By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 7 May 2025 at 2:08 pm
ALBION – The New York State Association of Counties on Monday highlighted Kim DeFrank as part of NYSAC’s weekly “Member Monday” feature.
DeFrank is also president of the NYS Treasurers’ and Finance Officers’ Association. NYSAC noted she became treasurer in 2018 after 25 years in the treasurer’s office.
“During her tenure she has led the county to receive four consecutive three+one advisors 90+ awards for exemplary leadership in public finance liquidity management,” NYSAC stated. “Congratulations Kimberly and thank you for the work that you and your colleagues do to safeguard taxpayer dollars and strengthen our counties!”
File photo by Tom Rivers: A kid is excited to see a big barge moving part of a bridge on the Erie Canal in Holley last July 15. The barge was headed west with the Bennetts Corners Road bridge in the background. The Erie Canal and Orleans County are both celebrating their 200th anniversaries this year.
Press Release, Orleans County Tourism
ALBION – Orleans County Tourism is proud to take part in National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which runs from May 4-11. The goal is to shine a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness.
“Travel is one of our nation’s most powerful economic engines—supporting millions of jobs, fueling businesses and propelling industries forward,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “National Travel and Tourism Week reinforces the pivotal role travel plays in building a stronger, more prosperous America.”
Since 1983, National Travel and Tourism Week has highlighted the travel industry’s contribution to U.S. economic strength, community vitality and quality of life. In 2024, the travel industry generated $2.9 trillion in economic output, supported more than 15 million jobs and produced $190 billion in tax revenue, equivalent to $1,490 per household.
Locally, Orleans County continues to see strong results from tourism. The county’s bed tax revenues topped $100,000 for the third consecutive year in 2024, reaching $116,712. That total is just shy of the all-time high of $119,003 in 2023. Orleans County first surpassed the $100,000 mark in 2022, collecting $111,548 in bed tax revenue.
Tourism in Orleans County is driven by unique regional assets, including world-class sportfishing on Lake Ontario, the historic Erie Canal Trail and destinations like the Medina Railroad Museum, Oak Orchard Lighthouse Museum and the Cobblestone Museum.
Sportfishing alone generates an estimated $28 million annually in the county, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s 2017 Angler Survey. Out-of-state anglers account for 70 percent of the fishing economic output in Orleans County, $19,620,488 of the $27,989,393. County residents who fish accounted for $1,767,334 in economic activity while other New York state residents outside Orleans represented another $6,601,571.
This year also marks a major milestone: the bicentennials of both Orleans County and the Erie Canal. With a full slate of summer events planned to celebrate 200 years of local and state history, the Orleans County Tourism Office aims to attract even more visitors in 2025.
“Travel drives economic opportunity and strengthens our community,” said Dawn Borchert, director of Orleans County Tourism. “This National Travel and Tourism Week, we celebrate travel’s undeniable impact and reaffirm its importance in shaping our local economy and quality of life. We’re especially excited to welcome visitors as we celebrate these significant bicentennial anniversaries.”
Visit ustravel.org/NTTW to learn more about National Travel and Tourism Week.
About Orleans County Tourism
Orleans County Tourism is the tourism promotion agency for Orleans County, New York, dedicated to promoting the county’s unique attractions, events and experiences to visitors from near and far.
Situated between Rochester and Niagara Falls, the county offers a blend of rural charm, scenic waterfronts and rich heritage. The office also supports local festivals, agritourism and community initiatives that strengthen the area’s appeal as a year-round destination. With a focus on economic growth through travel, Orleans County Tourism works to boost visitor spending, support small businesses and share the stories that make the region special.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 May 2025 at 8:58 am
Photo by Tom Rivers: Laura Bentley, second from left in back, gives the Albion Rotary Club a tour of the Fairhaven Inn last Thursday. Fairhaven offers eight rooms on Ridge Road next to the Tavern on the Ridge, the former Village Inn. Rotary members Dick Remley, Marlene Seielstad and Don Bishop were among those on the tour.
ALBION – Orleans County saw its bed tax revenues top $100,000 for the third straight year in 2024.
