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NY has free fishing day today with no license required
File photo by Tom Rivers: Lucas Bodinez of Pittsburgh stands in the fast-moving current of the Oak Orchard River on Oct. 20, 2023, trying to catch a Chinook salmon or a steelhead (rainbow trout). Many out-of-state anglers come to Orleans County in the fall for tributary fishing.
Press Release, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Today is the one of six designated free fishing days in New York State, where the fishing license requirement is waived.
“Fishing in New York is better than ever,” said DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton. “Whether it’s chasing salmon on a Great Lakes tributary, pursuing bass on a scenic lake, or casting a line in a local stream, there’s something here for everyone. I encourage anglers to take advantage of New York’s Free Fishing Days and introduce someone new to the sport.”
This Free Fishing Day coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, which was designated by Congress in 1972 to encourage people to experience, understand, and appreciate traditional outdoor sports and recreation and our abundant natural resources, and to recognize hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation.
The final Free Fishing Day for 2026 will take place on November 11 (Veterans Day). On Free Fishing Days, New York residents and non-residents may fish for free without a fishing license. Free Fishing Day participants are reminded that, although the requirement for a fishing license is waived during Free Fishing Days, all other fishing regulations remain in effect. When not participating in Free Fishing Days, anyone 16 years of age and older must have a current New York State fishing license to fish. Fishing licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
Mustang booters shutout rival Purple Eagles
Medina shutout rival Albion 6-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game this evening.
Aidan Papaj and Tyler Radus both scored 2 goals as Aleks Seefeldt and Cam Fike each netted 1 for the Mustangs.
Izzy Anderson had 3 assists and Seefeldt 2.
Medina improves to 3-2 in N-O action and Albion slips to 0-5.
In the other N-O games, defending champion Wilson (5-0) downed Roy-Hart (1-4) 4-1 and Akron (4-1) bested Newfane (2-3) 4-1.
Mason Schultz scored 2 goals for Wilson as Archer Simpson and Hayden Fellows both had 1.
Jaydon Colon scored the Roy-Hart goal.
Kendall girls roll to non league soccer win
Eleven players contributed to the scoring as Kendall romped to a 13-0 win over visiting Rochester Prep in a non league girls soccer game this evening.
Payton Vogt and Jersie Drake each had 2 goals and 1 assist to lead the scoring parade for the Lady Eagles which improve to 8-0.
Wilson 5, Roy-Hart/Medina 0
Defending champion Wilson blanked Roy-Hart/Medina 5-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game this evening.
Lucy Madan and Addison Elia both scored 2 goals and Lilly Gurski 1 as Wilson improves to 5-0.
The loss drops Roy-Hart/Medina to 2-3 in N-O action.
Field Hockey
Barker 2, Starpoint 0
Barker blanked Starpoint 2-0 in a non league field hockey game as Elise Monaco scored both goals.
Medina nips rival Albion in N-O volleyball
Snapping a season long five league match losing streak, Medina rallied to edge rival Albion in five sets 20-25, 25-27, 25-22, 25-16, 15-12 in a Niagara-Orleans volleyball match this evening.
Maddy Watts had 6 straight aces for Medina as Sam Heschke and Caliyah St. Louis both had 5 aces and Jenna Cecchini 4.
Maya Anderson had 6 kills for the Mustangs as Heschke, Cecchini, St. Louis and Payton Denniston each had 3.
The loss drops Albion to 0-5.
Barker/Roy-Hart rallies for key C North win
Coming from behind twice in the second half, Barker/Roy-Hart edged Springville 29-24 in a key C North Division game this evening at Barker.
Trailing 16-7 at the half, Barker/Roy-Hart rallied into a 23-16 lead as Carter DerSarkissian scored on a 6 yard run in the third quarter and then threw a 19 yard TD pass to Ashton Ark early in the fourth quarter. DerSarkissian also added both two-point conversion runs.
Springville though answered back with a 39 yard TD pass to regain the lead for what proved to be the last time at 24-23.
However, Barker/Roy-Hart again answered back this time with what proved to be the game winning 21 yard touchdown run by DerSarkissian with 4:18 remaining. Two major penalties against Springville helped the Bulls start the drive at the Griffins 30 yard line.
Barker/Roy-Hart then put a lock on the victory as Owen Maedl intercepted a pass with 2:13 remaining.
DerSarkissian also scored the Bulls lone first half touchdown on a 4 yard run and Billy Jaques added the extra point kick.
Barker/Roy-Hart improves to 3-0 in the division and 3-1 overall while Springville slips to 2-1, 3-1.
Barker/Roy-Hart next hosts JFK next Friday evening at 7.
Rivals romp to lopsided win over Lancers
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Noah Harrison hauls in a pass for one of his three touchdown receptions during Albion/Medina’s 68-0 romp at Lew-Port this evening.
Exploding out to a huge 32-0 first quarter lead, Albion/Medina went on to blitz Lew-Port 68-0 in a B1 Division football game this evening at Lew-Port.
