By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 13 June 2026 at 8:59 pm
Medina will host the Niagara-Orleans League vs. Genesee Region League Senior baseball game at 6 p.m. Sunday at Vets Park.
The N-O lineup includes Nate Gibson, Elliott Trapiss, Kaiden Froman and Will Plummer from Albion; Colin Miller and Conlan Luck from Akron; JJ Prynn, Dom Cimato, Carson Marvin, Carson Schwab and Matt Maines from Barker; Vinny Gray and Jimmy Dieter from Medina; Tristan Smith, Noah Orens and Caeleb Rivera from Newfane and Gavin Heideman, Isaac Smith, Sean Mettler, Evan Poeller and Jackson Drees from Roy-Hart.
The G-R roster includes Jake Bailey, Leo Egloff, Nick Marzoff and Colton Smith from Alexander; Hunter Green and Ben Wild from Attica; Liam Boyle from Byron-Bergen; Mark Caparco, Fletcher Norton, Brenden Porey, Nicholas Scott and Bing Zuber from Elba; Nic Cole, Jonny Conte and Vinnie D’Agostino from Kendall; Austin Fonda and Colton Smith from Lyndonville; Eli Grice, Adyn Horzempa and Preston Viele from Notre Dame; Levi Kabel and Hunter Tobolski from Oakfield-Alabama; Anthony Abbatiello, Austin Humphrey and Brayden Lang from Pembroke and Miguel Gonzalez from Wheatland-Chili.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 13 June 2026 at 8:14 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Kendall first baseman Nic Cole gets the out on Saratoga Catholic’s Zach Streicher to compete a double play during the fifth inning of today’s Class C state championship game at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton.
A rash of stranded baserunners, including leaving the bases loaded twice, proved costly as Kendall dropped a 4-1 decision to Saratoga Catholic in the Class C state baseball tournament championship game this afternoon at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton.
Trailing 2-1, Kendal closed the gap to 2-1 in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Nic Cole which followed an error and a single by Sammy Conte.
However, the Eagles could not pull even as the bases were left loaded on an infield popup.
Then in the very next inning, Kendall again got the bases loaded with just one out after singles by CJ D’Agostino, Andrew Cole and Sammy Conte. Once again though the bases were left loaded on a flyout to right field and an infield out.
“The difference in the game was leaving baserunners on and a few base running errors,” said Kendall Coach Tige Noni. “You can’t win a state title by leaving a total of 9 runners on in the title game.”
Saratoga Catholic took the lead for good in the second inning on a two-run double by Kihl Kelley.
The Saints later added a pair of big insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth inning on an error and an RBI single by winning pitcher Pierce Byrne.
Byrne, who scattered 8 hits and struck out 10, allowed only one baserunner over the final two innings as he fanned 4 during that stretch.
Vinnie D’Agostino, who pitched himself out of trouble in several innings, went the distance on the mound for the Eagles giving up 12 hits and striking out 8. He registered clutch strikeouts to get out of trouble in the first, second and sixth innings. He also got a strikeout and a grounder back to the mound to end the fourth frame.
“Vinnie threw a great game. He kept us in it until the end,” said Noni. “This was an amazing season that came up short at the end. Not putting the ball in play in key situations was a huge momentum swing in Saratoga Catholic’s favor.”
Defensively, the Eagles turned a double play in the fifth frame from Jonny Conte at second to Nic Cole at first.
C.J. D’Agostino finished with 3 hits and Sammy Conte 2.
Kendall, which advanced to the title contest by downing Ticonderoga 12-2 in the semifinals on Friday, finishes the season at 24-3.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 13 June 2026 at 8:06 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers: Kim Hazel, the Albion town clerk, helps to corral the turtles after the race in the Erie Canal this afternoon.
ALBION – The turtle race is one of the afternoon highlights during the second day of the Albion Strawberry Festival. There are usually 1,000 turtles in the race. This year the race was expanded with a capacity of 1,500. There ended up being 1,200 tickets sold. Each turtle represented two tickets – one in a green number and one in yellow.
Organizers also expanded the prizes from five for $1,000 total to six winners at $1,700 total.
The winners included: first place at $500 (two) – Kevin Sheehan and Mindy Recco; second place at $250 (two) – Joe Sidonio and Village of Albion (ticket bought by mayor Tim McMurray); third place at $100 (two) – Don Colquhoun and Tracey VanSkiver.
