Medina, New York Explained

Medina
Settlement Type:Village
Mapsize:260px
Image Map1:New York in United States (US48).svg
Map Caption1:Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates:43.2203°N -78.3867°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name2:Western New York
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Orleans
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:1817
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:1832
Government Type:Empire
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Marguerite Sherman[1]
Leader Title1:Deputy Mayor
Leader Name1:Debbie Padoleski[2]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[3]
Area Total Km2:8.74
Area Total Sq Mi:3.38
Area Land Km2:8.54
Area Land Sq Mi:3.30
Area Water Km2:0.20
Area Water Sq Mi:0.08
Elevation Ft:525
Elevation Max Ft:590
Elevation Max Point:S border of village near SW corner along NY 31
Elevation Min Ft:453
Elevation Min Point:Glenwood Lake
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:6047
Population Density Km2:707.76
Population Density Sq Mi:1832.98
Timezone1:EST
Utc Offset1:-5
Timezone1 Dst:EDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-4
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:14103
Area Code:585
Blank Name Sec2:FIPS code
Blank Info Sec2:36-46415
Blank1 Name Sec2:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info Sec2:0956905
Blank2 Name Sec2:Wikimedia Commons
Blank2 Info Sec2:Medina, New York
Website:www.VillageMedina.org

Medina [4] is a village in the Towns of Shelby and Ridgeway in Orleans County, New York, United States. It is located approximately 10 miles south of Lake Ontario. The population was 6,065 at the 2010 census, making it the county's most populous municipality. The village was named by its surveyor, Ebenezer Mix.[5] [6] It is part of the Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Medina zip code, 14103, encompasses the village of Medina and the surrounding towns of Ridgeway and Shelby.[7] The United States Census Bureau estimates the 2017 population of this area to be 17,234.[8]

The village developed after construction of the Erie Canal, which bends as it passes through the village, creating a basin that served as a stopover point. This became the center of businesses that served trade and passenger traffic on canal boats. In addition, mills were constructed on Oak Orchard Creek to take advantage of its water power. The fertile lands around the village yielded fruit which was exported to major markets of New York City and west via the canal. At the start of the 20th century, Medina was a thriving industrial town.

Medina is located about an hour drive from two major cities, Rochester, to the east, and Buffalo, to the west. It is also about 30 minutes from two small cities, Batavia and Lockport.

History

Joseph Ellicott, the agent of the Holland Land Company, once owned land that encompassed part of the village, purchased from the Holland Land Company.[9] With the opening of the Erie Canal through Medina, the village enjoyed more trade and business associated with freight and passengers on canal boats.[10]

The Village of Medina was incorporated March 3, 1832, creating an entity contained within the two towns of Ridgeway and Shelby. The charter of incorporation called for five Trustees to be elected as village officials.[11] That same year the first printing press was set up in the village and the first newspaper published, The Medina Herald.[12]

In 1852, the railroad arrived in Medina and passenger service quickly became popular.[13]

Early Industry

Medina's first known industry was an ashery.[14] [15] The area was mostly covered in trees and brush when Ebenezer Mix was assigned to survey the area. Clearing the area would have been necessary for the village to be laid out and the Erie Canal built. An ashery would convert hardwood ash into lye or other usable products.[16] Most of these industries would rely on the Erie Canal for their transportation needs.

Mills

Medina had a variety of mills over the years.[17] [18] Grain and flour mills[19] were very important to the area and built as early as 1830.[20] Two stave mills[21] [22] existed in the 1870s,[23] producing wood strips for the production of barrels. A Cloth mill also existed for a time though exactly when is not known. Saw mills were used for creating rough lumber and finished boards for other local industry.[24]

Barrel Manufacturing

The popularity of flour production resulted in a large need for barrels to transport the flour down the Erie Canal.

Foundries

The Bignall Foundry[25] [26] [27] [28] began selling iron pumps, sinks, and more in 1861.[29] After several fires, the company was part of a consolidation into the Central Foundry Company along with two other local foundries, A.L. Swett Company and Beach & Co in 1899. The Central Foundry focused on soil pipe manufacturing. A.L Swett Iron Works opened in 1871 to manufacture hardware specialties and continued operations in Medina through the 1920s.[30] Beach & Co manufactured plumbing supplies starting in the 1880s.[31]

Furniture Manufacturing

The Maher Brothers were the first large scale furniture maker in Medina, opening in 1882.[32] The family continued to run the business until 1928. S.A. Cook opened their furniture business around 1882, the Morris chair being among their most popular products.[33] In 1911, Mr. Cook built a large block on Main St which still bears his name today. Another large furniture company of note was the Empire Couch Company. They moved to Medina in 1902.[34] They successfully operated through the widening of the canal in 1913 but could not stay in business during through the Depression, declaring bankruptcy in 1935.

