GENESEE COUNTY/Pembroke Class of ’79 raising funds to repair sign in front of high school

Ed Gutowski is spearheading a project to renovate the old message sign in front of the Pembroke High School on Rt. 77. It was originally constructed as a memorial to several students who were killed in two separate vehicle crashes. It has gone into disrepair over the years, and is …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Fundraiser planned for lifelong Oakfield resident who has been battling a brain tumor since 2011

(Submitted information and photo) Ralph Esten Jr. is a lifelong resident of Oakfield along with his wife Michelle. They have one son Matthew (Amanda) Kastlic and a grandson Lukas.   Ralph was diagnosed in September 2011 with a Glioblastoma brain tumor.  He has battled this awful disease day in and day out, enduring …

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BATAVIA/Notre Dame student organizes dodgeball tournament to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of her brother

Notre Dame Senior Margaret Sutherland is giving back to those who helped her and her family over 15 years ago. Sutherland is participating in a 7 week fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society called “Students of the Year”. The objective is to try and raise as much money as …

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