Several of winners opted to donate the prize winnings back to the festival.
The turtles get dumped from the Main Street bridge. From left include County legislator Skip Draper, and top ticket seller Jarred Saj, the Turtle, Strawberry Festival Princess Hazel Bringenberg, Queen Julia Graham, High School principal Jennifer Ashbery, Sheriff Chris Bourke, Orleans County Emergency Management director Justin Niederhofer, Albion mayor Tim McMurray, Albion Police Chief Dave Mogle and Aric Albright, Albion’s sewer plant superintendent.
Jarred Saj walks in the parade next to the Turtle mascot. Saj has been the perennial top ticket seller for the race. Thos year he set a new by selling 580 of the 1,200 tickets. He broke last year’s record of 480. Saj said he starts selling the tickets in February. They are $5 each or five for $20. The proceeds go towards helping to fund the festival.
Saj sold three of six winning tickets – Kevin Sheehan, Joe Sidonio and Don Colquhoun.
Corey Winters, director of the Orleans County Planning and Development Department, and Kim Hazel, the Albion town clerk, are in kayaks and they wait for the winning turtles.
A good-size crowd gathered along the canal to watch the action. The rubber turtles make quick work of the race due to some wind and the current in the canal.
After last year’s race lasted about a hour, this year’s was done in about 8 minutes.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 13 June 2026 at 3:44 pm
Chris and Karen Watt have retired from the business
From left, Chris and Karen Watt are with Renee Hungerford, director of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, and Main Street store manager Cassie Healy, after the Watts donated truckloads of merchandise to the store.
ALBION – Community Action’s Main Street Thrifts, Gifts and More Store recently received a massive donation of merchandise that will result in tremendous benefit to the store, and ultimately, the community.
“We are so excited about this generous gift,” said Renee Hungerford, director of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee. “Since I have been in healthcare, Karen has always been a strong advocate for me and my work, and for that I am truly grateful.”
Store manager Cassie Healy explained how the donation came about.
“Several weeks ago, I received a call from Karen asking if there was any way we could pick up some stuff from their gift shop,” Healy said. “She said there was shelving and lots of merchandise.”
“Lots” turned out to be an understatement.
“We filled our trucks twice and our van two or three times,” Healy said.
Merchandise included the entire stock of Watts Farm former gift shop and farm market, such as garden and lawn décor, pictures, a lot of gift items (all new) and cabinets.
Karen Watt stands amid some of the items she recently donated to Community Action’s Main Street Thrifts, Gifts and More Store.
“This is going to help our entire agency,” Healy said. “We are going to send some shelving to our other locations. This merchandise will offer our customers new options when shopping and expand our customer base. There are many things we don’t usually have, such as outdoor flags, garden decorations and greeting cars. Our shelves are bursting at the seams.”
“We are incredibly grateful to Karen Watt and Watt Farms for their generous donations from the former farm market,” Hungerford said. “These items are a wonderful addition to our Main Street Corner Thrifts, Gifts and More store, helping us continue to offer quality merchandise at affordable proves for our community. Partnerships like this make a meaningful difference, and we really appreciate their support.”
The store is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays in the summer.
The store is located at 131 South Main St. in Albion.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 13 June 2026 at 1:32 pm
Photos by Ginny Kropf: Kindergarten through third-grade students sang “Get up and Go” at Thursday’s graduation at Orleans County Christian School.
MEDINA – The Orleans County Christian School hosted its Award Night and Graduation on Thursday night at the school at 5329 South Gravel Rd.
Two students graduated – Elijah Fields from high school, and Kavik Ambrose from kindergarten. Dozens more received special awards.
The evening began with a welcome by Dawn Zaidel, principal, and Ayesha Kreutz, administrator, who introduced Pastor Kevin Lawson as the emcee. Kreutz said the students pick who they want to be their speaker, and they chose Pastor Lawson.
“We are excited to celebrate the successes of students, staff, teachers, students helping other students, the board, family and administration,” Kreutz said. “We give thanks for them.”
Teachers Laura Fields, Mary Hollenbeck and Krista Lawson brought in their Pre-K – 4th grade classes, who sang “Get up and Go.” They were joined by the middle and high school students, who then sang “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High.”
A variety of awards were handed out by Laura Fields, Mary Hollenbeck, Kirsta Lawson and Carole Watson. Categories were Compassion, Fruit of Spirit, Joy, Forgiveness, Shield of Bravery, Boldness, Creative Thinker, Joyfulness and Generosity.
