Lyndonville Lions Club holds Snowflake Bowling Tourney
Community eyeglass clinic planned for March 21
Provided photo: Russ Martino, right, presents the trophy to the winning team in Saturday’s second annual Winter Snowflake Bowling Tournament. The team includes Jeff Annable, Tom Mocarski, Jeff Black and Ken Schubert.
Press Release, Lyndonville Lions Club
MEDINA – The Lyndonville Lions Club closed out their winter schedule with the second annual Winter Snowflake Bowling Tournament on Saturday at Medina Lanes. Over 60 participants enjoyed the event, which saw the defending champions once again take home the top prize. The event also featured a silent auction, basket raffle, and complimentary pizza and wings for all attendees
The winning team – Jeff Annable, Tom Mocarski, Jeff Black and Ken Schubert – retained the trophy and will be ready to defend their title at next year’s tournament. In true Olympic spirit, team members received gold medals to recognize their achievement.
The Lyndonville Lions Club is excited to announce its 6th Annual Free Community Eyeglass Clinic at the White Birch on Saturday, March 21, beginning at 9 a.m. Future informational ads will provide additional details. Participants can receive a free eye examination, glaucoma screening, and a pair of eyeglasses. The University of Rochester Mobile Eye Exam Unit is expected to be on site to provide information and additional services.
The Lions Club will also conduct vision screenings for Lyndonville students on March 5, ensuring that any children who need professional eye exams or glasses can take full advantage of the upcoming Eyeglass Clinic.
Additionally, the Lyndonville Lions will continue to support community traditions:
- Easter Egg Hunt: Enjoy a hot dog and beverage service at the community-wide Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, at the Lyndonville School.
- Mother’s Day Roses: Our long-standing tradition of selling roses for Mother’s Day will continue. Roses will be available for purchase starting the first week of May, with orders accepted through the White Birch Resort or Lyndonville School.
We look forward to seeing the community at these events!
The Lyndonville Lions Club is gearing up for the largest July 4th Celebration in Orleans County history, as the nation marks its 250th year of Independence. More details will be shared in the coming months as we get closer to this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Any organizations, clubs, or individuals interested in participating in this year’s July 4th celebration are encouraged to send an email to susanhrovat@gmail.com for application materials. The Club invites businesses and local organizations to join with floats, marchers, or business vehicles for inclusion in this year’s event.
A special Grand Marshal will be announced in early June, and once again, the Lions Club has requested a military flyover to kick off the celebration.
Albion village officials determined to keep taxes in check, but would still exceed tax cap
ALBION – The Albion Village Board voted on Wednesday to override the tax cap in the 2026-27 village budget, a spending plan that needs to be adopted by April 30.
The tax cap usually allows for about a 2 percent increase in the ta x levy, but for the village the calculation shows Albion would have to cut taxes significantly to be under the cap.
With the village’s current budget, Albion’s tax levy is $3,463,463. However, the village can only take in about $3.2 million with the new budget to be under the cap, said Tracy Van Skiver, the village’s clerk-treasurer.
Albion’s number is below the current tax levy because the fire department moved out of the village budget in 2025 and is now its own taxing entity through the Albion Joint Fire District.
Although Albion and other villages typically vote to exceed the tax cap in March, before the final budget is adopted, that doesn’t mean those municipalities have to go beyond the tax cap. This gives them the option to exceed it.
Albion most likely will be above the tax cap. The Village Board would have to cut well over $200,000 from the current budget to get under the cap.
Van Skiver and board members said they are focused on not raising taxes in the upcoming budget.
The village’s taxes have seen steady increases in recent years. The 2025-26 budget increased taxes by 11 percent, even without the fire department in the budget. The tax levy, what the village collects in property taxes, went up $345,650 – from $3,117,813 to $3,463,463.
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.
Rick Merrill, a village resident, told the board the rising taxes are putting a strain on him and other residents, especially when increases in utilities, health insurance and car insurance are included. He said his village taxes have increased by $900 a year.
“It’s hard to get ahead of the game,” Merrill said during a public hearing. “It’s not just you (Village of Albion). It’s the whole state. It’s tax, tax, tax.”
