I’m writing this letter of support for my friend and (retired) colleague Marguerite Sherman, who is the current mayor of Medina and is now seeking another term.
I’ve known Marguerite as a teaching colleague for the entirety of my (27-year) career. I also know her as a friend, and I know her to be a person invested in what is going on locally, be it community events, school events, or local politics.
Marguerite Sherman has always had a presence. In all of these arenas, she is actively involved, caring, intelligent, and sincere. I have learned so much from the example she has consistently set.
She has taught me that in everything, there is one constant: we are all neighbors. We have to find a way to live and work together. Over the years, there is one sentence I have heard her say again and again: “We’ve got this.” And she always says it with a smile. She means it, and she will be right there alongside you, working to make it happen. From one step to the next, she’s done her homework, whether through deep reading, meeting with various stakeholders, or doing the labor herself.
Marguerite Sherman has also taught me that labels do not define a person. In a village and in a town, there’s no such thing as a Democrat or a Republican. Everyone is just a neighbor. What defines someone as worthy of leadership in public office is their character, honesty, intelligence, work ethic, faith, perseverance, humility, generosity, and empathy. Marguerite Sherman embodies all these qualities.
She puts herself last. She puts her constituents— all of whom she treats as neighbors— first. Over the years, I’ve watched her give so much of her time, energy, and care to Medina, a community she loves. She doesn’t do it for power or status. When she starts something, she wants to see it through and is willing to keep working to help long-term goals become a reality.
She signs up for thankless jobs all the time. At the school, there were many volunteer jobs she did behind the scenes that were unknown to most people. She didn’t want money or recognition. She just cared and wanted to make her school community the best it could be. With quiet dedication and hours of labor behind the scenes, the endeavors she led and assisted were better because she was there.
I’ve seen her bring this same ethic to the work she does now as Mayor of Medina and as an active member of Medina and Orleans County, regularly attending other entities’ meetings, like the Shelby town board meetings. She is there to listen and truly hear what the people around her care about and value.
It’s why when questions about water, shared services, or aging infrastructure come up, I know she will be part of the solution. She understands what surrounding communities care about and works well with people across different entities and across party lines.
No one running for public office can magically solve all the issues facing our villages and towns. But we need people who do more than grandstand. We need people who are willing to work together to accomplish goals.
When I see a picture in the Hub of the Village of Medina Mayor sitting down with people from Ridgeway and Shelby, it restores my faith in what we have here in Medina: the ability to work together to solve things. Marguerite Sherman will never outshout anyone. She will smile, take notes, and listen. Patience and behind-the-scenes labor rarely gets the headline, yet these virtues are sorely lacking in the world today.
When I see a person like Marguerite Sherman running for office once again, I know it is because she truly wants to help the village be the very best that it can be. It is my honor to give Marguerite Sherman this character reference and to endorse her candidacy as Mayor of Medina.
Recently, political consultant, James Carville, displayed obvious symptoms of Trump Derangement Syndrome and admitted he has the malady. His words: “I want to hate him more,” exposed not only his anger but his acute loathing.
His profane and utterly disgusting rant very accurately confirms that when hatred this intense threatens the well being of the hater, it has become pathological.
In his position as a political influencer, he has the responsibility to maintain composure and decorum, not only for his audience but for his party – in this case the Democrats. His words arose as a significant hypocrisy because his own failure to display diplomacy weakened his attack on Trump.
He then beckoned people who were listening to his tirade to pray to God to intensify their hatred to the point where “…we can’t see straight.” Imagine praying to God with a heart laden with hatred. It opposes the very foundation of who God is – a God who so loved the world, he gave his only begotten Son to die for our sins.
His insults against Trump continued as he rattled on his putrid condemnations against our President. He displayed a false consensus that his Democratic Party agreed with everything that poured out of his vile mouth; at one point stating: “This is what we believe.”
This is the same idiot that told everyone before the 2024 election that Harris would be the winner. In 2025 he declared his support for AOC if she won the Democratic nomination. I wonder if he still maintains this claim as she made a fool of herself on the world stage in Munich, displaying both incompetence and inexperience. Her gaffes and pauses exposed her vulnerability. Undoubtedly, her credibility was obviously questioned after her ignorance on foreign policy.
