Governor Kathy Hochul today announced reforms to bring down costs of auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State as part of her FY27 Enacted Budget.
The Governor secured common-sense steps to battle fraud, limit damages paid out to bad actors and ensure that consumers, not insurance companies, are prioritized. These reforms build on Governor Hochul’s ongoing efforts to make the state more affordable and put money back into the pockets of hardworking New Yorkers.
“Outdated laws, special interest loopholes and jackpot insurance payouts to bad actors have long forced New Yorkers to pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the nation,” Governor Hochul said. “These hard-fought reforms are a win for every New Yorker who depends on a car to go to work or drop their kids at school. But it’s bigger than that – I’ve heard from farmers who say these reforms will lower the cost of getting their goods to market and from construction supply companies who say this will lower the cost of building. This is how we are delivering on the promise to tackle the affordability crisis head on.”
New Yorkers’ insurance rates total an average of slightly more than $4,000 annually, nearly $1,500 above the national average. Car insurance rates are driven up by a combination of fraud, litigation, legal loopholes and enforcement gaps. Staged crashes and associated insurance fraud inflate premiums up to $300 a year, according to some estimates. New York’s broken insurance system is not just hurting those who rely on a car to get around, but local businesses that rely on trucking to make ends meet.
The FY27 Enacted Budget includes sweeping reforms designed to help drive down New York’s exorbitantly high auto insurance rates, addressing the root causes by targeting fraud and tackling runaway litigation. No other Governor in a generation has taken on tort reform and walked away with a deal that will result in significant savings for New York consumers and businesses. The Budget also includes provisions that enable prosecutors to seek criminal penalties against any individual responsible for organizing a staged accident, not just the particular individual behind the wheel.
The state of Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation has issued an analysis demonstrating how its 2023 tort reform package has resulted in a 5.6 percent decrease in the average auto insurance rates across the majority of its market. For example, in 2025, Florida’s largest carrier returned nearly $1 billion in excess profits to 2.7 million policyholders. Florida’s analysis of its declining rates offers a stark contrast with New York’s experience in the same timeframe. Following the implementation of tort reform, Florida reversed its double-digit growth of auto insurance rates in 2023 into a 7.4 percent reduction in the average rates by 2025, showcasing savings for consumers.
Limiting Damages for Individuals Engaging in Unlawful Behavior at the Time of an Accident – Caps damages for drivers engaging in criminal behavior at the time of the incident, to ensure drivers flouting the law — including uninsured motorists, drunk drivers, and drivers in the act of committing a felony — don’t walk away with a jackpot payday at the expense of everyone else.
Tightening the Serious Injury Threshold – Improves statutory definitions to clarify what actually constitutes a ‘serious injury’ so that damages for pain and suffering or emotional distress are reserved for those able to objectively demonstrate that they have suffered a serious injury.
Limiting Damages for Individuals Who Are “Mostly” At Fault in Causing an Accident –Ensures that if a driver is found to be mostly at fault for causing an accident, they cannot sue their victims for outsized payments for damages. This change will put New York in line with most other states.
Applying stringent oversight on insurance companies rates, preventing excess profits, and returning savings to consumers – Puts consumers first by preventing insurance companies from exorbitantly raising rates by setting a legal threshold that prevents excess profits and returns savings to consumers. Additionally, the Budget creates new regulatory safeguards to prevent insurance companies from raising rates without seeking express approval from the Department of Financial Services.
Ensuring Fair Rates for Drivers – Protects consumers by prohibiting insurance companies from setting rates based on extraneous, personal factors like homeownership status, occupation, education level or zip code.
Provided photo: Holley Central School Superintendent Karri Schiavone, left, congratulates Payton Preston as Holley’s “Outstanding Senior.”
HOLLEY – Payton Preston of Holley has been recognized by the Monroe County Council of School Superintendents as a 2026 Outstanding Senior at the annual Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Recognition Dinner on May 14.
One senior from each high school in the Monroe One and Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES region is selected for this honor based on scholarship, leadership, service and character.
