News across Greater Rochester
Blakeman makes big campaign promises but offers few details
Editor: We’d like to share our thoughts regarding the upcoming New York gubernatorial election. We are not fans of Kathy Hochul, but have previously voted for her, she being our “lesser of two evils” choice. Her heart is usually in the right place, but she’s seemingly seldom…
Regular people hurt as tax cuts for rich, reckless spending fuel national debt
Editor: We may not be experiencing a temporary economic adjustment. Long-term problems hurting consumers since the Reagan tax cuts and now the further ballooning deficit are out of control. Nostrums to deal with this – too long in vogue – are killing us. Tariffs hurt prices.…

Greenly, Adam
Adam passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his wife and children. Born on October 25, 1966, in Rochester, New York, to Lynne Parker and Charles Greenly, he was the second of three brothers. Adam attended Roth High School and earned a…
Local 4-Her qualifies to compete at national horse-judging competition
Press Release MEDINA – Grace Goodrich is a Medina High School senior that competed as part of the Orleans County 4-H Hippology and Horse Judging team in June. Coached by Jann Davis, that team consisted of Grace Goodrich, Aubree McAdoo and Morgan Aina. They placed 5th in horse…
After predicting last winter’s brutal weather, Papponetti sees less severe cold this time
Animal control officer says squirrels aren’t furiously stacking pine cones like a year ago ALBION – It was about a year ago when Harry Papponetti, Albion’s animal control officer for more than 30 years, made a grim prediction: the area would be facing a brutal winter. Papponetti…
Medina Historical Society puts out call for more members
MEDINA – Preserving history for the future is a major initiative for the Medina Historical Society. And now they are asking for help to continue that mission. Last year the Historical Society conducted a campaign for new members, with a goal to exceed 100. They accomplished that,…
Barker/Roy-Hart will host key C North Division game; Albion/Medina visits Lew-Port
Defending champion Barker/Roy-Hart will face a key C North Division football game Friday as the Bulls host Springville at 7 p.m. Currently Barker/Roy-Hart, Springville and Cleveland Hill are all tied for the C North lead at 2-0. Cleve Hill hosts 1-2 Eden/North Collins on Saturday…

Cornell’s five-year bet on New York hops
Five years and $1.8 million in state money have given the Cornell Hops Breeding Research and Extension Program a chance to develop a variety New York can call its own. But can New York farmers afford to grow hops?
Albion middle school students will add patriotic mural at Veterans Park
ALBION – The bathrooms at Veterans Park will soon have a patriotic painting on the outside. Students in Kamie Feder’s eighth-grade art classes plan to be on site working on the mural next Monday through Wednesday. The Albion Village Board approved the project on Wednesday. Kamie…
Boxwood at Night will showcase historic Medina cemetery on Oct. 3
Press Release, Friends of Boxwood Cemetery MEDINA – Boxwood at Night is back. The Friends of Boxwood Cemetery in Medina are excited to announce the fifth annual event will be on Saturday, October 3. Tickets cost $20 and there will be two time slots – 7 to 8 p.m. or 8 to 9 p.m.…
Chamber names award winners with Watson Construction Group the business of the year
Press Release, Orleans County Chamber of Commerce The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Chamber Awards, recognizing local businesses, organizations and individuals whose leadership, service and contributions continue to make an…
Kendall booters down W-C; Holley ties
Kendall downed Wheatland-Chili 6-1 to improve to 5-1-1 in Genesee Region League boys soccer action. Andrew Cole and Luca D’Agostino both had 2 goals as Brenden Eichas and Ryan Gaesser each netted 1 for the Eagles. In other G-R action, Holley (5-0-1) tied 2-2 with Pembroke and…