News across Greater Rochester

Union, URochester agree to continue negotiations
Health care and campus workers at the university are seeking a new labor agreement. Their current three-year pact has been extended to Sept. 26.

Harm reduction highlighted by nonprofit fighting opioid addiction
Recovery All Ways is part of a network of community-based organizations dedicated to promoting harm reduction and assisting those suffering from addiction.
Holley board discusses dissolving police department
Village Board expects to make cuts to department or eliminate it HOLLEY – The Holley Village Board is discussing whether to eliminate the police department which accounts for over $500,000 to village taxpayers each year. Mayor Mark Bower said the board is determined to try to…
Albion’s Class of ’76 holds 50th reunion
Provided photo and information WATERPORT – Albion’s Class of 1976 had their 50-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 15 at St. Mary’s Archery Club on Clark Mills Road in Waterport. Several of the classmates made the trip from out of state including California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada,…
Albion and Kendall girls romp in soccer
Albion blanked Newfane 9-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game this evening as Madison Frasier scored 3 goals, Jane Nesbitt 2 and Alayna Flugel, Lena Grillo, Anja Kato and Kendall Peruzzini each had 1. Ava Woolston and Kamryn Peruzzini each had a pair of assists.…
Medina outlasts Park in double overtime
Medina had a marathon season opening boys soccer game as the Mustangs outlasted Park School 3-2 in double overtime at Vets Park this evening. Aidan Papaj scored the game winning goal for Medina on a free kick in the second overtime. Aleks Seefeldt tallied the Mustangs other two…
Albion golfers post win over Akron
Albion downed Akron 244-251 in a Niagara-Orleans League golf match this afternoon. Viktor Snyder took medalist honors with a 42 and Drew Pritchard shot a 47 to lead Albion. Jonathan Stiles and Evan Yang both shot 48 to pace Akron. The post Albion golfers post win over Akron first…
Lady Tigers down W-C in G-R volleyball
Lyndonville scored a straight set 25-8, 25-12, 25-12 victory over Wheatland-Chili in a Genesee Region League volleyball match this evening. Leah Kenyon had 4 aces and 2 kills, Hannah Fox 9 aces and 3 kills, Isabella Bresett 3 kills and 2 aces, Sarah Corser 5 aces and 2 kills,…
Lady Hawks roll in GR soccer opener
Six players contributed goals as Holley romped to an 8-1 victory at Pembroke this afternoon in the Genesee Region League girls soccer season opener. Jayna Burris netted three goals to lead the Holley attack as Aurora Arnold, Ava Mosier, Veronica Flow, Carsyn Mogle and Kyla Burne…
Medina romps in field hockey season opener
Building up a 5-0 half-time advantage, Medina went on to defeat host Nardin 9-0 in a season opening non league field hockey game this afternoon. Savannah Jo Thompson scored 4 goals to lead the Medina offense as Janelle Stalker added 2 and Amelia Stalker, Olivia Bessel and Elaina…
Community Action leader asks public to speak out against further cuts for Head Start
Editor: Head Start is far more than preschool. It gives children a strong start through education, health and developmental screenings, nutrition, and family support services that are especially important in rural communities like ours. A proposed federal rule could weaken the…

Foster, Laurie
Hudson Beach, FL /Thousand Islands, NY: Laurie passed on August 16, 2026, following surgery, with her loving family by her side. She is survived by John, her devoted husband of 44 years; daughters, Kimberly (Tim) Strickland of Ontario, NY and Kristina (Dan) Vermeulen of Hudson…