The Journal Register (Medina, NY)

County rebels against state plan
In part of his efforts to close the increasing gap in the state budget, Gov. David Paterson has made some unpopular decisions — one of which was hotly debated Wednesday.
COUNTY: Orleans Transit System offer services to help the county
Have you ever been without a ride and needed to get somewhere in the county? Maybe it was to a doctor’s appointment or just to the store.
MEDINA: Annual hydrant flushing schedule is announced.
To improve the quality of the water distribution system, the Village of Medina will perform hydrant flushing, beginning the third week of July.
ALBION: Group volunteers to keep village, community active.
The Albion Main Street Alliance has been busy preparing for summer, logging more than 5,600 volunteer hours to make sure tourists and residents, alike, achieve their full potential this summer for canal activities.
TRANSPORTATION: Gaines Basin Road bridge closes today
The Gaines Basin Road Canal Bridge will be closed beginning today and remaining closed until summer 2010, according to the state Department of Transportation.
CITY OF TONAWANDA: Teen hit by train taken off of life support
City of Tonawanda police have announced that the 15-year-old boy who was struck by a train last week was pulled off of life support Friday.
MEDINA: Fifth-graders make jump to middle school
In a packed auditorium, 146 fifth-grade students graduated from Oak Orchard Elementary on Tuesday.
STICKERS: Coalition program reminds people that minors shouldn’t drink
When in Albion, before buying that case of beer, take a look at the bright orange sticker on the box.
MEDINA: Tito’s Tacos is set to open and plans to encourage local youth.
Soon, the residents of Medina will be able to enjoy a Mexican feast, thanks to Bob and Jann Sloper. Opening for business July 1, Tito’s Tacos, 11419 Maple Ridge Road, formerly Creekside Florists, will offer a full Mexican menu.
MEDINA: Fire department will be up to date with equipment
After several weeks of discussion, Village of Medina board of trustees approved the purchase of a second ambulance.
ENERGY ACT: Lee outlines comprehensive plan that also would bring jobs and help the environment.
Gas prices are a sore subject in Western New York.
ORLEANS COUNTY: fire departments practice techniques.
The fire departments of Orleans County’s Western Battalion — consisting of the Medina, Ridgeway, Shelby, East Shelby and Carlton companies — are gearing up for summer.
LOCAL NEWS: Survivors recount struggle to break free from domestic abuse
For many domestic violence victims, it’s just how things are.
And if you don’t think you’re in an abusive relationship, you’re like many of the survivors of about 10,450 domestic violence cases logged in Erie and Niagara counties last year.
HEALTH: Local Swine flu cases confirmed
Two cases of the H1N1 (swine) flu were confirmed in Orleans County Friday, following verification from the state department Wadsworth Laboratory.
BRIDGE: Bill Hendrickson creates new bridge for museum
Ever since he was a little boy, Bill Hendrickson has loved making models. He said that after watching the “Mutiny on the Bounty,” his father gave him a model of the Bounty.
MEDINA: Tim Hortons breaks down, slated to open in August
It won’t be long now until the much-anticipated Tim Hortons opens its doors in Medina.
HISTORIC: Video showing encourages restoration.
Gathering together to learn about preservation, MPower Medina held a video presentation Wednesday, showing “Save Our Land, Save Our Towns.”
LOCAL: Fruits, veggies and flowers among the items for sale.
Offering a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers and many other items, the Orleans County farmer’s market has began their 2009 season.
DEVELOPMENT: Schumer says he’s pushing Yahoo!, Verizon back to table over fiber optic issues
There’s about a one-mile roadblock between Niagara County and Yahoo! and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says he’s trying to knock it down.
KEN-TON: State audit finds school district to have $22M in excess funds (11:20 a.m. Thursday)
Findings from a state audit, released Thursday by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, revealed that the Ken-Ton School District has more than $22 million in excess funds that the comptroller said could be used to reduce the tax levy.
ALBION: Annual events offer new activities and old favorites.
The annual Albion Strawberry Festival will celebrate its 23rd year with two days of activities, Friday and Saturday.
ART: Local artist holds show
Featuring approximately 30 new watercolor paintings, local artist Arthur Barnes will hold a reception Thursday at Genesee Community College’s Albion Campus.
MEDINA: Could it be the next Hollywood?
Lights and cameras will again be turned on as a second film begins shooting in Medina.
ACCIDENT: Bicycle crash sends one to the hospital
A Medina man was hospitalized after the bicycle he was riding collided with an SUV at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of Gwinn Street.
SCHOLARSHIP: Alissa Gee prepares for national competition.
Traveling for the first time alone, Alissa Gee got on a plane Monday heading to Mobile, Ala.
SCHOOL: Medina district weathers storm
All’s well that ends well.
CRASH: Bus collides with Butts Road bridge
On Sunday morning, the Butts Road railroad bridge became the scene of yet another crash, when an ARC bus collided with the underpass.
BUSINESS: Medina lumberyard set to open
Opening today, Medina Lumber and Hardware LLC, 305 E. Center St., hopes to now become a convenient place where local contractors can go to pick up their supplies and get back to the job site.
JAIL: 17 cells reopen following update
When the state Commission of Correction deemed 17 of the cells in the Orleans County Jail unfit, prisoners had to be housed elsewhere and modifications had to be made.
BOCES: Students take home Skills USA scholarships
Three BOCES students took home Skills USA scholarships at closing ceremonies at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center.
PARENTS: Local Web site by Medina natives is up for award
Parenting is hard, so any help might be appreciated.
Lockportian Stacey Pellicano, sister Melissa Bertrand of Clarence Center and Kelly Murphy of Amherst — Medina natives — can offer some help. The trio have a Web site that can be a resource of information for parents and is also up for an award.
MIDDLEPORT: FMC inching toward corrective measures study
FMC is looking for some public input on three reports concerning soil samples around the Middleport plant site.
LEGISLATURE: Lawmakers OK discount prescription plan
County residents will soon be able to take advantage of a free prescription drug program.
MEDINA BAND: Mustangs finish season with annual banquet
The Medina Mustang Band and its boosters wound up the 2008-09 season on Tuesday with the 39th annual banquet at the Sacred Heart Club in Medina.
MEDINA: New superintendent named
After months of searching, the Medina Board of Education finally announced the results of its most important decision of the year Wednesday — the new superintendent.
CAMPING: Wildwood Lake Campground designated KOA
For five years, people have been coming to Wildwood Lake Family Campground for weekend trips, outdoor experiences and summer vacation.
MILK FOR HEALTH: Lawmakers hear from Niagara/Orleans dairy princess.
It was all about dairy at Wednesday’s Orleans County Legislature meeting. Betsy McKenna spoke to legislators about recently becoming the Niagara/Orleans Dairy Princess.
MEDINA: More than 200 youth storm NYC to demand smoke-free movies
More than 200 teen activists from Reality Check, including Medina-area residents, converged June 1 in New York City to demand that new movies with smoking and tobacco images be rated “R.”
SCARY: Medina Historical Society seeks personal narratives.
Even though the month known for ghosts and ghouls is still four months away, the Medina Historical Society is on a mission.

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