date:7/27/2004
Category:news
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Not everyone gets to do exactly what they want to do in life.
Darlene Schrader-Payne didn�t either at first. Then, when a new opportunity presented itself, she grabbed at a chance to follow her
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New events at long running fair
Publication date:7/27/2004
Category:news
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KNOWLESVILLE � While all the old favorites are still at the 58-year-old 4-H fair, you might be lucky enough to find some new, fun events as well, said Pete Toenniessen of 4-H.
�There are more r
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Medina, Albion duo set for All-Star grid contest
Publication date:7/27/2004
Category:sports
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Two local high school graduates, Medina�s Kevin Eick and Albion�s Derek Kinder, will be among the offensive leaders for the North squad in the annual Western New York Football Classic set for 7 p.m. W
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Silver and his lackeys stop progress in Albany
Publication date:7/27/2004
Category:opinion
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Duh.
It�s just another example of the collective genius at work in Albany.
With 10 days to go before a court-mandated deadline to come up with a solution to the problems facing New Yor
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Deaths July 27
Publication date:7/27/2004
Category:obits
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Roscoe C. Ellinor passed away July 25, 2004.
Donald L. Lane passed away July 25, 2004.
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Monday's obituaries
Publication date:7/26/2004
Category:obits
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Betty Rose Viza passed away July 24, 2004.
LeVerne E. "Starky" Starkweather passed away July 24, 2004.
Viola H. Grimes passed away July 24, 2004.
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Details of Hare case come out in hearing
Publication date:7/26/2004
Category:news
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A trial is drawing closer for Susan Hare, 41, of Lockport, accused of stealing $75,500 from an elderly Lyndonville woman, Marion Smith.
Orleans County Court Judge James Punch presided over a s
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OEDA wants power company to explain itself
Publication date:7/26/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � An empty warehouse owned by the Orleans Economic Development Agency has been getting some strange electric bills lately.
�One month it�s at a normal level and next month it�s much hi
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Orleans Country 4-H Fair gears up for busy week
Publication date:7/26/2004
Category:news
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KNOWLESVILLE � The 2004 Orleans County 4-H Fair, which opens today, has a busy schedule of events planned for this afternoon and evening, as well as the rest of the week.
Aside from the ongoing
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Terrorists are like rats
Publication date:7/26/2004
Category:opinion
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All of my life I have enjoyed nature, with one of my favorites being our feathered friends. For the several years, I devoted my spare time to raising ornamental fowl.
In my opinion, their pluma
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Convention cameras needed
Publication date:7/26/2004
Category:opinion
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The Democratic National Convention begins today, the first such event since the 9/11 attacks.
The Democratic convention in Boston and the Republican convention in New York City have been talked
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Tigers roar in home debut
Publication date:7/26/2004
Category:sports
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Making a sparkling home debut, the Lyndonville Tigers scored a 21-13 victory over the Monroe County Sting in a New York State Amateur Football League game at Vets Park on Saturday night.
Joey S
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Fire leaves three homeless
Publication date:7/23/2004
Category:news
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A fire left three people homeless and caused $15,000 damage to their apartment unit Thursday.
The fire began mid-afternoon in an apartment building at 816 Park Ave. and was caused by an unatten
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Wal-Mart would require changes
Publication date:7/23/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � Special measures would have to be taken in order for Wal-Mart�s proposed supercenter to qualify for county planning approval.
The supercenter isn�t in keeping with the Town of Albion�s
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Waterport program offers war orphans a better life
Publication date:7/23/2004
Category:news
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WATERPORT � When the children arrived Tuesday, they had broken shoes and a plastic bag full of clothes between them. They were malnourished and hungry and one of them was very sick.
Now, two d
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Until WNY changes ways, we�ll never attract people
Publication date:7/23/2004
Category:opinion
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Can you imagine Buffalo as a retirement destination?
Well, it�s happening.
The bad weather isn�t a deterrent. Neither is the unfair reputation. In fact, for the past decade, retirees fro
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Local fans to get first look at fledgling grid squad
Publication date:7/23/2004
Category:Choose category
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The first-year Lyndonville Tigers semi-pro gridiron squad will make their home debut against the Monroe County Sting of Rochester at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Vets Park in a New York State Amateur Footbal
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Albion Midget League team wins tourney
Publication date:7/23/2004
Category:sports
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SOMERSET � Compiling a perfect 6-0 record, the Albion Midget League All-Stars took championship honors at the Somerset Tournament last weekend.
Albion defeated Cambria 13-3 in the title contest
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Friday's obituaries
Publication date:7/23/2004
Category:obits
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Ruth E. Bear passed away July 19, 2004.
Clarence A. Scholes passed away July 22, 2004.
Lindsay R. MacIver passed away July 21, 2004.
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Local fans to get first look at fledgling grid squad
Publication date:7/23/2004
Category:sports
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The first-year Lyndonville Tigers semi-pro gridiron squad will make their home debut against the Monroe County Sting of Rochester at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Vets Park in a New York State Amateur Footbal
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6 nabbed in drug bust
Publication date:7/22/2004
Category:news
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A single missing person report filed two weeks ago has led to the arrest of six people in Medina.
The charges filed in the case to date amount to 30 counts, with most involving unlawful dealing
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Diaz received Superfund status
Publication date:7/22/2004
Category:news
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HOLLEY� It�s official. The Diaz toxic waste site is now on the Superfund list.
Effective this morning, inclusion on that list opens federal money for use in the cleanup of the site and the cle
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A day in the life: Linda Breston
Publication date:7/22/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � These days, Shay�s Tavern is almost empty.
