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Pullman Memorial Universalist Church will ordain minister on Oct. 4
Press Release, Pullman Memorial Universalist Church ALBION – Pullman Memorial Universalist Church proudly announces the upcoming ordination of Susan Dodge-Peters Daiss, MDiv, to the ministry. The historic service will take place on Sunday, October 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the…
Reporter feels strong connection to local rural cemetery with Revolutionary War soldier
SHELBY – It was with great interest I read about the cemetery tours being offered by the Orleans County Historical Association this past summer. The tour for Aug. 2 featured Maple Ridge Cemetery, which just happens to be on the property where I grew up. I lived with my uncle and…
Scout gives Clarendon Historical Society new sign for his Eagle project
Provided photos CLARENDON – The Clarendon Historical Society has a new sign on the group’s property on Route 31A at 16426 Fourth Section Rd. Tyler Moore, wearing yellow shirt, led the effort for the new sign, which was installed on Saturday. Materials for the sign were donated by…
Church choir from Albion sings anthem at Red Wings game
Photos courtesy of Mike Thaine ROCHESTER – The choir at the First Presbyterian Church of Albion sang the national anthem just before the Rochester Red Wings game on labor day, Sept. 7. The Red Wings would go on to defeat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 3-1. The choir…

A new, grassroots approach to nurturing small farms
Fresh Farmers Together, a collaborative launched in June, aims to increase the number of new farms, especially ones owned and managed by BIPOC farmers
90-and-older get praise at event in Holley
Long-time residents celebrated for ‘countless contributions’ to community HOLLEY – The Holley community wants to send a message to its oldest residents: you are appreciated and valued for your long-term commitment to the area. The Village of Holley and Towns of Murray and…
Arc GLOW celebrates new offices in Albion for Community Services, Self-Direction
Money from Golisano paid for building, renovations at 438 West Ave. ALBION – Arc GLOW celebrated new offices for its community services and self-direction programs today. Those services used to be based out of 122 Caroline St. in Albion. But since last month they have been…
Firefighters collect $6K for Make-A-Wish with boot drive
Provided photos MEDINA – About 30 firefighters were out on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon with a boot drive to collect money for Make-A-Wish. The firefighters collected nearly $6,000 – $5,955.60. There are a couple more donations coming in, too, said Tim Petry of the Shelby Volunteer…
Carlton hires manager for Heart & Soul program
Community welcome to complete surveys and share vision for town CARLTON – A coordinator has been hired for the Carlton Heart & Soul project. The community received grant funding for the initiative. Mollie Radzinski has been hired as the part-time coordinator. She brings deep…
At 9/11 remembrance in Orleans, a call for unity and service
‘Let our remembering lead us somewhere. Let is lead us toward compassion rather than division, toward understanding rather than fear, toward service rather than selfishness, and toward peace rather than hatred.’ – Rev. David Fish Photos by Tom Rivers ALBION – Mike Donahue and the…

Readers reflect on 9/11 after 25 years
More than half of those who took part in a Rochester Beacon survey say 9/11 has had an enduring impact on the way they live and their outlook on life.
Lyndonville’s Class of 1976 celebrates 50th reunion
Provided photo LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville Class of 1976 celebrated its 50th reunion recently at the Webber Cafe. “It was an enjoyable evening of sharing memories and reconnecting,” said classmate Elaine Smith. Pictured in front row: Bill Jurinich, Kathy Rogers Snowburg, Anne…