Both Conservative analysts and social media users rapidly called out Carville’s unhinged behavior. His despicable and combative delivery was indicative of extremism within the Democratic old guard.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 March 2026 at 1:25 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
MEDINA – The Orleans County Music Educators’ Association on Saturday presented the March All-County Music Festival, featuring 245 students from Albion, Holley, Kendall, Lyndonville and Medina.
The top photo shows trombonists in the elementary band.
The OCMEA brought in guest conductors who worked with students on Friday and Saturday before the concert on Saturday afternoon. The music teachers in each district also prepared the students in the weeks leading up to the big concert.
Amanda Burdick leads the elementary band, which included 85 students. Burdick has been teaching band the past 20 years at Lewiston-Porter.
On Saturday the All-County band performed the “Cape Breton March,” “On the Colorado Trail,” “The Water is Wide,” and “Builder’s Dream.”
Becki Place, a vocal music teacher and choral director at Fred W. Hill Elementary School in Brockport, served as guest conductor of the Junior High Chorus.
The chorus included 89 students. They sang, “Cantar!” “Hava Nashiram,” “Seed to Sow,” and “Amazing.”
The students sang with lots of hand movements during the song, “Seed to Sow.”
The senior high band was led by guest conductor Bill Tiberio, who has worked as a music teacher for 42 years, with the first four at Auburn and the past 38 at Fairport High School.
Zach Busch, Holley’s junior-senior high band teacher, joined the senior high band with his trombone. There were 71 students in the senior high band. They performed “English Folk Song Suite,” “On the Banks,” and “Groovitude.”
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 8 March 2026 at 10:05 am
Five Medina High winter sports varsity teams have earned New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Awards by compiling a composite average of at least 90.
The teams qualifying averages include 95.926 for Girls Swimming, 94.819 for Wrestling, 92.1477 for Girls Basketball, 92.081 for Boys Swimming and 91.96 for Cheerleading.
Contributed Photos – GIRLS SWIMMING – In the bottom row are Alex Klinzing, Charli Zambito, Malloree Rinker, Savannah Jo Thompson and Madison Watts. In the top row are Lily Hungerford, Maya Anderson, Madison Farley, Payton Denniston, Charlotte McGrath and Chloe Luxon. Missing are Madeline Mark and Allie Frentz.
WRESTLING – In the bottom row are Gabriella Velez, Penelope Schalck, Aurelius Schalck, Ryan Frentz, Davi Mucoucah and Roman Maksimchuk. In the top row are Britton Brady, Tyler Raduns, Cole Herman and Nolan Stanton. Missing are Jacob Duffina, Luke Duffina, Shonn Effner, Nate Surdel and Taylor Zeiner.
GIRLS BASKETBALL – In the bottom row are Harmoni Wilson, Rhoswyn Oakes, Tatianna Maxon and Autumn Cornelius. In the top row are Caliyah St. Louis, Emberlyn Oakes, Samantha Heschke and Madison Zeiner. Missing is Alexa Demmer.
BOYS SWIMMING – In the bottom row are Jobi Wheeler, Tim Zeiner, Bryson Ford, Hunter Walczak, Brandon Brueckner and Levon Fuller. In the top row are Aidan Papaj, Bradley Goyette, Harrison Ribbeck-Farley and Jonathan Dix. Missing is Nate Rutledge.
CHEERLEADING – In the bottom row are Paisley Pasnik, Delilah Malin, Jaylani Dieter and Sophie Kroening. In the top row are Hailey Moore, Mahri Harmer Owen, Peyton Morgott, Peyton Allen and Ava Satkowski. Missing are Ivyonna Lopez, Aubrey Rizzo and Aleigha Sootheran.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 8 March 2026 at 9:46 am
It was a tough final round in her LPGA Tour debut for Medina’s Melanie Green on Saturday at the Blue Bay Tournament at Hainan Island, China.
Stymied by a rash of bogies (5) and double bogies (2), Green soared to a 7 over par round of 79 to close the tournament with a 9 over par total of 297.
The tough finish came after she had posted a solid 1 under par 71 in the third round on Friday which put her just 2 over par for the tournament. She had 4 birdies and three bogies on the round.