It�s a drastic change from the recent past, said bartender Linda Breston. The bar used to be very crowded every day.
�Before the smok
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The Great Outdoors: Nature's cycle
Publication date:7/22/2004
Category:sports
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Although our weather seems to have stalled us in the spring mode, summer has been proceeding as normal for most of Mother Nature.
The drawn-out spring has made for some great fishing in the Oak
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It's your paper
Publication date:7/22/2004
Category:opinion
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Well, thanks a lot!
To say the last three weeks � my first here as an editor � were non-eventful wouldn�t be an understatement. It would be a lie.
In my first week, we had a former judge
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Thursday's obituaries
Publication date:7/22/2004
Category:obits
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Margery Pearl Plummer passed away July 19, 2004.
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Lady Tigers split two
Publication date:7/21/2004
Category:sports
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The Lyndonville Lady Tigers shut out Wilson 6-0 and lost to Wheatfield 9-2 in recent Niagara Orleans Softball League action.
Lyndonville�s Emily Burgess struck out 15 batters and allowed only o
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Stop the spin cycle and debate the issues
Publication date:7/21/2004
Category:opinion
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While the two major political parties get ready for their presidential nominating conventions, the rest of the country, unfortunately, isn�t very interested.
Sure, we know the Democrats are gat
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Medina, Albion salaries show differences
Publication date:7/21/2004
Category:news
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When it comes to employees� salaries in Medina and Albion, it may not be easy to compare them, but each village�s mayor says they�re fair.
The Journal-Register recently published the village em
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Judge rules claims resulting from Diaz spill need individual attention
Publication date:7/21/2004
Category:news
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ROCHESTER � A judge ordered 14 Holley residents to break apart a lawsuit they filed against their insurance companies because the companies refused to pay claims on homes damaged by a 2002 Diaz Chemic
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Going natural
Publication date:7/21/2004
Category:news
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Danielle Conrad of Albion pushed for about three hours at the delivery room.
Finally, her first son, Jayden, came into the world at 10:33 a.m. Monday at the Medina Memorial Hospital.
A
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Wednesday's obituaries
Publication date:7/21/2004
Category:obits
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James E. Balcerzak passed away July 17.
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Old Fashion Day, building celebration
Publication date:7/19/2004
Category:news
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SHELBY � Covering their legs with colorful pillow cases, children hopped up and down as they competed at the sack race Sunday at the East Shelby Community Bible Church�s annual Old Fashion Day.
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Folk artist blooms in Ridgeway
Publication date:7/19/2004
Category:news
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RIDGEWAY � Folk artist Shawna Baldwin is talented at making things look old.
She focuses especially on game boards, which she can make look as if they were more than 50 years old.
�Sh
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Big win in softball action
Publication date:7/19/2004
Category:sports
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SOFTBALL: First inning sparks league leaders.
Scoring four quick runs in the first inning, Bane�s Machine Shop went on to defeat VFW 13-1 Thursday to improve to 8-0 in Medina Women�s Softball L
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Commerce changes tide
Publication date:7/19/2004
Category:news
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The Journal-Register
A money loser has turned into a money maker for the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce, a local organization of business interests.
The chamber�s annual awards dinn
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Kerry, Dems widen political gap
Publication date:7/19/2004
Category:opinion
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It was just last fall when a Republican operative read computer reports from Intelligence Committee Minority Leader Jay Rockefeller, D-West Virginia, stating that he would use his position and informa
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Music of summer
Publication date:7/16/2004
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � Church members are planning a summer music camp to introduce music to children.
The idea of the camp came to mind when the Lyndonville Central School District decided to eliminat
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Deadline passes, still no work on Ricky Place
Publication date:7/16/2004
Category:news
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The deadline has come, but the long-awaited siding project is not complete at Ricky Place, a housing complex mainly for senior citizens.
Tom Bystryk, general manager of R.H. Associates, which
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Supervisor supports super Wal-Mart in town
Publication date:7/16/2004
Category:news
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ALBION� Despite concerns from some local business people, Supervisor Eugene Christopher supports plans to build a Wal-Mart Supercenter on the southwest corner of Route 31 and Gaines Basin Road.
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Owner of Medina Dance Theater is living his dream
Publication date:7/14/2004
Category:news
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Though he�s still young, dance instructor Brandon Johnson, 20, has come a long way to reach his dream.
The experienced dancer took over ownership of Medina Dance Theater a year ago and has run
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Albion in Wal-Mart's sights
Publication date:7/14/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � Long sought by some county residents and long feared by others, a Wal-Mart Supercenter soon may be coming to the county.
Wal-Mart has proposed building a 155,000-square-foot facility
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Obituaries
Publication date:7/14/2004
Category:obits
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Rose A. Preston of Albion passed away July 11.
Robert J. Dercqu, Sr. of Lyndonville passed away July 12.
Oliver F. Wolfe of Gasport passed away July 12.
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Obituaries
Publication date:7/13/2004
Category:obits
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William F. Waterstram, 64, of Lyndonville passed away July 9.
RoseA. Preston of Albion passed away July 11.
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Family mourns loss, arrest made
Publication date:7/13/2004
Category:news
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ALBION� Family members are mourning the death of Chancy Williams, who was killed Saturday in the village�s first murder in over a decade.
�We're just torn apart,� Nathaniel Williams said about
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Busch names school board president
Publication date:7/13/2004
Category:news
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Medina Central School District Board of Education held a reorganization meeting Monday night and named seven-year board member Christopher Busch new board president.