Payton is a dedicated student who has been actively involved in academics and extracurriculars throughout her high school career. She participated in varsity soccer, cheerleading and tennis, demonstrating commitment, teamwork and school spirit across multiple programs.
She serves as president of the National Honor Society and is a member of the National Technical Honor Society through her Career and Technical Education program. Her leadership and academic success reflect a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Payton also served as a SOAR mentor for seventh-grade students during her junior and senior years, providing guidance and support to peers transitioning into middle school. Outside of school, she is active in 4-H, further demonstrating her commitment to community involvement and personal growth.
“Payton exemplifies the heart of Holley,” said Holley CSD Superintendent Karri Schiavone. “She is a well-rounded student whose leadership, academic achievement and commitment to service set her apart. Her dedication and passion make her a positive role model and a deserving recipient of this recognition.”
She will continue her education at SUNY Geneseo this fall, where she plans to major in biochemistry.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 May 2026 at 9:41 am
Alissa Ellman and Diana Kastenbaum will take questions at Hoag Library
Diana Kastenbaum, left, and Alissa Ellman will face each other in a Democratic Party Primary on June 23 with the winner to go against Claudia Tenney in the general election.
ALBION – Two candidates running for Congress will be at a 7 p.m. forum on June 4 at Hoag Library.
Alissa Ellman and Diana Kastenbaum will be at the forum hosted by the Orleans County Democratic Committee.
The two are in a primary where early voting starts on June 13 with the primary ending June 23. The winner will face Claudia Tenney in the general election for the 24th Congressional District which stretches from Lake Ontario in Niagara County through the Genesee Valley, encompasses the Finger Lakes region, and extends east to the St. Lawrence Seaway.
“While only registered Democrats can vote in the Primary Election for these candidates, this forum is a chance for our whole community, however affiliated, to hear directly from folks who will be running against Claudia Tenney in November,” said Beth Wood, secretary of the Orleans County Democratic Committee. “Democracy depends upon well informed citizens who learn, register to vote, and then get to the polls to be sure their own choice is counted.”
Diana Kastenbaum was born and raised in Batavia, and was owner and CEO of a tool-and-die casting company, Pinnacle Manufacturing Company. She previously ran for Congress in 2016 when Batavia was in the 27th Congressional District.
She was married to late actor and comedian Hiram Kasten for 38 years until his passing in 2024. She is the mother of a daughter Millicent who serves as an attorney in public service. She serves as a trustee on the Genesee Community College. She also was on the board for the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council and the Landmark Society of Genesee County.
Alissa Ellman is a disabled Army veteran who served in Afghanistan. She was working in Veterans affairs at the Buffalo VA, helping veterans secure their benefits. But her job was suddenly eliminated over a year ago by Elon Musk and DOGE. That prompted her to run for Congress. She grew up in Houghton in Allegany County.
Ellman in 2018 was diagnosed with a type of adrenal cancer associated with toxic burn pit exposure during her time in Afghanistan.
Kastenbaum and Ellman also will have a debate on June 9 at 7 p.m. at Genesee Community College in Batavia. That debate will be moderated by the League of Women Voters of Rochester.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 27 May 2026 at 8:32 am
Provided photo: A bench donated to Orleans Community Health and Orleans Community Health Foundation was recently dedicated at the front entrance. Here, chief executive officer Marc Shurtz, left, landscaper Logan Callara, Orleans County Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson and County Legislator Skip Draper pose with the bench after the ceremony.
MEDINA – Orleans Community Health Foundation and Orleans Community Health are recognizing the donation of a beautiful bench from local entrepreneur Logan Callara, owner of Logan’s Landscaping.
The bench was formally dedicated during a gathering attended by Orleans Community Health chief executive officer Marc Shurtz, Callara, Orleans County Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson and County Legislator Skip Draper.
A lifelong Orleans County resident, Callara has become known not only for his growing landscaping business, but also for his commitment to supporting the local community through volunteerism and charitable efforts, according to Scott Robinson, director of marketing at Orleans Community Health.
