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Published September 04Medina trustee says better property maintenance would take village from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’
Resident says many people can’t afford roof projects, other costly repairs MEDINA – A village trustee said he wants to see more progress in the village with property owners fixing leaking roofs, painting buildings and tending to other property maintenance. Jeff Wagner, a Village…
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Published September 04County EMO urges public to download app for emergency alerts
Press Release, Orleans County Emergency Management Office ALBION – The storms that ripped through Orleans County this week, including the tornado in the Town of Shelby, point out the need for residents to be able to receive real time emergency alerts, according to Scott Buffin,…
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Published September 042 arraigned in County Court for drug, weapons charges
ALBION – Two people were arraigned in Orleans County Court on Wednesday for felony drug possession and weapons charges. Daniel Busch, 34, and Kayli Burrows, 28, both of Albion, were arraigned on two different indictments. They both face charges of criminal possession of a…
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Published September 04Construction underway for pedestrian bridge, sidewalks on Maple Ridge in Medina
Photos by Tom Rivers MEDINA – Construction has started on a new pedestrian bridge in Medina that will cross the Oak Orchard Creek. RJT Construction Services in Rochester is the contractor for the project on Maple Ridge Road (Route 31A) in Medina. This area also will get about…
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Published September 04Gillibrand to introduce bill in Senate to ban renaming of Lake Ontario
‘The president should stop the political games, get back to the negotiation table, and make a deal that lowers costs for New York families.’ Another bill will soon be introduced in Congress about the official name for Lake Ontario, as recognized by the federal government. U.S.…
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Published September 03Most in Orleans County have power restored after powerful storms
145 remaining without electricity; Yates has most without power Photos by Tom Rivers SHELBY – Crews work to restore power to a home on Oak Street in Shelby at about 6 p.m. The crew had the power back on and was headed to its next assignment. During the peak of Wednesday’s power…
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Published September 03Public safety policies should be based on fairness, grounded in data
Editor: Promoting public safety is the goal of all public servants, regardless of Democratic, Republican, or Independent. Since crime is a complex phenomenon, promoting public safety requires serious, thoughtful analysis grounded in data and fairness for the communities and the…
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Published September 03Possible tornado touched down in Shelby; flood warning remains in effect until 11:15 a.m.
Severe storms brought heavy water, damaging winds throughout county Press Release, Orleans County Emergency Management Agency ALBION – Orleans County was struck by two separate rounds of severe weather on Wednesday, resulting in widespread power outages, flooded roadways, downed…
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Published September 02Tornado warning until 7 p.m. for Orleans, Niagara and Genesee
A tornado warning is in effect for Orleans, Niagara and Genesee counties until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service said the affected areas include east central Niagara County, Orleans County and northwestern Genesee County. “At 6:28 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of…
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Published September 02Tornado watch in effect for Orleans, WNY until 11 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Orleans County, Western New York and much of upstate until 11 p.m. “Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms with periods of heavy rainfall are expected today through tonight,” the Weather Service said. “Some storms…
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Published September 02Dispatchers handled numerous calls from this morning’s storm
Press Release, Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke During this morning’s severe weather event, the Orleans County 911 Center experienced a significant surge in emergency and non-emergency activity. Between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., dispatchers handled a total of 159 telephone…
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Published September 02Medina’s big celebration for Old Home Week in 1906 started as a prank
By Catherine Cooper, Orleans County Historian “Illuminating Orleans” – Volume 6, No. 24 MEDINA – It all started as a prank…. This year marks the 120th anniversary of Medina’s gala Old Home Week in 1906. We are familiar with the postcard views of the Main Street buildings bedecked…