Perched on the edge of her seat, Dr. Joan Flender answers questions with poise, honesty and passion. Her gaze steady, she has a reputation for making others feel heard, valued.
Each summer for the past 19 years, crowds have gathered on Frederick Farms to appreciate its acres of sunflower fields. Every August, their tall waves of sunshine bring a ray of c…
On Saturday, August 10th, the Town of Henrietta and the Friends of Tinker Nature Park hosted Wild Tinker, a family-friendly event at Tinker Nature Park. Guest were welcomed…
So often, we see new images from our nation’s southern border. Although there are several opposing views, many people agree that something must be done. In Honduras, Border Buddie…
The Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (GCASA), with locations in both Batavia and Albion, supports a much greater population than many may think, serving G…
Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany County, a youth gardening program was held at the Andover Central School District, August 4th – 8th, 2019.
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announced its 2018-19 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence Award winners. The purpose of the awards ar…
Kevin and Rachele Sick’s annual Memorial Day Weekend Barbecue is well known throughout the Dansville area and beyond. For the past three years, the Sicks and their extended family…
On Wednesday, August 21st, the Salvation Army of Batavia will celebrate Genesee County families at its Back to School Backpack Bash. For several years, the Salvation Army has reac…
Mark your calendar now for Saturday, September 14th from 10 am – 4 pm. Why? Because you want to bring your family and friends to the first ever Rochester Recreation Festival or RO…
August is Immunization Awareness Month and the Livingston County Department of Health would like to remind everyone how important vaccines are in protecting children from serious, and sometime…
One of the most critical factors in ensuring a healthy pregnancy for a woman and her baby is early prenatal care. Prenatal care means health care during your pregnancy, before your baby is bor…
Dental health is crucial for overall health. Many people ignore dental health because of cost or discount it for other medical issues. Poor dental health can lead to a number of other medical …
Byron-Bergen Senior High School was named on the 2019 list of America’s Best High Schools as determined by U.S. News & World Report. To earn this distinction, Byron-Bergen Senior High Scho…
On Tuesday, July 16th, 2019, Marjorie A. Martin and other members of the Joseph Gallipeau Avon American Legion Post & American Auxiliary Unit #294 honored WWII Veteran Mrs. Eu…
Wood Library’s fifth annual 5K, Fun Run and Story Walk generated almost $7,000 for the library’s summer youth programs. 153 runners from as far away as Ohio, Kansas and Florida, a…
Over 750 Rochester elementary students received birthday presents this school year thanks to local charity Happy Birthday Cha Cha Cha (HB3C). On their birthdays, K-2 students in …
The Executive Board of the Federation of Social Workers is proud to announce that they have selected local media celebrity, Steve Hausmann, to receive their 2019 W. Burton Richardson Lifetime …
Attending an Honor Flight seemed like an impossible dream for former US Navy officer, William Lipson. The 94-year-old WWII Veteran and his 88-year-old wife had returned to family …
Physical Education teacher, Brianne Blaszak is a dedicated educator and runner. These twin passions motivated Blaszak to start Endlessly Outdoors Company (EOC), a company that bri…
4-H Projects selected for New York State Fair
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference sheds light on why dementia disproportionately affects women.
Susan I. Swanton, past director of the Gates Public Library and founding president of the Gates Historical Society in 1999, was reelected president of the society at the organizat…
Officials from the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) once again made the annual trek to the New York Loves Nanotech Summit at Semicon West at the Moscone Center in San Francis…
In 2018, the Rush Recreation and Park Association (Rush RPA), a non-profit and tax-exempt organization, was formed by a group of Rush residents to protect green space and public l…
Regina Michener, board member of the Irish Children’s Program (ICP), has been a part of the ICP of Rochester for 20 years. Her family has hosted seven children, some Protestant an…
On Sunday, July 14th, 93-year-old Dansville resident, Paul Hynes, climbed aboard his vintage Oliver tractor and led his second annual tractor drive in support of those with Alzhei…
The Continuing Education Department has several opportunities for students of various ages to experience all that STEAM has to offer, including creating their own video games! The district is …
Fish Caught, Tagged, and Released is likely One of 320 Juvenile Sturgeon Stocked in 1999 as Part of DEC's Lake Sturgeon Recovery Program
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is pleased to announce he will be holding two open town hall meetings next Saturday, July 20 at different locations in Genesee County. All residents ar…
“The Sunshine organization was an unexpected ray of light for our son during a really difficult and dark time,” said Missy, mother of Sunshine Kid, Joseph. This is what Maria’s Sun…
Billed as “The hottest beer festival [with] the coolest beer and people,” Beertavia Craft Beer Festival will delight casual sippers and conosuirs alike with a myriad of craft beve…
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Dipper Dan, a popular, family-owned and operated ice cream parlor in Honeoye Falls, was honored with a proclamation declaring June 4th …
For the seventh straight year, local preschoolers in Pittsford pedaled their hearts’ out to raise $5,700 for charity through their Trike-A-Thon event. Students at The Goddard Scho…