Callara’s donation reflects a continued investment in the health and wellbeing of local residents and visitors, Robinson said.
“We are incredibly grateful to Logan and Logan’s Landscaping for donating such a beautiful bench for our patients, families and visitors to enjoy,” said Megan Johnson, executive director of the Orleans Community Health Foundation. “As we prepare to break ground on the new entrance for the Medina Healthcare Center on the hospital’s south side, we are excited that the bench will have a permanent home in that new welcoming space for our community.”
The bench currently serves as a place of comfort and rest for visitors to the hospital campus and will eventually be relocated to the new south entrance as part of the ongoing Medina Healthcare Center project.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 27 May 2026 at 12:26 am
Provided photo
HOLLEY – Nora Lindsay, center is shown presenting a ceremonial check for $2,350 for C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association. She is shown with Neil and Diane Valentine, parents of the late Evan Valentine.
Evan passed away at age 18 on February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Evan was very active in Holley’s music program and also was a soccer player and Eagle Scout.
Evan was friends with Nora’s older brother, Gabe Lindsay. Nora last year raised $700 for the C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association by selling cookies.
This year she organized a cash raffle. Tickets sold for $10 each with $500 awarded for first prize, $350 for second, and $150 for third.
The raffle raised $1,850 and another donation came in for $500, bringing the total to $2,350. She was joined by Evan’s parents in presenting the donation on Tuesday to the C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association in Rochester.
“My mother always taught me that no one ever really dies until the last time someone says your name,” Nora said. “Evan Valentine meant a lot to my brother, and my family is close, so when my brother went to college I told him I’d make him proud. The first time I really understood what community meant is when the Holley community rallied around Evan and his family,” Nora said. “So, for all those reasons and more, I wanted to honor his memory and all that C.U.R.E. does both seen and unseen.”
Evan Valentine, left, was a very active student at Holley.
Dave Viterna Group, Eric Weinholtz Band, The Growlers Blues Band will be performing at State Street Park in Medina as part of the Blue Thursdays concert series.
MEDINA – Blue Thursdays, the highly anticipated summer music series in Medina, is returning in 2026 with a lineup– six of the top blues bands from Buffalo and Western New York, featuring nationally touring musicians.
The free summer blues concerts take place Thursday evenings, June 18 through August 6 at the State Street Park Pavilion in Medina. The event attracts between 600 to 1,000 each week.
The Print Shop of Medina partners with the ORG/Orleans Renaissance Group, Inc./medinaalive.com in producing the series, booking and coordinating top blues talent from the Buffalo/Niagara region.
As before, this year’s slate of bands feature a mix of returning Blue Thursdays favorites along with bands not previously seen at Blue Thursdays.
The artists booked for the event are highly acclaimed, award-winning blues bands from the Buffalo/ Niagara area, many of whom have toured nationally.
“We’re committed to bringing top-tier, exceptional talent that people would otherwise not have had the opportunity to experience locally,” said Chris Busch of ORG/medinaalive.com. “Many of these artists are hall-of-famers, nationally acclaimed, and award-winning musicians, songwriters, and recording artists. They’ve been performing alongside some of the biggest names in the industry for decades, and we’re thrilled to bring such high-caliber bands to Medina.”
June 18: Opening Night – Dave Viterna with the Dave Viterna Group. Performing since 1979, legendary guitarist and recording artist Dave Viterna and DVG have been defining the WNY band scene for decades! DVG brings a high-energy performance, soulful vocals, skilled guitar work, and a mix of originals and classic rock covers! Always drawing one of the biggest crowds of the series, the hometown boys Dave, Scooter and Marty know how to kick it off with a bang!
June 25: Growlers Blues Band – recognized as a top band in Buffalo, awarded “best traditional blues band” and “best cross over band. The Growlers Blues Band are hotter than ever– headlined and opened for several national acts at The Tralf, including contemporary blues masters Brandon Santini and Watermelon Slim. The band has performed at the Red White and Blues Festival, The Crossroads Festival, The Blues and Roots Festival at Riverworks.