Van Skiver said the village is in a better position for the 2026-27. The board needed to replenish the village’s contingency funds and also establish some reserve funds in 2025-26.
The current tax rate is $15.99 per $1,000 of assessed property. Trustee Joyce Riley said the board will be focused on keeping it at $15.99 in the new budget.
“There’s nothing that makes us want to go over $15.99,” Riley said. “We’re taxpayers just like you.”
Mayor Angel Javier Jr. also said he doesn’t support increasing taxes. He voted against exceeding the tax cap.
Van Skiver said the village faces increasing costs, just like residents, that makes it difficult to cut more than $200,000 from the 2025-26 budget level to next year’s.
Trustee Will Gabalski said the community would have to decide to eliminate services if it wanted to get under the tax cap and reduce taxes. Gabalski said that could ultimately mean dissolving the village and having the services currently provided by the village be shifted to the towns of Albion and Gaines, and also Orleans County.
“If you want the village to exist and provide these services, this is what it costs,” Gabalski said. “If you’re not willing to pay those costs, you could have the towns and county do them.”
Temporary roof will soon be constructed on downtown Albion building; Owner could choose demolition for structure
Photo by Tom Rivers: There are dumpsters in front of a building at 20 East Bank St. where a roof collapsed last week on Feb. 17. The roof collapsed near the middle of the taller brick building. The street is blocked off to traffic for about a half block from Platt Street going towards Main Street. The fence is expected to be in place for at least two more weeks.
ALBION – The owner of a building where a roof collapsed last week will soon have a temporary roof on the structure and is working to get apartments reopened for displaced residents.
Frank Corso owns the three-story building where the roof caved in on Feb. 17. A temporary roof covering 70 feet will soon be constructed. Jeff Holler, manager of the property, told the Village Board this evening he expects fencing will be able to be removed after about two weeks.
The entire block from Platt Street to Main Street was fenced off to traffic the night of Feb. 17 with village officials concerned the building may not be structurally sound, posing a danger to the public.
An engineer reviewed the site two days later on Feb. 19 and deemed the building structurally sound. About half of the fence was removed. It remains in place from Platt Street to about halfway towards Main Street. It also is blocking off cars from parking in the village municipal lot at the corner of East Bank and Platt streets.
Holler said he and Corso are getting estimates for a permanent roof replacement as well as other work on the building. The costs are expected to be high, perhaps more than Corso can afford on a property that was underinsured, Holler said.
Corso may ultimately decide to have the site demolished or sold, Holler said.
The owner is committed to the temporary roof at a cost of about $25,000, and then getting some of the apartments open for tenants again. About 15 people have been displaced since the roof collapsed.
Right now, Corso is having debris removed from the building. The materials for the temporary roof have arrived, Holler said.
Lady Tigers, Lady Eagles score sectional wins
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville’s Lilly Raduns puts up a shot during the Lady Tigers home court sectional win over Lima Christian this evening.
A big third quarter scoring surge rallied No. 8 seed Lyndonville to a come-from-behind 46-37 win over visiting No. 9 Lima Christian in a Section V Class D girls basketball playoff game this evening.
Trailing 23-20 at the half, Lyndonville came rallying back with an 18-10 third period scoring edge to rally into the lead for good at 38-33.
Isabella Groves spearheaded that rally with 10 points, including a three, as Alexa Robinson had a pair of baskets and Hannah Fox hit a three.
The Lady Tigers then put a lock on the victory by outscoring the Saints 8-0 over the first seven minutes of the final period to extend the lead to 13 at 46-33.
Fox had two baskets during that spurt as Groves and Lilly Raduns each had one.
Groves finished with 14, Robinson 13 and Fox 10 to lead the Lady Tigers. Leah Costello added 3 as Raduns, Braelynn Dillenbeck and Leah Kenyon each had 2.
Alyssa Marsh and Brielle Hammond each scored 10 to lead Lima Christian.
Improving to 11-10, Lyndonville will next visit top seeded Avoca-Prattsburgh (17-3) on Saturday.
Isabella Groves puts up an off balanced shot in traffic for Lyndonville.
