The National Holstein Foundation Dairy Bowl, a premier event designed to test the knowledge of youth, took place at the Holstein Association USA Convention, June 26 & 27.  Wayne-Ontario County Junior Holstein team members took first place in the Senior Bowl Competition. Memgber included: George Andrew, Gabriella Taylor, Elsie Donlick, and Annika Donlick.  The National […]

The Pal-Mac Lions club has just celebrated its 65th anniversary of sharing and serving the Villages of Palmyra and Macedon, NY. The Pal-Mac Lions Club includes both the Palmyra and Macedon name; the meetings and services are split between the support, funding and work where ever the need arises!       The original Pal-Mac Lions […]

The Wayne County Community Schools Theater and Arts Program took the stage at the Ohmann Theater in Lyons, NY, weaving a mesmerizing tale with their production of “Into the Woods.” This captivating musical, featuring a delightful twist on classic fairytales, left audiences of all ages spellbound, drawing in around 90 attendees to each show. The […]

The Village and Town of Palmyra are preparing to commence development the community’s comprehensive plan; a year-long effort to assess long-term growth, development, and sustainable operations in the community. The planning effort will be headed by a local steering committee, designed to gain insight and intelligence from local stakeholders with a wide range of interests […]

Genesee Land Trust, a conservation organization serving Monroe, Wayne, and adjacent counties in the Greater Rochester area, has announced that Lorna Wright will be its new Executive Director, after a national search. Lorna has served as Acting Executive Director since the retirement of Gay Mills in February 2023. Lorna joined Genesee Land Trust in 2013 […]

It’s a tradition that has been celebrated at Cuyler Elementary for decades, and despite the rain, hundreds of students and community members attended the annual Flag Day ceremony on Wednesday, June 14th.  Flag day is celebrated on June 14th of every year. It’s the day the United States approved the design for its first flag […]

The Sodus Farmers’ Market (SFM), running for its 15th year, opens June 14thand continues every Wednesday through October 11th for 2023. The Market hours are 2:30 through 6 PM. Shoppers can expect the wonderful locally grown/produced fruits, vegetables, baked goods, hot foods, and craft products from our region.  Every week the “Specials” booths in the […]

 The Village of Newark streets, front yards and parks got cleaner and greener recently at the village’s 17th Annual Community Pride Day on May 20th. Volunteers planted flowers, pulled weeds and picked up trash throughout the village.  Residents and business owners all over the village also showed their pride by cleaning and adorning their own […]

As the NYS Canal System opens for the season, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its 18th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Images should convey people enjoying activities on the waterway and Canalway Trail or show the unique character of New York’s canals and canal communities. Winning photos will be […]

The Macedon Food Pantry first opened its doors in 1973 to meet the needs of families who were in distress due to circumstances like loss of income, illness, fear of eviction, and food insecurity. Currently, the food pantry assists families in the Macedon and Walworth communities.  The Macedon Food Pantry relies on volunteer support from […]