Grosh, Miller and The Other Sinners, Pat Harrington Trio will be performing as well in ths year’s concert series.
July 9: Miller and The Other Sinners – nationally touring band from Buffalo and a staple at Buffalo’s Sportsmen’s Tavern, bringing a blend of gut bucket delta grit, Memphis soul, and funky rhythm and blues. David Michael Miller, founder, lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter has shared the stage with artists such as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Jimmie Vaughan and others.
Miller represented the WNY Blues Society in 2013 and 2014 at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in both the Band and Solo/Duo categories. In 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, he was presented with the best Male Blues Vocalist Award by Buffalo’s Night Life Magazine and in 2015 was presented with the Arts Services Institute award for “Artist of the Year.”
July 16: Pat Harrington Trio – featuring Pat Harrington, lead guitarist with Grammy Nominated and Multi-Blues Music Award winning band Victor Wainwright & The Train as well as several other of the Blues world’s most notable names. Pat blends rock, jazz, and blues with “smoke-soaked solos” with improvisational fluency and high-octane blues. He has performed with artists including Bobby Whitlock and Gary Clark Jr. and has become a part of the national conversation as one of the most inspiring, versatile and distinctive players in the American Roots music genre today. The Trio features Owen Eichensehr (drums) and Paul L. Yates (bass). A BT favorite band!
July 23: Eric Weinholtz Band – Guitarist and recording artist Eric Weinholtz is described as one of the most talented musicians in Western New York. After releasing his first album, Same Old Mistakes, in March 2026, Eric won the prestigious 2025 Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Yellen Songwriter Award for his song “Louisiana.” The band features a stand out lineup of some of WNY’s top musicians – Ed Croft, Nelson Rivera, Jason Moynihan, Tina Williams.
August 6: Grand Finale – Grosh – Back by popular demand– featuring the phenomenal award-winning guitarist, songwriter & recording artist, Grace Lougen. Described as “a force to be reckoned with”, power vocalist Megan Brown, guitarist Grace Lougen, bassist Dylan Hund, and drummer Josh English, bring tight musicianship, powerful vocals, and a “classic rock” sound for an electrifying performance experience.
Voted “Best Original Band 2024” (Grosh) and “Buffalo’s Best Blues Guitarist 2023” by Buffalo Night-Life Music Awards. Recognized by regional media and embraced by fans across the Northeast, GROSH continues to expand their touring reach and strengthen their presence as one of the region’s most compelling original rock acts.
All shows will feature professional sound provided by Curly Pfalzer of Pro Sound and Lighting.
The concerts are free and open to the public. Shows run from 6 to 8 p.m. A variety of food and beverages will be available on site. Food vendors include Dubby’s Wood Fired Pizza, Greenlief’s On The Go, Hazel and Honey Bakes, Nana & Papa’s, Big Dan’s Smokin’ Barbeque, and LuGia’s Ice Cream (1 day). Beverage vendors include Northridge Distillery and Schulze Vineyard & Winery.
“We recommend arriving by 5:30 or earlier to secure a good spot on the lawn and enjoy some of the many great food vendors we’ve booked,” said Mike Fuller of The Print Shop. “Kick off your weekend on Thursdays at BT– great food, drinks, chill vibe, family friendly and the best blues music in WNY! BT is the must see event of the summer!”
There are no rain dates. Event updates, any cancellations and venue information will be posted at ‘Blue Thursdays Medina’ Facebook page.
ALBION – On Saturday, May 30, the volunteer members of the Albion Fire Department will hold their annual memorial service at the firemen’s monument. It is located on the west side of Mount Albion Cemetery, right by the koi fish pond.
Beginning at 9:45 a.m., the fire trucks will depart from the Albion Joint Fire District headquarters and will proceed in procession to the Mount Albion Cemetery. Once there, members and guests will gather for a formal memorial service to honor those who have served and those we have lost.
We welcome and encourage the entire community, families, friends and supporters to join us as we pay tribute to our fallen members. Thank you in advance for your participation in this annual event.