The total at $116,712 is just below the $119,003 in 2023, which is the county’s all-time high. Orleans first topped $100,000 in 2022 with $111,548.
There are about 200 rooms for rent in the county, including at hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals.
Dawn Borchert, the county’s tourism director, said the county could use more rooms, especially near Lake Ontario where many fishermen come to catch Chinook salmon, brown trout, steelhead and other big fish.
“We are losing hotel rooms to Batavia and Corfu,” Borchert said. “People want to be closer to the water and not have to get up so early. The vibe I have here is people are full, they’re booked.”
Many of the fishermen are up before the crack of dawn to go fishing at Lake Ontario and the tributaries. They don’t want to have to drive more than a half hour from Genesee County.
Orleans County imposes a 4 percent bed tax on top of the 8 percent sales tax.
Before reaching $100,000 in bed tax in 2022, the county’s revenue was $79,102 in 2021, $58,438 in 2020, $58,424 in 2019, $51,002 in 2018 and $45,374 in 2017, according to data from the county treasurer’s office.
The revenue has been up since the 58-room Comfort Inn & Suites in Medina opened on March 18, 2022. There also have been numerous new short-term rentals available as Airbnbs. Bent’s Opera House also opened 10 hotel rooms in 2021.
The county sets aside the bed tax to fund tourism department and initiatives to bring in visitors. The increase in funds allowed the county to hire a sportsfishing coordinator in December 2022, filling a position that had been vacant for nearly five years. Ron Bierstine promotes the county’s top tourism draw of sportsfishing attending more of fishing shows, including in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
The county also has stepped up its digital advertising on Facebook to promote events in Orleans to attract more visitors to the area. The tourism department promotes local festivities, museums and other attractions.
Sportsfishing has a total economic impact of $28 million in Orleans County, according to the NY State DEC Anglers Survey for 2017. Out-of-state anglers account for 70 percent of the fishing economic output in Orleans County, $19,620,488 of the $27,989,393. County residents who fish accounted for $1,767,334 in economic activity while other New York state residents outside Orleans represented another $6,601,571.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 May 2025 at 8:10 am
Orleans County is off to a strong start with sales tax growth in the first quarter of 2025 at 9.2 percent, from $5.39 million to $5.88 million.
That is among the biggest percentage increases in the state, topped only by Chenango County at 11.8%, Delaware County at 10.4%, Yates (9.9%), Broome (9.8%) and Lewis (9.4%).
Among the rural GLOW counties, Orleans saw the biggest percentage increase at 9.2% with Genesee up 3.7%, from $12.47 million to $12.93 million.
Livingston and Wyoming both saw decreases with Wyoming down 1.1% (from $6.03 to $5.96 million) and Livingston down 0.8% (from $10.81 to $10.73 million).
The big jump in revenue for the quarter follows a modest increase for the county in 2024, when the local sales tax went up 1.4 percent from $23.10 million to $23.42 million, according to the state comptroller’s office.
The Orleans County Legislature allocates $1,366,671 of the local share to towns and villages. That collective amount – 5.8 percent of the total in 2024 – has not been increased since 2001. The towns and villages have requested more of the local sales tax to help pay for services at the town and village levels.
Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli reported last week.
Each of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, had a year-over-year increase in collections.
“Local sales tax collections grew in the first quarter compared to last year, but this growth could be threatened by economic disruptions and uncertainty,” DiNapoli said. “I encourage local officials to take advantage of the financial tools and guidance my office offers to help shore up their finances and build resilience against the challenging headwinds we face.”
Press Release, Orleans County Mental Health Department
ALBION – The Orleans County Mental Health Department is partnering with the Genesee County Mental Health Department and research organization NORC at the University at Chicago to conduct listening sessions and surveys to gather additional information from our community members surrounding mental health, suicide, substance use, associated resources, needs, and the associated stigma. Participation is open to any interested residents.
“Many individuals in Genesee and Orleans Counties are affected by substance use, addiction, mental health and suicide, and we are seeking input from residents so that we can better serve our community,” said Danielle Figura, director of the Orleans County Mental Health Department.
