By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 16 September 2026 at 11:46 am
Photo from Orleans County Sheriff’s Office
ALBION – A black pig is on the loose in the Abion area, and sightings of this pig have frequently been posted on social media in the past week. This morning the pig was spotted close to the Keitel Road and Route 31 intersection.
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office is well aware of this pig and are trying to corral it.
“The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of a pig loose in the Town of Albion,” the Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page. “Numerous attempts were made to contain the pig. The Sheriff’s Office and owners are aware, and are working to resolve the matter.”
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 16 September 2026 at 11:43 am
Contributed Photo – Seth Krenning
Albion High graduate Seth Krenning is a sophomore starting lineman for the Worcester Polytechnic Institute football team in Worcester, Mass.
Krenning is also a starter on the line for the special teams which provided the Engineers with a dramatic 22-21 victory over the University of New England this past weekend with a 50 yard field goal as time expired.
The thrilling finish earned airtime on both the ESPH and NBC college football halftime shows.
An Engineering major, Krenning was a three year football starter during his scholastic days at Albion where he was also a multi year starter in basketball and baseball.
GLOW With Your Hands puts focus on careers in trades, agriculture, construction and advanced manufacturing
File photos by Tom Rivers: Abby Hunt, left, and Naeve Nothnagle of Caledonia-Mumford race to push a wheelbarrow with a cinder block through a course during GLOW With Your Hands on Sept. 24, 2024 at the Genesee County fairgrounds. The activity was set up by John Guilford Sr., in back in orange, who is a trainer with the Rochester Laborers Training & Apprentice Fund Local 435.
Press Release, GLOW With Your Hands
BATAVIA – For more than 1,200 students across the GLOW region, one hands-on experience could spark an interest, reveal a hidden talent or open the door to a future they had never imagined.
On Tuesday, September 29, students from 32 school districts will gather at the Genesee County Fairgrounds for the seventh annual GLOW With Your Hands career exploration event. Throughout the day, students will connect with more than 70 employers, industry partners, post-secondary institutions and workforce organizations representing opportunities throughout Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties.
More than a traditional career fair, GLOW With Your Hands invites students to roll up their sleeves and experience the world of work for themselves. They will operate equipment, use industry tools, complete real-world activities and talk directly with the professionals who live and work in their communities.
The event highlights career opportunities in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, skilled trades, construction, transportation, food processing, engineering, public service and other high-demand industries. It also helps students understand the education, training and experiences that can turn their interests into meaningful careers.
“GLOW With Your Hands allows students to experience careers instead of simply hearing about them,” said Angela Grouse, director of Education to Employment for the Livingston County Area Chamber of Commerce and GLOW With Your Hands co-chair. “Sometimes, all it takes is one experience for a young person to recognize a talent or imagine a future they had never considered. We want every student to leave knowing there are people, opportunities and pathways right here in our region ready to help them succeed.”
Students were able to operate an excavator at one of the stations on Sept. 24, 2024.
GLOW With Your Hands began in 2019 with a shared belief among regional education, business, workforce and economic development leaders: students deserve the opportunity to explore careers before they are asked to make important decisions about their futures.
Since its launch, the initiative has connected more than 6,000 students with local employers and career opportunities. Regional partners have also documented an increase in enrollment in related Career and Technical Education programs.
“The continued growth of this event reflects how deeply our region believes in its young people,” said Karyn Winters, director of the Genesee County Business/Education Alliance and GLOW With Your Hands co-chair. “Employers, educators, volunteers and community partners give their time because they want students to see what is possible. They are not only showcasing careers; they are encouraging students, answering their questions and helping them picture a future where they can thrive.”
At the heart of GLOW With Your Hands is the belief that there is no single pathway to success. A student’s future may include college, Career and Technical Education, an apprenticeship, industry credentials, military service or entering the workforce. Each pathway has value, and every student deserves the chance to find the one that is right for them.
The event also gives local employers the opportunity to invest in the next generation. By sharing their knowledge and passion with students, participating organizations help build awareness of rewarding careers available close to home while strengthening the future workforce of the entire GLOW region.