Adult smoking rate in Orleans, 25.2%, nearly triple state average
Press Release, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year. Millions of people also live with smoking-related illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, and lung disease.
Smoking can also harm people who do not smoke. The CDC reports that secondhand smoke causes about 40,000 adult deaths and 400 infant deaths each year in the United States. Breathing in secondhand smoke can increase the risk of heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, and breathing problems.
Adult smoking rates in both Genesee and Orleans Counties are higher than the New York State average of 9.9%, at 17.8% in Genesee County and 25.2% in Orleans County. This puts residents at greater risk for serious health problems caused by tobacco use and secondhand smoke.
“The good news is that quitting smoking has both immediate and long-term health benefits,” said Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments. “Quitting can be hard, but support and encouragement can help. We want residents to know they do not have to quit alone.”
The Orleans County Health Department is offering a free Tobacco Cessation Class Series to help community members quit tobacco products. Participants will receive support, resources, and simple strategies to help them quit and stay tobacco-free.
Classes will be held at Hoag Library on Wednesdays from June 3rd through July 8th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Each session will last approximately one hour.
Benefits of quitting smoking include:
Healthier heart and lungs
Lower risk of cancer and other diseases
Easier breathing and more energy
Helping protect family members from secondhand smoke
Saving money that was spent on tobacco products
Residents interested in participating are encouraged to register by filling out the following registration form: Tobacco Cessation Class Inquiry Form.
For more information on GO Health programs and services, visit GOHealthNY.org.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 May 2026 at 12:34 pm
LYNDONVILLE – The Orleans County Youth Bureau will have its 44th annual youth recognition banquet next week on June 3 and will be honoring 11 youths, while also presenting awards to adults who make a difference with kids.
The event will be June 3 at White Birch Golf Course in Lyndonville. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the program starting at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 and reservations are due today.
“For more than four decades, Orleans County each year has recognized amazing young people who are doing some extraordinary work in support of our community,” said Kelly Kiebala, Youth Bureau administrator. “Celebrating young people for their service doesn’t just honor what they’ve done, it sends a powerful message that leadership begins with helping others.”
The 2026 Youth Recognition Awards honor those young people who have performed outstanding service for our community and/or have assumed an extraordinary role within their families by helping to support themselves.
Receiving awards are: Neveya Barnes, Isabella Bresett, Elizibeth Conner, Izabella Garcia, Nora Lindsay, Colton Smith, Logan Callara, Krysta Laitenberger, Maya Tatar, Winter English and Madison Hults.
In addition to the youth recognition awards, Jami Allport will receive the Helen Brinsmaid Award, given to an Orleans County youth-serving professional, in a paid position, whose work surpasses normal expectations. Allport is a cheerleading coach at Albion and the executive director of the Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern.
Jonathan and Brie Trembley of Albion will receive the Eileen Heye Adult Volunteer Recognition Award, presented to adults who serve the youth of Orleans County in a volunteer setting.
The Trembleys are youth leaders at the East Shelby Community Bible Church, 4-H club leaders for the Cornell Cooperative Extension and work with the Albion marching band.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 May 2026 at 10:43 am
The price for regular unleaded gas was down a penny in Orleans County in the past week from $4.618 on May 18 to $4.608 today, according to AAA.
The national average price is $4.49, down three cents from last Monday, while the statewide average is $4.59, down two cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.13, AAA reported.
Here are the average prices in counties around Western New York:
Orleans, $4.608
Genesee, $4.573
Monroe, $4.562
Niagara, $4.556
Erie, $4.590
Wyoming, $4.623
Livingston, $4.598
Chautauqua, $4.614
Cattaraugus, $4.589
Allegany, $4.586
Diesel prices are also on the decline this week, with the national average at $5.58, down five cents from last week, and the New York average at $5.91, down three cents from last week.
“Gas prices are down across the board coming off the Memorial Day holiday,” AAA said today in a news release. “Despite pain at the pump, AAA projected 45 million Americans would travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day this year, which set a new Memorial Day weekend travel record with 39.1 million people driving and 3.66 million flying to their destinations.”