�There are lots of things
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Boy who accidentally killed friend told to shape up
Publication date:7/13/2004
Category:news
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By Colin McLaughlin-Alcock
[email protected]
Jeremy Hucknall, the 17-year-old who accidentally shot and killed his best friend with
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Co-leaders prep for key showdown meeting this week
Publication date:7/13/2004
Category:sports
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Sacred Heart and O�Brien�s both scored victories this past week to remain deadlocked for first place in Division II of the Jr. Wilson Sportsmen�s Club Medina Men�s Softball League with just one loss e
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Money on the docket
Publication date:7/13/2004
Category:opinion
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Business: It�s great to see $50,000 coming for the dock in Orleans County Marine Park.
Steve Gramiak has waited long enough.
He�s the owner of the Black North Inn at Point Breeze who�s h
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Police investigating Albion murder
Publication date:7/12/2025
Category:news
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ournal-Register
It�s the kind of 10-year anniversary no one wanted.
Gunshots rattled an apartment complex early Saturday morning, leaving a 26-year-old man dead and Albion police investi
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How much is too much?
Publication date:7/12/2025
Category:news
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Judy and Louis Vercruysse of Medina didn�t have much to say when they saw the list of village employees� salaries.
�They make more than I do,� said Judy Vercruysse, who works at the kitchen at
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Learn to fly
Publication date:7/12/2025
Category:news
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ALBION � Flight may be easier than you think.
A two-year academic program offered through Genesee Community College aims to train aspiring pilots and certify them professionally. Graduates will
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Close but still no win in opener
Publication date:7/12/2025
Category:sports
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TONAWANDA � Making an impressive debut the Lyndonville Tigers dropped a narrow 14-8 decision to the perennially powerful Buffalo Gladiators in the New York State Amateur Football League opener Saturda
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Rigas, son got what they deserved
Publication date:7/12/2025
Category:opinion
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Hopefully the Rigas men, for their own sake, can turn their white shirts in for some orange ones.
Adelphia founder John Rigas became the first CEO to be convicted of accounting fraud in the lat
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Man shot dead early Saturday
Publication date:7/10/2026
Category:breaking
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ALBION � Police are still investigating and looking for suspects in the of a shooting death of 27-year-old Chancy Williams of Albion.
At approximately 2:30 a.m. police responded to a call of sh
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Man shot dead early Saturday
Publication date:7/10/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Police are still investigating and looking for suspects in the of a shooting death of 27-year-old Chancy Williams of Albion.
At approximately 2:30 a.m. police responded to a call of sh
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Residents lose trees
Publication date:7/8/2026
Category:news
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GAINES � Paula Reimann bought an acre of land on Gaines Basin Road four years ago, partly because she liked the mature trees growing there.
She built a house on the land and moved in from the
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Classes will be changing
Publication date:7/8/2026
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � Kindergarten and first-grade students will see a different class structure in the coming school year.
The school is dropping its K/1 multi-age class, which has been offered for ab
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Bilingual storytime at library
Publication date:7/8/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � While Spanish- speaking migrant workers want their children to learn English, they don�t want them to forget the Spanish of their homeland.
That is the inspiration for bilingual story
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The ticket is set, let's get to the meat and potatoes
Publication date:7/8/2026
Category:opinion
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Now that the dog-and-pony show is over, let the campaign for president get under way.
Presumptive Democratic nominee John Kerry announced his choice Tuesday for running mate, first-term South C
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Great horned owl is aggressive
Publication date:7/8/2026
Category:sports
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The deep booming �hoo, hoo-oo, hoo, hoo� of the great horned owl is recognized by most folks because it is the �owl hoot� most often used by Hollywood. It is found throughout North America and is our
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Obituaries
Publication date:7/8/2026
Category:obits
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David Robert Parsons, South Carolina, died July 7.
Carolyn A. "Carrie" Noble, Barker, died July 6.
Andrew Coppa, Medina, died June 30.
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Help wanted for Medina bike tour
Publication date:7/7/2026
Category:news
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The Medina Canal Task Force still is seeking volunteers to welcome 450 cyclists Sunday with the annual cycling event, Cycling the Erie Canal.
�We need people from 1 p.m. to 5 or 6 p.m. to give
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Boy wins state patriotic award for second year
Publication date:7/7/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Matthew Allamon�s painting of an unnamed American soldier in Iraq brought judges to tears and earned him his second straight first-place Young Americans Creative Patriotic Art award.
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Jr. Wilson splits with Apple Orchard Inn.
Publication date:7/7/2026
Category:sports
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Softball: Jr. Wilson splits with Apple Orchard Inn.
Making it four doubleheader sweeps in a row, Mark�s Pizzeria beat White Birch 20-3 and 9-8 this past week to improve to 8-1 in Division 3 of
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Lyndonville super to retire
Publication date:7/7/2026
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � Central School District Superintendent Christine Tibbetts will resign early next year for the purpose of retirement.
Re-elected board president Dan Heinsler announced her intentio
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Lyndonville visits the Buffalo Gladiators in opener
Publication date:7/7/2026
Category:sports
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After weeks of practice, the Lyndonville Tigers are set to make their New York State Amateur Football League debut at 7:30 p.m. Saturday against the Buffalo Gladiators at Tonawanda High School.
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J-R Camp Fund going strong; keep it coming
Publication date:7/7/2026
Category:opinion
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Here�s the latest list of contributors to the Journal-Register Camp Fund. We appreciate the many generous donors who keep the annual tradition going strong:
Mr. and Mrs. George Goldsmith of Med
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Parents can prevent children�s weight fluctuation
Publication date:7/6/2026
Category:news
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Valerie Thaine of Medina has always been careful about her son�s weight control.
