Contributed Story Posted 13 September 2026 at 9:31 am
The Lyndonville youth football teams closed out their last home games of the season winning 2 of 3 against Attica.
In the Beginner Division the Lyndonville won 33-14.
Sawyer Joy scored 2 Touchdowns, scoring on runs of 60 yard and 70 yards. Teddy Tardibone 2 Touchdowns as well, both on 70 yard runs. Brodie Suhr joined in with a 5 yard score. Tardibone connected with Joy on a 2 point conversion pass as well and Luke Joy converted on a great tackle breaking run for a 1 point conversion. Kam Kirkpatrick and Jack Meindl also had great runs.
JW Hetzel, Easton Zeliff, Thorn Blount, and Hank Petry played tough defense on the defensive front.
The Cubs are 3-0 on the season.
At the Mini level Lyndonville won a hard fought game 13-6.
The win was sealed with a huge goalie stop following a huge touchdown saving tackle by Cole Preston tackling the ball carrier inside the 5 yard line on a 60 yard breakaway run. The Sabres scored on two touchdown runs by Kam Griffin on runs of 49 yards and 22 yards. The PAT was punched in by Leondre Barnes. Adrian Winters helped convert some key short yardage runs on 3rd and 4th downs while Preston Rath had a great day on the ground helping to fuel the run game.
Zendaya Bishop and Nicaly Rhim led the defense.
The Sabres are 1-2 on the season.
The Majors game was a 27-13 win for the visiting Attica team.
Two long touchdown runs by Kannon Pangrazio-Coger kept the game close along with clutch runs by Zach Allen, Scottie Nesbitt, and Jameson Schoales.
The Bengals are 1-1 on the season, having one game postponed due to weather.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 13 September 2026 at 8:18 am
OONA seeks to name ox painted by Carol Culhane
Photos by Tom Rivers
CARLTON – An ox sculpture painted with scenes of Carlton’s past and present was dedicated on Saturday.
The only thing missing: what to name this new addition to the Orleans County Marine Park.
The Oak Orchard Neighborhood Association and Friends of the Marine Park spearheaded the project using a grant from the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council. Carol Culhane, an artist who lives in Carlton, took on the challenge of painting scenes from Carlton.
One side of the ox features the community’s past while the other shows present day Carlton.
“The sculpture is dedicated to the people of Orleans County – past and present,” Culhane said in a statement about the ox. “May it honor the courage of the early settlers, the enduring beauty of the Oak Orchard River, and the wildlife that continues to thrive along its shores.”
The “Past” side highlights the following:
Waterport Pond – Before the construction of the Waterport Dam and the creation of Lake Alice, this area was known as the Waterport Pond. The natural landscape of river, wetlands, waterfalls and wooded shoreline provided both beauty and habitat for wildlife.
Waterport Trestle and Hojack Line – Built in 1875 as part of the Rome, Waterport and Ogdensburg Railroad, later known as the Hojack Line, the Waterport Trestle carried trains high above the oak Orchard River gorge near Waterport.
Point Breeze Hotel (original the Orleans House) – The large white hotel painted on the hip of the ox represents the historic Point Breeze Hotel, originally known as the Orleans House. Located on the east side of Oak Orchard Harbor, the hotel welcomed generations of visitors.
Oak Orchard Inn – Located on the west side of Oak Orchard Harbor, the oak Orchard Inn was a well-known resort hotel that welcomed summer visitors to Point Breeze.
Historic Harbor and Lighthouse at Sunset – This scene recalls the early Oak Orchard Harbor when shipping, fishing and tourism helped define life along the lake Ontario shoreline. The original lighthouse was toppled in a violent wind storm in 1916.
Great Blue Heron and Wetland Life – A great blue heron, turtles, lil pads and wetland vegetation represent the wildlife that has long depended on the Oak Orchard River ecosystem.
Carol Culhane shows the ox to David Dickinson of nearby Lakeshore Road. He marveled at the attention to detail on the ox.
