The Journal Register (Medina, NY) Local News

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2012-05-24T03:20:35-04:00

Market on Main will offer fresh produce, baked goods

2012-04-18T10:48:14-04:00

Medina’s Main Street has more than its fair share of spots to pick up prepared food, but starting this summer there will be a place to buy artisanal bread and locally-grown produce.

Dave and Bonnie Reigle have operated a produce stand on their Ridge Road farm for 17 years. They plan to open Reigle’s Market on Main in the former Whole Nine Yards and be open year-round as a bakery and produce store.

Lyndonville BoE approves budget propositions

2012-04-18T10:47:04-04:00

The Lyndonville Board of Education approved the four propositions district residents will vote on May 15, including the school’s $12,964,687 budget.

The 2012-13 budget decreases spending by 1.28 percent, but the property tax levy will rise by 1.95 percent to $4,620,374. The estimated property tax rate is $18.40, an increase of 1.38 percent and a bump of a quarter for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

Medina BoE OK's budgets for May 15 vote

2012-04-18T10:45:28-04:00

Medina Central School District residents will have the option this May to vote for a budget that does not raise the property tax levy next year, but does increase the district’s budget by 1.74 percent.

Ridgeway sets public hearings

2012-04-18T10:40:20-04:00

The Ridgeway Town Board will hold two public hearings at its next meeting on May 21.

Hoag will host STEM summer camp

2012-04-16T10:47:59-04:00

The Hoag Library in Albion isn’t set to open until the weekend after Independence Day, but preparations are well underway for a two-week summer camp for a select group of Albion students.

Growing like a weed

2012-04-16T10:46:12-04:00

The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce’s Home and Garden Show had a new home this year, and a record crowd came out to Knowlesville for helpful advice, information about local businesses and organizations, and a wide range of activities, promotions and giveaways.

Village budget talks continue

2012-04-16T10:21:27-04:00

Medina’s 2012-13 budget is coming together at a series of meetings between department heads and village board members that largely focus on projected spending plans and areas where cuts can be made and additional revenue can be found.

The board met Monday with Police Chief Jose Avila, who said his department budget will be less than the current year despite increasing salaries and associated benefits.

Hoag Library era nears in Albion

2012-04-13T10:43:53-04:00

The transition of Albion's long-time library to a modern South Main Street facility is quickly approaching, which had the Swan Library Board of Trustees discussing the closing of the current library in early June, a month of movement and plans to resume service at the new Hoag Library on the day after the facility's July 7 grand opening at their Wednesday meeting.

Pillars hosting Titanic evening

2012-04-13T10:40:53-04:00

The extravagant experience that the high-class passengers enjoyed on the first and final voyage of the RMS Titanic will be replicated in a dinner at The Pillars Estate’s new ballroom this weekend.

The Pillars echoes the luxury liner’s grand staircase and chandelier, with historic touches throughout the restored County House Road mansion’s ballroom.