Lyndonville News

City of Lockport * ENDANGERMENT: James R. Blankenburg, 36, 105 Nadine Drive, Cheektowaga, was charged Sunday night with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

A Lyndonville man objects to a proposed smoking ban on county owned property. Nonsmoker Paul Lauricello believes the would-be policy is yet another infringement on a citizen's personal freedoms, he told the ...

The founding fathers of Medina's Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church formed a close-knit community parish steeped in Polish tradition and custom that has remained strong for the past 98 years.

Husband and wife team Lisa K. James, 31, and Richard L. James, 35, have received separate judgments for crimes committed when they harvested and used marijuana in a field near their Shelby Basin Road home.

The graduates of the Lyndonville Central School District will leave a cozy cocoon surrounded by supportive teachers and friends for the world beyond their quaint village this fall.

The results are in ... and Lyndonville remains the champ. Luckily, the rain didn't dampen the taste buds of the 169 voters who participated in Orleans County Health Department's Best Tasting Water contest ...

Gas prices have gotten so high, even some of the pumps can't handle it. Some gas stations in New York state have older, non-digital fuel pumps that cannot figure out prices higher than $3.99910 a gallon.

The wind and rain held off long enough Wednesday morning for sixth-graders from Holley, Medina and those who are homeschooled to enjoy the 40th annual Orleans County Conservation Field Days at the Orleans ...

Oak Orchard Elementary School in Medina saw a steady stream of voters throughout the day Tuesday as residents cast their ballots for three Board of Education members and for or against the budget.

A former Medina man in custody at the Clinton County Correction Facility pleaded guilty to felony second-degree attempted burglary in Orleans County Court on Monday. via Journal-Register

Thumbs up For School of the Arts students, Grenada-born writer Joan Anim-Addo and Geneseo composer Glenn McClure for writing and creating the opera Imoinda, an adaptation of 17th-century novel of Oroonoko. via Democrat & Chronicle

“If I had to work in a school, this is the one I would want to be in. I feel like they're making a tremendous difference in the lives of these kids”

Today recognizes school nurses and the role they play as a necessary piece of the educational puzzle. via Journal-Register

“I'm excited. I think, yes, we should definitely look at the possibility”

With a $34,010.93 Shared Municipal Services Incentives grant under their belts, the Village of Lyndonville and the Town of Yates will have the opportunity to conduct a study on the feasibility of consolidation. via Journal-Register

“Two and a half months of them telling us we had one door too many. ... I made the back door an emergency exit”

Walking through the door, you can't help but catch your breath at the sight of natural light streaming in through the windows and the soft brown sponge-painted walls. via Journal-Register

“If someone has an issue ... we will have the board look at it to make sure they are following the right protocols and procedures”

The Orleans County Legislature gave unanimous approval Wednesday to the creation of a County Board of Ethics. via Journal-Register

“You'd have people coming in here (Orleans County) from other counties. ... People are going to go where the gas is cheaper.”

The soaring cost of gasoline across the country has prompted the Orleans County Legislature to consider a temporary sales tax abatement on gas. via Journal-Register

Six Eastern Niagara school districts gave a thumbs up to the 2008-09 administrative budget for the Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services. via Union-Sun & Journal

“Probably when we leave here, there will still be smoke on it”

Fruit Avenue's country skyline comprised of family owned farms has a few less buildings today following a blaze that destroyed three barns on one family's farm. via Journal-Register

“I don't think we're going to see any changes”

The Lyndonville Central School District's proposed 2008-09 budget will more than likely see an increase of 5.5 percent over last year's budget. via Journal-Register

“Last year was the biggest expansion for Lyndonville. ... We know we have to change, we know we have to improve, so we've been working at it.”

The vinegar facility with a 76-year presence in Lyndonville has received recognition as Mizkan Americas 2007 Plant of the Year. via Journal-Register