Sarah Walker, music teacher, was introduced and commended for her dedication coming from Rochester as a volunteer to provide music for the students.
This was followed by Middle High School students singing “Leave it at the River” and “Love, Joy, Peace.”
(Left) Isabella Devore gets a high honor roll award from teacher Mike Miner. (Right) Laura Fields, a teacher at Orleans County Christian School, presented the high school diploma to her adopted daughter Elijah Fields at the Award Night and Graduation Celebration on Thursday night.
Other awards were presented by Zaidel to Lucian Wright and a Courageous Award to Jayden Goodrich from Mike Miner. Phillip Shannon received the Heart of Gold Award, while Molly Frasier was recognized as an “Exceptional Young Lady.”
Levi Summers was recipient of the “Friendliness Award.”
Honor students with a 94 or above average were Ezra Sugar, Isabella Devore and Elijah Fields.
Other awards were presented by Zaidel to Lucian Wright and a Courageous Award to Jayden Goodrich from Mike Miner. Phillip Shannon received the Heart of Gold Award, while Molly Frasier was recognized as an “Exceptional Young Lady.”
Levi Summers was recipient of the “Friendliness Award.”
Honor students with a 94 or above average were Ezra Sugar, Isabella Devore and Elijah Fields.
Administrator Ayesha Kreutz gives Ryilee Olson the Triple C award from the New York State Attorney General’s office.
Awards for Highest Math Score Overall were presented Elijah Fields. Abbigail Smith received most improved.
Riylee Olson also earned the Triple C Award from the New York State Attorney General, while Ezra Fields received the Presidential Education Award.
An achievement award for academic excellence from the New York State Comptroller went to Isabella Devore.
Ezra Sugar received a Gold Seal Presidential Award for academic excellence.
Pastor Lawson had a message of encouragement for students.
“You can do anything in this world you want to do,” he said. “You can do great things. Turn your heart to God; go do and chase what is in your heart to do.”
Elijah Fields was valedictorian. She said she is thankful for her teacher Laura Fields helping her through some struggles.
“Thank you for welcoming me,” she said. “I can’t describe my gratitude for my teacher.”
Her advice to fellow students was, “Even though you are troubled and have issues, you can stand still, or you can move forward.”
Kreutz gave recognition to Becky Miner, who serves as lunch monitor. Anytime she is needed or anything she can do, she is right there.
A floral arrangement was presented to Curt and Linda Strickland for more than 30 years of support to the Christian School.
“This school is moving forward today because of Curt and Linda,” Lawson said.
The evening was closed in prayer by Pastor Tim Lindsay.
Orleans County Christian School’s board of education members were introduced at Thursday’s graduation and awards night. From left are Shelcy Plueckhahn, Kim Jones, board chair Pastor Kevin Lawson, Mike Zaidel and Curt Strickland. Absent was Mike Watts.
(Left) From left, Principal Dawn Zaidel, sound man Charlie Hettrick and chaplain and administrator Ayesha Kreutz were introduced to the audience at Orleans County Christian School’s graduation Thursday night. (Right) Sarah Walker, music teacher, and Jayden Wodrick talk about the song their class made up.
Students of Orleans County Christian School entertain during graduation and awards celebration Thursday night. Front row, from left, are Karena McGill, Seth Anderson, Immanuel Devore (back to audience) and Nolan Sugar. Second row, Kavick Ambrose (face hidden), Isabella Devore, Ezra Sugar and Zorina Wright. Back row, Lucian Wright, Levi Summers, Elijah Fields, Jayden Wodrich, Phillip Shannon, Abbigail Smith, Ryilee Olsen and Molly Frasier.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 13 June 2026 at 12:20 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Kolton Fletcher makes a catch in the outfield during the Mustangs state Class B title game loss to Chester this morning at Binghamton University.
Unable to get the bats going, Medina dropped a 3-0 decision to Chester in the championship game of the state Class B baseball tournament this morning at Binghamton University.
Chester pitcher Aidan Francisco, a lefthander, limited the Mustangs to only 4 hits while striking out 11.
“Not one single reason,” said Medina Coach Chris Goyette of the Mustangs hitting drought. “We haven’t seen a lot of lefties this year which is part of it but in the end you have to tip your cap to the kid he threw a great game.”
Chester scored the only run they needed as it turned out in the first inning on three walks and a passed ball.
