In its 51st year, the Lyons Farmers’ Market, which is located in the heart of downtown Lyons, brings together local farmers and crafters to share their products with the community. Join them for their weekly Outdoor Summer Market on Church Street, between Central Park and the Courthouse, on Saturdays from June 14th to October 25th, […]
“Our vision is to develop an event and venue dedicated to offering a unique space exclusively for artists and fine crafters.” The iconic Sodus Point Lighthouse grounds will come alive this summer with the 2nd Annual Sodus Point Lighthouse Artisan Festival, hosted by the Sodus Bay Historical Society. Located against the beautiful backdrop of Lake […]
The Wayne County Office of Tourism and Wayne County Historical Society are proud to announce that Robert A. “Bob” Stopper of Lyons, NY, has been honored with the prestigious New Yorker Award by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA), recognizing his extraordinary volunteer commitment to heritage tourism, community hospitality, and the Erie Canal […]
Many graduates of the park and resource management program at Slippery Rock University fulfill their dream of working for the National Park Service, but one SRU student is already getting a taste of the experience. Beau Fillion, a senior from Palmyra, New York (Palmyra Macedon HS), was selected for an internship at one of the […]
Lyons Central School District is celebrating High School History and Leadership teacher Erica Gansz, who was recently named a recipient of the Educator’s Inspiring a Generation Award by New York State. The prestigious honor recognizes educators who go above and beyond in their commitment to student success and wellness, and Ms. Gansz exemplifies that in […]
Wayne Action for Racial Equality has announced the 2025 Timothy Barber Scholarship Awards. The higher education scholarships are given annually to graduating Wayne County high school seniors who identify as Black or African American and who recognize that racism is a detriment to human development and are using their talents to ensure the equal rights […]
The Gananda community has been a buzz since news broke last week about potential residential development of the Blue Heron Hills Golf Course. Concerned members and residents have been sharing their disappointment and dismay with the golf club’s new owner Jason Calder, who they say assured them for the past several months that this was […]
Construction is underway on the new facility for the Wayne County Humane Society, that will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to care for animals and support pet adoptions in the community. The one-story, 10,000 square foot wood-framed building will offer modern, efficient space for both animals and caregivers. Designed as a model for future Humane […]
The Montezuma Audubon Center’s 2025 Annual Benefit is in less than two weeks! Limited tickets are still available for this yearly celebration to support the programs at the Center, located at 2295 Route 89 North in the Town of Savannah. The Montezuma Audubon Center connects visitors of all ages to the abundant diversity found within […]
The Village of Newark streets, front yards and parks got cleaner and greener recently at the Village’s 19th Annual Community Pride Day on May 17th. 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 […]
Jim Blazey and the Blazey family have long been a staple of the Palmyra community. So when another local icon was in dire need of repair, Jim stepped in to make it right. The massive steel flag pole that has been part of the Palmyra landscape since 1982 had recently fell victim to strong winds […]
Dozens of officers, family members and friends were on-hand at this year’s Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Award Ceremony. The event, which took place Wednesday evening in Newark, highlighted officers from road patrol, corrections and public safety who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Sheriff Rob Milby opened the ceremony by acknowledging the […]
NEWARK - As far as Newark High School’s Unified Basketball co-coaches Justin Fladd and Justin Reho and Jon Mastin, Newark Central School District Director of Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics are concerned, both Newark and Lyons High School Unified teams at the early afternoon Unified Basketball game May 8th emerged as winners. Inclusiveness […]
The Palmyra Community Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the 2025 recipients of the Dixie Prittie Award are Morgan Adamson, Sandy Goehle, and Audrey Wimer. The Dixie Prittie Award was established in 2013 by the Palmyra Community Library Board of Trustees to recognize extraordinary volunteer service to the library. The award is […]
In a heartwarming display of support, the Lyons 5th-grade teachers recently organized a surprise to boost their students’ spirits before state testing. To help build confidence and alleviate nerves, the teachers decorated the hallways with colorful displays and coordinated secretly with students’ families and LCSD staff to send letters of encouragement to each student. These […]
