HONEOYE FALLS — Harry Allen Park in the village of Honeoye Falls was decorated with purple Saturday for the annual Relay for Life walk to fight cancer. The park was overflowing with tents, each housing a different fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society. More than 30 teams signed up to raise money for the walk, which circled the park. "It's not too hard to get this community up and going," said Sadie Szrama, a member of the American … [Read more...]
Lower Mill businesses host fashion show
HONEOYE FALLS — The Rabbit Room hosted a full house, Thursday afternoon, which gathered for a fashion show presented by the Lower Mill business's Talulah's Fancy and Friends, and Salon Fringe. The fashion show, titled Felted Fashions, featured clothing created by South Korean native Jae Hee Lee, a fabric maker and fashion designer. "It's wearable art," said Lee's sister speaking on her behalf. "It is inspired by nature, and Jae Hee's ethnic … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Railroad Museum to host Railroad Day
RUSH — The Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum will host Railroad Day on Sunday, June 17, from 11am to 5pm. Visitors will have a chance to get up close and personal with all things railroading, including special demonstrations, exhibits and caboose rides connecting with a trolley. Guests should park at the New York Museum of Transportation, located at 6393 East River Road in Rush, where tours will begin and guests will ride the caboose … [Read more...]
Historic Scottsville hotel damaged in fire
SCOTTSVILLE — The historic Oatka Hotel at 17 Main Street, Scottsville was seriously damaged by fire Saturday evening. Although no cause has yet been determined the fire appears to have started on the west end by the second floor and traveled up the vinyl siding and into the building. When firefighters arrived smoke and flames were billowing up near the peak of the west end. The fire was brought under control and extinguished within an hour but … [Read more...]