Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State is now accepting applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), helping eligible New Yorkers save on the cost of heating their homes this winter amid rising energy costs.
The program could provide up to $1,086 this winter to help low- and middle-income households and older adults, depending on how they heat their home.
“No New Yorker should have to choose between heating their homes this winter and keeping food on the table,” Governor Hochul said. “As President Trump’s war in Iran drives up energy prices across the country, programs like the Home Energy Assistance Program will deliver relief to New Yorkers who need it most.”
Households that do not automatically receive assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can begin applying today, Monday, November 2.
Applications for assistance are accepted at local departments of social services and can be submitted online, through the mail or in person. New Yorkers can visit ny.gov/HEAP to learn more and apply. Additionally, older adults needing assistance with HEAP applications can contact their local office for the aging or contact the NY Connects helpline at 1-800-342-9871.
Editor’s Note: In Orleans County, people can inquire about HEAP at the Department of Social Services, 14016 Route 31 West, Albion, NY, 14411. The phone number is 585-589-3182. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The benefit amounts vary based on income, household size, heating source, and if the household includes a vulnerable member. A family of four can have a gross monthly income up to $6,852, or an annual gross income of up to $82,230, and still qualify for assistance.
In response to the rising cost of heating oil and kerosene stemming from President Trump’s war in Iran, New York State has increased base HEAP benefit amounts for recipients who have their heating fuel delivered to enable them to purchase a minimum delivery of fuel. The benefit amount for those who heat with oil, kerosene, or propane has been increased by $90, to $990, and the amount for those who heat with wood, pellets, and coal increased by $65 to $700.
Eligible households can receive one Regular HEAP benefit per season and could also be eligible for an Emergency HEAP benefit if they are in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility services shut off. Applications for the additional emergency benefits will be accepted beginning January 4, 2027.
HEAP benefits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible low- and middle-income households in need of assistance are encouraged to apply for HEAP benefits as soon as possible.
Beyond helping to defray energy costs, HEAP will also support New Yorkers whose equipment is in need of cleaning and/or repairs. Eligible homeowners can also now apply to have their primary heating equipment inspected and cleaned through the HEAP Heating Equipment Clean and Tune benefit.
Homeowners with inoperable heating equipment can also apply to have their heating equipment repaired or replaced through HEAP’s Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement program. Applicants for these benefits should contact their local department of social services for more information.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 November 2026 at 11:56 am
Photos courtesy of Medina Band Boosters: The Medina Marching Band performs on Sunday at the former Carrier Dome, now known as the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse.
The Medina Marching Band took a close second during the championships on Sunday in Syracuse for the New York State Field Band Conference.
Oswego edged Medina for the title in the Small School 2 Division.
The scores for the nine marching bands in the division include: Oswego, first at 89.550; Medina, second at 88.300; Mohonasen, third at 86.975; Le Roy, fourth at 86.800; Jordan-Elbridge, fifth at 84.900; Horseheads, sixth at 83.250; Westmoreland, seventh at 82.750; Johnson City, eighth at 81.175; and Vestal, ninth at 80.600.
The state champions include Walt Whitman in Large School 3, Greece in Large School 2, Norwich in Small School 3, Oswego in Small School 2, Mineola in Small School 1, and Arlington in National.
Medina was one of 50 bands in 6 classes that performed during the championships.
Medina’s show is called “We The People” and celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with the music of Aaron Copeland.
The band consists of 90 students and is directed by Kyla Leno-Denise and Andrea Busch. The band is led on the field by drum major Sophia Lopez. The group performed in new uniforms this year.
John A. Christopher (1917-1943) and Joseph F. Christopher (1919-1943) are two of the 10 Fancher area soldiers who died in World War II. The two gold stars on the flag indicate that two service members in the family died in action.
By Catherine Cooper, Orleans County Historian
“Illuminating Orleans” – Volume 6, No. 30
FANCHER – While preparing his late aunt’s home for sale, John W. Long of Albion discovered a V-mail letter under a blotter on her desk.