The “Now” side of the ox features:
Lake Alice – Lake Alice was constructed around 1920. The manmade reservoir was created by Albert Sweat, who dammed the oak Orchard River as part of a power project at the water port Dam. He transformed the original river landlandscape. Today, lake Alice is popular for boating, fishing, kayaking and observing wildlife.
Waterport Dam and Hydroelectric Station – The Waterport Dam created lake Alice and continues to generate hydroelectric electricity.
Fly Fishermen – The Oak Orchard River is internationally known for exceptional trout and salmon fishing.
Kayakers and Canoeists – The Oak Orchard River remains a destination for paddlers and nature lovers.
Charter Boats and Marina Activity – Oak Orchard Harbor is famous for world-class sport fishing on Lake Ontario.
Break Walls and Lighthouse Replica – The harbor entrance, break walls, and modern lighthouse replica built in 2010 guide boaters safely into the harbor.
There are also “hidden wildlife and discoveries” on the ox with wildlife intended to delight children and encourage visitors to explore every section of the ox. Among the creatures hidden include a great blue heron, painted turtles, mint green tree frog, dragonflies, monarch butterflies, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies, ladybugs, bald eagle, Canada geese, seagulls and tundra swans.
Carol Culhane is shown with the ox on Saturday. She also painted one featuring pioneers for the Orleans County Historian’s Office and will be doing two more: one for the County Office Building and one for the Town of Kendall.
Cheryl Giacherio, a member of OONA, praised Culhane for her efforts to include so many places in Carlton, and to paint many fun wildlife creatures as well.
“It’s so beautiful,” Giacherio said during a dedication on Saturday.
The ox is placed between the two Parkway bridges over the marine Park. The ox will go inside during the winter to help preserve the artwork and keep the ox safe.
Frank Panczyszyn of OONA led the dedication ceremony. He said the ox a great addition to the Marine Park. OONA was the principal sponsor of the project.
“We appreciate her hard work with the artwork,” Panczyszyn said.
The ox is located between the two Parkway bridges at the Orleans County Marine Park.
OONA and the Friends of the Marine Park want to name the ox.
The Orleans Hub editor was there on Saturday for the dedication and a Pop-Up & Jam event with vendors and concerts.
I suggested naming the ox “Albert” in honor of Albert Swett. He is the one who dammed the Oak Orchard River and created Lake Alice for a hydroelectric project. Swett owned the Swett Iron Works and did a similar power project in Medina with Glenwood Lake.
Lake Alice has been a peaceful setting for more than a century in the Town of Carlton. This tranquil waterway was formed to create power at the Waterport Dam around 1920. (The Waterport Generating Station is now owned by Brookfield Power with a capacity of 4 megawatts.)
Swett named Lake Alice after his daughter. Alice Swett was only 10 when she died on Feb. 12, 1884. She is buried in the family plot at Boxwood Cemetery in Medina.
This ox is one of seven so far that will be painted or decorated. So far there is one at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Knowlesville, two in Carlton, two for county-owned sites in Albion, one headed to Kendall and one in Clarendon.
Dawn Borchert, the county tourism director, said the oxen could be part of a tourism trail that highlights local sights and history.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 September 2026 at 5:14 pm
Roy-Hart/Medina downed host Depew 3-1 and Kendall bested Mercy 5-1 in non league girls soccer games this afternoon.
Maria Trombley, Alexis Bedford and Ruth Walker each scored a goal for Roy-Hart/Medina. Trombley also had 2 assists and Walker 1.
Sophia Picardo scored 3 goals for Kendall as Jersie Drake and Ryleigh Denning each had 1. Picardo, Denny, Drake, McKenzie Cooper and Addie Kludt each had an assist.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 September 2026 at 5:10 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – A long touchdown run on the opening kickoff ignited Avon to a 47-0 win over Holley/Lyndonville this afternoon at Holley spoiling the Hawks home opener. The Riverhawks led 20-0 after the first six minutes and 34-0 at the half. Here Isaiah Williams picks up yardage for the host Hawks.
