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This grant opportunity is to be used for a program or project to improve instruction, academic achievement or in support of a current issue.
The Retired Educators of New York Central Western Zone are extending a grant opportunity for $1,000 to public school teachers and administrators for the 2021-22 school year within a 10-county area. Th
Read Around Perry will be hosting a Community Read featuring “Nothing More Dangerous” by Allen Eskens, with a virtual visit from the author.
While 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, Read Around Perry is embracing 2021 and looking for new ways to connect the community through literature. RAP will be hosting a Community Read featur
Sylvain Scalabrini and Linda Heroux-Scalabrini are the new owners of Woodstream Campsite.
Situated along the banks of the East Koy Creek in Gainesville is a lovely place known as Woodstream Campsite. A "home away from home" for many locals, as well as out-of-state campers, Woodst
The county will receive $5,931,797 to build new towers and improve connectivity to the upstate public safety agencies.
Wyoming County has received nearly $6 million in grant funding from the state to improve local emergency communications. The county will receive $5,931,797 to build new towers and improve connectivity
The Warsaw Chamber of Commerce still has slots available for the fifth edition of its Hometown Hero banners that hang from the light poles in Warsaw from Memorial Day until Veterans Day.
The banners are a way to honor anyone from Warsaw or the surrounding area who is a military veteran or currently serving in the military in any branch of service.
After Veterans Day the banners are officially retired and returned to the families to keep as a lasting memento.
Banners can be purchased until April 1. Applications can be found at the chamber website, WarsawChamber.com. For more information, email [email protected] or call 1 (855) 492-7729.
Money was raised through an endeavor started by Luke Harding of Harding's Furniture.
The Attica Community raised $10,000 to donate towards local food shelters, with $5,000 apiece going to the Attica Food Pantry and Food Link on Thursday, Feb. 4. The event was started in early January
Each checklist submitted during the GBBC helps researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society learn more about how birds are doing and how to protect them.
Bird watchers of all ages and abilities, from beginners to experts, are invited to take part in the Department of Environmental Conservation's Great Backyard Bird Count. The 24th annual GBBC will
Investigators say one of the suspects filed an online customer complaint with the United States Postal Service for the delayed delivery of a parcel Feb. 1. The following day, after a search warrant was executed, a postal inspector allegedly found the package to contain approximately 85 grams of suspected crystal m**hamphetamine.
Two Warsaw residents were arrested after they were caught attempting to receive m**hamphetamine through a package sent via United States Postal Service, authorities from the U.S. Attorney's Offic
Workshops will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 20, and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Meetings will be held virtually but accommodations will be made if necessary, should a farm not be available for one of the dates. Workshop registration is open on the Genesee Valley Conservancy website.
Wyoming County officials and the Genesee Valley Conservancy have announced that the Wyoming County Agricultural & Farmland Protection Board will be accepting pre-applications from landowners inter
The dinner is normally held on the first Saturday of each March.
Due to current social gathering limitations, event organizers have decided to postpone the Annual Pride of Agriculture dinner normally held the first Saturday in March. "The safety and health of
The two sessions that make up the series will cover resource assessment, business planning, basic bookkeeping and budgeting. Follow-up sessions will be held biweekly if there is enough interest.
There are many aspects to consider when starting a livestock farm, such as land, what to sell and how to sell it. Cornell Cooperative Extension's Specialists Nancy Glazier and Joan Sinclair Petze
Team captain and Perry senior Porter Matthews captured two Livingston County Athletic Association swim titles Friday, Jan. 29.
Matthews placed first in both the 100-yard freestyle and the 100 backstroke. He will be swimming both events in Sectionals on Thursday, Feb. 11.
Junior Alex Wright took seventh place in the 100 butterfly event. He will also compete in the event at Sectionals.
Pictured are Wright swimming in the butterfly and Matthews in the backstroke. Photos courtesy of Chip Matthews.
There is an urgent need for volunteers in Wyoming County. Those interested in volunteering for RESTORE must be at least 20 years of age, have reliable transportation and be comfortable working with those in a crisis situation. All applicants will be screened and must complete 32 hours of training prior to beginning their volunteer commitment.
RESTORE Sexual Assault Services, a program of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, is recruiting volunteers for an upcoming training cycle in early March 2021. There is an urgent need f
The mobile therapy unit was added to help eliminate transportation and accessibility as barriers to seeking counseling for behavioral and addiction counseling. The unit will be staffed by licensed clinicians and a peer.