Medina Sandstone

Medina is known for its Medina Sandstone, a stone used widely in buildings across the region.[35] Some local examples include the "million dollar staircase" at the New York State Capitol in Albany,[36] the Richardson Olmsted Complex in Buffalo,[37] and in buildings at the University of Rochester and Cornell University.[38] Sandstone varies in color from light grey to a deep reddish brown.[39]

The first commercial sandstone quarry was opened in 1837 by John Ryan.[40] At their peak, sandstone quarries were one of the largest employers in the county with upwards of 2,000 employees. With the discovery of cheaper alternatives, Medina Sandstone's popularity began to decline around World War 1.

Pearl Street Armory

In 1901, a State Armory was built of Medina Sandstone and located on the corner of Pearl St and Prospect Ave.[41] Company F moved into the facility in 1902 with units serving in WWI and WWII. The Armory was officially closed by NYS in 1977.[42] Company F records can found at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library. A bronze statue and memorial was erected in front of the building in honor of Company F in 2019.[43] The building now houses the YMCA.[44]

POW Camp

Medina's Heinz factory housed a POW camp from 1943 to 1946.[45] Seventy-one Italian soldiers arrived at the Heinz barracks in September 1943.[46] They were allowed to work at the Heinz factory, local farms, or other local factories. In May 1944, the Italian soldiers were moved to a new location and replaced with 116 German soldiers.[47]

During their tenure in Medina, the German prisoners went on strike to protest the smoking regulations at the Heinz factory.[48] The soldiers wanted to smoke in the factory building and on the loading platforms. After having all of their possessions removed and not being allowed to sleep in the barracks, all of the soldiers voluntarily returned to work the following day.

In 1946, the Heinz camp was closed and all remaining prisoners were moved to local military installations in preparation for their return to Germany.[49] During its use, the Heinz barracks housed up to 300 soldiers and 50 military police.

Recent history

In 2015, village residents voted to keep Medina an incorporated village,[50] despite having the highest effective property tax rate in the Finger Lakes region according to a 2016 Empire Center report.[51]

The Main Street Historic District, Medina Armory, and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Payjack Chevrolet Building was added in 2012 and Boxwood Cemetery in 2015.[52] [53]

Geography

Medina is located at (43.219808, -78.390101).[54]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.3sqmi, of which 3.3sqmi is land and 0.1sqmi (2.39%) is water.

Medina lies at the junction of east–west highway NYS Route 31 and north–south highway NYS Route 63. In addition, Medina marks the location where NYS Route 31E and NYS Route 31A split off from NY-31.

Demographics

As of the census[55] of 2000, there were 6,415 people, 2,567 households, and 1,576 families residing in the village. The population density was 1962.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 2,796 housing units at an average density of 855.2sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the village was 87.89% White, 7.56% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.62% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.83% of the population.

There were 2,567 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,300, and the median income for a family was $37,857. Males had a median income of $31,857 versus $21,633 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,138. About 13.0% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Religion

Over the years Medina has been home to many different populations. St. John's Episcopal Church was the first church in Medina, consecrated in 1828.[56] In the following decade, the First United Presbyterian, First Baptist, United Methodist, and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Churches were built. German immigrants started arriving in the 1880s and 1890s and built Trinity Evangelical Lutheran and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran.

At the turn of the century, the Polish community had grown so large that they built Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Church in 1910. In 1930, the African American community built Glad Tidings Missionary Baptist Church. Grace Baptist Church, an offshoot from another local Baptist church in Shelby, was built next.

More recently the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Fountain of Love, the Islamic Center, Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God, Grace Covenant, Holiness Pentecostal, and Morning Star of God in Christ have opened. The Church of God Pentecostal purchased the former United Methodist Church in 2016.[57] In 2017, the Akron Free Methodist Church leased the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church and began having services.[58] Of the 15+ churches and religious institutions that have operated in Medina, 11 are still in the village.

Medina is featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not for St. John's Episcopal Church, known as the "Church in the Middle of the Road".[59]

Government

Local

Medina is governed by a mayor and four trustees. Each position has a two-year term. Elections occur every year. On numerically even years, two trustees and the mayor are up for election. On numerically odd years, the other two trustees are up for election.