Quarterback Preston Woodworth ignited the Rivals decisive opening quarter scoring surge with a pair of touchdown passes the first covering 29 yards to Jayzon Wills and the second covering 36 yards to Noah Harrison. Elijah Doxey added both two-point conversion carries.
A run of 31 yards by Doxey highlighted the first drive and a 36 yard pickup by Wills keyed the second.
Doxey also had an 18 yard fumble recovery return for a touchdown and Hadrian Batista threw a 34 yard TD pass to Harrison for the other two opening quarter scores. Jaxon Lynch added both two-point conversion carries.
Albion/Medina led 40-0 at the half as Woodworth connected with Harrison on a 43 yard TD pass in the second quarter and Doxey added the two-point conversion run.
The Rivals advantage jumped to 54-0 at the three-quarter mark on third quarter touchdown runs of 54 yards by Woodworth and 9 yards by Doxey. Doxey also had the two-point conversion run after the first score.
Albion/Medina closed out the 68-0 rout on a fourth quarter touchdown run of 10 yards by Yo’hanel Harris and a 35 yard interception return by Doxey. Boe Preston passed to Doxey for the two-point conversion after the first score.
Albion/Medina improves to 3-0 in the division and 4-0 overall while Lew-Port drops to 0-3, 0-4.
The Rivals next visit Maryvale at 7 p.m. Thursday for another B1 contest.
Jaxon Lynch follows his blockers for a good gain.
Orleans County’s Family Game Night will be at Ridgeway Fire Hall on Oct. 8
Press Release, Orleans County government
RIDGEWAY – The Orleans County Legislature, in conjunction with the county Youth Bureau, will be hosting its 12th annual “Family Game Night” on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Ridgeway Fire Hall located at 11392 Ridge Rd. in Ridgeway. The event is free but residents are asked to register in advance.
The event will feature free pizza, board games, prize drawings and other activities and promotions. There also will be several display booths with county departments who will be providing information on various programs and services available to Orleans County families. Each family will also be given a board game to take home to start their own game night.
“It’s hard to believe this is our 12th Family Game Night and I am so happy families continue to join us year after year as we promote turning off the electronics and engaging in a traditional board game,” said Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson. “We also use the event as an opportunity for our departments to engage with residents on the programs, opportunities and services available through county government.”
For more information or to register for the event call the Youth Bureau at 585-589-2745 or send an email to OrleansCountyYouthBureau@orleanscountyny.gov with your name, phone number, address and number of people attending.
7 schools will perform in Medina for Fall Festival of Bands
Photo by Tom Rivers: The Medina Marching Band is shown performing on Sept. 11 during halftime of the OC Rivals football game at Vets Park. The band is debuting new uniforms this season and also is performing a show, “We The People” celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with the music of Aaron Copeland.
MEDINA – Saturday will be a special day for the Medina Mustang Marching Band.
It will be their first performance for their hometown fans, under the direction of new band leaders Kyla Leno-Denise, Andrea Busch and Michael Denise.
Other leaders assisting the band are Tim Sexton, drill design;, Joe Organisciak, music arranger and writer; Michael Denise, battery arranger and writer; Tiffany Organisciak, front ensemble instructor; Zach Busch, wind instructor; Adam Mark, battery instructor; and Diana Baker, McKenna Callard, Katie Crooks and Kaela Grosslinger, guard instructors and designers.
Medina’s fall show is titled “We the People,” and features the music of Aaron Copeland. Their performance earned them a second-place finish at their first competition of the fall season Sept. 12 in Jordan-Elbridge.
The Mustang Band boosters have sponsored a Fall Festival of Bands for many years at Veterans’ Memorial Park. Saturday’s event begins at 6 p.m.
The schedule includes:
- Falconer-Frewsburg at 6:00 p.m.
- Pioneer Yorkshire at 6:13 p.m.
- Marcus Whitman at 6:26 p.m.
- Le Roy at 6:39 p.m.
- Medina at 6:52 p.m.
- West Seneca at 7:05 p.m.
- Greece at 7:18 p.m.
- Retreat/Awards at 7:45 p.m.
The Mustang Boosters will again have a concession stand offering not dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chill, pizza, candy and beverages.
Elks in Albion treat vets at VA to barbecue picnic, coldweather capes
Photos and information courtesy of Albion Elks Lodge #1006
BATAVIA – Members of the Albion Lodge #1006 of the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks on Tuesday treated the long-term resident veterans of the VA Medical Center in Batavia to an outdoor chicken barbecue with corn bread, salt potatoes, baked beans, fruit, coleslaw and dessert.
The veterans were invited to ask their family members or a favorite staff member to join them.
The Elks Lodge also donated to each veteran a cold weather waterproof hooded wheelchair cape (pictured), as well as travel mugs with straws and tote bags.
Highly favorable feedback was received from staff and veterans regarding this event and a great time was had by all.
This picnic has become an annual event for the Albion Elks Lodge #1006, with gifts and picnic funded by the ELKS National Foundation Spotlight Grant.