Green will next make her LPGA debut in the U.S. at the Fortinet Founders Cup Tourament at Menlo Park, California on March 19-22.
Lyndonville Lions Club, American Legion sponsor students who will spend week at Morrisville
Provided photo: Thomas Blake, Will Arlinton and Calvin Cook will be going to the 2026 New York State Boys State Program. They are shown with representatives from the American Legion and the Lions Club in Lyndonville.
Press Release, Lyndonville Lions Club
LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville Lions Club recently partnered with the Lyndonville Houseman Tanner American Legion Post to sponsor three students from Lyndonville Central School to attend this year’s New York State Boys State Program.
Boys State is a long-standing program organized by the American Legion that gives high school juniors the opportunity to learn about state government and the responsibilities of civic leadership. During the week-long program at Morrisville State College, students participate in hands-on activities that teach leadership, civic responsibility, and teamwork while gaining a deeper understanding of how government operates.
The program aims to inspire the next generation of leaders while helping students develop skills that will benefit them as they prepare for their senior year and future careers.
The Lyndonville Lions Club has long supported the American Legion’s efforts to send local students to the Boys State Program by covering transportation costs for Lyndonville High School participants as well as students from surrounding schools in Orleans County.
Through the continued efforts of the American Legion and the Lyndonville Lions to encourage student participation, Lyndonville Central School has seen an increase in interest in attending Boys State. This year, three students from Lyndonville were selected to participate, marking the highest level of participation from the school.
Each year, the Lyndonville Houseman Tanner American Legion Post sponsors one student to attend the program. This year, the Lyndonville Lions Club was asked to assist with the remaining two students and unanimously voted to cover the $900 cost to support their participation.
Students attending 2026 New York State Boys State Program: Thomas Blake, Will Arlinton and Calvin Cook.
In other activities, the Lyndonville Lions Club, working with the Lyndonville Central School Leo Club, recently screened more than 140 students at the school for visual acuity concerns. Students identified with potential vision deficiencies will be referred to local ophthalmologists for further evaluation, with the initial visit covered by the Lyndonville Lions.
Research has consistently shown a strong connection between good vision and successful learning in school. This ongoing project supports the Lions Club’s mission of promoting vision health in the community.
The effort also complements the Lions Club’s upcoming Annual Free Vision Screening and Eyeglass Clinic, scheduled for Saturday, May 21, at the White Birch in Lyndonville. Doors will open at 9 a.m., and community members are invited to receive eye exams, glaucoma screenings, and vision checks for glasses.
The event will once again be supported by members of the Kenmore Lions Club, along with volunteers from several surrounding Lions Clubs.
The Lyndonville Lions Club would also like to announce its upcoming Mother’s Day Rose Sale. One dozen long stem red roses will be available for $20.
Advance orders may be placed by calling Harold Suhr at 585-281-4646. Roses can be picked up at the White Birch in Lyndonville on May 7 and 8. For additional information, please call the same number.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 7 March 2026 at 9:18 pm
16 stops gave tasting of wine, beer and mead
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – These friends were out today at Albion’s annual Sip N’ Stroll. From left include Brandi Buzard, Shelby Buzard, Mary Kay Jenks, Peggy Lyman and Shanna Johnston.
In back at left is Tracy Birge, co-owner of Autumn Moon Farm in Bergen. They are all in Argento’s Bakery & Deli, one of 16 stops that served wine, beer or mead.
There were 379 people on the Sip N’ Stroll, believed to be the most in its history and topping the 357 from last year.
The Batavia Pedal Party carries a group of people down Main Street.
Dominic Wilder of Albion gets a taste of wine from Ken Kibler of Main Street Winery in Arcade. Christina Tilbe is behind Wilder at the Downtown Browsery. She said she enjoyed seeing so many people having fun in Albion.
Sam Kingsbury performs at Wish and Wonder Tattoo on East Bank Street. A grant from Go Art! paid for six musical performers during the event. Other musicians included Sebastian Erakare at Hearth & Home Real Estate, Andy & Mandy at 39 Problems, Jim Aina at Arnold’s Auto Parts, Steve Novak at The Lockstone/Tinsel, and V3 at Dubby’s Tailgate.