Figura said residents are invited to participate in a 60-to-90-minute listening session, via Zoom, which will be conducted by NORC, considered one of the leading, non-partisan research organizations in the country.
Participants will be asked about their views on overdose and suicide in our community, programs and resources, and additional support needed. Sessions will be held for all community members and for specific professional roles (i.e., business owners, school professionals, health or behavioral health professionals, legislators and government officials, faith-based leaders, CARES Alliance members, first responders.)
If interested, click here or use the QR code to complete the interest form.
ALBION – The Orleans County Youth Bureau announced it has extended the deadline for nominations for its 43rd Annual Youth Recognition awards.
The purpose of these awards is to recognize those youth who have performed outstanding service for our community and/or have assumed an extraordinary role within their families by helping to support themselves. The deadline is now Thursday, May 1.
“Many older adults often hold negative perceptions of today’s youth, when in fact, there are some young people doing some very extraordinary things in service of others,” said Jack Welch, chief administrative officer for Orleans County. “Our youth awards want to shine the spotlight on these young men and women and let the community know of their great work.”
Anyone is welcome to nominate a candidate, but nominations from family members must be accompanied by a supporting recommendation from a non-family member. Nominees must reside in an Orleans County school district and be a minimum of 14 years of age and under the age of 21 before June 30th.
In addition to the youth recognition awards, the Youth Bureau is also accepting nominations for the Helen Brinsmaid Award, given to an Orleans County youth-serving professional, in a paid position, whose work surpasses normal expectations, and the Eileen Heye Adult Volunteer Recognition Award, presented to an adult who serves the youth of Orleans County in a volunteer setting.
“We also want to honor the wonderful adults who are really making a difference in working with our young people,” said Welch. “Let’s not forget, they are mentoring those who will one day assume leadership roles in our community.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 26 April 2025 at 10:33 am
Photo by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Orleans County Legislator Fred Miller presents a proclamation on Tuesday to Office for the Aging leaders Melissa Blanar, left, the director; and Meghan Bevins, assistant director.
The County Legislature commemorated the OFA’s 50 years in Orleans County. The office opened in may 1975. It has expanded to 14 employees and now has its fourth director, Melissa Blanar. The OFA has grown through federal and state grants, legislators said.
Some of the services include home-delivered meals, congregate meals, nutrition counseling and education, health promotion and wellness, evidence-based interventions, respite and caregiver support, legal services, NY Connects information and referral, health insurance counseling and assistance programs, and transportation coordination for medical appointments.
The OFA also has many dedicated volunteers giving “countless hours” to support senior citizens.
“The Orleans County Legislature hereby recognizes and commends the Office for the Aging’s exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment over the past five decades,” the proclamation states. “Their tireless efforts have not only enriched the quality of life for countless individuals but have set an enduring standard of compassionate service. As we celebrate this extraordinary milestone, we express our deepest gratitude for their invaluable contributions and congratulate them on 50 years of exemplary service to older adults.”
The OFA welcomes people 60 and older to the Spring Jubilee on May 16 to celebrate “Older American’s Month.”
Call the OFA at (585) 589-3191 for information and tickets.
Photos by Tom Rivers: Carol Culhane, center, presented a painting of the County Courthouse and Clerks Building, and a log cabin, to the County Legislature earlier this week. Legislature Chair Lynne Johnson is at left and Legislator Bill Eick is at right. Culhane created the current scene and imagined how it was when pioneer settlers lived at the now prominent location.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 26 April 2025 at 8:38 am
ALBION – Creating beautiful pictures and giving them away is nothing new to Carol Culhane.
A talented, self-taught artist, Culhane recently painted a poster to commemorate Orleans County’s 200th anniversary.
At the Orleans County Legislature’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, Culhane presented the poster to Legislative chair Lynne Johnson and vice chair Bill Eick.
“It was an honor to accept artist Carol Culhane’s tremendous painting in honor of the Orleans County bicentennial,” Johnson said. “It really is quite beautiful with stunning detail. We look forward to having it on display at the county administration building for the public to enjoy.”
This wasn’t the first time Culhane has donated one of her artworks to the county. In 1990 she painted a poster depicting historical aspects of Orleans County and donated the design to Orleans County Chamber of Commerce for a coverlet.
