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Times of Wayne County
Published 4 hours agoMacedon Corn maze celebrates its 29th year
Long Acres in Macedon has changed quite a bit over the years. The family farm looks much different than it did decades ago, and continues to change year to year thanks to the fourth generation now operating the sprawling property. Home to a large market, ice cream shop and acres…
Times of Wayne County
Published 4 hours agoWayne County’s District Attorney called in to handle Irondequoit murder trial
News reports flashed across the nation when a family of four, including two very young children residing in the Town of Irondequoit, were all brutally murdered in September of 2024. Unfortunately due a conflict of interest within the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, the…
Times of Wayne County
Published 4 hours agoCasino mogul and former Trump secretary join forces to take on NYC’s pied-à-terre tax
By Anthony IzaguirreAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s tax on luxury second homes has its latest moneyed opposition: casino mogul Steve Wynn and former Trump administration secretary Wilbur Ross. The pair of wealthy part-time New Yorkers sued the state on Monday…
Orleans Hub
Published 23 hours agoCentral Hall, former county treasurer’s office, listed for $229,000
Photo by Tom Rivers ALBION – Central Hall is now on the market and listed for sale at $229,000. The photo shows Debi Woodroe, owner of Woodroe Realty in Medina, and her husband Butch Balschmiter at about noon today putting their signs in the yard at 34 East Park St. The County…
Rochester Beacon
Published October 02Rochester’s Oktoberfest used to shut down East Main Street
For more than 15 years in the ’70s and ’80s, Oktoberfest brought tens of thousands to downtown. Today, its spirit can still be found at scattered events across the region.
Orleans Hub
Published October 02Huge turnout needed in upcoming election as GOP zealots try to skew vote
Editor: Final returns on more claims by people with over-active imaginations – GOP zealots, bigots, senile rants – were exposed this month. Trump first claimed there were 250,000 illegal voters in Nevada. Then DHS claimed 16,000 and, when pushed, reduced it to 185. Nevada and…
Orleans Hub
Published October 02‘Pumpkinpalooza’ returns with Oct. 10 event at Fairgrounds during Scarecrow Fest
Contributed by Katie Oakes, Orleans County CCE Master Gardener Coordinator KNOWLESVILLE – Master Gardeners are calling for entries for their annual Pumpkinpalooza competition! This contest is open to the public and takes place during the Medina Lions Club Scarecrow Festival on…
Orleans Hub
Published October 02Tough start for Green at LPGA Hawaii tourney
Medina’s Melanie Green had a rough start Thursday at the opening round of the LPGA Tour’s Lotte Championship as Eva Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. Green had a 6 over par round of 78 which included 5 bogeys, 1 double bogey and 1 birdie. The tournament continues today after which the field…
Orleans Hub
Published October 02Albion, Kendall each hosting festivals on Saturday with scarecrows, pumpkin painting
Albion and Kendall will both be hosting fall festivals on Saturday with scarecrows, pumpkin painting and other activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Albion Merchants Association will have its Fall Festival in downtown Albion. People can make scarecrows, paint a pumpkin, browse…
Orleans Hub
Published October 02Medina man among 15 facing federal charges in bank fraud conspiracy
Jeffrey Ghee also was charged Thursday in local drug investigation A Medina man who was charged in a drug investigation on Thursday also is facing federal charges in a bank fraud conspiracy. Jeffrey Ghee, 39, is among 15 people in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation charged on…
Orleans Hub
Published October 02County officials push tower in Carlton despite safety violations, taxpayer liability
Editor: The truth is out, and every resident in Orleans County needs to look closely at what our local government is Illegally forcing onto our shoreline. Right now, contractors are rushing to build a 150-foot heavy industrial cell tower at 961 Wilson Road (the Albion Water…
Orleans Hub
Published October 014 face felony charges in Medina with cocaine, meth, fentanyl seized
MEDINA – Four people in Medina have been charged today after law enforcement seized over an ounce of cocaine, as well as cocaine packaged for sale, methamphetamine pills and parafluorofentanyl. The Orleans County Major Felony Crimes Task Force and the FBI, in a joint…