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Published September 08Foster, Laurie
Hudson Beach, FL /Thousand Islands, NY: Laurie passed on August 16, 2026, following surgery, with her loving family by her side. She is survived by John, her devoted husband of 44 years; daughters, Kimberly (Tim) Strickland of Ontario, NY and Kristina (Dan) Vermeulen of Hudson…
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Published September 08Riegel, Candace Margaret (Jones)
8/28/1988 – 9/2/2026 Newark - Candace Margaret (Jones) Riegel, known to those closest to her as Neen, passed away on September 2nd at the age of 38, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at home. Candace was born on August 28,…
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Published September 05Route 31 vehicle stop leads to arrest of four with suspected crack cocaine
State Troopers out of Lyons reported stopping a vehicle on Route 31 in Lyons on Saturday (8/29) at 9 p.m. for vehicle and traffic violations. The vehicle operator, Bill E. Ridley, age 41, was charged with three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the…
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Published September 05Following closure of birthing unit, what’s next at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
Following the approval from the New York State Department of Health, Inpatient Labor & Delivery, newborn nursery, and postpartum services at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital were formally suspended on September 3. Rochester Regional Hospital (RRH), who operates Newark-Wayne, says…
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Published September 05Former Health Economics owner to appear in both Sodus and Rose town courts
On Wednesday (9/2) at 1:56 p.m. State Police Investigators, as part of an ongoing investigation involving both Monroe and Wayne County, reported the arrest of Zachary Weber, age 49, of 231 Barrington Street in Rochester. The investigation, which began last year, involved…
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Published September 05Kinda bright but also very stupid
I am a relatively smart person. Ok, maybe not “didn’t go to summer school” smart, but by my own barometer based solely on my personal opinion. So why would an otherwise smart (and humble) man such as myself do very dumb things? Shouldn’t I be intelligent enough to realize…
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Published September 05NYC, the nation’s largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade
By Anthony IzaguirreAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s public schools will temporarily ban elementary and middle school students from using generative artificial intelligence tools during the upcoming school year, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday. The…
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Published September 05More Than Racing: Inside Hogback Hill’s Race to Remember
By Colton CampHogback Hill - Palmyra Hogback Hill Motocross was the place to be August 29 - 30 as the Race to Remember brought another full weekend of motocross racing, special awards and tons of free giveaways. The annual event has become a standout weekend on the Hogback Hill…
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Published September 03Yaskow, 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…
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Published September 03Russell, Carol
PALMYRA - Carol Russell, 83, was reunited with her husband, Claude (DOD 2000) and sons Robert (DOD 2021) and Eric (DOD 2017) on August 25, 2026. Carol was the daughter of Lloyd and Genevieve Russell, born October 15, 1942 in Rochester, NY. Carol and Claude raised their family in…
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Published September 03DeBryne, Jeff D.
Williamson: Jeff D. DeBryne entered into rest on September 2, 2026 at age 61. Predeceased by his parents: Peter and Virginia DeBryne; in laws: Tristano and Evelyn Milizia; sister in law: Janice Martin. Jeff was a man of many talents. He was a hands on problem solver and could fix…
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Published September 03Earlandt, Kathi J.
Oct 14, 1959 — Aug 21, 2026 Ontario - Kathi J. Earlandt, veteran, family member, and friend, age 66, of Ontario, New York, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2026. Kathi was born October 14, 1959, to Robert and Mary Earlandt. She attended Wayne Central High School…