Culhane has been painting since she was seven years old and came home from school one day and painted her portrait from a wallet-size school picture on a piece of onionskin.
“I’ve had so many blessings in my life, helping people and touching their lives with my art,” she said.
Her first professional attempt was painting a sandwich board in the early 1970s for Charles Nesbitt when he decided to enter politics and ran for town councilman.
She has never had an art lesson, she said, yet she can paint portraits (even Elvis), landscapes or animals.
The late Capurso, who was president of the Orleans County Historical Association, had the idea for the poster. Capurso often spoke of how a pioneer lived on the Courthouse Square. He pushed to have a historical marker on the lawn in 2013 for William McAllister and his wife, who were Albion’s first settlers in 1811.
Culhane’s father was a decorated Rochester policeman, and her first husband, now deceased was a Vietnam veteran, as is her current husband, Jerry Culhane. This has resulted in her having tremendous respect for police officers, military people and the injured or ill.
She has painted signs for extra money and names on boats. She has created commemorative coins and painted vehicles for members of Ducks Unlimited. Designing and painting Wounded Warrior ornaments for patients at Walter Reed Hospital and traveling there to present them became a passion for a number of years. Twenty-seven years ago, she began buying, painting and donating ornaments to raise money for Hospice of Orleans County.
In Rochester, a memorial paying tribute to Rochester area veterans lost in Vietnam is lined with their portraits painted by Culhane. She also has designed a Challenge commemorative coin for Lockheed Martin.
In spite of all the honors accorded her through the years, she is particularly proud of the poster she recently presented to the Orleans County Legislature. She explained the idea was the result of a meeting she attended in 2017 of the Orleans County Historical Association. Al Capurso was president and distributed his end-of-the-year annual report. On the cover was a simple image of a log cabin, dense forest, the Courthouse and the clerk’s building.
“He explained that before the county buildings were built there was just a cabin in the woods,” Culhane recalled. “After the meeting he approached me and said, ‘Some day I wish you could do a painting that shows the pioneer’s cabin to the present time.’”
Carol Culhane is hugged by Lynne Johnson after Culhane donated the painting to the county. It will be displayed in the County Administration Building.
In 2013, Capurso commissioned a historical marker for the courthouse lawn to commemorate the first settlers of Albion – pioneers William McAllister and his wife, who built the cabin in 1811, situated where the clerks’ building now stands. I kept his design all these years in hopes I would have the opportunity to recreate Al’s vision.”
Culhane explained Capurso was a kind and giving man who devoted his time and efforts to serve his community. Although he has passed away, his influence and love for history of this county lives on, she said.
Last fall Culhane learned there was a committee tasked with planning the county bicentennial.
“I thought this would be a great opportunity to share Al’s vision and finally fulfill his request,” Culhane said. “I presented the story to the committee and showed them the cover of the report. I suggested how fitting it would be to commemorate the bicentennial and Al’s legacy. The committee saw Al’s vision and agreed to allow me to do the painting.”
In creating the design, Culhane said it was obvious the majestic county courthouse and the fireproof clerk’s office would be perfect to spotlight the architecture displayed in many parts of our county. The cabin is the style built by the pioneers in the early 1800s, which includes the oxen. The animals were used by the settlers to pull their wagons as they traveled here to settle, and they were strong enough to use to build their cabins and work the land. The buildings are painted on a background of a streetscape of Albion in the mid 1800s, facing north.
Proceeds from the sale of prints of the painting will be donated to the Orleans County Historical Association to continue preserving the county’s history, Culhane said.
Culhane has 500 prints of the posters at 18 inches by 24 inches. They are $10 each. For more information about acquiring one, contact her at (585) 738-3016 or by email, cecjcculhane@gmail.com.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 April 2025 at 11:10 am
ALBION – The Orleans County Legislature approved $83,349 in youth programs. The money comes from the state through the Office of Children and Family Services under the Child and Family Services Planning Guideline.
The Orleans County Youth Bureau and Department of Social Services developed a joint plan for how to spend the money in the county.
