Provided photos: Pictured from left include some of the team at the Tim Hortons in Medina: general manager MaryJo Polick, assistant supervisor Dani Sadlocka, assistant general manager Erin Costello  and baker Cassandra Lyon.

These employees at the Tim Hortons in Albion include baker Michael Augusta and assistant general manager Sheryl Miller.

ALBION/MEDINA – The two Tim Hortons in Albion together sold about 2,500 Smile cookies last week during a fundraiser for the Golisano Children’s Hospital. The cookies were $2 each and raised $5,000 for the hospital in Rochester.

Tim Hortons ramped up the promotions for the week-long effort, inviting first responders and other community leaders in to decorate the cookies.

The Medina site sold 1,452 cookies, raising $2,905, while Albion sold 1,074 cookies, raising $2,146, said store co-owner Joey Filipelli.

The family also owns three Tim Hortons in Rochester at Culver Road, Mount Read and Ridgeway. Those three sites collectively sold 805 Smile cookies and raised $1,608.

Altogether, the five Tim Hortons owned by the Filipelli family will be donating $6,659 to Golisano Children’s Hospital.

“The owners – Giuseppe and Shirley Filipelli, Joey Filipelli, Jennifer Karbowski and Jared Karbowski – are so grateful to our community for supporting this fundraiser,” the family said. “The Tim Hortons team and owners are incredibly thankful for our local law enforcement, Mercy Flight, Key Bank and other business leaders who came out to help us decorate cookies and bring awareness to the event.”

Provided photo: Nurses at Orleans Community Health were treated to cake in celebration of the first day of Nurses Week, which is observed from May 5-9.

MEDINA – Orleans Community Health is celebrating Nurses Week May 5-9 with a full schedule of special events and honors.

“Orleans Community Health is proud to honor the dedication, compassion and commitment of its nursing staff during National Nurses Week 2025,” said Scott Robinson, director of Marketing, Communication and Outreach. “This special week recognizes the vital role nurses play in patient care and community, and Orleans Community Health is marking the occasion with a series of celebrations, tributes and recognitions.”

Throughout the week, Orleans Community Health will be sharing spotlights of both current and past members of its nursing teams, highlighting the stories and impact of these exceptional professionals across decades of care, Robinson said.

Celebratory events will include a sweet start to the week on Monday with cake and cupcakes available for all nursing staff; a special gift to nurses on Wednesday in appreciation of their dedication and service; and the annual brunch on Friday, a cherished tradition which brings together current and former members of the nursing team for a time of connection, gratitude and celebration.

A highlight of Friday’s brunch will be the announcement of this DAISY Award recipient, a prestigious honor given to a nurse who exemplifies extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care.

“Nurses are the heart of everything we do,” said Kim Gray, chief nursing officer at Orleans Community Health. “They bring strength, compassion and skill to every patient interaction. Nurses Week is a time for us to pause, reflect and express our deep gratitude to these incredible individuals who make such a profound difference every day.”

Orleans Community Health invites the community to join in recognizing and thanking the nurses who serve with excellence, resilience and heart.

For more information about Orleans Community Health or to learn more about their nursing team, visit www.orleanscommunityhealth.org.

Press Release, Assemblyman Steve Hawley

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is calling out Gov. Hochul for her two-faced approach to our state’s correctional system in her proposed state budget.

Currently, the governor is advocating to lower the minimum age requirement to be a correctional officer from 21 to 18 in an effort to combat the staffing shortage at prisons across the state. This staffing shortage was brought about by the Hochul Administration after it fired thousands of officers for voicing their concerns about unsafe work environments and the disastrous effects of policies such as the HALT Act.

Gov. Hochul’s budget proposal also includes a provision that would allow the governor to close up to five prisons within the next year with only 90 days’ notice. This move would only make the working environment more dangerous for staff by cramming more violent inmates into fewer facilities.

While Hawley is not opposed to lowering the age requirements for new correctional officers, he believes this administration is using this as a last-ditch effort to fix the problem it created.

