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Rochester abuse survivor reflects on settlement one year later
A year after a judge approved a Diocese of Rochester settlement for childhood sexual abuse survivors, Carol DuPré says her payment brought a sense of validation, according to Spectrum News 1. DuPré, who was abused ... more
Sam Nordquist’s family honors him at Rochester Trans Pride Festival
Sam Nordquist’s family honored his memory at Rochester’s first Trans Pride Festival on Sept. 5, according to 13WHAM. His mother, Linda, and sister, Kayla, spoke at the North Clinton Avenue event and presented the first ... more
EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds confirmed from Webster into Ontario
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF1 tornado packing winds of up to 105 mph cut a 3.23-mile path from Webster into the Town of Ontario during the destructive Sept. 2 storms. The ... more
Rochester Regional Health golf classic raises $402,000
The 47th annual Rochester Regional Health Golf Classic raised $402,000 for the health system's foundation, organizers announced. The Aug. 24 tournament at Oak Hill Country Club brought together golfers, sponsors and community supporters for play ... more
URMC retina model reveals early damage in rare childhood disease
University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have developed a human retina model that may clarify how a rare inherited disease causes early vision loss in children. The three-dimensional, stem-cell-derived model mimics interactions between light-sensing photoreceptors ... more
New York school vaccine rules unchanged for 2026-27, Rochester pediatricians say
New York's school vaccine requirements remain in effect for the 2026-27 academic year despite changes in federal guidance, according to pediatric experts at University of Rochester Medicine. Families who are unsure whether a child is ... more
Rochester Regional Health robots reach 100,000 hospital deliveries
Rochester Regional Health's Moxi delivery robots have completed more than 100,000 trips at Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital, work the health system estimates has returned more than 50,000 hours to hospital staff. The robots ... more
First Responders 5K community event planned Sept. 4 in Webster
The First Responders 5K community event will bring runners and walkers to Webster on Friday, Sept. 4, while raising money for an organization that assists first responders dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. The race is ... more
Webster woman charged with DWI after Williamson crash
A Webster woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after deputies said she crashed into two mailboxes and a utility pole in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Anna Ruth Thiel, of Klem ... more
Webster man charged with DWI after Palmyra stop
A Webster man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop Wednesday night in Palmyra, deputies said. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said Troy B. Lubberts, of Bay Road in Webster, was stopped ... more
Webster woman charged with DWI after 80 mph traffic stop in Wayne County
A driver accused of speeding more than 25 mph over the posted limit was charged with driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop in Wayne County early Saturday. Haylee Decker, 27, of Webster, was arrested ... more
Webster woman charged with violating order of protection in Ontario domestic case
A Webster woman was arrested following a domestic incident investigation in the Town of Ontario, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Sarah Cripps, 24, was arrested after an investigation into an incident ... more
Solar farm cleared at Xerox site
Solar panels could soon cover part of the old Xerox campus in Webster after planners signed off on a long-debated proposal, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. The town’s planning board approved a 5-megawatt ... more
Stabbing under investigation in Webster
A man was stabbed and two others injured during a fight outside a Webster home Sunday morning, according to WROC. Police arrived on Mura Lane just after 5 a.m. and found one victim with stab ... more
Driver rescued from icy Webster pond
Quick action by bystanders and local officials saved a woman after her car slid into a pond at a busy Webster shopping center, according to WHAM. The crash happened Tuesday afternoon at the Towne Center ... more
Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union plants roots in Webster
A growing credit union is putting down permanent roots in Webster after breaking ground on a new office along Ridge Road, according to BridgeTower Media. Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union started construction at 715 Ridge ... more
Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union breaks ground on new Webster branch
Leaders from Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union gathered with community members Tuesday to break ground on a new, permanent location in Webster. The new branch will be built at 715 Ridge Road, with construction expected ... more
Kanatota Lodge reopens with big upgrades
Monroe County just unveiled a fully renovated Kanatota Lodge at Webster Park, now bigger, more modern, and accessible, according to WHAM. What used to be two separate rental spaces is now one unified lodge with ... more
Deputies: Webster woman assaults victim, causes injuries, before others intervene
A disturbance in Marion ended with a woman facing assault charges after deputies say a fight turned physical. Deputies arrested Mary Collins-Guglietta, 64, of Webster, after responding to the November 29 incident. According to investigators, ... more