Kendall 63, HAC 41
Building up a 29-19 half-time lead, No. 9 Kendall went on to defeat No.8 HAC 63-41 in a Class C1 contest this evening at HAC.
Mia Price scored 21, Teagan Shaw 15, Sophia Picardo 10, Stella Kwiatek 9, Izzy D’Agostino 6 and Payton Vogt 2 for Kendall.
Kendall will next face the winner of the No. 1 Letchworth vs. No. 16 Rochester Academy game on Saturday.
Section VI Girls Playoffs
No. 5 Akron defeated No. 13 JFK 62-44 in a Section VI Class B game and No. 3 Wilson bested No. 6 Westfield 38-33 in a Class C game.
Section V Boys Playoffs
No. 5 Williamson downed visiting No. 12 Holley 82-57 in a Class B2 contest.
Avante Walker scored 22, Josh Silpoch 12 and Cam Mosier 11 for Holley.
Lyndonville’s Alexa Robinson goes in for a layup.
Tenney sets March 9 deadline for communities to apply for funding
Press Release, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced the launch of the Community Project Funding (CPF) process for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The deadline for this year’s submissions is March 9th at close of business.
The CPF process is an important way for members of Congress to advocate for projects that directly benefit our communities across New York’s 24th District. It ensures transparency, accountability, and congressional oversight in the funding process rather than leaving critical decisions solely to Washington without local input.
The CPF program allows eligible local governments and non-profit organizations to submit requests for federal funding for high-priority community projects. All proposals are thoroughly vetted, must demonstrate strong local support, and are subject to strict oversight requirements.
All CPF applications supported by Congresswoman Tenney’s office must meet rigorous eligibility standards outlined in the appropriations guidance and include a clear, detailed plan to execute funds responsibly and efficiently. Tenney’s office works closely with applicants to ensure that any awarded funds are used appropriately and deliver meaningful results for the district.
Local elected officials and non-profit organizations interested in submitting applications or seeking additional information should email: AppropriationsRequestsNY24@mail.house.gov.
Judge sentences 2 to incarceration for violating probation in Orleans County
ALBION – Two people were sentenced to incarceration today in Orleans County Court.
Reginald Lucas, 37, of Albion was given a 1- to 3-year in state prison after he committed several probation violations.
Judge Sanford Church revoked probation for Lucas, who was on probation for third-degree burglary. He admitted to failing to report to probation four times, not maintaining gainful employment, not going to substance abuse counseling or completing anger management counseling through a certified provider.
Lucas has already been in the jail for 240 days. His attorney, public defender Joanne Best, asked the judge consider time served as the sentence or up to a year in the county jail. She said Lucas has completed classes in the jail and has been working to better himself.
“I apologize for my actions that got me here,” Lucas told the judge. “I’m deeply ashamed. I take responsibility for my actions. I’m working very hard at change.”
Judge Church gave Lucas a state prison sentence, saying he did very little to meet the terms of being on probation.
• In other cases, Austin Buzard, 27, of Carlton was sentenced to up to 364 days in the county jail for probation violations. Buzard was on probation after being convicted of second-degree attempted assault. He admitted to using cocaine, consuming THC, not being truthful with probation, being dismissed from two domestic violence counseling programs, and other violations.
“I’m sorry,” Buzard told the judge during sentencing. “I’m trying to do better in my life.”
• Richard Neal, 36, of Medina was arraigned for felony driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was charged by State Police on Aug. 25 after allegedly driving a motorcycle on Route 31 in Ridgeway while intoxicated and without a license.
• The judge issued a warrant for Devon A. Robinson, 32, of Rochester who was scheduled to be sentenced but didn’t show up in court.
Robinson faced up to five years in state prison for criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree. He admitted in a prior court appearance to having an ATV valued at more than $3,000 that he knew was stolen. The Arctic Cat ATV was taken from Hulberton Road in Holley on July 26, 2024.
Gillibrand urges Trump to refund small businesses and consumers for ‘illegal tariifs’
Press Release, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that President Trump end his tariff chaos and refund American consumers and small businesses what they paid in tariff cost increases.