Spectrum Health and Human Services added a new way to serve its clients and the community at large: a mobile therapy unit serving Wyoming county will be on the road as of Friday, Jan. 22. The mobile u
The Business of the Year Award recognizes an agribusiness for the quality, leadership and innovation they demonstrate that enhances the integrity of the agricultural industry.
Marquart Farms was recognized with the Business of the Year Award during the recent New York State Agricultural Society Annual Meeting & Forum. Sponsored by the Northeast Agribusiness & Feed A
Animal Friends at Wyoming County Animal Shelter
*Update, Found and home safe. Thank you for sharing*****MISSING DOG IN WARSAW NY AREA** Went missing yesterday, Jan 20th around 4:30pm. Owner lives near Dale on Sage Rd. His name is Grady and is a wire haired 6month old puppy wearing collar shown. He was last seen at 6pm near Higgins Sage and Comet Rd. He is skittish so please call owner is seen at: 585-813-3631.
The funds are critical to the support of the shelter's low-cost spay and neuter program that provides this service to qualified low-income people primarily from Wyoming County.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has granted Wyoming County SPCA $13,185 of NYS APCP funds. "These funds are critical to the support of our low-cost spay and neuter p
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In addition to the Warsaw school winning, students Adelia Green and Aiden Sonricker finished in the top three individually. Green recorded 3,353 minutes of activity, while
Sonricker had 3,120 minutes.
The Warsaw Central School has won the 2020 Play to Get Fit Challenge hosted by the Health and Physical Education department at Genesee Community College. The Get Fit Challenge has been motivating thir
Warsaw Public Library
Warsaw Public Library, like all organizations during this time, is continuously tasked with balancing the health and safety of our patrons and staff, while also providing service and support to the community.
With this in mind, we have made the decision to stay open 1 hour later on Mondays & Tuesdays, and close 1 hour earlier on Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Our temporary hours, effective Tuesday, 1/12 will be as follows,
Monday/Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday/Thursday 1-6
Friday 1-5
Saturday 10-1.
Our building remains open for both in person and curbside service. We ask that you limit your visits to 30 minutes and wear a mask at all times, covering both nose and mouth. All returns must be placed in the outside book drop, and will remain on your account for several days after returning them due to quarantine requirements. Thank you for your continued support and patience while we do our best to mitigate closure. It is our intent to remain open unless we are required to close due to staffing issues or mandated restrictions. As always, we will continue to update you of any changes to our hours or services.
In person programming is suspended, but our adult winter reading program continues through 2/20, and there are many virtual learning opportunities available here,
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Explore and More Children's Museum has provided us with Make and Take Activity Bags. These are available at the circulation desk, or you may call and request curbside pick up.
We will be closed on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our digital library is always open at https://owwl.overdrive.com/
2021 will bring a whole new weekend of family fun, which includes not only the Silver Serpent Triathlon, but a 5K and a youth duathlon.
Whether it is a weight loss goal or a resolution just to move more in 2021, Wolfpack Multisport has exciting challenges to energize and motivate you in the new year. To kick off 2021, Wolfpack will st
A new 55-inch television was among the items donated to veterans in Batavia.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 734 of Attica had a busy holiday season, making a merrier Christmas for veterans at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Batavia. A visit from Nick LaMarca,
Receipts must be submitted or postmarked to the Wyoming County Chamber by close of business at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8.
The Wyoming County Chamber and Tourism office is reminding shoppers to turn in their holiday shopping receipts to be entered into the "Shop Wyoming and Win" contest. Receipts must be from pu
The monies are proceeds from Kucko’s Finger Lakes Region 2021 calendar that went on sale late last summer.
Christmas came early for The Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park when photographer and Rochester television news anchor John Kucko, along with Don Sirianni of Omnidon Productions in Webster,
This morning the Perry Police, Santa and his elves have been spreading some Christmas cheer, delivering gifts to local children.
This afternoon, State Assemblyman David DiPietro and staff members dropped off special packages to residents of the East Side Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. A total of 75 bags were presented to the home that included various activities, snacks, warm accessories and other items to help spread holiday cheer. The assemblyman will be visiting other nursing homes in his district to drop off more packages. Items in the bags were donated by local community members.
