Nominations sought for Orleans County Heritage Heroes awards
BATAVIA — Now in its fourth year, Genesee Community College and the Orleans Hub are proud to continue the Orleans County Heritage Heroes Awards which recognize the dedication and hard…
Canal bridge and parkway upgrades coming to Orleans County
ALBANY — Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-Batavia, today announced that seven canal bridges in Orleans County and 17 total in the region will be receiving major upgrades from the New York…
Orleans County Heritage Festival to be held this weekend
ALBION — The Orleans County Heritage Festival, a county-wide celebration of historical and cultural attractions, will be held Friday through Sunday. With focus on four local themes — agriculture, transportation,…
It’s Wine & Cheese weekend on the Niagara Wine Trail
It’s Wine & Cheese weekend along the Niagara Wine Trail as participating wineries offer a pairing cheese with their wines, ciders and meads this Saturday and Sunday. A $27 ticket…
Man extradited from Georgia to face charges in Orleans County
ALBION — Fourty-six year old Richard D. Walls of Rincon, Ga. was arrested Wednesday by New York State Police following extradition from the state of Georgia. According to police records,…
Woman injured in one-car Orleans County crash
YATES — New York State Police are investigating a one-car crash that occurred just before midnight on Monday on Platten Road. According to police, 23-year-old Melanie Cantabrana, of Medina, was…
Albion corrections worker charged with misconduct
ALBION — A corrections worker at the Orleans Correctional Facility was charged Thursday with official misconduct by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. According to the New York State Police, Officer…
Barre being considered for wind farm
Heritage Wind, LLC, a project of Apex Clean Energy, is considering the feasibility of a potential wind energy project in Barre. Apex has been attempting to build a wind project…