“New Yorkers deserve better than President Trump’s tariffs and cost-increasing chaos. Prices are up for housing, groceries, electricity, and other everyday essentials because of President Trump’s tariffs,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Last week, the Supreme Court confirmed what Democrats have been saying for months—President Trump’s tariffs are illegal. I’m demanding that the Trump administration follow the law, end these harmful tariffs once and for all, and refund small businesses and consumers for the costs they incurred from the illegal tariffs.”
Senator Gillibrand’s demands follow the Supreme Court’s decision last week to strike down President Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs. These illegal tariffs generated over $130 billion in revenue, an estimated 96% of which came from American businesses and consumers, and affected nearly all imported goods. Trump’s overall tariff scheme costs New York families $4,200 per household annually.
This week, Senator Gillibrand demanded that the Trump administration immediately begin issuing refunds to small businesses for the additional costs they incurred from the illegal tariffs and ensure that those funds are passed through to consumers.
Senator Gillibrand has opposed President Trump’s tariffs since the start of his administration. Last year, she joined 14 of her colleagues in introducing the Small Business RELIEF Act to end Trump’s Tariff Tax and refund small businesses their duties paid. She also sent a legal brief with 206 members of Congress emphasizing to the Supreme Court that these tariffs are illegal.
Ierlan offered plea deal to pay full restitution, avoid jail in grand larceny case
Melissa Ierlan
ALBION – Melissa Ierlan was offered a plea deal today where she would not face any jail or prison time in a felony grand larceny case. She would need to pay full restitution, a figure determined to be $102,752 by the state comptroller’s office.
Ierlan, who worked many years as the Clarendon code enforcement officer and cemetery administrator, also has been president of the Clarendon Historical Society. In the Historical Society role she is alleged to have falsified records to steal $102,752.
On Dec. 30, she was charged with first-degree and second-degree grand larceny with property value exceeding $50,000. The most serious charge carries a maximum of 5 to 15 years in state prison.
As part of a plea offer today, if she pleads guilty to one count of fourth-degree grand larceny, she would not face incarceration. The offer was presented by Assistant District Attorney Daniel Punch.
Ierlan appeared in court with her attorney, George Muscato. He asked for time to consider the offer. Ierlan wasn’t given a date for her next court appearance.
Ierlan appeared this morning before County Court Judge Sanford Church, who is serving as acting town court judge because the Clarendon Town Justice Thomas DiFante recused himself.
The case remains at the local court level and not at County Court. If Ierlan declines the plea offer, the case is expected to go to the grand jury which could issue an indictment and put the case at the county court level.
The criminal complaint against Ierlan says she took more than $50,000 from the Clarendon Historical Society between Dec. 16, 2020 and Sept. 27, 2025 while acting as president and financial controller.
Ierlan is accused of falsifying meeting minutes in order to collect on a $102,752 life insurance policy of a community member who died.
Albion candidate forum set for March 5 at Hoag Library
ALBION – There will be a candidate forum on March 5 where the public can hear from the two candidates running for mayor and the three seeking village trustee positions.
The forum starts at 6 p.m. at Hoag Library. The event is sponsored by the Orleans Hub and Lake Country Media with Michael Bonafede, a former Albion Board of Education president, serving as moderator.
Candidates will give opening and closing statements, and respond to questions from the public. The forum follows the League of Women Voters format and isn’t a debate.
The election will be on March 18 with a mayor and two trustees to be elected. The terms are all for four years.
The two candidates for mayor include Tim McMurray, who is backed by the Republicans, and Joyce Riley, who has the Democratic Party and independent “Vote for Albion” lines. McMurray and Riley are both currently trustees on the Village Board.
The Republicans also supported Kevin Sheehan and Jami Allport for village trustee. Issac Robinson also is seeking a trustee position under the independent “Vote for Albion.”
Tenney, Schumer, Gillibrand respond to Trump’s State of the Union
‘America is back on track,’ Tenney says while Schumer says Americans see past president’s ‘con job’
Donald Trump shown in his official White House portrait.
President Donald Trump gave the longest State of the Union address in the country’s history on Tuesday night at 1 hour, 47 minutes.
