News across Greater Rochester

Rural 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.
Chamber 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…
2 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…

Company 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.

Livingston County Welcomes Macauley as New Deputy County Administrator
GENESEO, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2026 — Macauley will work closely with the board and county administrator overseeing and supporting the County’s budget and finances, coordinating operations across County departments, and helping guide major initiatives.
Construction underway for pedestrian bridge, sidewalks on Maple Ridge in Medina
Photos by Tom Rivers MEDINA – Construction has started on a new pedestrian bridge in Medina that will cross the Oak Orchard Creek. RJT Construction Services in Rochester is the contractor for the project on Maple Ridge Road (Route 31A) in Medina. This area also will get about…
Park booters trim Lyndonville/Barker
Park School edged Lyndonville/Barker 2-1 in a non league season opening boys soccer game Thursday. Jesus Reyes scored the goal for Lyndonville/Barker off an assist from Amir Zimmerman. Volleyball Alden d. Medina Alden downed visiting Medina 25-9, 25-17, 25-19 in a season opening…
Albion/Medina OC Rivals romp in debut game
Making a sparkling debut, Albion/Medina romped to a 32-0 lightning shortened victory over host Akron this evening kicking off the OC Rivals inaugural football season. Lightning stopped the game with 7 minutes to go in the third quarter after Albion/Medina had built up a…
Albion girls win soccer tourney opener
The host Purple Eagles edged Barker/Lyndonville 2-1 this evening in the opening round of the Albion girls soccer tournament. Ava Woolston and Madison Frasier each scored a goal for Albion. Alexa Robinson netted the Barker/Lyndonville goal. The tournament will conclude on Saturday…
Gillibrand to introduce bill in Senate to ban renaming of Lake Ontario
‘The president should stop the political games, get back to the negotiation table, and make a deal that lowers costs for New York families.’ Another bill will soon be introduced in Congress about the official name for Lake Ontario, as recognized by the federal government. U.S.…
Most in Orleans County have power restored after powerful storms
145 remaining without electricity; Yates has most without power Photos by Tom Rivers SHELBY – Crews work to restore power to a home on Oak Street in Shelby at about 6 p.m. The crew had the power back on and was headed to its next assignment. During the peak of Wednesday’s power…

Yaskow, Maria Helene
Newark - Maria Helene Yaskow, 90, of Newark, New York, passed away on August 27, 2026. Maria was born in Bavaria, Germany, on June 4, 1936, the first of six children born to George and Mathilda (Merkel) Boehm. At the age of 17, she moved with her family to Marion, New York. Maria…