News across Greater Rochester
Retired educators have new name for 50-year-old organization in Orleans
WEST BARRE – The group formerly known as the Retired Teachers’ Association held its annual meeting Wednesday at the West Barre United Methodist Church. Ann Czajkowski of Barker, co-president, explained the group has a new name – Orleans County Retired Educators’ Association. The…
‘Lest We Forget’ mural with patriotic message completed at Albion village park
Photo by Tom Rivers ALBION – A 36-foot-long wall on the bathroom building at Veterans Park has a dramatic new look. Albion art teacher Kamie Feder and 11 of her students turned the white wall into a mural with a bald eagle, poppies, an American flag, and a soldier saluting.…
65 Holley students clean headstones at Hillside Cemetery
Provided photos HOLLEY/CLARENDON – This group of Holley students in the Interact Club was up early on Sunday to clean headstones at Hillside Cemetery. They were there after a school dance on Saturday and a day before the start of homecoming week. The students take on the task at…
Holley native completes mural celebrating her hometown
Photo courtesy of Mary Jo Whitman HOLLEY – The “Holley is Home” mural is done. Mary Jo Whitman, a Holley native and graduate, spent about six weeks diligently creating the mural on the Geddes Street side of the Heath and Heath law offices at 66 Public Square. Whitman, a Batavia…
Medina to host Walk to end Alzheimer’s on Oct. 10
Nicole Tuohey again selling elephant links for $1, which includes a cookie MEDINA – Alzheimer’s disease has been a big part of Mary Lou Tuohey’s life for more than a decade – dealing with it, dreading it, fundraising for research for it and promoting awareness of it. On Oct. 10,…

Chamber music with soul: the fall 2026 Gateways Music Festival
The 31st anniversary of Gateways and its fall lineup features classical compositions and many other areas of the African-American musical experience.
Weekly High School Sports Schedule
Weekly Schedule Monday Boys Soccer – CSAT at Roy-Hart, 5 p.m.; Albion at Batavia, Lyndonville/Barker at Attica, Kendall at Pembroke, Wheatland-Chili at Holley, 7 p.m. Field Hockey – Sacred Heart at Roy-Hart, 5 p.m. Volleyball – Albion at Batavia, Akron at Roy-Hart, Kendall at…
High School Football Weekend Recap
Weekend Notes Albion/Medina, which rallied with a big four touchdown scoring burst to down host Maryvale 46-34 Thursday, has grabbed sole possession of the B1 Division lead as Williamsville South upended previously unbeaten McKinley 21-6 on Friday. The 4-0 Rivals now hold a one…
Albion downs Holley in youth football
The Albion Mini Eagles turned in a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, rolling to a 32-0 shutout victory over Holley Saturday in Niagara Orleans Football Association (NOFA) action.. Albion’s offense featured a balanced rushing attack led by Patrick Westlund, who…
Albion and Holley girls post soccer wins
Avenging an early season 1-0 loss, Albion downed visiting Roy-Hart/Medina 2-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game this evening. Lena Grillo and Shayla Higgins each scored a goal for Albion both coming off assists from Madison Frasier. Albion is now 5-3 and…
Albion and Roy-Hart tie in OT; Holley wins
Albion and Roy-Hart battled to a 1-1 double overtime tie in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game this afternoon at Albion. Garret Jones scored for Albion in the first half off an assist from Alakai Colmenero. Michael Fuller tallied for Roy-Hart in the second half. Roy-Hart…
Barker/Lyndonville posts shutout victory
Barker/Lyndonville blanked Newfane 7-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game this afternoon at Barker. Natalie Rath and Elysse Dillenbeck both scored 2 goals as Villette Jary, Lila Belson and Cheyanne Rouse each had 1. Mel Murphy earned the shutout in goal.…