GLOW With Your Hands is made possible through the collaboration of Business Education Alliances, workforce development organizations, economic development agencies, BOCES, local school districts, employers, trade unions, post-secondary institutions, community organizations and hundreds of volunteers. Their collective commitment continues to show students that their communities believe in them and want them to succeed.
About GLOW With Your Hands
GLOW With Your Hands is a regional workforce development initiative serving Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties. Through immersive, hands-on career exploration experiences, the initiative connects students with local employers, educators, workforce organizations and post-secondary institutions. Since 2019, GLOW With Your Hands has helped more than 6,000 students explore high-demand careers, recognize their potential and discover opportunities available throughout the region.
Press Release, Pullman Memorial Universalist Church
ALBION – Pullman Memorial Universalist Church proudly announces the upcoming ordination of Susan Dodge-Peters Daiss, MDiv, to the ministry.
The historic service will take place on Sunday, October 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, located at 10 East Park Street in Albion.
Congregational ordination of clergy is a time-honored tradition in the Unitarian Universalist faith community, and after more than 30 years of faithful service and pastoral care provided to the congregation at Pullman, and to the local Unitarian Universalist community, Pullman Memorial is honored to be hosting this cherished celebration in recognition of Susan’s service.
The ordination ceremony represents a sacred landmark in a minister’s journey and a celebratory milestone for the local spiritual community. A formal procession of clergy will be included as part of the service, highlighting regional interfaith solidarity and tradition. Members of the visiting clergy are invited to participate, with robes noted as optional for the procession.
The entire local community, neighboring congregations, and well-wishers are warmly invited to attend this momentous occasion. Following the conclusion of the formal ceremony, attendees are welcome to stay for refreshments and a community reception to congratulate the newly ordained minister.
Those planning to attend are requested to send their RSVP to Jessica George at jessicaamg329@gmail.com by the deadline of Sunday, September 20.
About Pullman Memorial Universalist Church:
Pullman Memorial Universalist Church is a welcoming spiritual community based in Albion, NY. Committed to fostering spiritual growth, justice, and inclusivity, the congregation provides a space for diverse theological exploration and community engagement. More information can be found at: pullmanuu.org.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 15 September 2026 at 9:34 pm
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Isabelle Perez works to gain control of the ball against a Kenmore defender during this evening’s game at Vets Park which was suspended by stormy weather in the third period.
Kenmore held a 1-0 lead over Medina in a Niagara-Orleans League field hockey game this evening at Vets Park when stormy weather caused the contest to be suspended.
Barker 8, Roy-Hart 0
Barker shutout host Roy-Hart 8-0 as Sophia Pavlock, Xyon Weese and Autumn Lewis each scored 2 goals. Elise Monaco and Brooke Weber both added 1.
Wilson 2, Newfane 1
Wilson edged rival Newfane 2-1 on goals by Trinity Kaminski and Brynn Lepsch.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 15 September 2026 at 9:26 pm
Akron downed visiting Medina 25-20, 29-27, 23-25, 25-18 in a Niagara-Orleans League volleyball match this evening.
Cailyah St. Louis had 5 aces and 2 kills, Sam Heschke 4 aces and 2 kills, Jenna Castricone 2 aces and 2 kills and Cassidy Janas 1 ace and 1 kill for Medina.
Newfane 25-25-25, Albion 16-17-22
Newfane improved to 3-0 by downing Albion (0-2) 25-16, 25-17, 25-22.
Jillian LeBaron had 5 kills and Charlotte Pike 6 assists for Albion.
Wilson 15-15-13-25, Roy-Hart 20-29-25-16
Wilson bested Roy-Hart in 4 sets 25-20, 25-19, 13-25, 25-16.
SamiLynn Denniston had 6 kills and 3 aces and Lauren Snyder 5 kills and 2 aces for Roy-Hart.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 15 September 2026 at 9:18 pm
Barker/Lyndonville blanked host Newfane 6-0 and Roy-Hart/Medina edged visiting Albion 1-0 in a stormy weather shortened Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer games this evening.
Alexa Robinson scored 5 goals and Natalie Rath 1 for Barker/Lyndonville in the contest which was halted by lightning early in the second half.
Barker/Lynonville is now 1-1 and Newfane 0-3 in N-O competition.
