On Thursday, January 22, members of the Gananda Rotary Club (Patti Holdraker, Wanda Arnold, and Juan Alfaro) were on hand to present a special set of books to every Gananda third grader in recognition of “Literacy Month”. In the past, Rotary always celebrated Literacy Month by handing out dictionaries to all of the third graders […]
The Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has announced the 2026 KickStart Wayne County Adult and Student Pitch Competitions. Applications for both the Adult and Student competitions are due Friday, March 6, 2026 by 4:00 PM; and the Pitch Competition Final Event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026. “We are excited to once again to […]
Is it a trend? Is it a way to find a home you can afford? Can it work for everyone? Since the beginning of the HGTV specials on “Tiny Houses”, the trend/phenomenon has garnered excitement, as well as entertainment. This has also led potential homeowners to search for a cheaper way to live. Building a […]
Robert A. Stopper of Lyons has been an Erie Canal enthusiast and promoter of Lyons as an historic canal town for many years now. A former English teacher at Newark Central School and adjunct Finger Lakes Community College, Stopper became intrigued by the self-sufficiency of canal engineering and the long histo - ry of the local waterway while […]
On December 23, 2025, the Lois McClure, a replica 1862 canal schooner made canal history - but not on the water! The McClure, with a police escort and a long line of photo op folks, travelled down the NYS Thruway, entered the Old Erie Canal Heritage Park in Port Byron, gently travelled through Lock 52, […]
The results of the December 17 Capital Improvement Project vote in the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District are as follows: YES – 170, NO – 160. This project will address facilities needs including a new and relocated transportation building and renovations to classrooms and other needed maintenance updates at NRW Elementary School and NRW High […]
The State Education Department (SED) allows school districts to undertake major improvements and take advantage of New York State’s Building Aid every five years. SED pays a percentage of capital project costs, typically a majority, with the districts paying the balance known as local share. This year, several area school districts held votes on their […]
The Wolcott Christmas Concert is back in town and this will be the 25th Anniversary affair. Chris Kenyon and Kelley Patchen-Loveless are pleased to announce they are keeping the tradition alive with sponsorship from Lyons National Bank (LNB). Slated for 3 PM on Sunday, December 14th at the First Presbyterian Church, 11988 West Main Street, […]
The Times decided to print the responses from each of the two ambulance providers in the Walworth/Marion townships concerning the controversy over ambulance contracts and services. Statement from Jim Lee, Wayne County EMS There have been comments and inquiries about EMS Coverage in Walworth. The official opening of the Walworth EMS base was December 15, 2025. […]
The Clyde-Savannah Central School District is a unique place with unique offerings. The District has its own coffee shop, a daycare for employees’ children, and is in the process of constructing state-of-the-art music and tech spaces for students. So, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the District now offers its students American Sign Language (ASL) […]
Driving down Murray Street in Newark, you’ll pass by several large, industrial looking buildings and likely wonder "What goes on in there?" Some are home to large manufacturing businesses. Others are mixed used facilities or simply warehousing space. But at 235 Murray Street, something a little different is hiding behind its relatively unassuming exterior. It’s […]
Senator Pam Helming hosted her 9th Annual Veteran’s Recognition Ceremony honoring area veterans who have made significant contributions in both their military service and civilian lives. The veterans are residents of the 54th Senate District, which includes Livingston, Ontario, and Wayne Counties and the Monroe County communities of Chili, Churchville, Honeoye Falls, Mendon, Riga, Rush, […]
It’s time again for the Wallington Fire Department Annual Community Christmas Fireworks. This family tradition has continued since 1998 (with the exception of 2005). The production will be on Sunday, Dec 14, 2025. The fire hall will be open at 5:00 p.m. and fireworks will start at 6:00 p.m. sharp. The Department is asking local […]
Whether its fresh apples from local producer LaMora Farms at Wayne Central, or scooped helpings of Chicken Alfredo for Newark students, new menu items are a hit with local learners. Christina Marriott, who became the Food Service Supervisor for the Newark Central School District in April, said the growing enthusiasm among students for the new […]
As a way to provide access to opportunities and support student needs, multiple new, exciting programs have been established in collaboration with component districts in the Wayne-Finger Lakes Region for the 2025-2026 school year. At Marion Central School District, the new Agripath Program is a partnership with W-FL BOCES that offers instruction based in agriculture […]
