Latest News
Sports and Activities
New scoreboards glow for HF-L teams
The HF-L Sports Boosters along with members of the HF-L community have donated three state of the art scoreboards...
HF-M Historical Society to feature railroads
The October 4, 2018 meeting of the Honeoye Falls/Mendon Historical Society will feature David J. Monte Verde. The title...
Carosa Commentary
HF-L Alumni Hall of Fame to induct five new members at Fall Weekend ceremony
The Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Alumni Hall of Fame will increase by five members when it inducts the 2018 nominees during Fall Weekend ceremonies. The inductees are: Robert Meehan Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Class of 1982 Robert Meehan is a professional architect, dedicated volunteer, positive role model, and committed...
Underground Railroad program at Lima Library
The Lima Public Library will be hosting a short presentation in honor of Frederick Douglass’ 200th birthday. It will be on freedom quilts and the Underground Railroad entitled, “Patch to Freedom.” The presentation is Saturday, October 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the library.
Village of Lima EV Charging Station Opens
On Monday, September 17th, the Village of Lima put their new electric vehicle charging station into service. The station is located in the Village of Lima municipal parking lot located adjacent to the Lima Town Courthouse at 7327 East Main Street. Visitors are welcome to charge their electric vehicles...
Destiney Schultz wins another Fairy House Competition
Local artist, Destiney Schultz, wins another Peoples Choice award at the Rochester Cornhill Arts Festival, Fairy House Competition. This teenager has been creating fairy houses for a number of years and giving enjoyment to the community in many areas. Schultz (pictured here) designed and built her first fairy house...
Thompson’s Lima Practice Welcomes New Physician
Dr. Katherine I. Rast recently joined UR Medicine Thompson Health and will be based at its Lima Family Practice, 7325 Community Drive in Lima. Rast earned her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica, and completed her residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in...
Lima Library announces bicycle winners
The Lima Public Library had its end of Summer Reading party on Wednesday, August 1. As part of the prize, a drawing was held for two bicycles, helmets, and locks. These prizes were generously donated by Five Star Bank in Honeoye Falls as they have done for several years....
HF-L football to play independent schedule
The Honeoye Falls-Lima Cougars have decided to leave the Monroe County IV Football League and compete as an independent. 2018 Honeoye Falls-Lima Cougars Quick Facts Head Coach: John Russ (7th Season) Class: B League: Independent 2017 Season Overall Record: 3-4 League Record: 1-3 Playoffs: Lost in Semifinals to Livonia...
Mitch DeWaters Dies Saturday in One-Car Crash
Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies released the name of the person who died in a crash on Rush Lima Road Saturday morning. Mitch DeWaters, 64, was traveling northbound on the road when his vehicle went off the road, rolled and struck a house at 6416 Rush Lima Road. The Lima...
Falk passionate about serving Lima residents
The world of politics and government is one filled with adversity and challenges that are unique, and thus require a certain level of mental fortitude and perseverance to tackle them. From the President of the United States to our local elected officials, actions are taken to try and improve...
Annual Lima Crossroads Blues Festival is this weekend
Blues music along with the ever popular bed race and many children’s activities mean that it is time for the annual Lima Crossroads Blues Festival. For the eighth consecutive year, the festival will be benefitting Camp Good Days and Special Times as part of its mission. The three-day festival,...
Wheatland-Chili Art Teachers Receive Golden Apple Awards
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Last month not one, but two, Wheatland-Chili teachers were honored with WROC-TV “Golden Apple” awards. The awards, which highlight excellence in teaching, are handed out based on nominations from school community members across the greater Rochester area. T. J. Connor Elementary School art teacher Julia Mazzota...
Scottsville’s Legendary Mad Man
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Anyone walking or driving around Scottsville these days might be distracted by a dapper older man riding a red electric bicycle (at speed) (without a helmet). The man’s name is Bill Clune. The red bike was a birthday present to himself, an upgrade for an older...
Kael Nicolosi Buddy Bench Unveiled at T. J. Connor Elementary
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Last Thursday evening the Wheatland-Chili Central School District held a special ceremony to honor the life of Kael Nicolosi through the dedication of a “buddy bench.” Kael tragically died in February 2017 when a distracted driver ran a stop sign and hit the car that eight...
Historical Spotlight: Clifton, New York
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Every July a sign appears on Scottsville-Chili Road promoting the early August dates of the annual Clifton Fire Department Carnival. An arrow on the sign tells drivers to turn on Morgan Road to find their way to Clifton. For first timers who take the turn, they...
Artist Spotlight: Tim Limner — Husband, Father, Dolly Grip
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Ever watch a film through to the end to see the credits and ask yourself what a “best boy” or “dolly grip” is while you are waiting to see the name of an actor? While those who write, act in, and direct motion pictures are often...
Not Your Average Summer School: Wheatland-Chili Extended School Year Program Achieves Positive Outcomes
BY GRETCHEN SPITTLER BOCES 2 Communications Specialist According to a report published by the Brookings Institute, students loose an average of one full month worth of learned knowledge during summer vacation. Declines in math and reading are the most pronounced. This summer, Wheatland-Chili Middle School teachers Kaylee Mitchell and...
Neighbor Days at Genesee Country Village, September 1-3
All Labor Day weekend, Genesee Country Village & Museum, the state’s largest living history museum, is offering free admission to residents in five towns and villages surrounding the museum: Mumford, Caledonia, Scottsville, LeRoy, and Avon (zip codes 14511, 14423, 14546, 14482, and 14414). The museum has nearly 70 historic...
It’s no yolk: the chicken code debate resurfaces in Scottsville
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY The Scottsville Village Board of Trustees kicked off its August meeting last Tuesday evening with a lively discussion on domestic chicken farming. The current local law outlining the rules and regulations for raising such birds emphasizes the need to count one’s chickens because, as per the...
Dr. Dan Murray Returns to the Wheatland-Chili District
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY When school starts this September for students at Wheatland-Chili, there will be a familiar face in the halls. Scottsville resident and former Wheatland-Chili administrator Daniel Murray, Ed.D, has been chosen as the district’s new K-12 Assistant Principal. He is replacing Kristina Henry who decided to return...
U.S. Congressional Candidate Nate McMurray Visits Scottsville
BY JENNIFER CROWLEY Since the August 8th, 2018 arrest of U.S. Rep. Chris Collins (R-NY) who is accused of insider trading, the name “Nate McMurray” has been receiving significant attention in both Western New York and nationally. Only weeks ago, however, McMurray, who secured his ballot spot in a...