Hawks running back Brayden Aydelotte works to get away from a Riverhawks tackler. Holley slips to 0-2. Avon improves to 2-0.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 September 2026 at 3:41 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
CARLTON – Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross performs today at the Orleans County Marine Park for the Pop-Up & Jam event presented by the Friends of Orleans County Marine Parks in partnership with Carlton Community Heart & Soul, Oak Orchard Neighborhood Association and GO Art!
Other music performers include the Coupe de Villes performing R&B and classic rock, with the Eddie Joe Clark Band performing country hits and originals beginning at 4 p.m.
Michael Miskuly performs with Celtic Cross. Other band members include Tom Keefer, Jon Fisher and John Lynch.
There are 16 vendors at the event, including Grateful Creations. Natalie Maddalena of Holley, left, makes the homemade jewelry, sun catchers, key chains and other accessories. She was joined in her booth by her sister, Isabella Jones.
Lynne Menz, left, greets Bill and Nancy Karcher, the former owners of the Lighthouse Restaurant at Point Breeze. They were visited the event. The Karchers and Menz helped form the Oak Orchard Neighborhood Association in 2009, with a goal to have concerts and events at the Marine Park. OONA has hosted a summer concert series since 2010.
Menz was one of the vendors at today’s festival and she helped organize the event, which goes until 6 p.m. The Marine Park is located on Route 98 near the entrance to the Lake Ontario State Parkway.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 September 2026 at 8:38 am
‘Let our remembering lead us somewhere. Let is lead us toward compassion rather than division, toward understanding rather than fear, toward service rather than selfishness, and toward peace rather than hatred.’ – Rev. David Fish
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Mike Donahue and the Honor Guard provided a dignified presence during the Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony on Friday on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 victims in New York City, Washington, DC and rural Shanksville, Pa.
About 9,000 more have died since from illnesses from being exposed to the toxic dust and hazardous air after the World Trade Center towers collapsed in NYC.
Lynne Johnson, chairwoman of the Orleans County Legislature, said the community will never forget the horrific event on Sept. 11, 2001. She said people history, even major events, are often quickly forgotten.
“To many of us gathered today, the events of 25 years ago seem like the happened yesterday,” Johnson told the crowd. Yet, we must remember that a whole generation has been born since those attacks – these are our emerging leaders and it is up to us to ensure the lessons we learned from 9/11 do not fade away to the dustbin of history, but rather are passed on to them.”
Johnson said the terrorists attacks were less than a year after a very contentious presidential election, with George W. Bush defeating Al Gore.
“Many were saying the country was hopelessly divided, a sentiment we hear quite often today,” she said. “Yet, in the aftermath of 9/11, the country came together as never before. When things are at their worst, America is at its best. This is a stark reminder that political identity should always take a back seat to one simple fact: We are all Americans.”
About 20 local firefighters stand together during the remembrance service outside the courthouse.
There were about 200 people in attendance for the half-hour service. That was more than double the number at the service a year ago.
During the Sept. 11 attack, 343 New York City firefighters were killed that day.
David Fish, pastor of the Barre Center Presbyterian Church, shared an opening and closing prayer. Fish was a sergeant in the Army National Guard and spent about two years in New York City after Sept. 11 providing security and assisting in the aftermath of the attacks.
“Lord, help us to never forget,” Fish said. “But let our remembering lead us somewhere. Let is lead us toward compassion rather than division, toward understanding rather than fear, toward service rather than selfishness, and toward peace rather than hatred.
“Give comfort to those who still grieve. Strengthen those who continue to serve others. Watch over our first responders, members of our military, and all who place themselves in harm’s way for the sake of others.”
A giant American flag was held up by ladder trucks from Albion and Murray. Traffic was closed on Main Street in between State Street and Park Street for the remembrance service.
These firefighters are pictured by the flag just before the service, which started at 6 p.m.
About 16 law enforcement officers from the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office and Albion Police Department stand at attention during the service.
There were 72 law enforcement officers killed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Justin Niederhofer, director of the Orleans County Emergency Management Office, shared a timeline from 25 years earlier.