Working for the Medina Memorial Hospital Community Partners, she knows about the risks that go along with being
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Bobcat reportedly living in Albion
Publication date:7/6/2026
Category:news
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ALBION� �They�ll give out a loud shrieky cry at night,� said animal control officer, Harry Papponetti, talking about a bobcat said to be living on the outskirts of town. �It�s more spooky than anythin
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PASS IT ON � Meet Walter Breese � His success is encouarging
Publication date:7/6/2026
Category:Choose category
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When he was working in the California financial industry, Walter Breese, 35, didn�t expect that he would be a successful entrepreneur in Western New York. The Ridgeway resident currently owns a total
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Pass it On � Meet Walter Breese
Publication date:7/6/2026
Category:news
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When he was working in the California financial industry, Walter Breese, 35, didn�t expect that he would be a successful entrepreneur in Western New York. The Ridgeway resident currently owns a total
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Repeat sex offender charged
Publication date:7/2/2026
Category:news
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Sex offender Jimmy Dean Russell, 41, of 114 E. Center St., Apt. 4, was charged Monday with violating an order of protection and allegedly abusing a previous sexual victim, police said.
The vic
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neighbors want flood relief
Publication date:7/2/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � When it rains, it surely does pour on Bill Francis and Clifford Thom Sr.
Every time the drops start falling, the drain in front of 123 Platt St. backs up. Water flows over the curbs a
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Bright future for Starlite cleaners
Publication date:7/2/2026
Category:news
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By Akiko matsuda
[email protected]
MIDDLEPORT � It took three months for Mat Mosher, owner of Starlite Cleaners, to get to
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Ex-judge linked to child porn
Publication date:7/2/2026
Category:news
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A Dumpster discovery led police to charge a former Medina and county court judge with 14 counts of child pornography.
Former County Court Judge and one-time Village Justice Paul I. Miles was ch
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Telling time
Publication date:7/2/2026
Category:news
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One day in 2000, Medina resident Ron Stork saw an article about a Medina clock company in the Journal-Register.
It caught his attention because the clock maker, Medina Manufacturing Company, wa
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Lyndonville Village Hall is ready for celebration
Publication date:7/2/2026
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � Village Hall is ready to welcome thousands of people who will come to watch the Independence Day parade and fireworks.
After a two-month construction project, it has a new peak r
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Jr. Wilson, Bass Anglers hold family fishing contest
Publication date:7/2/2026
Category:sports
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FUN: Nearly 70 enthusiasts compete on a windy, cool day.
Continuing a 15 year tradition, the Jr. Wilson Sportsman Club and the Oak Orchard River Bass Anglers teamed up Saturday to host a family
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Changing education in N.Y.
Publication date:6/30/2004
Category:news
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New ideas to modify middle school education coming from the state Education Department recently concerned Wise Middle School Principal Jeff Barthelme.
Compared to the former plan that was prese
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Right on track
Publication date:6/30/2004
Category:news
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The Medina Rail Road Museum will be full of patriotism Saturday with the American Military Troop Train re-enactment, which honors war veterans.
The event started last year, based on an idea fr
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Two youths charged
Publication date:6/30/2004
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After a police investigation, two juveniles confessed to damaging property in Medina�s industrial park early Wednesday morning, police said.
They broke four lights outside of Trek Inc. and th
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Talks to your kids about sex
Publication date:6/30/2004
Category:opinion
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health: Teens� choices about sex are influenced by parents.
If you�re the parent of a teenager, you need to assume a few things.
n Your teenager � and most likely, pre-teen child � know
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White Sox, Padres score two victories
Publication date:6/30/2004
Category:sports
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Baseball: Regular season concludes with White Sox, Padres and Twins on a roll.
The Sacred Heart Club White Sox and Jr. Wilson Padres both scored a pair of victories this past week to close out
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75 years later
Publication date:6/29/2004
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ALBION � Bob Christy, 91, Winton Hatch, 91, and Ange Bell, 93, members of the class of 1929, celebrated their 75-year high school reunion Friday at the Apollo Restaurant.
Althou
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Marren, Miles take new roles at papers
Publication date:6/29/2004
Category:news
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Several staff changes at the Journal-Register and the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal go into effect today.
Former US&J; city reporter Tim Marren is the new city editor of the Journal-Register. For
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Choices have to be made about county nursing home
Publication date:6/29/2004
Category:opinion
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WHAT DO WE EXPECT? To make Orleans County Nursing Home solvent, county will have to spend some money. Only the public can say whether that reflects their view of government�s purpose.
While the
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Streaking Mark�s wins two
Publication date:6/29/2004
Category:sports
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Making it three doubleheader sweeps in a row, frontrunning Mark�s Pizzeria bested Apple Orchard Inn twice last week, 16-15 in eight innings and 21-12 in Jr. Wilson Sportsmen�s Club Medina Men�s Softba
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District will keep looking for new principal
Publication date:6/29/2004
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � The school district will continue its search for a new high school principal.
The new hire would take over the position now held by high school principal Jacqueline Rising, who is
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Graduates look to future
Publication date:6/28/2004
Category:news
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Excitement filled the air as Medina High School sent 136 graduates out into the world with commencement Friday.
�It feels good,� SUNY Brockport-bound Dave Colonna said. �I�m ready to move on an
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75 years later
Publication date:6/28/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � Bob Christy, 91, Winton Hatch, 91, and Ange Bell, 93, members of the class of 1929, celebrated their 75-year high school reunion Friday at the Apollo Restaurant.
