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Published September 20Medina hosts 3-day international conference on preservation trades
160 people attended workshops on repairing windows, roofs, plaster and other parts of older buildings Photos by Tom Rivers MEDINA – Sadie Rose leads a workshop today on “The Art of Stencil.” It was among several workshops today in the former Medina High School. There were 160…
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Published September 18Medina hosting 2nd annual LEGO event on Saturday, with focus of 250th of USA
MEDINA – The second annual LEGO event sponsored by Medina Tourism Committee is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library. Medina Tourism Committee member Barb Gorham said the event was so popular last year, they have decided to do it again.…
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Published September 18Triennial souvenirs, other items available as organization does close-out sale on Saturday
MEDINA – Folks wanting a permanent souvenir from the recent Triennial, which ran for three months this summer throughout the village, can find a variety of merchandise at a Cash and Carry Sale on Saturday at the Triennial Hub headquarters at 345 North Main Street. The sale will…
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Published September 172 acclaimed guitarists performing Saturday at Hoag
Press Release, Hoag Library ALBION – Hoag Library is pleased to welcome internationally acclaimed guitarist Muriel Anderson and renowned guitarist Kinloch Nelson for a free concert this Saturday at noon. The concert will feature two exceptional guitarists whose performances…
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Published September 15Basket raffle event for suicide awareness adds 5K run/walk this Sunday
Fourth annual event ‘supports the fighters, admires the survivors and honors the taken’ SHELBY CENTER – The fourth annual fundraiser for suicide awareness this Sunday will again include more than 155 baskets up for raffle. The event for the first time includes a 5K run/walk. The…
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Published September 14Man who is paralyzed plans 360-mile ride along towpath on power wheelchair
Ian Mackay wants to show what’s possible for wheelchair users with accessible outdoor infrastructure; Trip goes through Orleans County on Sept. 27-28 Press Release, Ian’s Ride ALBANY TO BUFFALO – Ian Mackay, who is paralyzed from the neck down, will take on his next Big Ride,…
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Published September 12Marine Park hosting vendors, concerts today
Photos by Tom Rivers CARLTON – Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross performs today at the Orleans County Marine Park for the Pop-Up & Jam event presented by the Friends of Orleans County Marine Parks in partnership with Carlton Community Heart & Soul, Oak Orchard Neighborhood Association…
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Published September 12The Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour returns for its 29th year
Nothing says Fall like apple season and there’s no better place to experience it than Wayne County. From crisp, freshly picked apples and warm cider to family-friendly farm experiences, the Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour returns Oct. 1–30 for its 29th year, inviting visitors to…
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Published September 08Medina celebrates 250th of USA with patriotic concert
MEDINA – A crowd estimated at nearly 250 people attended a concert at State Street Park on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. Sponsored by the Medina Tourism Committee, the event featured patriotic and jazz music by the Medina Reunion Jazz Band, led by…
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Published September 07Pratt Event Center hosts paranormal enthusiasts in Albion visit
NY’s Haunted History Trail brings busload of people to sites in WNY Photos by Tom Rivers ALBION – Brian Cano of Staten Island led a group of 23 people on a paranormal exploration on Sunday night at the Pratt Event Center. The group arrived by bus as part of a two-day journey…
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Published September 07Big crowds turn out for Italian food and fun at 51st annual St. Rocco’s Fest
Photos by Tom Rivers HULBERTON – Lori Richardson, left, and Noreen Ford have chicken parmesan ready at today’s St. Rocco’s Italian Festival in Hulberton. There were big crowds for the event, with people showing up an hour early for the Italian food. Ford co-chairs the food…
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Published September 06Medina bookstore will welcome author of Stitched on Sept. 21
Book gives humorous insights into the cutthroat world of competitive quilting MEDINA – A social media personality and humorist will visit Author’s Note this month to introduce his highly acclaimed new book. Eli McCann will sign copies and discuss his new book Stitched at 6:30…