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Published September 01Medina village seeks big increase for ambulance service from 3 towns
Some village officials say hike from $35,000 to $135,000 for each town ‘not enough’ MEDINA – Village officials will be asking the towns of Ridgeway, Shelby and Yates to contribute $135,000 each in 2027 towards the ambulance service provided by the Medina Fire Department. That is…
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Published September 01Marine Park hosting Pop-Up & Jam on Sept. 12
Oak Orchard Ox to be dedicated at 11 a.m. Press Release, Friends of Orleans County Marine Parks POINT BREEZE – The Friends of Orleans County Marine Parks and community partners invite residents and visitors to spend a day along the Oak Orchard River at Pop-Up & Jam, a free…
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Published September 01Albion Family Dental hygienists grateful for small-town atmosphere, patient connections
Sponsored Content ALBION – Albion Family Dental will be expanding, adding more space with renovations this fall to better serve patients. The dental practice has already added another full-time hygienist. Ashley Rush recently joined Albion Family Dental as a hygienist. She…
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Published September 01Florida congressman introduces legislation in House to change name of Lake Ontario
‘I’m a proud American, and I’ve always believed there’s nothing wrong with a little more American pride. So I figured, why stop at the Gulf? Lake America sounds a whole lot better.’ – Congressman Jimmy Patronis Jr. A Florida congressman introduced legislation in the House of…
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Published September 01Albion and Barker golfers win N-O openers
Balanced scoring earned Albion a 235-269 win over Wilson in a season opening Niagara-Orleans League golf match at Hickory Ridge this morning. Albion had four players in the 40’s as Gavin Boyce shot 43, Owen Spencer 46, Drew Pritchard 47 and Viktor Snyder 49. Wilson’s Ben Meyers…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 01In Brighton, a Nativity scene becomes a constitutional fight
A town resident’s attempts to erect a Christmas Nativity scene in Twelve Corners town square, similar to Jewish and Muslim holiday displays, were met with silence from Town Hall. Now, he has sued the town, alleging violation of his rights to free speech, free exercise of…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 01Safe Streets Task Force called ‘crucial’ by RPD
The task force—whose investigation of a drug ring led to more than 20 arrests announced last week—is a partnership between the Rochester Police Department and federal law enforcement.
Livingston County Government News
Published September 01Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Celebrates 20 Years of Care
MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2025 — Livingston County Administrator Shannon Hillier joined County officials, caregivers and community members at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation today to celebrate the County nursing facility’s 20th anniversary.
Times of Wayne County
Published September 01Cretin, Cyril W.
Lyons---Cyril W. Cretin, 92, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Friends may call from noon to 2PM on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., in Lyons. A funeral service will follow at 2 PM at the funeral home.…
Times of Wayne County
Published September 01Cathy, Gene M.
Waterloo/Wolcott: Gene M. Cathy, 88, formerly of Wolcott, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home—on her porch, in her swing, by her flower beds, and right where she wanted to be—after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Born on June 8,…
Rochester Beacon
Published August 31George Eastman Museum workers seek union, file for NLRB election
The organizing group, which calls itself George Eastman Museum Workers United, says a majority of museum employees supports its push for union representation.
Rochester Beacon
Published August 31A roadside stands app’s rapid growth
Launched Aug. 11, Stands By Me helps users find and support farm stands, roadside sellers and small producers. It already has expanded to 33 states.