News in Medina
Medina Historical Society puts out call for more members
MEDINA – Preserving history for the future is a major initiative for the Medina Historical Society. And now they are asking for help to continue that mission. Last year the Historical Society conducted a campaign for new members, with a goal to exceed 100. They accomplished that,…
GLOW YMCA showcasing programs Oct. 5-9 as part of Healthy Aging Week
MEDINA – GLOW YMCA has announced a weeklong celebration Oct. 5-9 across Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties to promote connection, wellness, education and healthy living at every stage of life. Healthy Aging Week is a community-wide celebration designed to support and celebrate…
Church at former Apple Grove Inn pays tribute to iconic Medina restaurant
MEDINA – The former Apple Grove Inn was celebrated Saturday night by 160 diners who attended a tribute to the iconic restaurant, sponsored by the Grove United Methodist Church. The church, which occupies the site which was formerly the Apple Grove Inn, took its name from the…
YMCA Summer Camp program lets local kids experience Buffalo Bisons
Press Release, Orleans Community Connects MEDINA – Orleans Community Connects is proud to announce its recent funding support for the Orleans County YMCA Summer Camp Program, helping provide a memorable and enriching experience for local youth. The Orleans County YMCA operates an…
Digital stethoscopes donated to Medina FD in honor of Ancel and Patricia Lyons
Photo from Medina Fire Department MEDINA – Medina Fire Chief Steve Cooley accepts a donation of four EKO digital stethoscopes from Jeff Lyons and Kim Patterson. They gave the stethoscopes in honor of their parents, Ancel and Patricia Lyons. These stethoscopes will be placed on…
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…
Firefighters will be filling the boot on Sunday for Make-A-Wish
Western battalion will be at 3 intersections in Medina, Shelby and Ridgeway MEDINA – Firefighters will be out Sunday for their annual fill-the-boot drive for Make-A-Wish. Firefighters from the East Shelby, Medina, Ridgeway and Shelby fire departments will be at three…
Medina food pantry closed today due to flooding in basement
MEDINA – The Medina emergency food pantry will be closed today due to flooding in the basement. “We have some water in the food pantry area as well as other parts of the church basement,” said Michelle Capstick of the food pantry. “All the food is safe but the floors are wet.”…