“Gov. Hochul’s desperate effort to save face would almost be laughable if it didn’t affect the safety of thousands of hard-working correctional officers across our state,” Hawley said. “This proposal to lower the age requirements for new officers is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It is clearly a political move by the governor to pretend that she supports law enforcement while appeasing her progressive friends in the Majority. If Gov. Hochul actually cared about the law enforcement community, she would reinstate all the fired correctional officers with full benefits and back pay. Until then, everything else is just talk.”

Press Release, Holley Central School

HOLLEY – The Holley Elementary Art Club recently unveiled customized painted pizza pans at Dustin’s Pizzeria in the Village of Holley.

Students spent months working on the paintings. They were hung beside pizza boards that were painted by the Holley High School painting class in 2018. Students were excited to see their work displayed and hope community members enjoy the artwork for years to come.

Dustin’s Pizzeria has partnered with Holley Central School for various projects throughout the years, including exiting opportunities like this, as well as career exploration opportunities for students interested in the food industry or opening their own business.

Dustin Reisman (center) pictured with wife and Holley Board of Education member Jennifer Reisman (left), and Holley Superintendent Karri Schiavone (right) at Community Champion recognition.

Dustin Reisman, owner of Dustin’s Pizzeria and Holley Class of 2000 graduate, was named the Holley school district’s 2025 Community Champion for Public Education. This recognition is presented by ACT for Education in order to honor area businesses, service organizations, and community leaders who serve as exceptional supporters of our local public schools and students. He was honored at their recognition breakfast on May 2.

“Dustin Reisman has supported the students and families of Holley Central School for many years,” said Holley Superintendent Karri Schiavone. “Dustin’s Pizzeria is a regular donor for fundraisers and other school events. His support of the school and our students is endless. His involvement in Holley’s events and the community at large is commendable, noticed, and most importantly, done with true intentions of quiet support.”

Students are thrilled to see to their artwork on display at Dustin’s Pizzeria.

Armando Elenes, Secretary Treasurer of the United Farm Workers, has issued a statement in response to the statement on Monday from Lynn-Ette & Sons after 14 of the farm’s workers were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday. They were on a bus headed to work when they were stopped on Route 98 in Albion at about 7:30 a.m. near Crosby’s, north of the Erie Canal.

Statement from the United Farm Workers:

“There is in fact a bargaining unit at Lynn-Ette farm which covers seasonal workers — as Lynn-Ette is aware, an arbitrator has already been appointed by the State of New York following Lynn-Ette’s failure to negotiate a union contract for them in good faith and we are waiting for the arbitrator to issue their decision.

It is true that the workers who were detained last Friday are not part of the current bargaining unit. This is because Lynn-Ette itself successfully argued that its year-round workers should be excluded from the unit. At the time, we argued strongly that year-round workers should be included in the same bargaining unit as their seasonal coworkers.

Given that exclusion, several year-round workers were continuing to organize to file a petition for a separate bargaining unit that would negotiate a contract for the year-round workers. Several of the workers who were leading that effort have now been detained by ICE.

We do now know that ICE came to target the bus as a result of a tip. We demand that ICE be fully transparent about how and why and based on what information these arrests were made, including to the members of Congress who are inquiring about this very issue.

If workers at any company were to be targeted for immigration enforcement for union organizing, that would be a violation of our Constitution’s First Amendment; the right to freedom of association including with your union. Everyone should be concerned about that.”

Press Release, Assemblyman Steve Hawley

Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is calling out Gov. Hochul for failing to deliver a state budget more than a month past the April 1 deadline.

While the governor recently announced a conceptual agreement on a $254 billion budget, it has yet to receive support from state lawmakers. Over the last week, Hochul has spent her time away from Albany promoting her new proposal as the state Legislature continues to wait for the actual budget bills to be introduced.

Hawley believes the governor’s absence from Albany and the Legislature’s not agreeing to adopt is the epitome of incompetence, and only further delays the budget process and puts off relief for everyday New Yorkers.

“This is the latest a state budget has been in the last 15 years, and Gov. Hochul is nowhere to be found,” said Hawley. “It seems as if the governor will speak to just about any news outlet but won’t sit down with lawmakers to hash out a budget. We’ve been back in Albany every week waiting for a final proposal, but she hasn’t been in the Capitol since last Monday. Someone needs to tell this administration that media tours aren’t a part of the budget process. It’s time for Gov. Hochul to come back to Albany and finish the job.”