David Mantle from the Thousands Islands Winery serves wine at Wish and Wonder Tattoo.
“It’s really fun,” said Andrew London, Wish and Wonder owner and a first-time host for the event. “People like the vibe.”
Darian Papia of Becker Farms in Gasport serves tastes of wine to Marie Wehling, Mollie Radzinski and Crystal Hallenbeck. They are at 101 East Bank Street.
The check-in crew greets people at Dubby’s. Right to left include Marlene Seielstad, Brenda Benjovsky, Tara Neace and Kim Hazel. Seielstad was chairperson of the event.
She noted it’s the biggest fundraiser for the Albion Merchants Association.
“It brings more than 350 people to downtown Albion and through the doors of the businesses,” she said. “They have a great time and it showcases our businesses.”
The wheelbarrow full of wine bottles was a prize. The wheelbarrow was donated by Luddy’s, with the wineries also donated bottles of their wine.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 7 March 2026 at 4:14 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers: The candidates for mayor in Albion – Joyce Riley and Tim McMurray – speak during Thursday’s candidate forum at Hoag Library. Riley is running under the Democratic Party and independent “Vote for Albion” lines, while McMurray has the backing of the Republican Party. The election will be from noon to 9 p.m. on March 18 at the Village Hall at 35-37 East Bank St.
ALBION – The candidates for the upcoming Village of Albion election all said they are ready to work hard for the community, but they said it takes more than a Village Board for Albion to move forward with challenges with becoming more affordable, increasing housing options, attracting businesses and improving the quality of life.
The candidates – Joyce Riley and Tim McMurray for mayor, and Jami Allport, Issac Robinson and Kevin Sheehan for trustee – urged more community participation in the village government, civic organizations, youth programs and other groups.
The election will be from noon to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, with voting at the Village Hall on 35-37 East Bank St.
Riley and McMurray have both been on the board for nearly four years as trustees. The current mayor, Angel Javier Jr., isn’t seeking re-election. Riley is backed by the Democrats and the independent “Vote for Albion” lines while McMurray has the Republican line.
Riley worked as a registered nurse and later supervised an ambulatory surgical unit in Washington, D.C., overseeing 200 employees. When she retired, she moved back to Albion in 2015. She is the oldest of 10 siblings. She praised her parents for her upbringing.
She has served on the Albion Board of Education, and boards for Hoag Library, Orleans Community Health Foundation and the Cobblestone Museum. Riley said she will put in the time to research issues and move projects forward.
“It requires more than great ideas,” she said. “It requires a commitment to the process and seeing it to completion. I have the determination to see it to the finish line.”
She acknowledged village taxes and water rates have gone up significantly in recent years. But she said the big increases should be over. She said the village didn’t have reserves for needed equipment purchases, such as two new dump trucks, and upgrades to the water treatment plant. The village has begun setting aside funds in reserves which should lessen a tax jolt in the future, Riley and McMurray both said during a candidate forum on Thursday at Hoag Library.
The village’s tax levy is up $612,407 over the past three years – 21.5 percent. The tax levy went from $2,851,056 in 2022-23 to $3,463,463 in 2025-26. The fire department also was moved out of the village budget in 2025 when Albion formed the Albion Joint Fire District, which is its own taxing entity.
The village tax rate is currently at $15.99 per $1,000 of assessed property. Riley said if she is elected mayor she would fight hard to keep the upcoming budget at a $15.99 rate.
The new terms start on April 1 and the budget needs to be adopted by April 30 for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
About 50 people attended the forum at Hoag Library with Michael Bonafede serving as moderator. The forum can be viewed on the Orleans Hub’s Facebook page. The forum was sponsored by the Orleans Hub and Lake Country Media.
McMurray has been very involved in the community as a youth football coach the past 18 years, and through other events, including the Strawberry Festival and lighted parade in December. He served in the Marine Corps. McMurray worked at the former Chase and North American Mortgage call center in Albion, as well as in construction. He most recently was with Sanzo Beverages as a merchandizer stocking beer.
He has attended numerous local events and conferences in Albany to reach out to other local and state officials to build support for the village.