Dated April 22, 1943, it was a friendly and encouraging letter to a former student and family friend then serving abroad, filled with local news and details of life on the home front. Undelivered, it was returned to her after he was listed as missing in action. Mr. Long recently shared the letter with the Orleans County Department of History.
Dear Joe:
Have been thinking about you, so decided to send a note. Here it is Easter time. We have had a very cold wet spring. Very little spring work has been started. Orleans County has got to be a very wild old place. The hunters have killed three to four wolves and several foxes.
Bob H.* brought a large wolf (48 lbs.) up to school so the children might see it. They were thrilled. Everything is okay here at home and also at your home. I see the boys often**. There doesn’t seem to be many fellows around. I guess those that aren’t in the service are doing defense work.
Everyone seems so busy. We have been having a big bond drive, also a defense stamp drive. A jeep called at school*** and explained and showed the children. They thought it was great. Maybe you will get to see some local boys over there, for many are there. If possible, take pictures and make notes so you can tell us when you get back.
I saw the picture of yourself which you sent home. You look fine. (Fat -Ha). When we were studying geography about that section, you had no idea you would ever see it, did you? Neither did I. Take care of yourself.
Sincerely,
John and Mary Long
Their nephew, John W. Long, recently provided the following explanations for the starred items:
* Bob H. was Bob Harling, a neighbor on Transit Road. The wolf story was big news, and was even mentioned in local newspapers.
** “Seeing the boys often” referred to Joe’s brothers.
*** An Army representative visited country schools to demonstrate a jeep to students.
This letter unleashed a flood of memories for Mr. Long. Now in his 90s, he remembers the flag which hung in the living room window of the Christopher home in Fancher during World War II. Then just eight years old, he remembers that at first it featured one blue star, then two, and then three. Then, two of the blue stars were replaced with gold stars. John still remembers the hushed adult conversations, the worry and the sadness which overcame the family.
Nicholas and Mary Christopher farmed on Transit Road in Fancher. They had ten children. John’s aunt, Mrs. Mary (Gavigan) Long was a teacher at the district school, known as the Yellow Schoolhouse, which was directly across from the Christopher home. She taught nine of the ten Christopher children and was a close family friend.
Three of the Christopher boys – Michael, Joseph and John enlisted at the beginning of the war. Michael, who had trained as a barber, was assigned to a military base in Arizona, where he worked as a military barber for the duration of the War.
Joseph F. Christopher served with the Army Air Forces as a Technical Sergeant with the 512th Bomb Squadron, 376th Bomb Group. He and the entire crew of the plane they were traveling in were killed when the plane exploded outside Naples, Italy April 28, 1943. He was listed as Missing in Action over the Mediterranean Sea.
John A. Christopher served as a Private First-Class with the Army Air Forces, 853rd Aviation Engineer Battalion. The transport ship carrying his unit was struck by a German glider bomb off the coast of Algeria on November 26, 1943. His family received a telegram from the War Dept. on Dec. 30, 1943, informing them that he was missing. The Christophers were the first Orleans County family to have two sons reported missing at the same time. John’s death was not confirmed until April 4, 1944. He was survived by his wife, Dorothy, and a 20-month-old son, Robert John. Pfc Christopher was awarded a Purple Heart.
John Christopher was 24 at the time of his death, Joseph was 22. They are both memorialized at the North Africa American Cemetery in Carthage, Tunisia. Nicholas and Mary Christopher, the Gold Star parents who lost two sons in 1943, are buried at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Albion.
A total of ten young men from the small hamlet of Fancher were killed in WWII, among them another set of brothers, Leonard and Martin Licursi. A memorial stone in their honor was dedicated in Fancher in 1949.
File photo by Tom Rivers: The memorial at the “Fancher Curve” on Route 31 was rededicated on Aug. 14, 2021. The monument was originally dedicated on Aug. 14, 1949 as a tribute to 10 young men from the Fancher community who were killed in World War II.
Those men include John Christopher, Joseph Christopher, Cosmo Coccitti, John Kettle, Jr., Leonard Licursi, Martin Licursi, Richard Merritt, Camille Nenni, Floyd Valentine and Richard Vendetta.
