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Times of Wayne County
Published September 05Kinda bright but also very stupid
I am a relatively smart person. Ok, maybe not “didn’t go to summer school” smart, but by my own barometer based solely on my personal opinion. So why would an otherwise smart (and humble) man such as myself do very dumb things? Shouldn’t I be intelligent enough to realize…
Times of Wayne County
Published September 05NYC, the nation’s largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade
By Anthony IzaguirreAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s public schools will temporarily ban elementary and middle school students from using generative artificial intelligence tools during the upcoming school year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday. The…
Times of Wayne County
Published September 05More Than Racing: Inside Hogback Hill’s Race to Remember
By Colton CampHogback Hill - Palmyra Hogback Hill Motocross was the place to be August 29 - 30 as the Race to Remember brought another full weekend of motocross racing, special awards and tons of free giveaways. The annual event has become a standout weekend on the Hogback Hill…
Orleans Hub
Published September 05Newfane rallies past Barker/Roy-Hart
A big three touchdown scoring burst to close the first half keyed Newfane to a come-from-behind 50-26 win over Barker/Roy-Hart in a season opening interdivisional football game this evening at Barker. Trailing 18-7 midway through the second quarter, Newfane rallied into the lead…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 05The Genny sale: a bet on Rochester’s brewing infrastructure
Can the nearly 150-year-old brewery prosper under private-equity ownership? It’s happened before.
Orleans Hub
Published September 04Roy-Hart/Medina wins tournament semifinal
Roy-Hart/Medina downed the host school 3-1 today in the opening round of the season opening Tonawanda girls soccer tournament. Ruth Walker, Alexa Demmer and Maria Trombley each scored a goal for Roy-Hart/Medina which will now face a very familiar foe – Niagara-Orleans League…
Orleans Hub
Published September 04Medina trustee says better property maintenance would take village from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’
Resident says many people can’t afford roof projects, other costly repairs MEDINA – A village trustee said he wants to see more progress in the village with property owners fixing leaking roofs, painting buildings and tending to other property maintenance. Jeff Wagner, a Village…
Orleans Hub
Published September 04County EMO urges public to download app for emergency alerts
Press Release, Orleans County Emergency Management Office ALBION – The storms that ripped through Orleans County this week, including the tornado in the Town of Shelby, point out the need for residents to be able to receive real time emergency alerts, according to Scott Buffin,…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 04Rural NY health care providers to get $76 million in federal funds
The funds, delivered through the Rural Health Transformation Program, will support coordinated care and technology modernization.
Orleans Hub
Published September 04Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for annual awards
The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 28th annual business awards. Nominations are due by Sept. 14 and can entered on a Google Form (click here). The categories include: Business of the Year – This award is presented to a business that has…
Orleans Hub
Published September 042 arraigned in County Court for drug, weapons charges
ALBION – Two people were arraigned in Orleans County Court on Wednesday for felony drug possession and weapons charges. Daniel Busch, 34, and Kayli Burrows, 28, both of Albion, were arraigned on two different indictments. They both face charges of criminal possession of a…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 04Company Theatre presents the simple gifts of ‘Our Town’
Thornton Wilder’s play was an instant classic—and perhaps one of the most misunderstood American plays.