His campaign is focused on better “communication” from the board to the community. He wants to start livestreaming the board meetings so people can see the board’s decision-making and know what issues are before the village government.
He also wants to canvas local business owners about their needs.
“Communication is key,” he said. “It’s paramount.”
He wants to be mayor to help Albion become more vibrant in its business and residential districts. He noted the recent closing of the Thrive freeze dry complex on East Avenue. He said he would work with the Orleans Economic Development Agency to find a new business for that site on East Avenue.
“I feel our village has been stagnant for the last umpteen ears,” he said. “Turning the village around is my biggest point.”
He wants Albion to update its comprehensive plan with lots of community input. That plan can be a guide to the future, including updates to the business district, perhaps allowing awnings and more modern colors with paint.
The trustee candidates include, from left: Jami Allport, Issac Robinson and Kevin Sheehan. Allport and Sheehan are on the Republican line while Robinson is on the independent “Vote for Albion” line.
Many residents are quick to complain on Facebook, but they can be ambassadors, spreading positivity about Albion, Issac Robinson said.
He moved to Albion about 15 years ago with his wife to be near her family. Robinson is a former Army medic who used to own the Robinson’s Redemption business in Albion near Walmart. He owns a bottle redemption business in Lockport and works in the arcade industry.
He is running under the independent “Vote for Albion” to give people a choice in the election. Two trustee terms are up for election. Jami Allport and Kevin Sheehan both are backed by the Republican Party.
Robinson sees many strengths in Albion, but he said the frequent complaining by residents is self-defeating. He called on residents to post positive reviews of businesses and spread positivity. Albion needs to share its “pride” in the community, he said.
Taxes are high for village residents, and he said he wants to maintain services without overwhelming taxpayers.
He thinks there would be more participation from residents at meetings by moving the starting time back from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Kevin Sheehan has been active in the community for about 30 years, from youth sports, as a previous Village Board member, as a current fire commissioner and other roles with COVA Ambulance and the Orleans County Auxiliary Police. Sheehan said the community needs the younger adult generation to be step forward with helping to run and lead the community.
“We’re losing future generations,” he said. “The residents are losing touch with the village.”
Sheehan, a former Albion code enforcement officer, said village officials can be creative in helping businesses succeed in Albion. He was the code officer when Dubby’s Tailgate opened its food and entertainment business in a former warehouse on Platt Street. He sees potential in many sites around the community for businesses and housing.
Sheehan is retired as a union plumber and pipefitter. He said he has the time and expertise to help with many of the issues facing the Village Board.
As the community is aging, Sheehan said there should be more housing options for seniors, including “cluster homes.” He was on the board with the redevelopment of the former grammar school on East Academy Street into senior apartments.
Jami Allport said many residents feel left out of the decision-making by the board. She said she would bring their voice to the board’s discussions. She works as executive director of the Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern and also as Albion’s cheerleading coach at the school.
“People should always feel comfortable approaching their elected officials,” she said.
Many local families feel the financial stress from escalating taxes and other costs, Allport said.
The village needs to avoid any future sharp increases in taxes and rates because it can be very hard on many residents, she said.
She would like to see the village poll existing businesses on how they are doing, what are their concerns and what they see as the strengths in Albion. The village should also reach out to businesses that have closed or moved to other communities, she said.
The candidates from left include Joyce Riley, Tim McMurray, Jami Allport, Issac Robinson and Kevin Sheehan. D.J. Button in back worked the sound board during the forum.
The candidates were asked if they see opportunities for shared services with other governments.
Robinson only sees animal control as a realistic possibility. The village has a part-time animal control officer, and that service could be taken over by the county, Robinson said. Ending other village departments “would be a huge loss to the community,” he said.
Riley said she was instrumental in a shared service agreement between the town of Albion and the village for code enforcement that saved both municipalities money. She has been working with Gaines officials on a grant proposal for shared water billing.
McMurray said municipalities could join together in buying equipment for leak detection in waterlines and sewerlines.
The collapse of a roof at 20 East Bank St. last month forced about 15 residents out of their apartments and temporarily closed some first floor storefronts. Candidates were asked about code enforcement and what can be done to prevent other buildings from a roof collapse or disrepair.