The photo shows Richard Christopher of Albion placing a commemorative wreath by the monument. Richard is the son John Christopher, who was killed on November 26, 1943 when the transport ship carrying his unit was struck by a German glider bomb and sunk off the coast of Algeria. He was laid to rest at the North Africa American Cemetery in Tunis, Tunisia.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 November 2026 at 10:20 am
ALBION – The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office will be getting four new vehicles at a government discount rate. The Orleans County Legislature approved the purchase last week.
Two 2027 Dodge Durangos will be going to animal control officers at a cost of $106,980 to Bob Johnson Ford in Avon. This includes an upfitting with specialized communication and safety equipment.
The county also is buying two 2027 Dodge Durangos from Bob Johnson for $147,100 for the Sheriff’s Office patrol fleet. This cost also includes upfitting with specialized communication, emergency and safety equipment.
The Legislature on Oct. 27 also approved purchasing ammunition for the SWAT team with the Jurek Brothers in Greenfield, Mass. to be paid $29,630.
The county also approved spending $44,767 for 20 tactical vest carriers and 40 omega plates for the SWAT team. The county is paying Federal Eastern International in Jacksonville, Fla. for the items.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 November 2026 at 9:56 am
ALBION – The Orleans County Legislature is asking the governor and State Legislature to enact legislation, allowing county probation officers across the state to be able to retire after 25 years like most other law enforcement officers and first responders in the state.
County probation officers are currently in the standard tier plans through the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law, requiring them to work until age 62 or 63 to retire with full benefits, creating an inequity between probation officers and other law enforcement personnel, Orleans County legislators stated in a resolution last week.
“State support of the existing 25-year retirement plans for County Probation Officers would significantly enhance recruitment, improve retention of experienced personnel, support officer wellness, and ensure the long-term stability of County Probation Departments,” county legislators stated in their resolution approved last Tuesday.
Legislators said the probation officers are an integral part of the criminal justice system.
“The physically demanding and emotionally taxing nature of probation work exposes these officers to heightened safety risks and chronic occupational stress over the course of a long career,” the resolution states.
Probation officers are required to complete rigorous peace officer training, conduct field investigations, execute warrants, conduct home searches, monitor high-risk offenders, partner with police agencies in various state supported violence reduction measures, and respond to unpredictable, violent situations on a daily basis, legislators said.
“County probation officers perform critical, high-stress law enforcement duties that directly ensure public safety, rehabilitate justice-involved individuals, and support crime victims across New York State’s 62 counties,” legislators stated.
The County Legislature also said the state, if it includes probation officers in the 25-year retirement plan, should provide additional funding to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to alleviate financial pressure on counties.
CARLTON – All who live, work, or play in the Town of Carlton are invited to a Bonfire Night on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the town highway department on Waterport Carlton Road.
The event is hosted by the Carlton Community Heart & Soul committee along with the Town of Carlton.
The town brush pile will be lit, and community members are invited to enjoy a relaxing, low-key evening of fire and friendship. This is a tailgate-style event. Bring a chair, snacks, cooler, or whatever else may provide a safe, fun atmosphere. The Carlton Fire Company will be on hand, including a fire truck that guests can take a closer look at.
Bring a non-perishable food item to receive a free reusable tote bag. Items gathered as part of the food drive will go directly to community members in need.
In the case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled with notification on the Community Heart and Soul Facebook event page.
Community Heart & Soul is a resident driven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it.
The town of Carlton was selected by the Rochester Area Community Foundation and Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to be the first community to implement the Community Heart & Soul model in Orleans County, fully funded with grant support from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation.
Nationwide, there are only 145 communities designated as a Heart & Soul Community.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 November 2026 at 8:27 am
Julio Doval
MEDINA – A Medina man has charged with two felonies after an investigation into the sale and distribution of crack cocaine in the Village of Medina.
Julio Doval, 21, of Glenwood Avenue on Oct. 28 was charged with one count each of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree with intent to sell, which are Class B felonies, the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force reported.
Doval was issued appearance tickets for Ridgeway Town Court on Nov. 7.
Assisting in the investigation were Orleans County District Attorney Susan Howard, the Medina Police Department and New York State Department of Corrections Office of Special Investigations.