The Hambiltonians added insurance runs in the second inning on a walk and two singles and in the fifth on two walks and a ground out.
Medina’s best scoring chance came in the bottom of the seventh. Singles by Preston Woodworth and Hadrian Batista followed by a groundout gave the Mustangs runners at second and third with two out.
However, the Mustangs could not capitalize as Francisco notched a clutch game ending strikeout.
Medina’s only other hits were singles by Cam Fike in the fourth inning and Kolton Fletcher in the fifth.
Medina, which finishes the season at 22-3, advanced by blanking Utica Notre Dame 9-0 in the semifinals on Friday. Chester advanced by downing Center Moriches 5-2.
Cam Fike bangs out the first of Medina’s only four hits.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 13 June 2026 at 7:06 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – The food court on East Bank Street was packed on Friday evening for the Albion Strawberry Festival.
There are about 25 food vendors this year for the festival. The festival expanded the food court area to include the village municipal lot at Platt and Bank Street.
The Strawberry Festival continues today. The two-day event first started in 1986.
Heidi Pask, left, and Tiffany Crawford have fun making a strawberry shortcake sundae outside the First Presbyterian Church of Albion, which hosted a chicken barbecue. Steven Crawford is in back. The trio are members of the Albion Music Boosters.
The band, Stanton, performed on the lawn in front of the County Courthouse. Mike Zelazny, front, plays the guitar while Greg Stanton is the lead singer. Matt Stanton is on bass (back right), Frank Sarchia on drums, and Rick Braham plays guitar (back left).
The Stanton band plays cover tunes from Doobie Brothers, Tom Petty, Tragically Hip, the Byrds, Joe Cocker, Traveling Wilburys, Barry McGuire, J.J. Cale, America, Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, the Who, Beatles, Steppenwolf, Roy Orbison, Kiss, Rolling Stones, Monkees, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, Marshall Tucker Band, Van Morrison and John Mellencamp.
A trackless train gave kids a ride around the Courthouse Square.
The family fun center included many games, face painting, bounce houses, a small fry tractor pull and also a chance to pet a rabbit. The Cornell Cooperative Extension brought the rabbit and also made tickets available for the upcoming fair at buy one get one free ($10 for week-long admission).
Abby Smith, the CCE communications coordinator and digital literacy program coordinator, joined CCE executive director Robertt Batt with the rabbit. The mini lop is owned by Batt’s daughter, Gracie.
The band V3 performed at the west end of East bank Street in the food court. They are shown singing “Zombie” by The Cranberries. V3 includes lead singer Kole Moore, Alex Fitzak on guitar, Jesse Neely on bass, and Shelby Starr, the drummer.
Today’s schedule includes:
8 a.m. – 5k/8k race with start on East State Street near Courthouse
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Craft vendors open (Craft Area Sponsored by Renovation Lodge #97: Albion Masons)
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Food vendors open with new options and locations for 2026!
10 a.m. – Parade (Sponsored by Nathan Lyman) Marching bands include: The Gates Keystone Police Pipes & Drums, Downbeat Percussion, Mighty St. Joes Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps, Holley/Kendall HS, Pembroke Dragons, Batavia HS, Albion Purple Eagles, Mark Time Marchers, Damascus Shriners Mini-Cars & much more!
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Cruise-In on East State Street (Sponsored by Renovation Lodge #97: Albion Masons)
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Soul Street, Food Court East Stage
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Black Cherry Voodoo, Courthouse Square Stage
12 p.m. to 6 p.m. –Festival Family Fun Center Free Fun: Main Street with Interactive Family Games, Bounce Houses, McDonalds Characters (2 to 5 p.m.) Other Fun for a Fee: Main Street – “I Got it!”, Face Painting and Caricatures
1 to 5 p.m. – Car Seat Safety Check, Albion Police Department, East Park Street
1 to 5 p.m. – Child Safety IDs, Orleans County Sheriff’s Department, East Park Street
2 p.m. – Turtle Race, Erie Canal Bridge
3 to 5 p.m. – Chris Moore, outside at Marti’s on Main, 20 S. Main St.
3 to 5:30 p.m. – 104 Country, Food Court West Stage
5:30 to 8 p.m. – The Who Dats Band, Food Court East Stage
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 June 2026 at 6:09 pm
Despite putting together a 2 under par round today, Medina’s Melanie Green and her partner Hailee Cooper have failed to make the cut at the LPGA’s Dow championship team tournament being held at Midland, Michigan.
