News across Wayne County

Yep, it’s another column about healthcare in the US
We are, for better or worse, an amalgamation of our family and friends. A melting pot of hereditary traits and those who we surround ourselves with, all mashed together into seemingly unique individuals. I like to say that I got the best parts of both my parents. My mom has…

NY sues Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation
NEW YORK (AP) — New York sued the prediction market Polymarket on Thursday, arguing the platform is an unlicensed gambling operation and calling for a judge to block the company from operating in the state. The lawsuit is the latest legal challenge from a state moving to rein in…

Once again, It’s the method and the madness
If you look at nearly any polling, President Trump’s approval is at an all time low. Even some of his most stalwart supporters have come to realize there’s no bridge he won’t cross, or moreover burn, in his quest to “Make America great again.” But what does that even mean? Prior…

The push to remove lead pipes is on
Kathryn Pilgrim knew the century-old Victorian she bought in Dunkirk, New York, came with old plumbing. She replaced pipes she suspected of containing lead and later installed a kitchen filter designed to remove heavy metals. But six years after buying the house, she still can’t…

Following 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…

Kinda 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…

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontarioas ‘Lake America’ in the United States
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he escalates his trade war with Canada. The Republican president signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to update the…