Press Release, State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt

ALBANY – Today, Senate Democrats on the Senate Codes Committee voted to reject a series of key criminal justice bills proposed by Senate Republicans, preventing them from advancing to the Senate floor for a full vote.

The bills opposed by Senate Democrats include proposals designed to crack down on animal cruelty, arson, illegal drugs, vehicular assault, manslaughter and homicide committed while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. With these votes, the Senate Majority has once again demonstrated a shocking lack of concern for the public safety of the very people they are elected to represent.

The Senate Republican Conference remains focused on restoring common sense to the criminal justice system and ensuring safer streets for all New Yorkers. Instead of supporting this effort, Senate Democrats have continued to advance and defend a failed criminal justice “reform agenda” that puts the needs and concerns of criminals above those of law-abiding citizens.

“It was shocking to see several common sense criminal justice measures defeated in today’s Codes Committee, including Andrew’s Law, which would increase penalties for those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These bills would have made the state safer and provided greater protections for law abiding citizens. Today’s Committee vote is a clear indication that Senate Democrats are unmoved by New Yorkers’ concerns over rising crime rates and their demand for greater public protections,” said Senator Anthony Palumbo, Ranking Member of the Committee on Codes.

“These bills represent common sense initiatives aimed at keeping New York residents safe and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The legislature has an obligation to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens and crime victims. Rejecting these proposals sends the wrong message to the people we represent,” said Senator Patrick Gallivan, member of the Committee on Codes.

The list of bills that were voted down by Democrats in the Codes Committee is a prime example of how they continue to dismiss policies that ensure safety and quality of life in our communities:

• S.236 (Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick) – An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to setting bail for defendants that pose a threat to public safety. – Defeated 4-9
• S.307 (Rhoads) – An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to authorizing bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids. – Defeated 4-9
• S.1041 (Palumbo) – An act to amend the penal law, the vehicle and traffic law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to arrest, prosecution, sentencing and penalties for offenses involving vehicular assault, manslaughter and homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. – Defeated 4-9
• S.1748 (Oberacker) – An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to securing orders for principals charged with arson felony offenses. – Defeated 4-9
• S.2282A (Helming) – An act to amend the executive law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to enacting the “pretrial risk overview for threat evaluation, custody, and treatment (PROTECT) act” and establishing a risk assessment instrument to evaluate certain defendants; and to repeal certain provisions of the criminal procedure law relating thereto. – Defeated 5-8
• S.3511 (Borrello) – An act to amend the penal law, in relation to increasing the maximum sentence of imprisonment for certain misdemeanors to one year; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto. – Defeated 4-9
• S.1648 (Oberacker) – An act to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to authorizing bail for principals charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. – Defeated 4-9

Press Release, Orleans/Niagara BOCES

MEDINA – Orleans/Niagara BOCES would like to congratulate the over 160 SkillsUSA members who competed on April 24th at the New York State Fairgrounds in dozens of competitions at the 2025 NYS SkillsUSA Leadership Conference.

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student to excel and empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.

Many of the students winning medals have the opportunity to move on to the National competition in Atlanta, Georgia in June.

Some of the local gold medal winners include:

• Sophia Goyette (Medina), a student in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering program at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center, took a gold medal in the Technical Drafting competition.

The competition will focused on the application of appropriate entry-level technical drafting skills to solve visualization and presentation problems of a mechanical nature as designed by the national technical committee.

• Brady Christiaansen (Medina), a student in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering program at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center, took a gold medal in CNC 3-Axis Milling Programming competition.

This competition assessed the ability to program CNC milling machines, interpret prints (including GD&T), and measure/gauge parts. The competitor will also demonstrate theoretical knowledge of CNC machine configuration, setup, and operations.

• Madison Davis (Lyndonville), a student in the Allied Health program at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center, took a gold medal in Health Occupations Professional Portfolio.  The knowledge performance portion of this competition was the creation of a professional portfolio with title page, table of contents and six required sections in specific order.

