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Published September 08Riegel, Candace Margaret (Jones)
8/28/1988 – 9/2/2026 Newark - Candace Margaret (Jones) Riegel, known to those closest to her as Neen, passed away on September 2nd at the age of 38, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at home. Candace was born on August 28,…
Orleans Hub
Published September 08Public can get glimpse of ‘Good Wall’ without scaffolding
One of signature projects of Triennial will soon be dismantled Photos by Tom Rivers MEDINA – One of the signature projects of the Medina Triennial was somewhat shrouded with scaffolding during the art initiative’s three-month stay in Medina. But today, a day after the Triennial…
Livingston County Government News
Published September 08Livingston County Hospice Receives Lift Chair Donation
MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2026 — End of life care in Livingston County received a boost recently thanks to a $1,500 donation from Strollin’ for the Colon to the County’s Health Department.
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Published September 08Firefighters will be filling the boot on Sunday for Make-A-Wish
Western battalion will be at 3 intersections in Medina, Shelby and Ridgeway MEDINA – Firefighters will be out Sunday for their annual fill-the-boot drive for Make-A-Wish. Firefighters from the East Shelby, Medina, Ridgeway and Shelby fire departments will be at three…
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Published September 08N-O League soccer, field hockey and volleyball seasons open this week
The Wilson boys and girls soccer teams, the Akron field hockey squad and the Roy-Hart volleyball team will all begin defense of their Niagara-Orleans League titles this week. Boys Soccer Wilson, which went 10-0 last fall to capture a third straight N-O championship, will host…
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Published September 08Albion, Brockport both hosting 9/11 remembrance services on Friday
There will be Sept. 11 remembrance services on Friday in Albion and Brockport on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. Orleans County will be holding a service on the courthouse lawn beginning at 6 p.m. Scott Schmidt is the keynote speaker…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 08Connecting generations: the power of intergenerational learning
Students who take part in the Harley School’s year-long hospice elective experience something that has become increasingly rare in American life: sustained, meaningful relationships between people at opposite ends of the age spectrum.
Rochester Beacon
Published September 08City seeks proposals for youth climate action projects
The Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund is providing a total of $50,000 for grants to support environmental projects led by youth groups across the city.
Orleans Hub
Published September 08Schools kick off a new year in Orleans County
Photos by Tom Rivers ALBION – Kids are full of energy this morning as they left school buses and headed to the Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School in Albion. Albion, Holley Kendall and Lyndonville all have their first day of classes today while Medina starts the school year on…
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Published September 08Boxwood Cemetery letting grass grow tall in some spots to help with erosion
‘Moving forward, we are working on a long-term erosion mitigation plan for the top sections of the cemetery’ MEDINA – If you have visited the historic hillside sections of Boxwood Cemetery recently, you are likely to notice a change; the grass is growing taller, and the mowers…
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Published September 08Kendall will open G-R boys soccer title defense at Lyndonville/Barker Wednesday
Facing a bit of a rebuilding task, Kendall will begin defense of its Genesee Region League boys soccer championship at Lyndonville/Baker on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The Eagles, which lost 10 seniors to graduation including six G-R All-Stars, are led by the returning group of seniors…
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Published September 08AAA reports gas prices up 10 cents in past week in NYS with diesel at record high
The average price for a gallon of gas went up 7 cents nationally to $4.15 and 10 cents in New York State to $4.31 since last Monday, AAA reported today. A year ago the average price in the US was $3.19 a gallon while it was $3.26 in NYS. “Labor Day 2026 brought the highest […]…