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15-year-old teen reported as missing in Mendon Ponds Park found safe
Mendon, N.Y. — A 15-year-old teen was located safely after being reported as missing in Mendon Ponds Park Saturday night, which prompted a search through the park. Around 7:45 p.m., officers were called to Mendon Ponds Park for a report of a 15-year-old boy who got separated from his family while he was hiking in the park.
Victor lacrosse star wins Advantage Federal Credit Union's Boys Sports Athlete of the Week
With over 35,000 votes, Jackson Mead is the Advantage Federal Credit Union's Boys Sports Athlete of the Week. The Victor boys lacrosse freshman scored six goals in the Blue Devils' state semifinal win against Section IV's Vestal. He added two more goals in Saturday's state final loss. Mead, who was called up from JV prior to Victor's last game of the regular season, scored 18 goals in six postseason games.
Monroe County Sheriff discusses efforts to combat retail theft after recent arrests
Rochester, N.Y. — Sheriff Todd Baxter spoke about recent retail theft incidents and the work of the county's multi-agency retail theft task force. BACKGROUND: Driver charged after allegedly crashing into patrol vehicle. Two people were charged Friday in connection to a larceny investigation on Jefferson Road in Henrietta. 58-year-old...
Take time to thank a teacher, bus driver or coach. It means a lot
I’ve been thinking about thanks, more particularly the thanks I forgot to give to the teachers who shaped my life. I should have thanked Mrs. Harder. Good grief, she was my kindergarten teacher and was kind and patient and she taught every one of my brothers and sisters, all five. ...
Sheppard Breaks The Ice At Land of Legends
CANANDAIGUA, NY –Waterloo wheelmen Matt Sheppard and Matt Guererri returned to familiar form June 8 at Land Of Legends Raceway as the former speedway point champions scored their first wins of the season at the revered Ontario Co. Fairgrounds oval. It was the 91st trip to victory lane for...
Two facing charges after hitting MCSO cruiser following a Henrietta larceny
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police took three people into custody Friday after a car hit a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office cruiser in Henrietta. According to investigators, deputies were called to a larceny on Jefferson Road shortly after 2:30 p.m. When they tried to stop the suspect vehicle near Marketplace Mall, police say the suspects intentionally […]
Wat Pa Lao Temple in Henrietta hosts annual festival with traditional food and music
Henrietta, N.Y. — The Wat Pa Lao Temple is holding its annual festival featuring traditional Lao food and music. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a comfortable afternoon. There will also be an opportunity to explore the Golden Shrine and enjoy the Zen...
‘Extreme value’ grocery store chain opening in Henrietta, first in New York state
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, which calls itself “the nation’s largest extreme value retailer,” has signed a lease to open a store in Jay Scutti Plaza North, 300 Hylan Drive, Henrietta. Gregory Kimber, chief financial officer of plaza owner Scutti Enterprises, confirmed the news Thursday. Founded in 1946 and based in Emeryville, California, the chain...
Five-story Condo catches fire on Cliffside Drive in South Bristol
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department and Bristol Fire Department responded to a structure fire as a condo caught fire in South Bristol Wednesday morning. According to firefighters around 4:53 a.m. Ontario County 911 received a call reporting a condo fire on Cliffside Drive, and upon arrival found heavy smoke emitting from the […]
NY weather: Expect strong thunderstorms in New York until Thursday midday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 7:45 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 11:15 a.m. for Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis and Ontario counties. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times,...
MARTA Pushes Forward with Five Points Station Renovation Despite Atlanta Mayor's Request amid Audit Concerns
Amid calls for a delay by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, MARTA has indicated it will proceed with the Five Points Station renovation project, as confirmed in their recent press communication. Mayor Dickens' request for postponement centers around concerns arising from an ongoing audit of the 'More MARTA' sales tax, tasked with partially funding the $230 million renovation effort.
Bloomfield, Wellsville wins state softball semifinals, will make first title game appearances
Wellsville and Bloomfield are heading to their first state softball championship games in program history. The Lions and Bombers join Fairport as the Section V triumvirate playing for state titles on Saturday. Class B: Big first inning propels Wellsville over Marcellus. Wellsville extended its winning streak to 21 games with...
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