Country Line Electric Supply, Tackbary’s Trophies and Gifts, Letchworth State Park, Windy Brew, and Butter Meat Co. were all recognized.
The 2020 award winners for Large, Small, Tourism Attraction, Tourism Business, and Most Promising New businesses of the year have been announced by the Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office. Thi
Victory Sports Global Outreach Executive Director Doug Rifenburg visited the Wyoming County YMCA on Friday to drop off 95 Play Packs for local youth. The bags contain a variety of sporting equipment to keep kids active at home during the pandemic. Pictured from left to right are Y Executive Director Matt Hilton, Tom Halstead (after school program director) and Rifenburg.
A virtual auction has raised more than $22,600 for The Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park.
When the COVID-19 pandemic canceled all in-person fundraising events for The Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park this past spring and summer, volunteer co-chairs Susan Herrnstein, Loren Penma
As many businesses are beginning to apply for loan forgiveness for the Payroll Protection Program, the Internal Revenue Service has ruled that the expenses – wages as well as the other covered costs – cannot be deducted as an expense if the loan is forgiven.
Back in April when small businesses were struggling to deal with the sudden loss of revenue caused by the government-ordered COVID-19 shut-down, the Payroll Protection Program offered some hope. It wa
Warsaw Fire Department & Rescue Squad
In an effort to give everyone some Christmas cheer this year during the Moonlight Magic night on December 4th, we have decided to do the Firetruck Christmas Parade around the village so families do not have to leave their homes to see Santa and the firetrucks if they choose to. We encourage people to come out and stand by the curb to view Santa, but maintain social distancing with your neighbors. We are also driving by East Side Rehabilitation Center as well as the Cloisters so those residents can view the parade as well. We will be leaving the Ag Center at 7:30pm and heading down to Brooklyn street over to Liberty Street. We will be arriving with Santa around 7:50-8pm at the Monument for the annual lighting of the monument. We hope everyone enjoys this experience from the comforts of their own homes and possibly starting a new tradition during these difficult times.
Bell ringers are needed for the Warsaw Wal-Mart and Tops locations. See attached info for directions on signing up! Donations raised from the Red Kettle program will go to families and individuals in need throughout the year, and well as to the Warsaw Food Pantry.
To date, the WNY Walks have raised more than $500,000 and efforts to ensure those living with dementia have ongoing access to programs and services continue.
Despite the hurdles of organizing an event during the COVID-19 pandemic, Western New York's famed generosity once again rose to meet the challenge. The Alzheimer's Association® Western New Y
Local police agencies and the Wyoming County DA’s Office are taking part in the Stuff the Cruiser event today at Wal-Mart in Warsaw. In partnership with Community Action for Wyoming County, officers are collecting new unwrapped toys, games, winter gear and gifts that will be donated to local families in need. Stop down until 4 to donate!
The WNY Gas and Steam Association will be hosting the Country Christmas Light Display this holiday season. At a cost of $10 per vehicle, occupants will be admitted to a half-mile-wide showing of holiday lights and displays. The event opens on the evening of Thanksgiving and initially runs through Saturday, Nov. 28, then continues every Friday and Saturday through Dec. 19.
In hopes of spreading some Christmas cheer for all, the Western New York Gas and Steam Association will be holding a drive-thru light display this holiday season. For the first time, the Association w
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The local community held a law enforcement appreciation parade in Warsaw this morning. Participants are shown riding by the Warsaw Police Department.
Parade for Rachael Paddock, the 2020 New York State rifle champion in the 3P Air Individual Prone. She won today during the NYSPHSAA Rifle Championships at West Point. Paddock is the first NYSPHSAA rifle champion in Section V history. She earned the title with a score of 100.
Fire truck parade leads Santa to the monument
Santa lights the Warsaw monument
Entertainment at the Chalk Fest
Grand finale of the Warsaw Fire Department Carnival fireworks
Tear-down of Manor Oak has commenced.
It’s a beautiful day for a visit to the ice fountain at Letchworth
Last night’s Fourth of July fireworks in Warsaw.
Santa lights the monument
Annual Warsaw Halloween parade. See photos in this week’s issue on Thursday, Nov. 2.
Some footage from Wine in the Valley's Charity Grape Stomp. Check out our Wine in the Valley 2015 album for some images from the night.
