News across Greater Rochester

Wayne County Public Health Confirms Two Measles Cases
Lyons, NY— Wayne County Public Health received confirmation today of two lab confirmed cases of measles in unvaccinated individuals. These positive reports mark the first documented cases of the highly contagious virus in Wayne County. Wayne County Public Health is currently…
Roy-Hart/Medina, Kendall girls score wins
Roy-Hart/Medina downed host Depew 3-1 and Kendall bested Mercy 5-1 in non league girls soccer games this afternoon. Maria Trombley, Alexis Bedford and Ruth Walker each scored a goal for Roy-Hart/Medina. Trombley also had 2 assists and Walker 1. Sophia Picardo scored 3 goals for…
Medina drops N-O soccer opener at Akron
Akron downed visiting Medina 5-3 in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game today. Sawyer Ranney had 3 goals and an assist to lead the way for Akron as Luke Piscetelli had a goal and an assist and Cooper Kresher a goal. Jake Duffina, Bryson Ford and Aidan Papaj each scored a…
Riverhawks spoil Hawks home opener
Marine Park hosting vendors, concerts today
Photos by Tom Rivers CARLTON – Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross performs today at the Orleans County Marine Park for the Pop-Up & Jam event presented by the Friends of Orleans County Marine Parks in partnership with Carlton Community Heart & Soul, Oak Orchard Neighborhood Association…

Wolcott domestic leads to eleven charges including menacing a police officer with a shotgun
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Brett D. Shaffer, age 38, of 8079 Larkin Road in the Town of Wolcott, after responding to a residence on Larkin Road for a domestic incident. Deputies arrested Upon their arrival, deputies were met at the end of the driveway…

The Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour returns for its 29th year
Nothing says Fall like apple season and there’s no better place to experience it than Wayne County. From crisp, freshly picked apples and warm cider to family-friendly farm experiences, the Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour returns Oct. 1–30 for its 29th year, inviting visitors to…

Domestic incident in Palmyra leads to a .30% DWI arrest
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest on Monday (9/7) at 6:22 p.m. of Brett M. Houck, age 37, of Palmyra following an investigation into a traffic stop. Deputies responded to an address on Lyon Road in the Town of Palmyra for a domestic dispute. Prior to Deputies…

The push to remove lead pipes is on
Kathryn Pilgrim knew the century-old Victorian she bought in Dunkirk, New York, came with old plumbing. She replaced pipes she suspected of containing lead and later installed a kitchen filter designed to remove heavy metals. But six years after buying the house, she still can’t…

Newark girls varsity soccer takes Taylor Bliss Championship
During the first round of the Taylor Bliss Memorial Tournament, the Newark Girls Varsity Soccer team played North Rose Wolcott and won 2-1. Scoring for Newark was Brooklyn Crego unassisted & Adrianna Smith unassisted. Ryann LaRue in goal had 6 saves. The Newark Girls Varsity…
At 9/11 remembrance in Orleans, a call for unity and service
‘Let our remembering lead us somewhere. Let is lead us toward compassion rather than division, toward understanding rather than fear, toward service rather than selfishness, and toward peace rather than hatred.’ – Rev. David Fish Photos by Tom Rivers ALBION – Mike Donahue and the…
Albion, Barker/Lyndonville girls score wins
Albion downed Pembroke 2-0 and Barker/Lyndonville bested CSAT 11-1 in non league girls soccer games this evening. Lena Grillo scored off an assist from Jane Nesbitt and Ava Woolston tallied on a penalty kick for Albion. Alexa Robinson scored 4 goals and Natalie Rath 3 to lead the…