Competitors were required to take the NYS SkillsUSA professional development test at orientation. The competition includes a live presentation by the competitor designed to evaluate the ability of an individual to present themselves to an employer using effective communication skills.

Winners from Orleans Technical Education Center include:

First Place

• ESTHETICS – Isabella Pearl of Lockport, Cosmetology II
• ESTHETICS MODEL – Megan Adams of Lockport, Cosmetology II
• CNC 3-AXIS MILLING PROGRAMMER – Brady Christiaansen of Medina, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering II
• HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO – Madison Davis of Lyndonville, Allied Health II
• INTERNET OF THINGS – Garrett Armenia of Roy-Hart in Computer Technology II
• MEDICAL MATH – A’Niya Cornwell of Lockport in Health Occupations I
• TECHNICAL DRAFTING – Sophia Goyette of Medina in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering II

Second Place

• INTERNET OF THINGS – Scott Clark of Roy-Hart, Computer Technology II
• CNC 3-AXIS MILLING PROGRAMMER – Nathaniel Hulton of Roy-Hart, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering II
• COMPUTER PROGRAMMING – Camden VandenBosch of Roy-Hart, Computer Technology I
• EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – Chyanne Easley of Lockport, Early Childhood I

Third Place

• AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY – Ryan Quattrini of Newfane in Diesel Tech/Heavy Equip II
• CRIMINAL JUSTICE QUIZ BOWL – Giovanni Wright of Newfane, Michelle Ramirez of Albion and Gloria Haller of Barker, Security and Law I

Farm disputes claims made by United Farm Workers that raid was in response to union activity

Statement from Lynn-Ette & Sons in Kent

KENT – Lynn-Ette & Sons is heartbroken by the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action that resulted in the detention of 14 long-standing farm employees.

These individuals are not only vital contributors to our operations but valued members of our extended farm family—many of whom have worked alongside us for years with commitment and integrity.

We are deeply troubled by the manner in which this enforcement action was carried out and the impact it has had on our team and their families. Lynn-Ette & Sons had no prior knowledge of the raid and had no contact with ICE beforehand.

We strongly reject the United Farm Workers’ (UFW) irresponsible and self-serving public claims suggesting that these workers were targeted in retaliation for union activity. These claims are categorically false.

None of the individuals detained were part of the bargaining unit involved in the ongoing union activity on our farm. To insinuate otherwise is not only misleading but irresponsibly politicizes a painful and personal situation for the workers and their loved ones.

Lynn-Ette & Sons remains committed to the fair and respectful treatment of all our employees. We are cooperating fully with legal counsel to better understand the circumstances and to assist the affected individuals and their families where possible.

We call on elected officials and community leaders to ensure that all enforcement actions are conducted with transparency, due process, and human dignity.

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.

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, AAA Western and Central New York

AAA Western and Central New York is reminding travelers that new identification requirements are going into effect this week for travel within the U.S.

Beginning May 7, U.S. travelers must have a REAL ID (or other acceptable form of ID like a passport) to board domestic flights. The REAL ID is a federal requirement for state-issued driver licenses and non-driver identifications designed to help prevent fraudulent identification.

A REAL ID compliant card will have one of the following markings on the upper or lower part of the card: a black star or a United States flag. If your card does not have one of these markings on it, then it is not REAL ID compliant and will not be accepted as valid identification for boarding commercial aircraft for domestic flights beginning May 7.

Aside from a REAL ID, other acceptable forms of identification for domestic flights include a valid U.S. passport book or card, a federally approved ID such as a NEXUS card, or an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or non-driver ID, which is only available to U.S. citizens and is acceptable identification at U.S. land and sea borders for traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, and some countries in the Caribbean. A passport is still required for all international flights.

“Travel remains popular this year, and AAA is encouraging anyone who has domestic flights booked on or after May 7 to ensure they have proper identification and to secure REAL ID ahead of time,” said Elizabeth Carey, AAA Western and Central New York director of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications. “While travelers can apply for a REAL ID at any time, airport security will turn away travelers without proper identification beginning May 7, and those travelers will not be allowed to board flights, which is the last thing you want to encounter at the airport.”