Although Hatch and Chr
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The place to be
Publication date:6/28/2004
Category:sports
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Vets Park was a busy place for semi-pro football action over the weekend as both the Buffalo Warriors and Lyndonville Tigers were in action.
The Warriors dropped a 22-12 decision to the Rochest
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When in doubt, blame it on the state of New York
Publication date:6/28/2004
Category:opinion
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HOLD ON A MINUTE: State delay in Medina pass-through plans doesn�t explain why the village is unprepared to pay its part of the cost.
Passion.
Melodrama.
Grandstanding.
Wow
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Published in June 28
Publication date:6/28/2004
Category:obits
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Bonnie K. Warne died June 25, 2004; Margaret G. Breuilly died June 25, 2004.
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County and YMCA reach deal
Publication date:6/24/2004
Category:news
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A settlement was reached between lake plains YMCA and the county for the repayment of misspent grants .
Key to the agreement was a commitment from the YMCA to pay back the grants in full, said
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Holley wrestler qualifies for women's nationals
Publication date:6/24/2004
Category:sports
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Thriving on the challenge of the sport, Holley High School freshman Emily Holland is getting set to cap off her very memorable first year of wrestling competition by competing in the USA Wrestling Wom
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Businesses turn to back doors
Publication date:6/24/2004
Category:news
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As Pass Through construction peaks on Main Street, improving back doors has become a kind of trend in downtown Medina.
�The Pass Through project got me to do it,� said Debi Woodroe, owner/brok
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Clarendon amends law to settle with quarry
Publication date:6/24/2004
Category:news
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CLARENDON� Despite strong opposition from most of the more than 45 residents who attended Wednesday�s public hearing, the town board voted unanimously to amend its town zoning laws to avoid litigation
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Cardone fixes property, hopes for return from village
Publication date:6/24/2004
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A parcel of deteriorated buildings on Main Street is at the center of a dispute between the village and a Medina resident.
Vincent Cardone of Medina expressed his frustration regarding the prop
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Money needed for Phase 2
Publication date:6/23/2004
Category:news
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The village needs to come up with a way to pay for the Pass Through Project Phase 2 sewer pipe replacement.
The village board had a meeting Tuesday night with the state and the project enginee
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Ready to show their stuff
Publication date:6/23/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � It�s a hobby, but the amateur radio club members are very serious to make a difference, especially in emergency or disaster situations.
To demonstrate what they can do for the communi
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ODEA feels time crunch
Publication date:6/23/2004
Category:news
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Possible changes to the program, in response to statewide accusations of mismanagement, could wind up harming applicant businesses in Orleans County by changing the tax benefits they are eligible for
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An Albany mystery: Spending without a budget in place
Publication date:6/23/2004
Category:opinion
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RESPONSIBILITY ABANDONED: Stop-gap spending measures are no substitute for a legal spending plan.
$15 million for jobs for impoverished teen-agers.
$500,000 a year for creation of govern
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New middle schoolers warned, congratulated
Publication date:6/23/2004
Category:news
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Growing up can be a scary thing.
Fifth graders at Oak Orchard Elementary and their parents were warned about the dangers of adolescence at Oak Orchard�s graduation, Tuesday.
While cele
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Barden Homes Twins go to 15-0 with three-win week
Publication date:6/23/2004
Category:sports
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BASEBALL: Front-runners have closest call against the White Sox.
A one-run win highlighted a three-victory week as the Barden Homes Twins stayed perfect at 15-0 in Lake Plains YMCA Medina Mini
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Child abuse on the rise
Publication date:6/22/2004
Category:news
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A sharp rise in reported cases of child abuse within the county has left the Department of Social Services struggling to keep up.
There were 638 reported cases of child abuse in 2003, up from
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Medina�s Dresser, Biernackiearn All-WNY softball honors
Publication date:6/22/2004
Category:sports
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Medina High batterymates, senior catcher Sara Dresser and junior pitcher Jen Biernacki, have been named to the All-Western New York small schools softball team.
The Niagara-Orleans League also
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district launches new web site
Publication date:6/22/2004
Category:news
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Technology Coordinator Nancy Snyder presented the Medina School District�s new Web site at Monday�s school board meeting.
Snyder said the district has maintained two Web sites � an old version
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4-H leader welcomes Indian visitor
Publication date:6/22/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � Dotty DuSett, 81, recently reunited with her �daughter from India,� Anjana Dalal.
Dalal visited the United States for the first time in 1966. She was one of the International Farm Yout
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White House needs to come clean about its logic for war
Publication date:6/22/2004
Category:opinion
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The bipartisan 9/11 commission spoke loudly and clearly last week when it judged the Bush Administration�s claim of links between al Qaida, Saddam Hussein and the 2001 attacks on America to be fleetin
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Cutting Edge
Publication date:6/21/2004
Category:news
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Dennis Boldt of Medina broke into a sweat as he tried to grab a four-inch-round, mushroom-like item with his right hand.
After a couple of attempts, he successfully grabbed the item and moved
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Stabbing suspect snagged in Medina
Publication date:6/21/2004
Category:news
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The law caught up with a man wanted in connection with a 2003 stabbing in Medina on Friday.
Collen Poole, 20, has been sought by police since last November in connection with the stabbing of a
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Medina High School names its top seniors
Publication date:6/21/2004
Category:news
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Medina�s top two students will lead the way when the Class of 2004 goes to graduation Friday.
