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Published September 03Medina food pantry closed today due to flooding in basement
MEDINA – The Medina emergency food pantry will be closed today due to flooding in the basement. “We have some water in the food pantry area as well as other parts of the church basement,” said Michelle Capstick of the food pantry. “All the food is safe but the floors are wet.”…
Orleans Hub
Published September 03Possible tornado touched down in Shelby; flood warning remains in effect until 11:15 a.m.
Severe storms brought heavy water, damaging winds throughout county Press Release, Orleans County Emergency Management Agency ALBION – Orleans County was struck by two separate rounds of severe weather on Wednesday, resulting in widespread power outages, flooded roadways, downed…
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Published September 03Barker field hockey and Roy-Hart boys soccer teams win season openers
The Barker field hockey and Roy-Hart boys soccer varsity teams both opened the season on a high note today with non league victories. Barker edged Pioneer 1-0 in the Western New York Field Hockey Pre Season Showcase at Starpoint. Brooke Weber scored the game’s lone goal for the…
Orleans Hub
Published September 02Tornado warning until 7 p.m. for Orleans, Niagara and Genesee
A tornado warning is in effect for Orleans, Niagara and Genesee counties until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service said the affected areas include east central Niagara County, Orleans County and northwestern Genesee County. “At 6:28 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of…
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Published September 02Tornado watch in effect for Orleans, WNY until 11 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Orleans County, Western New York and much of upstate until 11 p.m. “Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms with periods of heavy rainfall are expected today through tonight,” the Weather Service said. “Some storms…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02Rochester needs AI practice that builds experience
Rochester’s AI advantage will depend on more than teaching people to use tools.
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02Displacement doesn’t work
City officials should stop trying to make sweeps appear more compassionate. If Rochester wants fewer encampments, then house the people living in them.
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02Court upholds Rochester’s sanctuary city status
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against the city, which first adopted a sanctuary city policy four decades ago.
Orleans Hub
Published September 02Sheriff’s deputies will continue as school resource officers in Kendall, Lyndonville
Two deputies at the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office will be back as school resource officers in Kendall and Lyndonville. Jason Barnum will continue as SRO for the Lyndonville school district while George Barton will stay as the Kendall school resource officer. The Orleans County…
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Published September 02Dispatchers handled numerous calls from this morning’s storm
Press Release, Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke During this morning’s severe weather event, the Orleans County 911 Center experienced a significant surge in emergency and non-emergency activity. Between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., dispatchers handled a total of 159 telephone…
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Published September 02Medina’s big celebration for Old Home Week in 1906 started as a prank
By Catherine Cooper, Orleans County Historian “Illuminating Orleans” – Volume 6, No. 24 MEDINA – It all started as a prank…. This year marks the 120th anniversary of Medina’s gala Old Home Week in 1906. We are familiar with the postcard views of the Main Street buildings bedecked…
Times of Wayne County
Published September 02LaBrake, Katherine P.
Wolcott: With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Katherine P. LaBrake, who departed this life at the age of 83 on August 31st, while residing at the Wayne County Nursing Home in Lyons. Katherine’s journey on Earth was marked by an enduring spirit of warmth,…