News across Greater Rochester
Lyndonville/Barker, Holley and Kendall scored G-R boys soccer victories
Lyndonville/Barker downed visiting Attica 2-1 this afternoon to improve to 2-1 in Genesee Region League boys soccer action and 3-2 overall. Jesus Rosario scored both goals as Ethan Franks and Drew LaGreca earned the assists. Holley 5, Wheatland-Chili 2 Holley improved to 3-0 in…
Medina tops Newfane in N-O soccer
A quick early two goal scoring burst sparked Medina to a 4-0 victory over Newfane in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game at Vets Park this afternoon. All of the scoring took place in the first half. Aleks Seefeldt got Medina onto the scoreboard just 12 minutes in on a…
With fuel costs soaring, Gillibrand seeks release of LIHEAP funding
Press Release, U.S Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration release funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the cold winter…

UPDATE: Health Dept. Reports Two Rabies Positive Cows in the Southwest Region of Livingston County
MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2026 — A second cow has tested positive for rabies on a farm in southwestern Livingston County, according to the Livingston County Department of Health.

Early Intervention Program Celebrates Departing Children with Graduation Send-Off
MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2026 — The Livingston County Department of Health’s Early Intervention (EI) team held a graduation celebration to congratulate the toddlers and families transitioning from the Early Intervention Program

Pittman, Frederick W.
Because of God’s great love for all of humanity and his priceless gift of salvation, Frederick W. Pittman went peacefully home to the unimaginable bliss of heaven September 13th. Beloved husband to Brenda for nearly 45 years, he was released from a selfless and valiant 12 ½ year…

Lehr, Pauline L.
MARION: Entered into rest on September 14, 2026 at the age of 88. She is predeceased by her husband, Howard Jr., brother and sister-in-law, Wayne ( Millie) Herman. Survived by loving children, Cheryl (Kevin) Lee, Bart ( Donna) Lehr Sr., grandchildren, Annette (Melissa) Best, Bart…
GO Art! doing silent auction until Oct. 3 for proposed cultural center at fairgrounds
Press Release, Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council BATAVIA – The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO Art!) invites the community to participate in a special two-week silent auction beginning Saturday, September 19, and concluding with a closing reception on Saturday,…
Orleans/Niagara BOCES recognizes ‘Employees of the Year’
Press Release, Orleans/Niagara BOCES LOCKPORT – The Orleans/Niagara BOCES recently named its Employees of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year. Employees are nominated by their peers and a committee selects an awardee in each of these categories: Administrator, Clerical,…
Hawley and group of veterans leave for Patriot Trip to DC
Provided photos BATAVIA – Assemblyman Steve Hawley greets veterans this morning in the parking lot at Batavia Downs before the group left for the annual Patriot Trip to Washington, DC. The trip includes stops at the Vietnam War Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Eisenhower Towers,…

Early learning by the book
The Rochester chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has a new home at the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, and a goal of expanding from the city to all of Monroe County and possibly beyond.
Community Coalition urges respect for migrant farmworkers
Editor: This letter is submitted on behalf of the Community Coalition for Justice (CCJ). The CCJ is an organization based in Orleans County that regularly sponsors programs that are open to the community that focus on diversity and other relevant social justice issues. In this…