The valedictorian is Matthew Heiligenthaler, who has been active in academics, sports and community
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Tierney ties for fifth in national competition
Publication date:6/21/2004
Category:sports
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Medina High senior Dan Tierney added to his impressive list of accomplishments this season by tying for fifth place in the pole vault at the Adidas National Track Championships held at North Carolina
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Publication date:6/18/2004
Category:obits
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Lester G. Powell of Medina died May 7, 2004. A memorial service will be held Saturday.
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Local man in peak condition for motorcycle race
Publication date:6/18/2004
Category:news
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Twenty years ago, Randy Heideman, owner of Classic Auto at routes 63 and 104, drove his car to the top of Pike�s Peak in Colorado.
He was on vacation and the drive was just a sightseeing lark.
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Graduates urged to work for the good
Publication date:6/18/2004
Category:news
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Crossing the border of religions, representatives of different denominations came together Thursday night to send messages to Medina High School seniors at the baccalaureate service.
After a 5
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Browns mark 200 years in Orleans County
Publication date:6/18/2004
Category:news
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A lot has changed in the 200 years that the Brown family of Brown�s Berry Patch in Waterport has been working the land.
�My grandfather saw it go from horses to tractors,� said Robert Brown, a
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Let the races begin
Publication date:6/18/2004
Category:opinion
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TIME TO GET INFORMED: Well, the races are on for state and federal office, and most incumbents aren�t going unchallenged this year.
Whether the challengers can help drive public discourse on im
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Groves takes top spot in women's bowling tourney
Publication date:6/18/2004
Category:sports
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Entering her first tournament, Angie Groves won the all-events title, and with her partner, Joyce Munn, took the doubles event at the annual Medina Women�s Bowling Association Handicap Tournament.
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Albion board wants to revitalize area
Publication date:6/17/2004
Category:news
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ALBION� When Barbara Chappius opened her new downtown office last month, she was making a major investment in the village and in efforts to revitalize the downtown area.
The bu
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Joseph has been with Albion Police for 26 years
Publication date:6/17/2004
Category:news
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Linda Joseph has been in the Albion Police department for the last 26 years, not as an officer but as department clerk, responsible for working with the officers and outside agencies, filing paperwork
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Davis to run against Reynolds
Publication date:6/17/2004
Category:news
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Democrat Jack Davis says he�s on a mission to save American jobs.
Davis, a former conservative Republican, became a Democrat to challenge Tom Reynolds for the 26th Congressional District in No
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Plummer a finalist for teacher of the year
Publication date:6/17/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � Toni Plummer, health teacher at the Albion High School, is one of the five finalists of New York State Teacher of The Year.
The long selection process since last fall is complete and
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Controversy surrounds Christian
Publication date:6/16/2004
Category:news
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Some members of the Orleans County Democratic Committee are refusing to pass petitions on behalf of Rose Mary Christian, a democratic challenger to Republican Assemblyman Charlie Nesbitt.
They
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Work to be done
Publication date:6/16/2004
Category:news
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Ricky Place residents can expect the completion of the long-waiting siding project in a month, according to county chairman Marcia Tuohey.
�I put pressure on him,� Tuohey said of Tom Bystryk, g
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League drops support of paperless voting
Publication date:6/16/2004
Category:news
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The state members are relieved after the League of Women Voters modified Monday its support of computerized paperless voting machines.
Last year, the league�s national leaders endorsed paperl
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Holley Fire Department flushes hydrants
Publication date:6/16/2004
Category:news
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HOLLEY� The Fire Department learned a lot from flushing out village fire hydrants this spring, looking closely at where the best hydrants were and which hydrants had the biggest flow.
�Normall
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Lyndonville, Medina players set for debut
Publication date:6/16/2004
Category:sports
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FOOTBALL: Local semi-pro squad prepping for its first season.
With more than half the roster composed of Lyndonville and Medina players, the fledgling Lyndonville Tigers semi-pro football team
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We should pledge not to bring inane lawsuits
Publication date:6/16/2004
Category:opinion
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TOO MUCH LIKE THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF: The Supreme Court tossed out a controversial challenge to the use of the phrase �one nation, under God� in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The justices on Monday
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Block 'M' awards recognize Mustang athletes
Publication date:6/14/2004
Category:sports
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A year of individual and team achievements were honored and celebrated at the annual Medina High Mustang Block �M� sports banquet held at the high school Saturday night.
The presentation of the
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With highway post filled, let the chortling begin
Publication date:6/14/2004
Category:opinion
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The county legislature�s appointment of Ed Houseknecht to lead the highway department sure raises eyebrows.
But if even opposition legislator Gary Kent, who voted �no� to the appointment, agree
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Maxwell ordained in United Methodist Church
Publication date:6/14/2004
Category:news
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James W. Maxwell was in the spotlight Sunday at the United Methodist Church Annual Conference in Buffalo.
The leader of United Methodist Church of Medina was ordained as an elder pastor.
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Strawberry festival meets sweet success
Publication date:6/14/2004
Category:news
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ALBION � The strawberry festival has a way of helping the community connect.
�It brings the village out. It brings all the people out. It�s the one time of the year they all want to come out an
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County runs bioterror drill
Publication date:6/14/2004
Category:news
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If there were ever an anthrax attack in Orleans County, would you know how to respond?
As part of a long-term plan to prepare itself and the public, the Orleans County Health Department partici
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Publication date:6/14/2004
Category:obits
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Funeral for Barbara J. Baney of Albion held today; Dorothy A. Pahura of Albion died June 11, 2004.
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Publication date:6/11/2025
Category:obits
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Marlee J. Pecoraro, infant daughter of Michale and Cindy Payne Pecoraro, died June 9, 2004; Gertrude E. Stevenson, 95, of Lyndonville died June 8, 2004.