Maria Trombley scored the lone goal for Roy-Hart/Medina off an assist from Alexa Demmer.
The game was stopped by the stormy weather with 26 minutes remaining in the second half.
Albion is now 2-1 and Roy-Hart/Medina 1-1 in N-O action.
In another N-O contest, Wilson (2-0) blanked Akron (1-1) 2-0.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 15 September 2026 at 8:03 pm
Barker defeated Wilson 244-264, Roy-Hart edged Albion 238-247 and Medina downed Newfane 239-incomplete in Niagara-Orleans League golf matches this afternoon.
Barker was led by the quartet of Hudson Prynn (43), Lucas Nestoros (47), Grant Ginavan (48) and Aidan Brandel (49).
Wilson’s Ben Meyers took medalist honors with a 38.
Jared Hy and Blake Stahl both shot 42 to lead Roy-Hart while Viktor Snyder and Drew Pritchard paced Albion with rounds of 47.
Tyler Draper shot 40 and Mason Berry 48 to lead Medina.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 15 September 2026 at 7:44 pm
Albion and Medina scored wins on the road today to open the Niagara-Orleans League cross-country season.
Albion scored a sweep over Roy-Hart and Wilson at Wilson while Medina split at Newfane.
The Albion boys defeated Wilson 15-50 and Roy-Hart 17-44. Roy-Hart bested Wilson 15-50 in the other portion of the meet.
Albion swept the top four finishing places. Stryker Sanders led the Purple Eagles to the finish line followed by Rowe Bouchey, Matt Bloom and Justin Mengs.
The Albion girls downed Wilson 15-50 and Roy-Hart 25-34. Roy-Hart also topped Wilson 15-50.
Wilson’s Hayden Barlow won the race. She was followed by the Roy-Hart duo of Marissa Bryant and Samantha Silsby and Albion’s Adele Mathes.
The Medina boys downed Newfane 22-39 led by the 1-3 finish of Cole Hughes and Jonathan Dix.
Newfane won the girls meet 15-50 led by Eden Hillman.
Barker also split with Akron winning the boys meet 20-43 and losing the girls contest 15-50.
Akron’s Quinn O’Malley won the boys race. He was followed by the Barker duo of Grayson Prynn and Logan Wagner.
The Akron girls were led by the 1-2-3 finish of Aleece O’Malley, Abby Bower and Kylee Rebmann.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 15 September 2026 at 5:00 pm
Ginny Kropf at 7 or 8 years of age is standing in the road with the Roberts Homestead on the left, with her home down the road on the right and the East Shelby Methodist Church (now East Shelby Community Bible Church) up the hill on the left.
SHELBY – It was with great interest I read about the cemetery tours being offered by the Orleans County Historical Association this past summer.
The tour for Aug. 2 featured Maple Ridge Cemetery, which just happens to be on the property where I grew up. I lived with my uncle and aunt, Murray and Helen Baker, and the cemetery was a favorite place to play for my friend Barbara Boyle (now Schreiber) who lived across the road.
The cemetery was unkept, and weeds were knee-high. There were woodchuck holes which we had to be careful not to step in. We looked at the names on the gravestones, but none of them made any difference to us, other than we did note there was a Revolutionary War soldier buried there. We tried to climb the taller gravestones, and never did any damage. A favorite thing was eating the black caps which grew wild there.
So it was with great joy when nearly two years ago I was able to cover an event in the cemetery honoring a Revolutionary War soldier buried there. How or who discovered the grave I don’t remember. It may have been when his great-great-great-great-grandson James Walker from Pontiac, Michigan discovered the burial location after years of searching for information on his ancestor.
Walker contacted the Sons of the American Legion in Rochester and they secured a marker which was placed on the grave of Benjamin Darling in a ceremony which included members of the Sons from Buffalo and Rochester, a reading by Walker and a firing squad.
Photos by Ginny Kropf: (Left) An American and Revolutionary War flag fly in the breeze as a member of the Rochester Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution plays Taps during a ceremony on Oct. 27, 2024 at the grave of Revolutionary War soldier Benjamin Darling in Maple Ridge Cemetery. (Right) A firing squad from the Rochester Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution fire a musket salute over the grave of Revolutionary War soldier Benjamin Darling in Maple Ridge Cemetery.