Further arrests and charges are pending in this investigation, the Task Force said.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 2 November 2026 at 8:08 am
Tom Gardner returns to a church of his childhood as pastor
Provided photos: Volunteers at the food pantry at Faith United Methodist Church in Barker are, at left, Joan Morgan, Peggy Lane, Richard McCanty and Kista Atwater. At right, in front, are Charlene McCanty, Vernetta Kenyon and Dexter McCanty. The church, pastored by the Rev. Tom Gardner of Knowlesville, recently celebrated 35 years of serving the community.
BARKER – Serving Faith United Methodist Church is a trip back to his childhood, for the Rev. Tom Gardner of Knowlesville.
“While I never lived in Barker, we visited our grandparents there so often growing up that it always felt like a second home,” the Rev. Gardner said. “When I first came to the church, I sat in the section of the church where I thought my grandparents sat. This was confirmed by a woman who sat behind me, who it turned out was a second cousin I had never met. I since have met her siblings and have been blessed by their presence in my life.”
Before his call to the Barker Church, the Rev. Gardner had retired from the Holley Presbyterian Church in the spring of 2021. He then agreed to serve the Barre Center Presbyterian Church as pulpit supply and moderator of the session. He had begun attending Faith United Methodist Church when,; in the summer of 2024, he was called to be pastor of the church.
“I have found everything about the church and community life to be the way you might hope for,” he said. “The congregation is generous and mindful of the needs of others, partnering with several groups, including the Barker School District. The church was conceived and built as a community center, and I believe we are living true to the original vision. The Food and Clothing pantry is an example.”
The Rev. Tom Gardner, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church in Barker, center, stands with Dexter and Charlene McCanty and Vernetta and Gordon Kenyon. The McCantys and Kenyons share duties overseeing the Barker Food Pantry, which recently celebrated 35 years.
The Food Pantry began in the early 1990s after a suggestion by Jean Stisser, when Faith United Methodist Church was looking for a mission to support.
The FUMC Food Pantry celebrated 35 years on Oct. 18. During worship the Rev. Gardner praised the food pantry and its volunteers and likened it to the Bible story in which 5,000 people had no food and Jesus gave them two loaves of bread and two fishes, and fed the entire crowd.
A fellowship hour followed in which volunteers enjoyed camaraderie and fellowship as they shared their experiences and importance of this mission.
At its start, Steve Haight chaired responsibilities of running the food pantry for at least half a dozen years. Gordon and Vernetta Kenyon had recently retired when Haight suggested they should take over the food pantry. They have run it ever since with the help of a handful of volunteers and a lot of community support.
The food pantry supplies food to families in the Barker School District who meet income guidelines. Food comes from FeedMore WNY, paid for by grants, food drives by the Boy Scouts, Barker Lions Club, Barker and Appleton post offices, various clubs at Barker Central School and churches throughout the community.
Vernetta said the Barker Central School’s food drive resulted in two giant pickup trucks full of food. She also praised the community, who she says are very generous with their donations of food and money.
Grants allow them to buy meat and poultry.
The pantry serves 120 families a month, Vernetta said. A family is allowed nine free meals a month. At Thanksgiving and Christmas time, they are able to pack holiday meals for the families, a turkey for Thanksgiving and a ham for Christmas.
Once a month the pantry is able to give out dog and cat food, donated by St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Burt.
“We couldn’t do it without community support and our volunteers,” Vernetta said. “They come in no matter what the weather conditions.”
Regular volunteers are Dexter and Charlene McCanty who share directing duties with Vernetta and Gordon, Andy and Krista Atwater, Cheryl Blacklock, Judy Brunishcheider, Roy Anderson and Deal Kempf.
The FUNC Food pantry is open from 8:30 to 11:15 on Mondays and from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Faith United Methodist Church is located at 1449 Quaker Rd., and the Rev. Gardner invites everyone to join them in worship at 10 a.m. Sundays.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 2 November 2026 at 7:46 am
Photos courtesy of Georgia Thomas: Kerry Panek plays the organ during worship at Church of the Abundant Harvest in Millville. Pastor Mike Stephenson is seated at right. Panek and pianist Diane Stephanson will perform a musical Night of Inspiration at 6 p.m. Nov. 15.
