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We are thrilled that our site has developed a loyal audience both locally and beyond. On average, we attract over 8,000 unique visitors daily. From the very start, we've been grateful for the support of local businesses that have chosen to advertise with us. Currently, we have around 100 advertisers on board. The Hub operates under the Lake Country Pennysaver, with Karen Sawicz serving as the publisher for both the Pennysaver and the Orleans Hub. Our team is committed to producing quality content, including many talented individuals from the Pennysaver staff. Mike Wertman covers local high school and youth sports, while his wife, Cheryl, captures fantastic action shots at various games. Additionally, Ginny Kropf is a dedicated correspondent reporting on the Medina area.

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Gas prices decrease slightly in past week, down 63 cents in past year in NYS

2 days ago | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 13 May 2025 at 9:01 am The national average price for a gallon of gasoline was at $3.14 on Monday, down three cents from the previous week. A year ago, the price was $3.62, AAA reported. The New York State average is $3.09, down a penny from a week ago and a drop of 63 cents from a year earlier.
Cookie fundraiser in memory of Evan Valentine raises $700 for the CURE

2 days ago | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 May 2025 at 10:00 pm Provided photosHOLLEY – Nora Lindsay (center), a junior at Holley Junior-Senior High School, is shown with Neil and Diane Valentine, parents of Evan Valentine. Lindsay sold cookies in April in memory of Evan, who passed away at age 18 on February 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Evan was very active in Holley’s music program and also was a soccer player and Eagle Scout.
Legion in Lyndonville urges Memorial Day participation

3 days ago | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 May 2025 at 11:09 am LYNDONVILLE – The American Legion welcomes the public to be a part of the Memorial Day parade on May 26. The parade begins at the Lake Avenue baseball field at 9 a.m. Participants should be there by 8:45. The processional then heads to Main Street and stops at Veterans Park by the library for a ceremony.
Albion students help give 2 historic markers a facelift

3 days ago | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 May 2025 at 9:20 am Photos courtesy of Tim ArcherALBION – Some Albion eighth-graders teamed with Clarendon Town Historian Melissa Ierlan to give two historic markers a facelift with fresh coats of paint. The top photo shows Emmaline Gailie, Nicole Loney and Tatiana Morales with Ierlan and the marker for the First Academy between the Niagara and Genesee. The marker is in Gaines on Ridge Road, one mile west of Route 279.
Arboretum in its budding glory at Mount Albion Cemetery

3 days ago | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 May 2025 at 8:22 am Photos by Tom RiversALBION – Mount Albion Cemetery is in its budding and blossoming glory right now, with many colors on display in the historic cemetery along Route 31. Mount Albion in 2022 became accredited as an arboretum through ArbNet and The Morton Arboretum. The cemetery covers about 100 acres and is home to more than 1,100 trees and an array of flowers and bushes.
Albion, Lyndonville and Medina all big winners in Stars of Tomorrow for school musicals

4 days ago | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 11 May 2025 at 8:42 am Three school districts in Orleans County were big winners in the annual Stars of Tomorrow program that evaluates and recognizes school musicals in the Rochester region. Albion, Lyndonville and medina were all recognized for “Excellence in Overall Production” by the Stars of Tomorrow with Lyndonville named the “Production of the Year” among small schools, which included many districts larger than Lyndonville.
Scouts place flags on 1,300 vets’ graves in Albion

4 days ago | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 10 May 2025 at 8:11 pm Photos by Tom RiversALBION – Peter Stritzinger, 13, places flags on veterans’ graves this morning at Mount Albion Cemetery. Stritzinger and other Scouts in Troop 164 and Pack 164 set flags on more than 1,300 flags at Mount Albion and St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The Scouts for decades have teamed with the American Legion and VFW to have the flags at veterans’ graves before Memorial Day.
United Way assists Office for the Aging with securing fire extinguishers, smoke detectors

4 days ago | orleanshub.com | Ginny Kropf

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 10 May 2025 at 7:18 pm ALBION – A recent string of house fires in Orleans County has prompted United Way of Orleans County to apply for (and receive) a $3,000 grant from Heritage Wind to purchase fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. “We wanted to make sure the most vulnerable segment of the population – the aging and disabled – are protected,” said Nyla Gaylord, executive director of United Way of Orleans County.
34 volunteers tackle several projects in annual Day of Caring in Orleans County

5 days ago | orleanshub.com | Ginny Kropf

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 10 May 2025 at 8:17 am KNOWLESVILLE – A group of nearly three dozen volunteers stepped up on Friday to offer their services to eight charitable causes for the annual Day of Caring, sponsored by United Way of Orleans County. United Way’s executive director Nyla Gaylord welcomed the volunteers at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, who were treated to breakfast pizza, coffee and donuts before embarking on their day’s assignments.
Green makes the Epson Arizona tourney cut

5 days ago | orleanshub.com | Mike Wertman

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 9 May 2025 at 10:01 pm Despite losing a bit of ground in the standings, Medina’s Melanie Green has made the cut at the Epson Tour’s Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Championship being held at Scottsville, Arizona. Green fired a two over par round of 73 today to advance with a two round 4 under par total of 138. She is currently tied for 15th as the tourney leader is 8 under par. She opened the tournament on Thursday with a 6 under par round of 65.