During the ceremony it occurred to me that Benjamin had to have lived in the town of Shelby and I asked Walker if he knew where. He said after spending years trying to locate his Revolutionary War relative, he knew nothing else of him, other than the company he served with and where he fought.
I realized that Benjamin belonged to the same company and served in the same battle as my great-great-great grandfather Daniel Roberts. Then I became obsessed to learn where Benjamin had lived. I contacted Catherine Cooper, Orleans County historian. The only thing she could find is that he lived in the sixth house on the east side of East Shelby Road and he had a son who was a master builder and was credited with building many fine structures in the town.
That really piqued my interest, because the Roberts homestead (which was the first house south of East Shelby Community Bible Church and since burned down by vandals) was indeed a very fine structure. It was large and square with an upper balcony and center staircase leading to a sitting room at the top of the stairs.
As a young child growing up in the next house northeast of the mansion, we used to visit our great-aunts who lived there almost every day. A huge woodshed was attached at the back of the house, and an indoor outhouse was attached to that. I can remember clearly going in there in the winter and the wind would be blowing right up through the holes. A Montgomery Ward catalog hooked over a nail was our toilet paper.
They had “running water” in the form of a pump in a sink in the dining room, adjacent to the kitchen. A formal living room on the northeast corner was large and had a Victrola/Gramophone) there. The room was never used as I remember.
Now I am obsessed to learn if Benjamin’s son might have been the builder of that house.
Ginny Kropf, Larry Boyle and Barbara Boyle (Schreiber) in the driveway where I grew up on Maple Ridge Road. The peach orchard is behind us and the Maple Ridge Cemetery is behind the peach orchard.
My oldest son Randy has taken an interest in genealogy, and some months after the cemetery ceremony, I got an e-mail from him with a map from the 1800s showing the four corners in Millville, with location of homes and owners. It shows a Darling lived the last house on the south side of 31A , which begins just past the “Y” in the road where County House Road and 31A begin. Another Darling (which we know was Benjamin) lived six houses south on East Shelby Road, which I assume to be where Meyers lived when I was young and where Mr. Gardner lives now.
But I know of no way to document who built the Roberts Homestead. What a coincidence it would be if it were Benjamin Darling’s son!
I am happy, however, to have been able to provide James Walker with a little more information than he previously knew about his Revolutionary War ancestor.
It should also be noted that a marker designating the name of the cemetery was placed on Maple Ridge Road a few years ago and the town of Shelby has taken over its care. Old bushes and trees have been removed and the grass is kept mowed.
Barbara and I have been planning to go there and walk around.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 15 September 2026 at 4:26 pm
Provided photos
CLARENDON – The Clarendon Historical Society has a new sign on the group’s property on Route 31A at 16426 Fourth Section Rd.
Tyler Moore, wearing yellow shirt, led the effort for the new sign, which was installed on Saturday.
Materials for the sign were donated by Stockham Lumber in Holley and Ken and Katie Spohr of Troop 94. The Clarendon Lions Club also donated funds towards the sign.
The sign was cut and routed by Ken Shaw of Troop 94 and Jeremy Neal of Albion.
Volunteers included the Troop 94 leaders of Ken and Katie Spohr, and Randy Moore; Nicole Jurzysta, Mark Laitenberger, Jesse Smith, Bert Mathes and Merri Mathes as well as the scouts in Troop 94.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 15 September 2026 at 2:23 pm
Photos courtesy of Albion Central School
ALBION – The school district gathered on Friday for a group photo to celebrate 150 years of the school district. This year there are 1,649 students and 278 staff members.
The district did a similar photo 25 years ago, gathering on the football field, for a group photo. That time it was for the 125th anniversary.
The district will be celebrating the milestone anniversary throughout the year, especially during homecoming on Oct. 5 through Oct. 10, the 150th day of the school year and with other activities.
One of the teachers, Tim Archer, is working with students on a 150th anniversary booklet about the district that was established in 1876.
SHELBY – It was with great interest I read about the cemetery tours being offered by the Orleans County Historical Association this past summer.
