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Retired educators have new name for 50-year-old organization in Orleans
WEST BARRE – The group formerly known as the Retired Teachers’ Association held its annual meeting Wednesday at the West Barre United Methodist Church. Ann Czajkowski of Barker, co-president, explained the group has a new name – Orleans County Retired Educators’ Association. The…
‘Lest We Forget’ mural with patriotic message completed at Albion village park
Photo by Tom Rivers ALBION – A 36-foot-long wall on the bathroom building at Veterans Park has a dramatic new look. Albion art teacher Kamie Feder and 11 of her students turned the white wall into a mural with a bald eagle, poppies, an American flag, and a soldier saluting.…
65 Holley students clean headstones at Hillside Cemetery
Provided photos HOLLEY/CLARENDON – This group of Holley students in the Interact Club was up early on Sunday to clean headstones at Hillside Cemetery. They were there after a school dance on Saturday and a day before the start of homecoming week. The students take on the task at…
Holley native completes mural celebrating her hometown
Photo courtesy of Mary Jo Whitman HOLLEY – The “Holley is Home” mural is done. Mary Jo Whitman, a Holley native and graduate, spent about six weeks diligently creating the mural on the Geddes Street side of the Heath and Heath law offices at 66 Public Square. Whitman, a Batavia…
Medina to host Walk to end Alzheimer’s on Oct. 10
Nicole Tuohey again selling elephant links for $1, which includes a cookie MEDINA – Alzheimer’s disease has been a big part of Mary Lou Tuohey’s life for more than a decade – dealing with it, dreading it, fundraising for research for it and promoting awareness of it. On Oct. 10,…

Chamber music with soul: the fall 2026 Gateways Music Festival
The 31st anniversary of Gateways and its fall lineup features classical compositions and many other areas of the African-American musical experience.
Grant from Orleans Community Connects funded several staff members for Camp Rainbow
Press Release, Orleans Community Connects Orleans Community Connects is pleased to announce its support of Camp Rainbow through a grant that helped fund essential staff positions for the camp’s summer program. “We are incredibly grateful for the support from Orleans Community…
Medina Sandstone Trust taking grant requests
Press Release, Medina Sandstone Trust MEDINA – The Medina Sandstone Trust is accepting grant applications for programs that benefit the Village of Medina, Town of Ridgeway, and Town of Shelby communities. Consideration will also be given to projects within the entire Orleans…

Renewal of a community hub
The two-year, $8.5 million renovation and expansion of the Maplewood Community Library positions it to play an even greater role in the life of the neighborhood.
Albion and Holley girls post soccer wins
Avenging an early season 1-0 loss, Albion downed visiting Roy-Hart/Medina 2-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game this evening. Lena Grillo and Shayla Higgins each scored a goal for Albion both coming off assists from Madison Frasier. Albion is now 5-3 and…
Albion and Roy-Hart tie in OT; Holley wins
Albion and Roy-Hart battled to a 1-1 double overtime tie in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game this afternoon at Albion. Garret Jones scored for Albion in the first half off an assist from Alakai Colmenero. Michael Fuller tallied for Roy-Hart in the second half. Roy-Hart…
Barker/Lyndonville posts shutout victory
Barker/Lyndonville blanked Newfane 7-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game this afternoon at Barker. Natalie Rath and Elysse Dillenbeck both scored 2 goals as Villette Jary, Lila Belson and Cheyanne Rouse each had 1. Mel Murphy earned the shutout in goal.…