In addition to flying domestically, you will need a REAL ID to enter certain federal facilities that require identification such as U.S. military bases.

Obtaining a REAL ID is optional and not needed for the following: being licensed to drive, to vote or registering to vote, applying for or receiving federal benefits, accessing health or life insurance, law enforcement, constitutionally protected activities, participating in law enforcement proceedings or investigations, and entering federal facilities that do not require a person to present identification.

A REAL ID or Enhanced Driver License must be obtained in-person at a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) location. AAA offices in New York City do offer DMV services, but AAA offices in the Western and Central New York area do not. To find a location offering REAL ID services, travelers should visit www.dmv.ny.gov.

While there is no additional charge to obtain a REAL ID, there is a $30 charge on top of the normal transaction fees for the Enhanced Driver License, which can be used at some border crossings.

Children under the age of 18 will not need a REAL ID to fly domestically, however, the adult traveling with them will need an acceptable form of identification.

If you have more questions about obtaining a REAL ID and the upcoming deadline, visit www.dmv.ny.gov.

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – Chuck Persons rides his motorcycle at the start of a 50-mile trek through Orleans County today in the annual motorcycle safety and awareness ride.

The Orleans County chapter of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) organized the ride and also held a rally at the courthouse steps. Only a few motorcyclists went on the ride due to the rain.

These motorcyclists, including Don DuBois of Medina in front, get ready for their safety and awareness ride. The bikers urge the public to “ look twice, save a life.”

Don Sloper, president of the Orleans County chapter of ABATE, speaks during today’s rally at the courthouse steps. About 110 riders are in the Orleans County chapter.

Barry Flansburg, center, represented Assemblyman Steve Hawley and County Legislator Skip Draper represented State Sen. Rob Ortt. They presented proclamations in support of motorcycle safety and urged other motorists to use extra caution when making a left turn or pulling out onto the roadway.

Chris Genovese, legislative coordinator for ABATE of New York and a meber of the Buffalo and Erie County chapter, shared legislative priorities for ABATE.

Two bills seek to hold motorists accountable for reckless driving that endangers others. ABATE wants a vehicular violence awareness component into the pre-licensing course to stress the importance of a culture of responsibility and respect among drivers.

“Through education and awareness, ABATE of NY seeks to reduce the incidence of reckless driving and vehicular violence, ultimately creating safer roads for all users in New York State,” the group states.

Genovese also highlighted the Grieving Families Act which seeks justice for the families of those who are wrongfully killed by the acts of others, including riders killed by negligent drivers.

“This important legislation provides surviving families the ability to seek fair compensation for their pain and suffering, addressing the emotional and financial hardships that come with such a devastating loss,” ABATE states on its website. “By expanding the definition of ‘family’ to include not only traditional relatives but also those who have close, dependent relationships with the deceased, the Grieving Families Act recognizes the wide-ranging impact of such tragedies. This bill is crucial for holding negligent drivers accountable and providing much-needed support to those left behind.”

Provided photos: Fire badly damaged a home in Brockport at 4 Roman Circle.

By Christopher Martin, public information officer for Brockport Fire District

BROCKPORT – Multiple calls to the Monroe County 911 Center this morning at 7:30 prompted an immediate response to the report of a fire in the home at 4 Roman Circle in Clarkson.

Units from Brockport, Hamlin-Morton-Walker, Hilton, Bergen, Churchville, Spencerport and the Quint from Murray were dispatched when the first arriving personnel declared a working fire due to the volume of fire evident.

Heavy smoke and flames were coming from the front of the structure and neighbors described some sort of explosion alerted them to the situation unfolding before them. Fill-in crews from Hamlin, Murray and Hilton covered our district while the rest of the crews worked the scene.

The four residents living there escaped the fire unharmed, and the American Red Cross came to assist them with immediate housing as the home is uninhabitable. One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated by Monroe Ambulance and transported to the hospital for observation.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Brockport Fire Police provided traffic support and scene safety in the area and the fire is under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Investigation Team.