MILLVILLE – Music will be in the air at the Church of the Abundant Harvest on Nov. 15, when the church’s organist Kerry Panek and pianist Diane Stephenson perform an evening of music. The program will begin at 6 p.m.
Diane Stephenson , wife of Abundant Harvest’s pastor Mike Stephenson, plays the piano during worship at the Millville church.
“A Night of Inspiration” will feature the musicians, who regularly play during worship at the church, formerly the Millville United Methodist Church.
The two musicians have combined decades of playing organ and piano. Panek, who has played organ for 33 years, comes from a family of musicians. Three of her sisters also play organ for their churches – Darryl at Christ Church in Albion, Naomi Caldwell at the West Barre United Methodist Church and Pam Farwell at her church in Pennsylvania. Farwell also formerly played at the Yates Baptist Church.
Stephenson is a talented pianist, who plays for the choir, musicals and special programs at Medina Central School.
“Listening to them play is phenomenal,” said church member Georgia Thomas of Medina. “When they play together, the music rises up to the rafters and fills you with joy. I look forward to every Sunday.”
The idea for a combined concert was that of Peter Beach, who has attended the church since he was a child. The church wanted to do something to help a local organization and chose to give proceeds from the evening to CareNet Center of Greater Orleans.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 2 November 2026 at 7:15 am
Provided photo: The Canal Village Farmers’ Market will be based at 339 North Main St. for the winter season, beginning this Saturday.
MEDINA – Medina’s Canal Village Farmers’ Market will be moving to 339 North Main St. on Saturday, where it has found its home for the winter, according to Chris Busch, president of Orleans Renaissance Group, which sponsors the market. The new location is adjacent to the former NAPA store.
The space is owned by Mark Zambito and currently houses Phantom Cutz and Schon Haus hair salon, both in the front suites. Customers may access the market through the center doors on North Main Street. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.
“We are incredibly grateful to Mark for allowing us to use this space for the winter,” Busch said. “Without it, there’d be no winter market.”
Busch shared exciting news about redevelopment at the current site of the summer market at West Center Street and West Avenue.
In 2024, a successful grant of $4.5 million was awarded by New York State to the village of Medina, of which $725,000 was allotted for this exciting and transformative redevelopment of the entire market site, Busch said.
“With luck, we may not need to move for winter next year,” said Gail Miller, manager of the market. “While we have a few things left to do, we’re hoping to see construction start next year.”
The site was once a drive-in bank. Once completed, the new facility will provide the market with year-round conditioned space and the ability for expanded hours and offerings.
“We’re very lucky to have Canal Village Farmers’ Market year-round,” Busch said. “To make that happen, it takes generous volunteers and benefactors who believe in its importance to the community.”
In addition to a dedicated core of volunteers, Busch said the market also benefits from generous community sponsorship from Takeform, WSM Elder Law, Gardner’s Citgo and Berkshire Hathaway-Zambito Realtors, who lend financial support to the operation.
The market has operated at its summer site on West Center Street and West Avenue since 2015, under the auspices of the Orleans Renaissance Group.
“When the new facility is complete, it will usher in a new chapter on that corner, not only for the market, but for the site, downtown and the community,” Busch said. “A bigger, better expanded market with a site than supports community activities, will be a new hub for downtown.”
The winter market will continue to have its usual core vendors, offering local meat, vegetables, honey, baked goods, micro greens and a variety of crats and art merchandise. Weekly market updates can be found on Facebook at “Canal Village Farmers’ Market.”
Additional information about the market or any of its features is available by e-mailing Miller at canalvillagemarket@gmail.com.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 November 2026 at 8:41 pm
Photo by Tom Rivers: Signs at the driveway to the County Office Building on Route 31 let people know there was early voting today. There was one polling location open in the county for early voting at the Orleans County Board of Elections Office, 14016 Route 31 in Albion.