Green and Cooper posted a round of 68 today but that could not offset the 5 over round of 75 the duo carded on Thursday leaving them with a two-day total of 3 over 143.
Press Release, Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke
ALBION – We are pleased to announce that the Orleans County Animal Shelter, operated under the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, has received a $500,000 grant under the 2025-2026 New York State Companion Animal Projects Funds Grant Program.
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Inspectors issued reports in 2024 and 2025 indicating that our shelter was not in compliance with current and newly enacted standards with respect to the infrastructure and animal housing areas of our facility. Undersheriff Donald Draper Jr., along with our Animal Control Officers, worked with the NYS Ag and Markets Officials to identify the areas of our shelter in need of improvement The Companion Animal Projects Grant application required a tremendous amount of work including identifying contractors to provide quotes for the mandatory upgrades to bring us into compliance with state standards.
The Orleans County Animal Shelter needs concrete replacement, drainage repair and replacement, new inside and outside kennels and related equipment, a new HVAC system for proper temperature control, electrical work and lighting, resizing the inside housing areas for dogs and cats to meet new standards along with other structural work.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Animal Control Officers will continue to respond to calls for service regarding issues with dogs and cats. We will temporarily house cats when necessary pursuant to the NYS Public Health Law and the Agriculture and Markets Law. We currently have very limited suitable space for cats.
Our Shelter cannot be a drop-off location for cats, but we are working closely with our cat rescue partners locally and in Western New York to find suitable placements for cats in need of care and housing. We are also in the process of rebuilding our shelter’s volunteer program along with partnering with local rescues to ensure we provided the opportunity for as many animals as possible to find new homes. Our goal is to serve our community and care for our animals to the best of our ability.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 June 2026 at 2:48 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Everly Sprague, 3, of Kendall gets a strawberry painted on her face by artist Alex Thom of Lockport.
The Albion Strawberry Festival started today and has a full schedules of events over two days.
Becky Karls leads the festival committee in her third year as chairperson. She said there are 75 arts and crafts vendors, 25 food vendors and 25 other businesses with displays at the festival.
She said the committee has worked hard the past year on the festival.
Trevor Thaine is committee leader of the arts and crafts vendors. The 75 vendors this year is up from 65 last year. Thaine said the vendors come from as far as Oswego, Albany and the Finger Lakes. Most are from Orleans County and the neighboring counties.
The crafters like the small town feel of the Strawberry Festival and the big crowd after the parade on Saturday. The parade starts at 10 a.m.
Thaine has been a vendor the past 15 years as an ambassador for Tastefully Simple.
Christine Mann serves up a pulled pork meal with cole slaw at Mann vs. Food which she runs with her husband, Scott, who is in the back. East Bank Street is full of food vendors.
A customer looks to try some of the kettle corn, which was available in several flavors, including strawberry.
Pastor Al Wilson and his wife Ykeeta serve up a strawberry shortcake in abooth run by the Royal Body Shop Ministries.
The festival schedule for today includes:
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Food vendors open
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Craft vendors open (Craft area sponsored by Renovation Lodge #97: Albion Masons)
3 to 7 p.m. – Festival Family Fun Center Free Fun: Main Street Pedal Tractor Pull, Interactive Family Games, Bounce Houses
Other Fun for a Fee: Main Street – “I Got it!,” Trackless Train, Face Painting and Caricatures
4 to 6:30 p.m. – Chicken BBQ and Strawberry Shortcake, First Presbyterian Church
4 to 6:30 p.m. – Feedback, Food Court East Stage
5 to 7 p.m. – Stanton Rock N Roll Band Courthouse Square Stage
6:30 to 9 p.m. – V3, Food Court West Stage
7 to 9 p.m. – Jim Aina outside at Marti’s on Main, 20 S. Main St.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 June 2026 at 2:25 pm
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina players celebrate after downing Utica Notre Dame 9-0 in the state Class B semifinals this morning at Binghamton University. Catcher Hadrian Batista hugs pitcher Preston Woodworth as Jimmy Dieter, Aidan Papaj and Carlos Doval rush in to join the celebration.
Sparked by a big early inning scoring burst and the sharp shutout pitching of Preston Woodworth, Medina blanked Utica Notre Dame 9-0 in the semifinals of the state Class B baseball tournament this morning at Binghamton University.
The victory in the state semifinals is the first in four tries for the Mustangs which will now face the winner of this afternoon’s semifinal between Chester (Section IX) and Center Moriches (Section XI) in the championship game at 10 a.m. Saturday at Binghamton University.