The funding for Orleans is in three categories: Youth Development Program – $44,768; Youth Sports & Education Opportunity Funding – $20,000; and Youth Team Sports – $18,581.
The agencies will be allocated Municipal Youth Development
ARC GLOW Camp Rainbow – $5,000
GLOW Works, Inc. (GWYH: Healthcare) – $1,000
GLOW Works, Inc. (GWYH: Manufacturing) – $1,000
Hoag Library Summer Reading – $1,000
Lyndonville school district – ROAR Program – $2,500
Medina Joint Recreation Committee – $2,000
OC Cornell Cooperative Extension – $1,000
Orleans County Juvenile Adjustment Services – $16,000
Village of Albion Recreation – $4,553
Orleans County Youth Bureau Annual Awards – $2,000
Orleans County Youth Bureau Family Game Night – $ 2,000
Orleans County Youth Bureau – $ 6,715
The following agencies will be allocated Municipal Sports & Education Opportunity Funding:
Purple Eagles Wrestling Academy – $ 1,250
Town of Kendall Recreation Program – $ 2,500
Village of Albion Recreation – $16,250
The following agencies will be allocated Municipal Youth Teams Sports Funding:
Photo by Tom Rivers: The Orleans County Legislature celebrated the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments for earning a national accreditation. County Legislator Don Allport, second from right, holds the plaque showing the accreditation. He is joined at Tuesday’s Legislature meeting by, from left: Carie Doty, senior account clerk; Kristine Voos, epidemiology coordinator for the two counties; and Paul Pettit, public health director.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 April 2025 at 9:06 am
ALBION – The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments have joined an exclusive group for earning national accreditation.
The local health departments, GO Health, are among 17 of the 58 in the state with national accreditation. The local department also is now among 400 in the country out of 3,000 with the distinction.
The Orleans County Legislature this week commended public health director Paul Pettit and the staff for pushing for the accreditation, a process that started in 2019. He highlighted the efforts of Carie Doty and Kristine Voos for serving as co-coordinators for the accreditation process.
Accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board is awarded to health departments that meet or exceed a comprehensive set of quality standards and measures, Pettit said. As accredited health departments, GO Health will continue to prioritize evidence-based practices, innovative solutions, and strong partnerships to ensure a healthier future for the residents of Genesee and Orleans counties, he said.
“We’ve been able to provide and efficient and quality service to the residents of Genesee and Orleans counties,” Pettit said.
GO Health earned the accreditation on Feb. 27. The two counties worked together as a health department for 13 years now, with a joint board of health and other shared staff.
The two counties combined employ about 50 employees in public health. Each county has its own health department, but they share seven department heads, including Paul Pettit as the public health director.
One county can also pull from another county if there is a staffing need, such as a vaccination clinic. Working as integrated departments has allowed the two departments to better balance surges during the Covid pandemic with Covid testing, vaccinations and providing communications in a cohesive manner, county officials said.
The Genesee and Orleans Health Departments also have received joint county grants for public health initiatives in the two counties. The partnership has allowed the two counties to fill workforce gaps, drive efficiencies and look for innovative ways to advance the two-county collaboration, according to county officials.
Press Release, Orleans County Job Development Agency
ALBION – The Orleans County Job Development Agency is now accepting applications for the department’s 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program.
In order to be considered for the program, an applicant must be a county resident between 14 to 20 years old (must be 14 at the time of application), coming from a household that meets certain income guidelines. Applicants in foster care or households that receive cash assistance, Medicaid, HEAP, SSI or SNAP are automatically eligible.
“Through this program, we strive to provide young people with the opportunity to earn money and gain meaningful work experience,” said Kelly Kiebala, director of the Orleans County Career Center in the Job Development Agency. “Participants are able to gain exposure to various career pathways while exploring their interests and developing their workplace skills that better prepare them for future job opportunities.”
Applications, income guidelines and additional information for the program are available from the Job Development Agency website (click here).
