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Published 15 hours agoCounty EMO urges public to download app for emergency alerts
Press Release, Orleans County Emergency Management Office ALBION – The storms that ripped through Orleans County this week, including the tornado in the Town of Shelby, point out the need for residents to be able to receive real time emergency alerts, according to Scott Buffin,…
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Published 19 hours ago2 arraigned in County Court for drug, weapons charges
ALBION – Two people were arraigned in Orleans County Court on Wednesday for felony drug possession and weapons charges. Daniel Busch, 34, and Kayli Burrows, 28, both of Albion, were arraigned on two different indictments. They both face charges of criminal possession of a…
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Published September 03Most in Orleans County have power restored after powerful storms
145 remaining without electricity; Yates has most without power Photos by Tom Rivers SHELBY – Crews work to restore power to a home on Oak Street in Shelby at about 6 p.m. The crew had the power back on and was headed to its next assignment. During the peak of Wednesday’s power…
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Published September 03Possible tornado touched down in Shelby; flood warning remains in effect until 11:15 a.m.
Severe storms brought heavy water, damaging winds throughout county Press Release, Orleans County Emergency Management Agency ALBION – Orleans County was struck by two separate rounds of severe weather on Wednesday, resulting in widespread power outages, flooded roadways, downed…
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Published September 02Tornado warning until 7 p.m. for Orleans, Niagara and Genesee
A tornado warning is in effect for Orleans, Niagara and Genesee counties until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service said the affected areas include east central Niagara County, Orleans County and northwestern Genesee County. “At 6:28 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of…
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Published September 02Tornado watch in effect for Orleans, WNY until 11 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Orleans County, Western New York and much of upstate until 11 p.m. “Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms with periods of heavy rainfall are expected today through tonight,” the Weather Service said. “Some storms…
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Published September 02Dispatchers handled numerous calls from this morning’s storm
Press Release, Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke During this morning’s severe weather event, the Orleans County 911 Center experienced a significant surge in emergency and non-emergency activity. Between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., dispatchers handled a total of 159 telephone…
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Published September 026 displaced in Medina after tree falls on house
Photos by Tom Rivers MEDINA – A powerful thunderstorm this morning knocked down a tree that landed on 413 Park Ave. in Medina at about 7:45 a.m. The house has three apartments and the six residents all need to relocate. None of them were injured. Medina Fire Chief Steve Cooley…
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Published September 02Severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8:15 a.m.
Storm could bring golf ball-size hail, 70 mph wind gusts The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 8:15 a.m. for Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Niagara, Monroe and Erie counties. “Severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles…
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Published September 01Safe Streets Task Force called ‘crucial’ by RPD
The task force—whose investigation of a drug ring led to more than 20 arrests announced last week—is a partnership between the Rochester Police Department and federal law enforcement.
Health Dept. Issues Harmful Algal Bloom Health Advisory for Conesus Lake
CONESUS, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2026 — The Health Dept. has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Conesus Lake due to a lake-wide bloom. Blooms have been observed in multiple locations along the eastern shoreline, along with slicks observed in the open water.