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Bethany residents facing big decision over public water

By Howard B. Owens

Town board members in Bethany need to hear from town residents on an important topic: Do you want public water?

Eric Wies, senior associate for Clark Patterson Lee, repeated that message several times last night at a public meeting in Bethany attended by nearly 100 residents.

The town board won't

Bethany Town Board still waiting to hear from residents on public water issue

By Howard B. Owens

So far, only about 39 property owners within a proposed area for public water have contacted Town of Bethany officials to voice their opinion on the subject.

Carl Hyde, proponent of public water for that section of the Town of Bethany, said more people need to come forward if public

Father helps children escape burning home after kerosene heater ignites fire

By Howard B. Owens

A family with four children lost their home this morning to fire after one of the children apparently knocked over a kerosene heater on the first floor.

The structure was not insured.

The father, Jesse Rosenbaum, suffered a minor back injury from jumping from the second floor. He was transported

Evelyn E. Macomber

By T.J. Woodward

Evelyn E. Macomber, 93 of Attica, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 24, 2016 at Episcopal Church Home in Rochester. She was born January 4, 1923 in Buffalo to the late Henry (Virginia White) Ertel. She is preceded in death by her brothers Richard, James and Ned Ertel.

Evelyn was employed at Attica High School as a secretary for 25 years. Mrs. Macomber was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and the Rebekkas. She enjoyed traveling and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years Floyd D. Macomber of Attica; sons Elliot (Joanne) Macomber of Spencerport; Scott (Joanne) Macomber of Fulton; grandchildren Timothy (Jennifer), Gregory (Karen), Chelsey, Mara Macomber; Juliet Brandt, Bethany St. Pierre, David (Kylie) Taylor and Trina Taylor. Great-grandchildren Sage, Lily, Ethan, Nolan, Isaac, Elijah, Hayden, Hailey and Hannah; sisters-in-law Beatrice and Elizabeth, brother-in-law Edwin along with several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.She will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Rochester 3111 South Winton Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 or to Attica Historical Society 130 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.  For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.

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