Avon: January 26, 2011 at age 93 years. Survived by many dear friends & neighbors. World War ll Veteran. Friends will be receceived from 9 AM - 10AM, Wednesday, at St Agnes Church, 108 Prospect St. Avon, where his Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM. Burial, St. Agnes CemeteryMemorial contributions to the Avon Veterans Hall, 5480 Avon- East Avon Rd. Avon, NY 14414. Arrangements entrusted to Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. … [Read more...]
Mendon Ponds Winterfest sees great turnout.
MENDON— Families from throughout the area braved the cold weather, Sunday, to participate in the 18th annual Winterfest at Mendon Ponds Park.The free day of activities kicked off at 11AM, with both inside and outside events. Although some high winds and lack of snow halted some of the day's attractions, visitors still had a chance to enjoy many other of the planned events, including horse drawn wagon rides, a live bird presentation presented by … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Police release name of Honeoye Falls shooting victim
HONEOYE FALLS — Offiials have released the name of the victim that was shot last night in the Village of Honeoye Falls. According to WHAM13.com James Gibson, 30 was shot in the lower leg and was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. The shooting occured at 201 Ontario Street, and police stated that there were a number of bullet holes in the residence. The Honeoye Falls Village Mayor made this statement through Facebook: "As I … [Read more...]
Honeoye Falls veterans memorial receives significant donation
HONEOYE FALLS—The planned Veterans Memorial in Honeoye Falls received a sizeable donation, Monday, thanks to the hard work of some local community members.The group who organized the Stars and Stripes 5k run in Mendon Ponds last Veterans Day weekend donated $2,500 of the money raised to the VFW post #664 to benefit the developing veterans memorial which will be located within the village. The post was given the donation at Monday's Village … [Read more...]
Cervical cancer screening important for women
“All women are at risk for cervical cancer. Women should talk to their health care provider about cervical cancer screening and prevention,” said Joan H. Ellison, Public Health Director. “Regular health visits and follow-up care can help women avoid cervical cancer.” There usually aren’t any symptoms of cervical cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. So it is important for women to get a Pap test (or Pap smear) regularly. The Pap test can … [Read more...]
Customer satisfaction is the priority at Exit 11 Auto
RUSH — A new car dealership and auto repair shop is bringing honesty and customer service to the car business.Mark Hasman, John Lombardo, and Ermin Ianacone Jr., are three childhood friends fulfilling their dream in building a respectable business that solves peoples automotive needs, with their new business Exit 11 Auto, Inc."When you work in a dealership you realize there is a lot good and bad parts that come with their standards," said … [Read more...]
Santa is Coming to the Transportation Museum
RUSH--Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the New York Museum of Transportation this coming Sunday, December 2, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to offer their seasonal blessings. Located at 6393 East River Road in Rush, the museum is holding its annual "Holly Trolley Rides", weekends through December 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring rides on the only authentic 80 year old electric trolley operation in New York … [Read more...]
Transportation museum offers holiday experience
RUSH — Visitors to the New York Museum of Transportation will be treated to an authentic, two-mile trolley car ride on the only trolley railroad in New York State from November 24th through December 16th. The trolley-ride, which is available with admission to the museum, will operate Saturdays and Sundays, running trips every half-hour from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The trolley will stop at Remelt’s Evergreen Acres, where passengers will have the … [Read more...]
City reminds homeowners to remove election signs
ROCHESTER — The City cent out a notice Thursday notifying property owners to remove election signs within 14 days of the election. The Rochester City Code mandates that all political signs be discarded by November 20, 2012. Signs can be discarded with the property’s regular refuse collection. In addition to signs on private property, the City reminded all political parties to remove signs from public places. … [Read more...]
State of emergency ends in Rochester
ROCHESTER — City Mayor Thomas S. Richards is touring City streets and neighborhoods to assess physical damage to property and equipment. The City will begin assigning costs to the damages as well as for personnel related to storm activities."The weather has begun to clear up and all things considered, things weren't that bad," said Mayor Richards. "But for those who lost power or experienced property damage, this was an awful storm. We chose to … [Read more...]