The president claimed the country has experienced an economic turnaround with trillions of dollars in investment from businesses, higher wages for workers and falling inflation.
He said the border has been sealed from undocumented immigrants and crime has plummeted.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on Donald Trump’s State of the Union address:
“The State of the Union address revealed Donald Trump is in a State of Delusion. Donald Trump painted a delusional portrait of America that hardly any working American would recognize.
“Americans have never seen a State of the Union so disconnected from reality. The president’s rhetoric and the country’s reality are worlds apart. Donald Trump failed to acknowledge in his speech the reality millions of people face every day with higher costs, unaffordable housing, more chaos, and more corruption. Instead he blamed the ills our country faces on everyone but himself.
“President Trump rattled off lie after lie in a nearly two hour long speech that tried to paper over his equally long list of failures and broken promises. Americans aren’t fooled by the rhetoric. They’re not convinced by his con job. They’re not better off because of his bloviating.
“Americans know the destruction Donald Trump has done over the last year. They know they don’t want more of the same. Senate Democrats will keep fighting for a brighter future for American families and we will fight to hold the Trump administration accountable.”
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) issued the following statement on the State of the Union Address.
“President Trump’s State of the Union made it unmistakably clear: America is back on track and the state of our Union is strong. After years of reckless spending, soaring inflation, open borders, and weak leadership, we are finally restoring strength, stability, and common sense. Inflation has come down dramatically from the Biden-era 40-year high to 2.4 percent, gas prices have fallen to a four-year low, and mortgage rates are easing. Under President Trump, private sector job creation is booming by growing real opportunity for American workers.
“House Republicans worked with President Trump to pass the Working Families Tax Cuts, delivering historic relief for the American people. This bill provided an expanded deduction for seniors, and cut taxes for hardworking Americans earning between $55,000 and $80,000 by eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, and by permanently expanding the Child Tax Credit. Families are keeping more of their hard-earned money and small businesses are hiring and investing. We are investing in rural healthcare, strengthening Medicaid by removing waste, fraud and abuse, modernizing air traffic control, unleashing American energy production, and securing our border after years of chaos. These are the results that matter to families across Upstate New York.
“Under President Biden, inflation crushed middle-class families, energy costs soared, and our enemies were emboldened. President Trump has reversed course with peace through strength, energy dominance, secure borders, and pro-growth economic policies that put American workers first. The State of the Union is strong and getting stronger because we are focused on lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and restoring accountability in Washington. I will continue working alongside President Trump to deliver policies that strengthen our economy, secure our nation, and ensure the people of NY-24 are never left behind again.”
Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) issued this statement:
“Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to perpetuate dangerous lies, spew hateful rhetoric, and sow chaos and uncertainty into the lives of average Americans. It is clear the President is living in an alternate reality where he is not responsible for tackling rising costs, expanding access to healthcare, or addressing any of the other challenges people face.
“Instead of caring for the long-term prosperity of working families, Donald Trump is engaging in reckless foreign policy, endangering the lives of American servicemembers, jeopardizing the security of our elections, and enriching himself and his billionaire friends.
“The American people deserve better than this. The President of the United States took an oath to serve the interests of all Americans, not just the rich and powerful. It’s time for Donald Trump to take that oath seriously. Until then, I will continue fighting for policies that uplift middle class families, protect our freedoms, and ensure the long-term success of our democracy.”
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) made the following statement:
“Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, but instead, he has delivered chaos, uncertainty, and unaffordability. Life is more expensive than ever for working families across New York and the nation, with prices for everything from housing, groceries, electricity, and health care skyrocketing.
“Instead of delivering on his campaign promises, Donald Trump and Republicans have used their power in Washington to undermine the American people by cutting $1 trillion in health care funding to give tax cuts to billionaires and triple ICE’s budget. Trump ran on lowering costs and focusing on families, but he and Republicans have spent their year in power doing the exact opposite, and Americans are paying the price.”
Kendall downs B-B in sectional opener
Steadily pulling away, No. 6 seed Kendall downed Genesee Region League foe No. 11 Byron-Bergen 70-46 in the opening round of the Section V Class C1 boys basketball playoffs this evening at Kendall.