County

See: Orleans County, New York

State

Federal

Courts

Economy

Medina is home to several international, national, and local businesses. Medina is also becoming a tourist attraction because of its historic downtown and location on the Niagara Wine Trail.[60]

Business

Here is a listing of some of the larger businesses in the area.[61]

Tourism

Medina is starting to grow as a popular tourist spot, appearing in several blogs and papers. The events, restaurants, and atmosphere of this small village have wide-ranging appeal.[72] [73] [74] [75] [76] [77] [78]

Arts and entertainment

There are several cultural and educational opportunities in Medina.[79] If you're more adventurous get locked in a room at Into the Enigma; you only have 1 hour to solve the puzzles and escape.[80] You can also visit the Medina Railroad Museum, one of the largest railroad and toy train museums in the state of New York. Ripley's Believe It or Not notes "the Culvert", as the only place where the Erie Canal passes over an operating road.[81]

Behind the historic downtown buildings, new modern art and murals can be seen. The mural project was an initiative of the non-profit Form Foundation. The first to be painted has been dubbed the 'Canalligator' and was painted in July 2020.[82] The first mural was followed by geometric characters in September,[83] a traveler with his dog and cat in October,[84] and a mural of local pollinator flowers in November.[85] All four murals can be seen behind buildings on the NW side of Main St.

The Orleans Renaissance Group, Inc.is a volunteer organization supporting and promoting the arts, culture and preservation in the greater Medina, New York area. ORG promotes the arts, cultural activities and preservation. Among their initiatives past and present include hosting the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Anonymous 4, Irish tenor Ronan Tynan; sponsoring the Canal Village Farmers' Market; hosting Medina's locally-sourced Farm-to Table Dinner; partnering with local initiatives and organizations; initiating the restoration of Bent's Opera House; co-sponsoring Blue Thursdays summer concert series.

Medina's downtown area has been designated a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bent's Opera House is included in this district, a historic venue for touring performers.

Medina has a variety of bars and restaurants to enjoy. Medina also offers a variety of pizza shops, diners, and fast food options. Medina has one stop on the Niagara Wine Trail: Leonard Oakes Winery has won multiple awards for their wines, including best ice wine in New York.[86]

Education

Medina has two K-12 schools, the Medina Central School District and the Orleans County Christian School. The Medina Central School District is composed of Oak Orchard Primary, Clifford Wise Intermediate and the Medina High School.[87] All three buildings are located on the same campus. The Orleans County Christian School is a non-denominational, multi-church sponsored school.[88]

A branch campus of Genesee Community College, opened in 2007, is also located in Medina.[89]

Medina has one public library which serves the community, Lee-Whedon Memorial Library.[90]

Culture and recreation

Park lands

The village has seven different parks; all of which are open to the public from dawn until dusk. The majority of parks have swings, slides, and picnic tables; Rotary Park located on Main Street and the Medina Canal Basin park do not.[91]

Annual events

Media

Medina had several newspapers throughout the years, starting with The Medina Herald. The Medina Tribune, The Medina Register, and The Medina Daily Journal followed. The Register and Journal merged becoming The Medina Daily Journal and Register. The shortened Medina Journal-Register closed its doors in May 2014.

Additional facts

One of the oldest homes in Medina stood at 224 Eagle Street, a block from the Erie Canal, on the north side of town. This home was built in the early 1820s and was purchased by the Burnam family in the 1830s. It stayed in the possession of family members until around 1984. The house was torn down in 2012.

The Carl Company was a department store founded as a dry good store in Medina by Charles W. Carl, Sr.[101]

