News across Greater Rochester
Medina downs Roy-Hart in N-O boys soccer
Medina downed host Roy-Hart 3-1 this afternoon to regain the .500 mark at 2-2 in Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer competition. Medina took a 1-0 lead in the first half on a goal by Izzy Anderson. The Mustangs increased their advantage to 3-0 in the second half on goals by Cam…
Medina will host premiere of horror film on Nov. 7 featuring hometown star
Amber Hofmeister has appeared in several scary flicks MEDINA – It may be a first-ever event in Medina: a red carpet entrance to see a premiere of a film. The Medina Theatre at 603 Main St. will host the film screening on Nov. 7. The red carpet will be outside on the sidewalk…

Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps Health Clinic Coming to Livingston County Oct. 3-4
The Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps will hold a free health clinic on a first come, first served basis Oct. 3 and 4, 2026. The clinic is hosted by the NYS Dental Foundation and will offer dental, vision, and medical exams for the general public.
Rochester man who had drugs in Medina sentenced to jail and probation
ALBION – A Rochester man who was found passed out in a car with drugs in his backpack was sentenced today to six months in the Orleans County Jail, plus five years on probation. Malcolm Power, 21, pleaded guilty in Orleans County Court on June 17 to attempted criminal possession…
Union for corrections officers overwhelmingly votes to back Blakeman for governor
Press Release, NYS Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) ALBANY – Today, the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) announced the results of a historic statewide membership endorsement process for Governor of…
Moving historian’s office, selling Central Hall are mistakes
Editor: Such a travesty to now read of the sale of The Central Hall building at 34 East Park St. in Albion. This sale is the result of Orleans County’s Legislature – with only negative vote against – decision to move the Orleans County Historian’s Office to its ridiculous site…

The loan sharks in your pocket
Payday loan apps trap people in long cycles of reborrowing and debt. Enacting the STOP Act would strengthen New York’s ability to enforce the law and prevent its residents from getting fleeced.
Roy-Hart duo on Alfred U. football team
County declares Central Hall surplus property, will be sold by realtor
ALBION – The county will soon be putting a historic building in Courthouse Square up for sale. The County Legislature on Tuesday authorized Woodroe Realty to the list Central Hall for sale. Woodroe was among six real estate businesses to submit proposals to the county for selling…
County, Sheriff’s Employees Association approve new 3-year contract
ALBION – Orleans County and about 50 people in the Sheriff’s Employees Association have approved a new three-year contract with raises from 2027 to 2029. The union represents employees in the Sheriff’s Office who are not deputies, including 32 corrections officers, about a dozen…
Kendall girls soccer team improves to 6-0
Improving to 6-0, Kendall blanked Alexander 5-0 in a Genesee Region League girls soccer game this afternoon. Ryleigh Denning scored 3 goals as Charlie Fox and Mackenzie Cooper both netted 1. Payton Vogt had 2 assists as Jersie Drake and Izzy D’Agostino both had 1. Alden 2,…
Barker boys, Albion girls sweep X-C tri meet
The Barker boys and Albion girls both scored a sweep at a Niagara-Orleans League Cross-Country tri meet at Medina this afternoon. The Barker boys defeated Medina 19-41 and Albion 17-41. Albion bested Medina 25-31 in the other portion of the meet. Barker took four of the top five…