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Rochester Beacon
Published 23 hours agoCompany Theatre presents the simple gifts of ‘Our Town’
Thornton Wilder’s play was an instant classic—and perhaps one of the most misunderstood American plays.
Orleans Hub
Published September 03Triennial heads to final weekend in Medina
Initiative showcases work by 39 artists at multiple sites MEDINA – As the Medina Triennial goes into its final week, executive and creative director Kari Conte reflects with immense gratitude on the artists, partners, supporters, volunteers, residents and visitors who have…
Orleans Hub
Published September 03Holley, Clarendon and Murray will honor residents 90 and older with ceremony on Sept. 11
HOLLEY – The Holley community will have a celebration on Sept. 11 for residents who are 90 and older. The event will be hosted by Holley Mayor Mark Bower, Clarendon Town Supervisor Marc Major and Murray Town Supervisor Gerald Rightmyer. The village and two towns first started a…
Orleans Hub
Published September 03Medina food pantry closed today due to flooding in basement
MEDINA – The Medina emergency food pantry will be closed today due to flooding in the basement. “We have some water in the food pantry area as well as other parts of the church basement,” said Michelle Capstick of the food pantry. “All the food is safe but the floors are wet.”…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02Telesca Center receives $90,000 in state funding
The new state grant will support the Telesca Center for Justice, which brought legal services to over 50,000 Rochester residents last year.
Times of Wayne County
Published 3 hours agoMore Than Racing: Inside Hogback Hill’s Race to Remember
By Colton CampHogback Hill - Palmyra Hogback Hill Motocross was the place to be August 29 - 30 as the Race to Remember brought another full weekend of motocross racing, special awards and tons of free giveaways. The annual event has become a standout weekend on the Hogback Hill…
Orleans Hub
Published 12 hours agoNewfane rallies past Barker/Roy-Hart
A big three touchdown scoring burst to close the first half keyed Newfane to a come-from-behind 50-26 win over Barker/Roy-Hart in a season opening interdivisional football game this evening at Barker. Trailing 18-7 midway through the second quarter, Newfane rallied into the lead…
Rochester Beacon
Published 14 hours agoThe Genny sale: a bet on Rochester’s brewing infrastructure
Can the nearly 150-year-old brewery prosper under private-equity ownership? It’s happened before.
Orleans Hub
Published 17 hours agoRoy-Hart/Medina wins tournament semifinal
Roy-Hart/Medina downed the host school 3-1 today in the opening round of the season opening Tonawanda girls soccer tournament. Ruth Walker, Alexa Demmer and Maria Trombley each scored a goal for Roy-Hart/Medina which will now face a very familiar foe – Niagara-Orleans League…
Orleans Hub
Published 20 hours agoChamber of Commerce accepting nominations for annual awards
The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 28th annual business awards. Nominations are due by Sept. 14 and can entered on a Google Form (click here). The categories include: Business of the Year – This award is presented to a business that has…
Orleans Hub
Published September 04Park booters trim Lyndonville/Barker
Park School edged Lyndonville/Barker 2-1 in a non league season opening boys soccer game Thursday. Jesus Reyes scored the goal for Lyndonville/Barker off an assist from Amir Zimmerman. Volleyball Alden d. Medina Alden downed visiting Medina 25-9, 25-17, 25-19 in a season opening…
Orleans Hub
Published September 04Albion/Medina OC Rivals romp in debut game
Making a sparkling debut, Albion/Medina romped to a 32-0 lightning shortened victory over host Akron this evening kicking off the OC Rivals inaugural football season. Lightning stopped the game with 7 minutes to go in the third quarter after Albion/Medina had built up a…