Notable people

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://orleanshub.com/sherman-elected-medina-mayor-with-padoleski-prawel-picked-new-trustees/
  2. https://orleanshub.com/sherman-elected-medina-mayor-with-padoleski-prawel-picked-new-trustees/
  3. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. September 20, 2022.
  4. Web site: What Is Medina?. Misiti. Amanda. July 18, 2016. Video. en. YouTube. July 23, 2022.
  5. News: Let's Look Back...An Account of The Pioneer Origins of Medina, NY. July 14, 1982. The Journal-Register.
  6. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 6–7, 40.
  7. Web site: Interactive Zipcode 14103 Map Codes. unitedstateszipcodes.org/. June 26, 2018.
  8. Web site: U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts. census.gov/quickfacts/. June 26, 2018.
  9. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 2–3, 38.
  10. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our History . Medina Historical Society . 8.
  11. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our History . Medina Historical Society . 16.
  12. News: 1922: Journal Review. August 30, 1976. The Journal-Register.
  13. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 62.
  14. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 6.
  15. August 30, 1976 . The journal-register. volume (Medina, N.Y.) 1970-current, August 30, 1976, Image 20 . en . 1976/08/30 . 20.
  16. December 22, 1976 . The journal-register. volume (Medina, N.Y.) 1970-current, December 22, 1976, Image 6 . en . 1976/12/22 . 6.
  17. May 25, 1899 . The Medina Register. (Medina, N.Y.) 1877-1931, May 25, 1899, Image 3 . en . 1899/05/25 . 3.
  18. June 19, 1879 . The Medina tribune. (Medina, N.Y.) 1852-194?, June 19, 1879, Image 3 . en . 1879/06/19 . 3.
  19. February 18, 1909 . The Medina tribune. (Medina, N.Y.) 1852-194?, February 18, 1909, Image 6 . en . 1909/02/18 . 6.
  20. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 63–68.
  21. September 30, 1982 . The journal-register. volume (Medina, N.Y.) 1970-current, September 30, 1982, Image 7 . en . 1982/09/30 . 7.
  22. May 12, 1906 . The Medina Daily Journal. (Medina, N.Y.) 1903-1932, May 12, 1906, Image 3 . en . 1906/05/12 . 3.
  23. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our History . Medina Historical Society . 68.
  24. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 69.
  25. October 14, 1915 . The Medina Daily Journal. (Medina, N.Y.) 1903-1932, October 14, 1915, Image 3 . en . 1915/10/14 . 3.
  26. February 22, 1965 . The Medina daily journal and Medina register. (Medina, N.Y.) 1932-1970, February 22, 1965, Image 1 . en . 1965/02/22 . 1.
  27. August 26, 1970 . The journal-register. (Medina, N.Y.) 1976-????, August 26, 1970, Image 1 . en . 1970/08/26 . 1.
  28. October 4, 1972 . The journal-register. volume (Medina, N.Y.) 1970-current, October 04, 1972, Image 11 . en . 1972/10/04 . 11.
  29. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 70–72.
  30. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 71–72.
  31. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 72.
  32. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our History . Medina Historical Society . 73–75.
  33. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 76.
  34. Book: Grinnell, E.W . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 77.
  35. http://www.eriecanalmedina.com/medina_sandstone.html Medina Sandstone
  36. News: Rethinking of Old Orleans. Lattin. C.W.. April 20, 1983. The Journal-Register.
  37. News: Medina Sandstone in Buffalo Spotlight. Rivers. Tom. February 23, 2013. The Daily News.
  38. Book: Prospectus...Medina Sandstone Quarries. 1899. Medina, NY. 6.
  39. Book: Landmarks of Orleans County. Signor. 1894. 153.
  40. News: Only Memories Remain Of Sandstone Industry. Hudnut. Jim. February 8, 1985. The Journal-Register.
  41. Book: Grinnell, E.W. . Medina, Here's To Our Heritage . Medina Historical Society . 136–139.
  42. News: February 17, 1977 . Guardsmen set to face sad ritual . The Journal Register .
  43. Web site: Bronze statue of soldier dedicated in Medina Orleans Hub . August 18, 2022 . en-US.
  44. News: October 12, 1978 . Armory Will Open for Area Use . 1 . The Journal-Register .
  45. News: PW Camp Closes at Medina. February 12, 1946. Democrat and Chronicle.
  46. News: Italian Prisoners Arrive Here For Work In Processing Plants Replacing Army Men. September 29, 1943. Medina Daily Journal.
  47. News: Medina Gets 116 Soldiers for Plant Job. Rich. Virginia. May 29, 1944. Democrat and Chronicle.
  48. News: Local Prisoners Back At Work Following Strike Here Friday. August 7, 1944. Medina Daily Journal.
  49. News: Medina Prison Camp Closed as PW's Are Being Evacuated. February 11, 1946. Medina Daily Journal.
  50. News: Medina voters say 'No' to dissolution. McDermott. Meagan. January 21, 2015. Democrat and Chronicle.