Riley said the code enforcement officer can issue violations and send letters, and often will need support from the village attorney if the issue goes to court. She would like to see Albion implement a vacant building registry, where owners of vacant buildings pay the village an annual fee and need to provide a plan for the site. Medina has a similar law that has helped reduce the number of vacant sites.
“It works in other places,” Riley said. “The question is does the village want it to work here?”
McMurray said a simplified code would help property owners, who now see many redundancies in the village property maintenance rules. He urged community members to alert code enforcement to roofs and porches that are shot.
Allport also said neighbors can make complaints to have code enforcement check on properties.
Robinson said it comes down to enforcing the code.
Sheehan, a previous code officer, said the code officer would need to be invited by the owner to inspect a roof or upper level apartment, or would need a warrant to check inside.
Michael Bonafede, the debate moderator and a former Board of Education president, thanked all the candidates for their willingness to be on the board.
“It’s about putting people together who can work together as a team and get things done,” he said.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 7 March 2026 at 1:25 pm
No. 3 seed Wilson dropped a 53-33 decision to top seeded Frewsburg in the Section VI Class C girls basketball tournament championship game this afternoon at Jamestown Community College.
Making it three sectional titles in a row Frewsburg was led by Jaden Jimerson with 19 points and Jadyn Trocki with 18. Jimerson scored 8 in the first period while Trocki had 8 in the second and 7 in the third.
Rowan Simpson scored 10, Bella Thrush 8, Abbie Faery 7, Lucy Madan 6 and Grace Smith 2 for Wilson.
Frewsburg jumped out to a 16-8 first quarter advantage and went on to hold leads of 30-19 at the half and 41-24 at the end of the third period.
Frewsburg advances to the state playoffs with a 19-4 record while Niagara-Orleans League co-champion Wilson finishes at 18-5.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 7 March 2026 at 10:20 am
Contributed Photos – Two Kendall High graduates are competing on SUNY Brockport teams this spring. Jimmie Swift, left, is a sophomore member of the Brockport baseball team. Hunter Richards is a sophomore member of the Golden Eagles track team competing in the throws. Both were three sport athletes at Kendall.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 7 March 2026 at 9:36 am
Photo by Tom Rivers
The downtown clock on Main Street in Albion is shown on Friday night.
It’s almost time to “spring forward” and turn the clocks ahead for Daylight Savings Time. The clocks officially spring forward at 2 a.m. tonight.
Local fire departments also urge people to replace smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries, and families should discuss home emergency plans.
AAA warns that as Americans “spring forward” and set their clocks ahead one hour, they will be losing an hour of sleep. The change in daylight hours means motorists could experience drowsy driving and added distractions behind the wheel, AAA said.
Drowsiness impairs drivers in several ways, AAA said:
Reduced alertness: Makes it harder to react quickly to hazards. Just one hour less than the expert-recommended minimum of 7 hours of sleep increases a driver’s risk of crashing.
Impaired judgment: Increases the risk of making poor decisions on the road. Sleep deprivation increases a driver’s risk of making many ordinary mistakes, leading to crashes. Those deprived of sleep by 4+ hours have an impairment similar to those over the legal BAC limit.
Hazardous Microsleeps: Can cause momentary lapses in consciousness, leading to loss of control of the vehicle and failure to respond to dangers on the road.
Self-Perception of Drowsiness: Previous Foundation research found that drivers often underestimate their drowsiness, putting themselves and others at risk.
AAA advises getting enough sleep before driving. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep per night. Motorists should avoid driving when tired or sleepy, AAA said.
In a democracy the government derives its just powers with the consent of the people, as stated in our Declaration of Independence. One of the ways our Founding Fathers codified this principle is by giving our elected representatives the authority to declare war in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.
President Trump violated U.S. law and the Constitution by starting a war with Iran without any consultation with Congress let alone a declaration of war.
Furthermore, Iran did not pose an immediate threat to the U.S. The U.S. intelligence officers assessed that there was no imminent threat from Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency says there is no evidence Iran has an active plan for creating nuclear weapons and the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency assessed that if Iran tries to build an intercontinental ballistic missile it will take them at least ten years.
