News across Greater Rochester

Caregiving: navigating the shifting sands
Caregiving research has long focused on burden. It's time to focus on something else: preserving the person doing the caring.

Expansion of SUNY Reconnect has local impact
The program’s successes were highlighted during a visit to Monroe Community College by SUNY chancellor John King
Governor announces $200 energy rebate checks will be mailed starting next week
Single filers with incomes under $150K to receive $100 Press Release, Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that energy rebate checks up to $200 will be sent to 8.2 million households across New York State starting on September 21. Checks will be…
Firefighters collect $6K for Make-A-Wish with boot drive
Provided photos MEDINA – About 30 firefighters were out on Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon with a boot drive to collect money for Make-A-Wish. The firefighters collected nearly $6,000 – $5,955.60. There are a couple more donations coming in, too, said Tim Petry of the Shelby Volunteer…
Medina Marching Band debuts new uniforms, program called ‘We The People’
Band opens season with 2nd place at Jordan-Elbridge Photos by Tom Rivers MEDINA – The Medina Marching Band is shown performing at halftime on Friday evening of the OC Rivals football game versus Lakeshore. The game was played at Vets Park in Medina. The band the next day then…
In 1893, several from Orleans County visited World’s Fair in Chicago
By Catherine Cooper, Orleans County Historian “Illuminating Orleans” – Volume 6, No. 25 A small, modest notebook with a brown cover. It is easy to overlook. Its condition belies its age though, it is a surprise to open it, read the date and the first page: Sept. 4, 1893 “Left…
High School Football Weekend Recap
B1 Division Game Results Albion/Medina 42, Lake Shore 19 Williamsville South 69, Lew-Port 13 McKinley 48, Amherst 0 West Seneca East 34, Maryvale 15 Standings (Division, Overall) West Seneca East 2-0, 2-0 Williamsville South 2-0, 2-0 Albion/Medina 1-0, 2-0 McKinley 1-0, 2-0…
Carlton hires manager for Heart & Soul program
Community welcome to complete surveys and share vision for town CARLTON – A coordinator has been hired for the Carlton Heart & Soul project. The community received grant funding for the initiative. Mollie Radzinski has been hired as the part-time coordinator. She brings deep…
Weekly High School Sports Schedule
Monday Girls Soccer – Byron-Bergen at Holley, Kendall at Attica, 7 p.m. Field Hockey – Nichols at Barker, 5 p.m. Volleyball – Attica at Kendall, Holley at Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Boys Soccer – Wilson at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; Vertus at Lyndonville/Barker, 5 p.m.; Medina at…
Albion goes 2-2 in youth football action
Albion earned a 2-2 split with Barker/Roy-Hart in Niagara Orleans Football Association (NOFA) action Saturday. Beginners Division BRH 39 Albion 6 Levi Purnell led Albion into the end zone, rushing for 26 yards and a touchdown. Myles Labarge had a big day on the ground with 79…
Lyndonville scores two youth football wins
The Lyndonville youth football teams closed out their last home games of the season winning 2 of 3 against Attica on Saturday. In the Beginner Division the Lyndonville won 33-14. Sawyer Joy scored 2 Touchdowns, scoring on runs of 60 yard and 70 yards. Teddy Tardibone 2 Touchdowns…
Ox sculpture, painted with Carlton scenes, dedicated at Marine Park
OONA seeks to name ox painted by Carol Culhane Photos by Tom Rivers CARLTON – An ox sculpture painted with scenes of Carlton’s past and present was dedicated on Saturday. The only thing missing: what to name this new addition to the Orleans County Marine Park. The Oak Orchard…