CJ D’Agostino scored 23 and Vinnie D’Agostino 17 to lead the offense for Kendall as Noah Morehouse and Sammy Conte both had 9, Jonny Conte 5, Ryan Gaesser 3 and Jonas Rhodes and Aiden Fisken 2 each.
Byron-Bergen was led by Andrew White with 17, Joel Lamb 11 and Cody Carlson 10.
Kendall grabbed a slender 17-16 lead at the end of the opening period as CJ D’Agostino scored 6, Sammy Conte 5 and Vinnie D’Agostino 4 in the early going.
The Eagles went on to hike the advantage to 20, 31-21, at the half and to 19, 51-32, at the three-quarter mark. CJ D’Agostino scored 6 in the second period while Vinnie D’Agostino had 8 and Morehouse 5 in the third quarter. CJ D’Agostino also tallied 8 in the final stanza.
Kendall will next face No. 3 Pembroke, a 50-30 winner over vs. No. 14 Letchworth, on Friday.
Hinsdale 33, Lyndonville 22
No. 8 Hinsdale downed No. 9 Lyndonville 33-22 in a Class D contest this evening at Fillmore.
Lane Woodworth led Lyndonville with 9 as Quincy McClinsey and Atticus Mank both had 4, Colton Smith 3 and Devon Babcock 2.
Win advances Barker to Class C quarterfinals
No. 12 seed Barker upended host No. 5 Cattaraugus/Little Valley 72-45 this evening in the second round of the Section VI Class C boys basketball playoffs.
The victory advances Barker to a quarterfinal round contest at No. 4 Westfield on Thursday.
Donovan Hefferon scored 23 including 5 threes, Anthony Taliaferro 19 and Carter DerSarkissian 16 to lead the Barker offense. Hefferon also had 10 rebounds, Taliaferro 7 rebounds and 6 steals and JJ Prynn 9 assists and 8 rebounds.
Trailing 16-12 after the first period, Barker rallied into leads of 30-22 at the half and 55-34 at the three-quarter mark.
Class B2
Akron 68, Falconer 34
No. 2 seed Akron downed visiting No. 7 Falconer 68-34 in a Class B2 quarterfinal as Derren Brooks scored 24, Ben Gerstung 13, Blake Gerstung 9 and Ace Abrams 8.
Akron led 36-11 at the half.
In another B2 contest, No. 4 MST downed No. 5 Newfane 61-39. Camlo Flowers led Newfane with 11 Points, Nasir Spencer 10 points and 15 rebounds and Mac Capen with 9 points and 8 rebounds.
Girls Class A2
No. 4 Iroquois downed visiting No. 5 Albion 71-30 in the quarterfinals of the Section VI Class A2 girls basketball playoffs.
Melia Prince had 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead Albion as Jocelyn Friedl and Leah Pawlak both scored 6 and Aaliyah Jones 5.
Iroquois led 21-11 after the first quarter, 35-17 at the half and 54-21 at the three-quarter mark.
Medina rolls to Class B1 quarterfinal victory avenging 2025 sectional loss to Alden
Avenging a 27 point (65-38) loss in last year’s opening round, No. 5 seed Medina posted a 53-35 victory over No. 4 Alden in the quarterfinal round of the Section VI Class B1 boys basketball playoffs this evening at Alden.
The victory advances Medina’s to Saturday’s B1 semifinal at 4 p.m. at SUNY Fredonia against No. 9 Southwestern which upended top seeded Middle Early College 65-54.
Jerrell Nealy and Preston Woodworth each scored 16 points to spearhead the Medina offense which was sparked by an aggressive, pressing defense. Christian Moss added 9, Kendrick Russaw 5, Jayzon Wills 4, Jimmy Dieter 2 and Carlos Doval 1.
Eli Peresan led Alden with 13.
Trailing 8-7 at the end of the first quarter, Medina rallied into a football like score of 17-14 at half-time. Woodworth scored 8, including a three, to lead that surge.
Keeping the momentum the Mustangs used a 20-9 third period scoring surge to extend the advantage to 14, 37-23, heading into the final period. Moss scored 6, Nealy 5 and Wills 4 to lead that uprising.