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Youth derby reels in 80 hopefuls
Publication date:6/11/2025
Category:sports
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Last Saturday�s Youth Fishing Derby at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge attracted about 80 young and eager fishermen. There were plenty of �door prizes� for everyone, and the weather was great.
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Prom dresses up for grabs
Publication date:6/11/2025
Category:news
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�I can�t believe how much money young ladies are spending on their prom gowns,� says Diane Scirto. �I heard about a young lady spending close to $500 for the entire night. How can she afford that?�
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FMC still digging for arsenic in Middleport
Publication date:6/11/2025
Category:news
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MIDDLEPORT � There�s more soil sampling to come.
Based on the directions of several agencies � the state Environmental Protection Agency, the state Department of Environmental Conservation and
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Denniston says farewell to Aging post
Publication date:6/11/2025
Category:news
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The Office for the Aging will throw a retirement party this afternoon to say goodbye to Grace Denniston, its director of 11 years.
�We�re going to miss her terribly,� assistant director Pamela
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Shelridge tourney has good turnout
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:sports
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Like Sleeping Beauty all it took was a kiss from summer sun to wake up Shelridge (and a lot of other seasonal recreation).
Touched off by a gangbuster Friday night dinner crowd (almost 100), th
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Houseknecht named county highway head
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:news
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In a move that divided the Orleans County Legislature, controversial figure Ed Houseknecht is the new superintendent of the county highway department.
The legislature voted 4-3 to approve the
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Reagan touched the world with character
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:opinion
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A lot has been said and written about Ronald Wilson Reagan during the past week, much of it filtered through the rose-colored lense of time.
In death, the life of the 40th president of the Uni
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Salvatore disputes resident's claim
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � The village board meeting was marked by a heated discussion between the mayor and a resident Wednesday, when Mayor Edward Salvatore returned home early from an out-of-town meeting to respond
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Shelby hall discards bingo
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:news
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Bingo�s been canceled at Shelby Fire Hall.
Howard Watts, president of Shelby Volunteer Fire Company, informed the Town Board on Tuesday that the company will no longer host the game at its recr
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Benefit set for woman fighting cancer
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:news
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A benefit jamboree will be held Sunday to help defray medical expenses for an ailing Albion woman.
The jamboree will benefit Barb Youngs Baney, 52, who is battling cancer and is hospitalized.
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J-R Camp Fund appeal begins 51st year
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:news
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The 51st annual Journal-Register Camp Fund appeal begins this week with the goal of sending scores of young people to summer camp in Orleans County.
The appeal helps children from less fortunate circ
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Drug law reform demands compromise
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:opinion
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What a disappointment it is to have heard state Senate Republicans declare this week that they don�t see any point in continuing to negotiate an end to the harshest aspects of the so-called Rockefelle
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Diaz cleanup contaminating Holley system
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:news
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HOLLEY� For the fourth month in a row, phenols coming from the EPA cleanup of the Diaz toxic waste site have pushed Holley�s sewage treatment plant over its legal chemical limit, according to Plant Op
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Albion artist gains recognition
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Artist Athena I. Revelas-Christofaro can convey her energy through her arts and her talk.
The combination made her a successful art educator who can reach out to kindergarten students
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Mustang batterymates help anchor all-league squad
Publication date:6/10/2026
Category:sports
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A trio of pitcher/catcher batteries head the first team of the annual Niagara-Orleans All-League softball squad.
Those batteries are from Medina with junior pitcher Jennifer Biernacki and senio
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County hears firm's challenge
Publication date:6/9/2026
Category:news
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ALBION� Was the town board justified in its decision not to grant Waste Management a landfill license and special-use permit?
That was the central question before Justice Michael Hudson in stat
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A strawberry queen is crowned
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Three talented young ladies sang, performed and wrote their way through the Strawberry Festival Queen Pageant on Monday at Albion Middle School.
Julie Alison was crowned festival queen
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Ricky Place residents waiting for makeover
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:news
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Senior residents at Ricky Place wonder why long-promised siding renovation still hasn't been done.
�We�re really getting disgusted,� said Lois Eckerd, tenant representative at Ricky Place. �We
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Albion teen leading FFA District 9
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:news
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ALBION � Caton McKenna is the 2004-05 District 9 president of the Future Farmers of America.
�It�s something that I�ve always wanted to do,� said McKenna, an Albion High School junior who recen
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Mustangs do usual bang-up job at Gorham
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:news
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Best drum major. Best color guard. Class champion. Grand champion.
Those are just the special awards brought home by the Medina Mustangs from the annual Gorham Pageant of Bands held this past w
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Organist has unforgettable audience
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:news
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Editor�s note: This story is published in its entirety with permission of The Leader-Press in Cove, Texas. Wade Gidley was active in the church music scene throughout the area before he moved to Texas
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Old 'Silver Dollar' attracts new owner
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:news
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MEDINA � The Silver Dollar Bar on Main Street has a new owner.
�The price was so low, I couldn�t believe it,� said Randy Ruhlman, who bought the vacant property for $16,000. �I kind of bought
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Lyndonville raises another playground
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:news
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LYNDONVILLE � Playground build day was a showcase of �can do.�
More than 50 residents gathered early Saturday to rebuild the elementary playground.
�Kids need a playground,� volunteer P
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Letter: Resident questions Albion mayor
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:opinion
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An open letter to Mayor Edward Salvatore: The time has come for you to be held accountable for your actions. At the May village of Albion board meeting, a motion was made, after a discussion, about a
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'No' vote may feel good but the kids get hurt
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:opinion
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It has been a year since I finished my three-year term as a board member for the Royalton-Hartland Central School District.