On Sept. 11, 2001, at 8:46 a.m., the North Tower was struck in New York City. At 9:03, a plane hit the South Tower. At 9:37, the Pentagon was struck. At 9:59 p.m., the South Tower fell. At 10:07 a.m., Flight 93 crashed in rural Shanksville, Pa. At 10:28 a.m., the North Tower collapsed.
“We were attacked and wounded beyond belief but not beyond repair,” Niederhofer said.
Sheriff Chris Bourke, back left, led the group in the pledge of allegiance and Scott Schmidt, right, gave the keynote address.
These firefighters are seen between members of the Honor Guard on the courthouse lawn. Orleans County has held a Sept.11 remembrance service every year since 2001.
Scott Schmidt, the Orleans County chief coroner and a funeral director for Mitchell Family Cremations and Funerals, speaks during the service. He spent nearly three weeks with the federal DMORT team after 9/11 and assisted in collecting and identifying remains, and interviewing family members searching for loved ones.
He left for New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. He was there for 20 days, including a week at Ground Zero. He noted the death toll continues to grow as more people die each year from their exposure to particulates while working at or near Ground Zero or from when then were fleeing the site where two skyscrapers collapsed.
“A 25-year remembrance is also known as a Silver Jubilee,” Schmidt said. “Silver is a precious metal, one worth saving and protecting. Much like the freedoms that our fore-fathers dictated to the world 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was created to save us from ruling powers of the kingdom of Great Britain. It was penned to provide freedoms and rights to the people of the United States. Among those rights were life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Those rights and freedoms which we all enjoy today, much like silver metal, are worth protecting.”
Schmidt said the group gathers to remember the 2,997 civilians and first responders killed on Sept. 11 after terrorists turned four commercial airplanes into “flying bombs of death and destruction.”
“Today we mourn for their families who will forever have an empty seat at the table and a vacant and void space when they reach out to hug their loved one,” he said. “We hope and pray this day and all days, that all the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 or in the days and year following due to related illnesses, we hope and pray that they have received the greatest reward from whatever or whomever their God happens to be.”
Brad Nudd plays Taps near the end of the service. He is on the steps of the County Clerks’ Building.
Doug Egling played “America the Beautiful” with the crowd then singing, “God Bless America.”
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 September 2026 at 10:49 pm
Albion downed Pembroke 2-0 and Barker/Lyndonville bested CSAT 11-1 in non league girls soccer games this evening.
Lena Grillo scored off an assist from Jane Nesbitt and Ava Woolston tallied on a penalty kick for Albion.
Alexa Robinson scored 4 goals and Natalie Rath 3 to lead the way for Barker/Lyndonville as Elysse Dillenbeck, Braelynn Dillenbsck, Villette Jary and Cerenity Street each had 1 goal.
Boys Soccer Lyndonville/Barker 2, Wheatland-Chili 1
Lyndonville/Barker edged Wheatland-Chili 2-1 in a Genesee Region League boys soccer game.
Jesus Reyes scored off an assist from Michael Alexander and Keagan Schaal tallied off an assist from Reyes.
N-O Golf
Albion defeated Newfane 241-333 in a Niagara-Orleans League golf match.
Viktor Snyder had a 44 and Drew Pritchard and Owen Spencer 47’s to lead the way for the Purple Eagles.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 September 2026 at 10:45 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Noah Harrison picks up big yardage on a kickoff return for Albion/Medina which downed Lake Shore 42-19 at Vets Park this evening.
Albion/Medina opened its B1 Division schedule on a high note this evening as the OC Rivals downed Lake Shore 42-19 at Vets Park.
The OC Rivals attack included three touchdown passes by quarterback Preston Woodworth on completions to Elijah Doxey, Noah Harrison and Hadrian Batista along with two rushing touchdowns by Doxey and one by Woodworth.
Albion/Medina wasted little time in getting on the scoreboard as Doxey took a short swing pass from Woodworth and raced 58 yards up the sideline for a touchdown on the Rivals first play from scrimmage.
