The Journal Register (Medina, NY) Local News

Giving new life to the Diana

2012-02-06T09:09:30-05:00

An effort that started four years ago is now nearing completion to get the marquee and the lights turned back on and the curtain raised for a new multi-purpose community entertainment center usage for the historic Diana theater building.

Nothing to wine about

2012-02-06T08:14:55-05:00

The third time was the charm for Wine About Winter, which brought hundreds of residents and visitors to downtown businesses and organizations and showcased a variety of local wines Saturday.

Stop and Shop opens

2012-02-03T09:24:02-05:00

The East Center Street Stop ‘N Shop is one of 27 Medina businesses hosting wine tastings Saturday during Wine About Winter, and the new store will offer much more when customers come back to shop.

Showcase event

2012-02-03T09:19:48-05:00

Wine About Winter, which is being held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, brings hundreds of residents and visitors into downtown Medina, but local stores aren’t they only area businesses being showcased this weekend.

Uniform Processing uses technology to help lenders, borrowers reach alternatives.

2012-02-02T09:26:09-05:00

An Albion company uses computer technology to help clear up confusing mortgage transactions.

Parties nominate in Albion contests

2012-02-01T09:32:05-05:00

The Albion Democratic and Republican party caucuses held meetings to nominate candidates for two positions on the village board Tuesday, but the evening ended with only two candidates and some disappointment in the lack of interest in local government.

Local leaders have power lunch

2012-01-30T09:36:13-05:00

Business owners and elected officials gathered Friday at the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative luncheon to discuss the current business climate and look ahead to the legislation that could help or hinder the local economy.

Prepared patriots

2012-01-30T09:34:13-05:00

At mobilization ceremonies across the state this weekend, hundreds of servicemen from the Army National Guard were cheered on their way to training for a possible overseas deployment.

A church’s rebirth

2012-01-27T09:38:27-05:00

The members of the Medina United Methodist Church plan to celebrate the rebirth of their community at this year’s Easter Mass, which church leaders said could be held at the partially constructed facility that will soon be the church’s home.

Legislature OKs terms for property sale

2012-01-26T09:30:44-05:00

The Orleans County Legislature approved a set of terms Wednesday on the proposed sale of a vacant Medina property that was once a Jubilee grocery store to Zor Inc., a holding company affiliated with Evans Ace Hardware.