I promised to stay involved, but this past year I have tried to avoid
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Medicaid reform measure doesn't go far enough
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:opinion
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State Assembly Republicans, led by Albion�s Charlie Nesbitt, have put forth a plan to provide Medicaid relief for financially struggling counties. The plan proposes concrete means of giving counties d
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Talk of a renewed draft is nonsense
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:opinion
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Talk of bringing back the draft keeps popping up in political conversation.
It�s a bad idea.
Neither the Pentagon nor the public wants it.
The fact is simple and undeniable: A vol
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Feds abusing power in war on terror
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:opinion
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So the federal government has let us in on a little secret: Accused would-be terrorist Jose Padilla confessed his intentions to the justice department a while back.
Are we satisfied now that Pa
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Twins' two wins improve record to 11-0
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:sports
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BASEBALL:Pitching keys fifth shutout of the season.
Staying perfect at 11-0, the Barden Homes Twins scored victories over the Froman Realty Dodgers (12-0) and Sacred Heart Club White Sox Stayi
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Mustang Hall of Famers announced
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:sports
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Hall of Famers: Vaughn, King head the Class of 2004 honorees.
Medina High�s first two state champions, Eric Vaughn and Marcell King, head the 2004 class of inductees into the Mustangs Sports Ha
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Albion grad starts for Bona
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:sports
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CORAL GABLES, Fla. � Albion High graduate Soren Johnson got the pitching start of his life on June 4.
Johnson was tabbed to take the mound for St. Bonaventure in the first round of the NCAA pla
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Weather's right for good fishing
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:sports
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ORLEANS COUNTY, JUNE 4 � The fishing in Lake Ontario has been good when the weather has allowed the fishermen to get out.
They are fishing in 100 to 300 feet of water at a depth of 40 to 80 fee
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Stickmen earn all-division honors
Publication date:6/8/2026
Category:sports
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Six members of the Medina High lacrosse squad have earned spots on the Western New York All-Division squad.
Senior Andy Hermann has been named to the first team while seniors Mike Crane and Bra
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Former businessman takes charge of Albion parish
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:frontpage
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ALBION �The former chairman of the Strawberry Festival now is a Catholic priest.
The Rev. Raymond G. Corbin recently celebrated his priesthood at his home parish, the Church of St. Joseph in A
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Veterans remembered
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:frontpage
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MEDINA � You may have heard them early Monday morning.
A group of veterans fired salutes and played taps at several area cemeteries and war monuments on Memorial Day.
�We�re going aroun
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Don't call him a victim: Kyle McGonigal makes the most of life
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:news
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KENDALL� Kyle McGonigal is an example of what we all can do when we put our minds to it.
The high school senior has Down syndrome, but he has never let it get in his way.
McGonigal pla
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Strawberry Festival tradition returning to Main Street
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:frontpage
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ALBION � Old favorites and new features will occupy the annual Albion Strawberry Festival on June 11 and 12.
The festival is returning to a reconstructed downtown this year under the theme �Tak
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Medina OKs raises, bonuses for some employees
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:news
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The Medina Village Board approved new contracts for six employees last week.
Those positions include deputy superintendent of public works, village court clerk, village deputy clerk treasurer,
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Former Albion man murdered in Indiana
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:news
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A former Orleans County correctional officer died May 24 in a fatal stabbing/shooting at an Indianapolis motel.
Frank Vespi, 64, of Little Falls, was found fatally stabbed about 8:45 a.m. outs
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Medina woman sentenced in Barden Homes thefts
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:news
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LOCKPORT � Through constant sobs, Tina Ferri apologized for embezzling more than $700,000 from her former employer over a nearly five-year period to feed an out-of-control gambling addiction.
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Marker calls attention to circus pioneer's local past
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:news
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The place of Andrew Downie McPhee has been officially marked in Medina history.
McPhee�s role as a pioneer of the three-ring circus is noted on property at the southwest corner of Gwinn and Oak
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Medina health system makes new fund-raising appeal
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:news
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Medina Memorial Health Care System�s first �So much, so near� appeal is under way.
Medina Health Care Foundation has set its sights on raising $50,000 for the hospital system�s special programs
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Justice: Luck of the draw?
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:opinion
IN BRIEF:
TALK ABOUT CONFUSING THE ISSUES:
Niagara judge must be joking when he calls a embezzler a �victim.�
It�s the classic case of blaming someone else for your problems.
That�s
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Remember the dead, but thank the living too
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:opinion
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IN PRAISE OF CHARACTER:
War memorial pays tribute not just to physical sacrifice but to fortitude, as well.
When the National World War II Memorial was dedicated Saturday, all of
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All the president's men can't stop stumbling
Publication date:6/1/2026
Category:opinion
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�HINDSIGHT� DOESN�T CUT IT:
War planners� embrace of Chalabi raised eyebrows from the start.
White House flaks are pretty animated in their recent displays of displeasure with fo
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Rudy's patrons unhappy with Pass-Through
Publication date:5/4/2026
Category:frontpage
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Unhappy with the Pass Trough Project, employees, owners and customers of Rudy�s cafe gathered outside the restaurant on East Center Street in protest at 7 a.m. Monday and remained there until well int
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Community generosity keeps camp program going strong
Publication date:6/1/224
Category:opinion
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Hopefully, the lovely weather of late is a sign of good things to come all summer long. It makes the Camp Rainbow experience that much brighter for children.
Every year, Orleans County Child We
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