  51. Web site: Medina had Highest Tax Rate in Finger Lakes. Empire Center. June 9, 2016 . July 26, 2018.
  52. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Listings. May 18, 2012. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/07/12 through 5/11/12 . National Park Service.
  53. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Listings. February 6, 2015. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 1/26/15 through 1/30/15 . National Park Service.
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  55. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
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  57. Web site: Bell in Historic Medina Church Removed. Rivers. Tom. OrleansHub. February 22, 2018.
  58. Web site: Church from Akron will Reopen Former Sacred Heart Site in Medina for Services. Rivers. Tom. OrleansHub. February 22, 2018.
  59. http://wikimapia.org/6192626/Saint_John_s_Episcopal_Church_in_the_Middle_of_the_Road Saint John's Episcopal - Church in the Middle of the Road
  60. Web site: Small Town Travel: 7 Reasons to Visit Medina, NY. Richard. Mike. December 18, 2014. Vagabondish. April 25, 2018.
  61. Web site: Chamber of Commerce Directory. October 22, 2018. Orleans Chamber of Commerce.
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  63. Web site: About Us. Brunner International. April 25, 2018.
  64. Web site: About Us. Hinspergers Poly Industries. April 25, 2018.
  65. Web site: Pride Pak Canada Processing 200 Jobs in Medina. Milligan. Noah. November 11, 2015. New York Just Good News. April 25, 2018.
  66. Web site: Awards and Patents. Takeform. April 25, 2018.
  67. https://archive.today/20120909061033/http://www.niagara-gazette.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_298195419?position=1 Slide Show
  68. http://www.journal-register.com/local/local_story_299133151.html ORLEANS COUNTY: First corn received at new ethanol plant
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  73. Web site: 7 Reasons To Visit Medina. Richard. Mike. May 30, 2014. Vagabondish. October 25, 2018.
  74. Web site: Only Tunnel Under the Erie Canal. Oct 2012. Roadside America. October 25, 2018.
  75. Web site: Third Annual Farm to Table Dinner. August 2, 2018. Skoog Farm Journal. October 25, 2018.
  76. Web site: Medina's Farm to Table Dinner. Krencik. Jim. July 3, 2017. The Daily News. October 25, 2018.
  77. Web site: Tamales and Tequila. Succulents and sunnies. November 5, 2018.
  78. Web site: Medina's Small-Town Culinary and Cultural Renaissance. Bond. Francesca. March 27, 2019. Buffalo News. March 28, 2019.
  79. Web site: Medina Business Association. October 22, 2018.
  80. Web site: Into the Enigma. April 25, 2018.
  81. http://www.lowbridgeproductions.com/erie-canal-images-culvert.html Culvert Under the Erie Canal
  82. Web site: 'Canalligator' can stay; Medina approves 3 murals in historic district Orleans Hub. June 24, 2021. en-US.
  83. Web site: September 19, 2021. New mural with colorful geometric patterns being painted in Medina. June 24, 2021. Orleans Hub.
  84. Web site: Third new mural being painted in Medina Orleans Hub. June 24, 2021. en-US.
  85. Web site: Artist nears finish of large mural of flowers in Medina Orleans Hub. June 24, 2021. en-US.
  86. Web site: Leonard Oakes Honored for States Best Ice Wine. Diefenbach. Mallory. August 10, 2017. thedailynewsonline.com/. June 26, 2018.
  87. Web site: Medina Central School District. medinacsd.org/. June 27, 2018.
  88. Web site: Orleans County Christian School. orleanscountychristianschool.com/. June 27, 2018.
  89. Web site: GCC hears how campus centers in Albion, Medina connecting to community Orleans Hub . August 18, 2022 . en-US.
  90. Web site: About . August 18, 2022 . en-US.
  91. Web site: Parks. April 26, 2018.
  92. Web site: Skate Society sets skate jam in Medina, eyes finishing touches to new park Orleans Hub . August 18, 2022 . en-US.
  93. Web site: New skate park dedicated in Medina 'for all ages and all abilities' Orleans Hub . August 18, 2022 . en-US.
  94. Web site: New Medina skatepark is taking shape Orleans Hub . August 18, 2022 . en-US.
  95. Web site: Medina splash pad debuts during heat wave Orleans Hub . August 18, 2022 . en-US.
  96. Web site: New bandstand takes shape at State Street Park in Medina Orleans Hub . August 18, 2022 . en-US.
  97. Web site: Ale in Autumn. April 26, 2018.
  98. Web site: Olde Tyme Christmas. April 26, 2018.
  99. Web site: Wine about Winter. April 26, 2018.
  100. Web site: Medina Hosts 4th Annual Faery Festival. June 24, 2021. Orleans Hub.
  101. Web site: Carl Company Records.
  102. Web site: February 28, 2020. Medina native has become prolific children's book author. July 26, 2021. Orleans Hub.
  103. Web site: GCC student from Medina releases her first book Orleans Hub . August 18, 2022 . en-US.
  104. Web site: Home . August 18, 2022 . My Site . en.