The Mustangs then closed out the win by outpointing the Bulldogs 16-12 in the final stanza as Nealy scored 7, including a three, Woodworth hit a three and Moss had a three-point play.
Medina improves to 15-6 heading into the semifinals.
Medina tries to determine next steps in possible ladder truck sale
Fire departments from 5 states so far have expressed interest in ladder truck
Provided photo: Medina firefighters train on the new ladder truck for the department about two weeks ago. The truck is currently in Tonawanda for outfitting and some electrical tweaks and will stay in the DPW building when its back in Medina. The truck isn’t being detailed with lettering for Medina Fire Department.
MEDINA – The Medina Village Board is trying to determine the next steps with how it will proceed with possibly selling the fire department’s new ladder truck.
Three of the board members – Deborah Padoleski, Mark Prawel and Scott Bieliski – voted on Feb. 9 to declare the ladder truck as surplus to start the process of a possible sale.
The board on Monday morning met with the village’s bond counsel, financial advisors, and attorney to discuss protocol in following municipal law, should a majority of the board decide to sell the truck.
If the truck is sold and the loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture paid off, the village would still be out $42,000 in a financing charge.
The village also could face potential tax payments if it sells the truck and makes a profit, Mayor Marguerite Sherman said.
The USDA representative and other village advisors said declaring the new truck surplus and then moving to sell it seems unprecedented with no past experiences to guide the involved parties.
“We are trying to get on the same page in a very unusual circumstance,” Sherman said during Monday evening’s board meeting.
Sherman said the village was advised it is obligated to try to maximize the purchase price for the $1.7 million ladder truck.
The sale could happen through an auction, sealed bids, or RFPs (request for proposals). The village could hire a broker to help with the sale.
Padoleski said her goal is to at least get enough money to pay off the truck. She sees the truck as unaffordable for village taxpayers, especially when the cost of addition is included in the overall cost. Medina might need to spend over $1 million for a one-bay addition to the fire hall because the new truck doesn’t fit in the current fire hall.
The truck issue has garnered headlines in the region and in national fire house magazines and blogs.
Sherman said fire departments have reached out to Medina from nearby Brockport, and the states of Idaho, Michigan, Alabama and Pennsylvania. They want to be informed if Medina decides how it will put the truck up for sale.
Medina accepting applications for Pre-K at Oak Orchard Primary School
Press Release, Medina Central School
MEDINA – The application for Medina’s Full Day Universal Pre-K (UPK) program is now available on the Primary School’s website or by going to oak.medinacsd.org and looking under “News and Announcements.”
Parents of children not already enrolled in UPK who are interested in enrolling their child in kindergarten for the 26-27 school year are also asked to complete the application form.
To be eligible for UPK, children must be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2026. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by Dec. 1, 2026.
For any families looking to learn more about the full-day UPK program, the Medina School District will be hosting an information night on Thursday, March 12th from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m., held at Oak Orchard Primary School. Childcare will be provided for any children eligible to attend school in the 2026-’27 school year.
Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. and the evening will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. There will be a brief general session for adults in the auditorium, and then participants will visit scheduled locations throughout the building. Please plan to arrive by 5:30 and stay for the duration, in order to receive all the information prepared.
Families interested in learning more about Medina’s UPK program are encouraged to attend the information night. If you are unable to attend, information will be shared afterward on Oak Orchard Primary School’s website.
Timeline for UPK application, acceptance, registration, and screening:
- February 23 – April 1: UPK applications accepted by calling the Oak Orchard Main Office, or through our website, starting on Feb. 23.
- Thursday, March 12: UPK Information Night 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Oak Orchard Primary
- April 8: Families notified of acceptance into UPK Program or if program capacity is reached, that lottery is to be held.
- Week of April 6: Lottery held, if needed, and registration packets mailed.
- Week of May 18 – May 21: UPK Student Screening, applicants should bring all registration materials to the screening. A parent and the child are expected to attend the screening. Applicants will be contacted by phone to schedule their screening time.
Any questions can be directed to the Oak Orchard Main Office by calling 585-798-2700, option 3 and then 0, between 7:30-3:30, Monday through Friday.
