The summer didn’t slow the Lyons Middle-High School down, as the excitement of the L.Y.O.N.S. Summer program kept the energy alive. The program hosted 120 campers from kindergarten to eighth grade who participated in a variety of enriching activities. This program, made possible through grant funding, provided a safe and engaging environment, complete with free […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Village of Newark was awarded $1 million through the State's Restore New York Communities Initiative. Restore New York supports municipal revitalization efforts with funds to help remove and reduce blight, reinvigorate communities and generate new residential and economic opportunities statewide. The program, administered by Empire State Development, is designed […]
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit up to three images that capture the canals' beauty, vibrancy, and character. Winning photos will be featured in the 2025 Bicentennial Erie Canalway Calendar. Entries must be postmarked by […]
Isabella Blood, an 18-year-old senior from Ontario was chosen as the 2024 Wayne County Fair Queen on Sunday, May 5 inside Floral Hall on the fairgrounds in Palmyra. She is the daughter of Steve (Val) Blood and Julie (Thomas) Moll of Ontario. Isabella is a member of Varsity Club, National Honor Society and Math Team. […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.7 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC on July 16 for critical repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater. The 100% federally funded project marks the largest investment ever in Great Sodus Bay by the Corps of Engineers, ensuring the […]
Senator Helming pictured with Blake’s Hard Cider VP of Sales, Scott Roberts. Senator Helming recently attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Blake’s Hard Cider Co., new state-of-the-art facility in Huron. Blake Farms is a family-owned business has been growing apples for over 75 years and has recently expanded to Wayne County. […]
Name it, and Lisa Finnegan has done it for Gananda. Not only for the district, but for the students as well. Finnegan has been a fixture on the Board of Education at Gananda for 20 years, but will now step down from her seat due to a new career opportunity and relocation. In addition to […]
Wayne County Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs are pleased to announce the 27th annual Wayne County Youth Derby. This event runs June 21st to July 28th and covers the waters in Wayne County. This is a great way to spend time with immediate household and family members, besides building lasting memories of having that "FISH ON". […]
After 38 years as a teacher at Lyons Elementary School, Mrs. Joanne Saracino will be saying goodbye to the district and retiring at the end of the school year. When she came to Lyons in 1986, she took on a position as a 2nd grade teacher that she held for 10 years before switching to […]
The 2024 Dollars for Scholars Awards Ceremony took place on Monday, June 3, at Ruben A. Cirillo High School and handed out $35,925 in scholarship money. Since 1991, the Gananda chapter of Dollars for Scholars has raised scholarship funds for qualified Gananda students, which are presented annually. Most scholarships require a minimum number of community […]
A High School science class recently connected with a nearby university on a special project. Mrs. Schneggenburger and Mrs. Frisiras’s Applied Living Environment class capped off a yearlong metagenomics project in conjunction with the University at Buffalo by attending a poster session at UB on Tuesday, May 21. The class and 12 other schools from […]
Thirteen students from Wayne Central High School earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) this past May. The NYSSB honors students with high proficiency in two or more languages. The program underscores the importance of diversity in a multilingual society. The NYSSB prepares students with essential twenty-first-century skills and highlights the significance of […]
Earlier this year, The Colonel William Prescott Daughters of the American Revolution, Wayne County Chapter, forwarded to the public high schools guidance offices of Wayne county, canvas letters to assist in the recognition of the Wayne County top Good Citizen, Class of 2023 seniors. The Good Citizen award recognizes and rewards a high school senior […]
“Olympics/Go for Gold,” was the theme of Perkins School Reading Week that featured learning about Olympians and lots of fun activities for Pre-K through second grade learners. The week began with students bringing home tickets on which each book they read was recorded and returned to the school to help it reach its overall goal […]
Let me count the ways American business and a huge chunk of U.S. citizens would prefer a few coins in their pockets, over let’s say... breathing. Former President Donald Trump hosted a high-stakes dinner at his Mar-a-Lago Club last month where he boldly pitched a scheme to top oil executives, The Washington Post reported. During […]