5th annual event in honor of Jonathan Doherty and Gladys Hopper
Press Release, Orleans County Self-Advocate All Stars
KNOWLESVILLE – Join us for a welcoming day of learning, sharing, and community connection as self-advocates, families, and local partners come together to celebrate leadership, inclusion, and the voices of people with lived experience.
The 5th Annual Jonathan Doherty and Gladys Hopper Self-Advocacy Day will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trolley Building at the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orleans County, Route 12690 Route 31, Albion.
Self-advocates, families, friends, community partners, and anyone who wants to support inclusion are encouraged to attend.
The schedule includes:
10 to 10:10 a.m. – Welcome and opening remarks by Andrew Johnston, president of Orleans County Self-Advocates All Stars
10:10 to 10:20 a.m. – Junior Self-Advocacy Welcome from Logan Gerling, president of Junior Self-Advocacy All Stars
10:20 to 10:30 a.m. – Tribute to Jonathan and Gladys by Russel Johnson, SANYS
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Special Guest Presentation by the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc. (SANYS)
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Lunch and Community Connection: Enjoy a meal together and take time to meet others in the community.
12:30 to12:45 p.m. – Community Safety Presentation by Susan Howard, Orleans County District Attorney
12:45 to 1 p.m. – Emergency Response Overview by Pam Cherry, Mercy Flight
1 to 2 p.m. – Community Connection Activities: Join in interactive activities designed to help people connect, learn, and have fun together.
2 to 2:20 p.m. – Community Media Spotlight by Tom Rivers, editor of the Orleans Hub
2:20 to 3 p.m. – Closing Activities: Wrap up the day with reflection, conversation, and time together.
We would love to see you there. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact: Terry Kingdollar, family support specialist, at (585) 261-8734 or tkingdollar@arcglow.org.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 May 2026 at 5:16 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
MEDINA – The flags are raised at State Street Park in Medina for a Memorial Day ceremony that started at noon. The flags were raised while the national anthem was played by the Medina Marching Band.
The ceremony is held by the World War I cannon at State Street Park.
The crowd stood at attention while the anthem was played.
The parade procession heads down East Center Street where American flags and Hometown Hero banners lined the street.
The Honor Guard provided a dignified presence at the ceremony and also did a gun salute.
Jim Freas served as the emcee of the service in Medina. The names of Medina veterans who have passed since last Memorial Day were read during the service.
Bill Morgan, a member of the American Legion and VFW, marched with a group of veterans in the parade, which started at the Olde Pickle Factory on Park Avenue and went to State Street Park.
Carmen Stalker, drum major or the Medina Marching Band, leads the group down East Center Street.
The Medina Marching Band played patriotic music during the procession.
The marching band passes by the VFW on East Center Street.
The Medina Lions Club celebrated scholarship winners, Lilah Class (left) and Mackenzie Sword.
Jarred Saj carries the American flag in the parade.
Medina’s new Mini Mustang Band made its debut during the parade. The band includes students in grades 5, 6 and is co-led by teachers, Kyla Leno-Denise and Andrea Busch (in front behind banner).
Dave Sevenski marched with the Knights of Columbus and passed out treats along the route.
A big contingent from Medina youth sports teams marched down Main Street.
Rollin Hellner, owner of The Walsh, drove a vintage fire truck in the parade.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 May 2026 at 3:52 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Casimer Pruski, a member of the Knights of Columbus, marches in today’s Memorial Day parade in Albion. Behind him Joe Pawlak holds a sign, “FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.”
Veterans march down Main Street in Albion on their way to East Avenue and the front of the middle school where there was a Memorial Day service.
Phil Warne of the American Legion carries the American flag in the parade.
Boy Scouts marched in the flag with Stryker Braley carrying the American flag and Graham Firby holding the flag for Troop 164.
Rob Conner drives an Albion fire truck in the parade.
The Albion marching band performed in the parade.
The drum majors for the band this year include Gideon Pask and Hanna Kumalac.
The marching band heads down South Main Street past Hoag Library.