Priority for job placements will be given to applications received by April 30. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until May 31 or until all spots have been filled. Those with questions can call or text Peter Anderson at (716) 387-4081 or email OCSYEP@orleanscountyny.gov. Please note that submitting a completed application does not guarantee selection into the program or work site placement.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 April 2025 at 9:19 am
Photo by Tom Rivers
ALBION – The Orleans County Legislature on Tuesday presented a proclamation declaring May as “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in Orleans County.”
County Legislator Skip Draper, right, presents the proclamation to Don Sloper, president of the Orleans County chapter of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE); Steve Rosenberg, vice president of ABATE (second from left); and Becky Persons, member of ABATE.
There will be a motorcycle safety and awareness rally at 2 p.m. on May 4 outside the Orleans County Courthouse. The motorcyclists will then go on a 50-mile in the county that ends at the V.F.W. Post 1463 on East Center Street in Medina. Participants can begin to assemble outside the courthouse on East State Street at 1 p.m. on May 4.
Motorcyclists want the public to know they are back on the roadways. The motorcyclists urge drivers to “look twice” and use extra caution when making a left turn or pulling out onto the roadway.
ABATE is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rights, safety and freedoms of all motorcyclists. ABATE’s position is to support all efforts and initiatives that will lead to accident prevention and rider safety.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 April 2025 at 8:55 am
Photo by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Ryan Flaherty, center, was recognized during Tuesday’s Orleans County Legislature for his local career in law enforcement. He is presented a “Special Recognition Award” from County Legislator Skip Draper, right, and Undersheriff Don Draper.
Flaherty started his career with the Holley Sheriff’s Department in 2002. In 2005, he joined the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy on road patrol. He later worked in the courthouse for security and with the Marine Patrol Division.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 April 2025 at 8:05 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – The dome at the Orleans County Courthouse was lighted up in red on Tuesday evening as part of “Light Up NY Red” campaign around the state this week, drawing attention to a volunteer firefighter shortage.
Over the last two decades, New York’s volunteer firefighter ranks have plunged by 33 percent, said the Firefighters Association of the State of New York.
FASNY President Eugene Perry encouraged all firehouses statewide to glow red this week. He also urged firefighters to light their homes and businesses with red lights.
“The lights symbolize their commitment to a tradition of neighborly help and the need for more volunteers,” FASNY said.
Additionally, Perry called on residents to join the effort by switching on red porch lights in support of their local fire departments.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 19 April 2025 at 9:10 am
Provided photo: Nick Mroz, director of Orleans County Veterans Service Agency, hands out Easter hams to veterans in front of the office on Friday.
Photo by Ginny Kropf: Nick Mroz, director of Orleans County Veterans Services Agency, holds a poster he distributed advertising free Easter hams for veterans.
ALBION – Since taking over last fall as director of Orleans County Veterans Service Agency, Nick Mroz has been busy planning various events to benefit veterans, the latest being giving free hams to veterans for Easter.
On Friday, Mroz and assistant Jackie Lonnen handed out hams to 100 Orleans County veterans.
The hams were purchased from Tops with a grant Mroz received from the Dwyer Peer to Peer program started by Earl Schmidt when he was director of Veterans Services several years ago.
Mroz said he advertised the hams on social media, by e-mails to Post commanders and with flyers in Tops.
The purpose of these programs is to get veterans in the community together and talking with one another, Mroz said.
“We are trying to promote healing and encourage veterans to share experiences and network with one another,” he said. “A lot of veterans in the county don’t know each other, and our goal is to get them together and talking about their experiences.”
Mroz has already arranged an afternoon of bowling for veterans in February and is planning a barbecue in the summer and a golf outing in August.
Provided photo: A grant from the Dwyer Peer to Peer program covered the cost of the 100 hams which were given out Friday.
“Travel is one of our nation’s most powerful economic engines—supporting millions of jobs, fueling businesses and propelling industries forward,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “National Travel and Tourism Week reinforces the pivotal role travel plays in building a stronger, more prosperous America.”
ALBION – The Orleans County Mental Health Department is partnering with the Genesee County Mental Health Department and research organization NORC at the University at Chicago to conduct listening sessions and surveys to gather additional information from our community members surrounding mental health, suicide, substance use, associated resources, needs, and the associated stigma. Participation is open to any interested residents.