The Rivals upped the lead to 18-13 at the end of the opening quarter which also saw Doxey run 29 yards for touchdown and Woodworth hook up with Harrison for a 48 yard TD pass completion. Harrison had a 20 yard run and Jayzon Wills a 13 yard pickup to help set up Doxey’s TD run.
Albion/Medina quarterback Preston Woodworth puts a pass over a Lake Shore defender.
Lake Shore’s two touchdowns in the quarter came on a pair of kickoff returns covering 75 and 70 yards.
Albion/Medina enjoyed a 34-13 half-time advantage after second quarter touchdown runs of 9 yards by Doxey and 1 yard by Woodworth. A big 27 yard pass completion from Woodworth to Doxey helped set up Woodworth’s short TD run.
The Rivals lone second half touchdown came on a 20 yard Woodworth to Batista scoring pass early in the final quarter.
Now at 2-0 overall, Albion /Medina next visits Williamsville South next Friday evening at 7. South upped its B1 record to 2-0 with a 69-13 win over Lew-Port on Thursday evening.
Lake Shore is now 0-2 in the division.
Elijah Doxey breaks loose for a big gain for the OC Rivals.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 11 September 2026 at 3:53 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – Mary Jo Whitman works on a mural today with a message “Holley is Home.” Whitman, an artist from Batavia, is a 1995 Holley graduate.
She received a $7,500 grant through the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council to create the mural which is on the Geddes Street side of the Heath and Heath law offices at 66 Public Square.
Holley Mayor Mark Bower approached Whitman about creating the mural that will include Holley landmarks. She has already painted the Salisbury Fountain, the Holley Waterfalls, and the gazebo by the canal. She will be adding the old Holley High School and the block of storefronts that incudes Sam’s Diner.
Whitman started painted the mural on site about two weeks ago. She said the project should be complete by the end of October, and possibly sooner if there is a nice stretch of conducive weather.
Bower said he has heard lots of good feedback from the community so far, and he is amazed by how realistic her work is of the local landmarks.
Here is how the mural looked on Tuesday. The painting will go higher, just below the second floor windows.
ALBION – Orleans County Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke is pleased to announce a Child Passenger Safety Seat Check Point Event will be held on Saturday, September 26th at the Orleans County Public Safety Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
According to data, vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 to 13. Preventative measures, such as proper installation of car seats, booster seats and seat belts can reduce the likelihood of death and injuries. Informing and instructing parents and caregivers on child passenger safety and proper installation of car seats is critical to saving young lives.
Our certified child passenger safety technicians will inspect your car and/or booster seats to ensure that your child is in the appropriate seat for their size and age.
For child passenger safety seat questions, please contact Certified Technician Kevin Colonna at 585-589-5527 or Kevin.Colonna@orleanscountyny.gov.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 11 September 2026 at 6:49 am
Photo by Tom Rivers
ALBION – The Albion Village Board on Wednesday issued a proclamation declaring September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The board presented the proclamation to Tina and Jeremy Neal, who are the parents of Byron Neal, at age 8 on April 14, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer.
From include village trustees Jami Allport, William Gabalski, Jeremy and Tina Neal, Mayor Tim McMurray, and trustees Greg Bennett and Kevin Sheehan.
“Village of Albion residents are urged to recognize the impact of pediatric cancer on families within our community and honor the children in our community whose lives have been cut short by cancer,” the proclamation states.
Tina Neal thanked the board for issuing the proclamation and showing support for the families who have lost children to cancer. The Neal family is active in C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association.
The proclamation states National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to honor children and families affected by this deadly disease and to rally support for ground- breaking research that can save kids’ lives.
The American Cancer Society states that in 2025 about 9,550 children in the United States under the age of 15 are expected to die from cancer.
In the Rochester region, 61 local children have been newly diagnosed with cancer, and 5 have relapsed and 5 children have died from the disease in 2025.
“Although cancer is pernicious and complex, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month challenges us to change the numbers; we must remain vigilant to improve these statistics and press forward,” the proclamation states.