Preston Woodworth hurled Medina to the state semifinal victory.
The Mustangs took the lead for good by erupting for 5 runs in the second inning highlighted by a three-run triple by Ryan Pegelow and RBI single by Aidan Papaj and Woodworth.
“I loved it. It felt great,” said Pegelow of his key triple.
Two walks and a hit batter loaded the bases to set up the threat.
On the mound Woodworth blanked the Jugglers on 3 hits and registered 9 strikeouts.
“It feels really good,” said Woodworth. “Getting all of those runs in that inning early was really big. It helped make me more comfortable.”
The Mustangs tacked on two runs in the fourth on RBI singles by Vinny Gray and Woodworth and two more in the sixth on an error following singles by Woodworth and Cam Fike.
Woodworth finished with 4 hits as Papaj and Fike both had 2.
“They did a real good job but we have one more to go,” said Coach Chris Goyette whose Mustangs improve to 22-2.
In their three previous state semifinal contests the Mustangs lost to Spackenkill 5-3 in 2024, 6-3 to Schuylerville in 2019 and 9-1 to Carle Place in 2003.
Ryan Pegelow had the big three-run triple which keyed the Mustangs decisive second innng scoring burst.
Medina catcher Hadrian Batista gets set to catch the ball for the final out of the Mustangs semifinal victory.
Tuesday is election day in the Village of Holley. I am running for trustee.
I have been a trustee in Holley before and was also the Coordinator and DPW Chief.
I am running because I believe there needs to be a refocus of priorities. The taxes have increased 25% over the last 3 years, utility rates have gone up multiple times, and additional fees have been added.
No roads paved because the money to do that was taken out. Police building in deteriorating condition because the money to fix it was taken out. Veterans Drive unusable because no one addressed it.
I worked with many boards. Mrs. Formally attended the meetings for the Power Authority and made sure our electric bills stayed stable. Mayors Carpenter and Passarell did streets and water, built the park and did some sidewalk. Mayor Sorochty got the deal to rehab the old school and did major water and sidewalk in Main Street.
Now the focus is on a covered bocce courts, decorations and festivals.
My focus is on cutting taxes, repairing infrastructure and reducing costs.
I also will ask the state to put a crosswalk near the Dollar General to facilitate the pedestrian traffic. I will oppose regulations which make life difficult for the few remaining businesses.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 June 2026 at 1:35 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Nic Cole hurled Kendall to the state semifinal win this morning and also helped his own cause by banging out a first inning RBI double, which he celebrates at the right.
Taking charge with a huge first inning scoring barrage, Kendall went on to defeat Ticonderoga 12-2 in the semifinal round of the state Class C baseball tournament this morning at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton.
Kendall, which became the first Orleans County baseball team to reach the state finals, will face the winner of this afternoon’s other semifinal between Saratoga Central Catholic (Section 2) and Tuckshoe (Section 1) in the championship game at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mirabito Stadium.
“It’s a great feeling. The kids have really worked hard for this,” said Kendall Coach Tige Noni whose Eagles improve to 24-2.
CJ D’Agostino lays down a bunt for a single to help ignite Kendall’s big first inning.
Kendall took control at the outset erupting for 6 runs in the decisive first inning on a two-run double by Andrew D’Agostino, an RBI double by winning pitcher Nic Cole, an RBI single by Andrew Cole, a balk and a wild pitch.
A leadoff single by Jonny Conte, a bunt single by CJ D’Agostino and a hit batter loaded the bases to get up the uprising.
“We really got the jump on them and everything got rolling,” said Noni.
Keeping the momentum, Kendall tacked on 3 runs in the second inning on a two-run double by Jacob Abrams and an RBI single by Sammy Conte. A triple by Vinnie D’Agostino set up the threat.
Jonny Conte later had a two-run single in the fourth frame to help close out the Eagles five inning run rule victory.
Jonny Conte, Andrew Cole, Nic Cole and Andrew D’Agostino each finished with a pair of hits.
On the mound, Nic Cole scattered 6 hits and struck out 6.
Note – The Kendall game finished about a half hour before the Medina game giving the Eagles the honor of becoming the county’s first team to reach the state baseball finals.
Andrew Cole bangs out a first inning RBI single.
Kendall’s CJ D’Agostino gets the out at first base to end Ticonderoga’s first inning.