ALBION – It was busy the past nine days for early voting in Orleans County. There were 2,665 people who cast ballots through early voting from Oct. 24 to today.
That is double the total of 1,333 early voters from four years ago during the last gubernatorial election, when Kathy Hohcul faced Lee Zeldin. This time, it’s Hochul against Bruce Blakeman.
There are other contested races for state-wide offices, Congress, the State Legislature. The ballots also include many positions at the county and town levels.
The early voting totals by day include:
381 on Saturday, Oct. 24
282 on Sunday, Oct. 25
333 on Monday, Oct. 26
326 on Tuesday, Oct. 27
301 on Wednesday, Oct. 28
237 on Thursday, Oct. 29
289 on Friday, Oct. 30
291 on Saturday, Oct. 31
225 on Sunday, Nov. 1
The 2,665 voters represent 10.3 percent of the total registered voters in Orleans County – 25,899.
The early voting record for Orleans County was two years ago during the presidential election with 4,539 votes. The 2020 presidential election had 3,753 early voters.
The polls will be open on Tuesday throughout the county with polling locations at each of the 10 towns, with voting from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 1 November 2026 at 5:41 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
KNOWLESVILLE – Natalie Barnard, 18, of Albion gets her face painted by Mary Jo Whitman during today’s Day of the Dead celebration at the Orleans County 4-H fairgrounds.
The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council organized the event which celebrated Mexican culture and traditions for a Día de los Muertos.
About 700 people attended the event with another 300 going on field trips last week for the Day of the Dead, GO Art! officials said.
Jodi Fisher of GO Art! was busy in the kitchen as soon as the doors opened for the festival at 11 a.m. She is serving chicken tinga tostadas with crisp corn tortillas layered with spicy shredded chicken.
There was an ofrenda, which is an altar. People were encouraged to leave notes or mementoes for departed loved ones.
People left messages for family members and other loved ones who have passed away.
This note was left in honor of Dolores Huerta, who died on Oct. 28 in Bakersfield, Calif. at age 96. She was an iconic leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union. She was also known for her enduring rallying cry “Sí, se puede!” — which translates to “Yes, it can be done!”
Diana Bueno wore calavera makeup. The Day of the Dead isn’t a sad representation of death. Instead calaveras and other displays are brightly colored and decorated to show that life and memory continue past death.
The festival was free to attend. Participants were welcome to create colorful works inspired by Mexican art and Día de los Muertos traditions, including tissue-paper marigolds, La Catrina dolls, Mexican-inspired tile art, monarch butterfly art, calavera (sugar skull) masks and alebrije-inspired creatures.
A La Catrina doll is on display next to a screen that showed previously produced videos highlighting the holiday’s traditions and cultural significance. The Day of Dead last year was held at the Medina Triennial and previously was at the YMCA in Medina.
Giant puppets were part of the celebration for Día de los Muertos.
Press Release, Orleans County Veteran Services Agency
ALBION – The Orleans County Veteran Services Agency is highlighting its partnership with WNY Heroes to administer the county’s funding for the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program. This state-funded initiative provides peer-to-peer support services to military veterans, helping them transition to civilian life, connect with fellow veterans, and address challenges related to mental health, housing, employment, and overall well-being. The partnership was rolled out earlier this year.
“Each county receives funding for the Dwyer program and by teaming up with WNY Heroes, we are able to expand and enhance our services for local veterans, including more events and outings,” said Nick Mroz, Director of the Orleans County Veterans Service Agency. “This partnership also allows our staff to better focus on our core function of helping veterans and their families navigate through VA requirement to access services and benefits they have earned.”
Mroz said WNY Heroes administers the Dwyer Program for several other counties and has proven successful. As such, veterans should know they will need to verify some basic information like address to ensure Orleans County funding is directed to providing benefits to our local veteran community.
Information about upcoming events is always posted on the county Veterans Facebook page as well as at veterans’ posts within the county and the Veterans Service Agency office in Albion. Any veterans with questions or concerns should contact the Orleans County VSA at 585-589-3219.
FANCHER – While preparing his late aunt’s home for sale, John W. Long of Albion discovered a V-mail letter under a blotter on her desk.