Clearly, there was time for negotiation and other measures, like economic sanctions, short of war. Mr. Trump unilaterally started this war with no clear justification, and no clear goals, stating it was to prevent them from obtaining a nuclear weapon and later that it was for regime change.
Mr. Trump did not consult our allies, and he is violating the United Nation’s Charter. These actions have alienated us from our friends, leaving us isolated. Finally, Mr. Trump is a profiteer. After U.S. forces risked their lives to extract Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Mr. Trump announced he controls the oil and the money from that oil. There is no reason to doubt that Mr. Trump started this war for his personal benefit.
Representatives Claudia Tenney and Nick Langworthy lavishly praise Mr. Trump, a convicted felon and sexual predator, for starting this war. Mr. Trump’s reckless illegal actions and Republican’s willing embrace of his actions threaten American lives. I pray our service men and women are not harmed, but I fear for their safety.
Deborah Padoleski’s tenure as clerk-treasurer demonstrates deep institutional knowledge of village operations. She has proven her fiscal responsibility and budget management through her experience in the clerk’s office.
Her understanding of municipal regulations, procedures, and legal requirements gives her a heads up for the mayoral position along with her track record of maintaining accurate records and ensuring transparency.
She has exhibited integrity and ethical standards in public service especially with her problem-solving abilities during challenging situations.
Debbie has exhibited a commitment to the community’s welfare through her collaborative approach to working with other officials and departments.
Debbie has the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure especially through her experience in balancing competing community needs.
Debbie has a vision for the village’s future and shown her accessibility and willingness to listen to constituents.
As I have stated previously, I worked with her for 31 years and her work ethic, dedication and leadership during our 31 years working together showed her skills as clerk-treasurer translate directly to mayoral responsibilities.
If you live in the Village of Medina be sure to vote on March 18 for Deborah Padoleski for Medina’s next mayor.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 March 2026 at 9:46 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Jerrel Nealy drives in for a basket for the Niagara-Orleans League during this evening’s Exceptional Senior game win at Albion. He goes in ahead of Genesee Region League defenders Owen Schultz (Pembroke) and Cole DiQuatro (Byron-Bergen).
Earning a split on the evening, the Niagara-Orleans League boys squad blitzed the Genesee Region League by an NBA style score of 133-76 in the second half of the Exceptional Senior doubleheader at Albion this evening.
All 15 players contributed to the N-O point production which included 21 threes.
Aidan Neumann (Wilson) scored 19, Blake Gerstung (Akron) 18, Ryan Hough (Wilson) 15, Tyler Cody (Albion) 12, Shamus George (Wilson) 12 and Jerrell Nealy (Medina) 11 to lead the N-O attack. Wesley Olles (Albion) added 9, Ben Gerstung (Akron) 9, Camlo Flowers (Newfane) 7, Brock Lepsch (Wilson) 6, Nate Gibson (Albion) 5, Carson Schwab (Barker) 3, JJ Prynn (Barker) 3, Donovan Hefferon (Barker) 2 and Vinny Fazzio (Roy-Hart) 2.
Kingston Woods (Alexander) scored 21 and Owen Schultz (Pembroke) 14 to lead the G-R as Mason Watterson (Oakfield-Alabama) added 9, Noah Morehouse (Kendall) 8, Vinnie D’Agostino (Kendall) 8, Gabe Smith (Oakfield-Alabama) 6, Cole DiQuatro (Byron-Bergen) 6, Mason Snyder (Alexander) 3 and Stetson Hall (Notre Dame) 1.
The N-O jumped out to an 18 point, 49-31, lead at the end of the 20 minute first half. Neumann scored 13 and Hough 8 to lead that surge.
Everyone then got into the scoring act in the second half as Blake Gerstung scored 12 on four threes, Cody 10 (two threes), Nealy 9, Hough and Flowers 7 and Neumann and Ben Gerstung 6 each to pace the N-O.
Woods scored 12 (two threes) and Schultz 9 on three threes for the G-R in the second half.
With the victory the N-O grabs a 13-12 lead in the series and snaps a four game G-R win streak.
Kendall’s Vinnie D’Agostino goes in for a layup for the G-R as Ben Gerstung defends for the N-O.
