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2 fishermen swim ashore after boat capsizes in Lake Ontario near Kendall
KENDALL – Two fishermen were able to swim ashore after their boat capsized on Sunday. Peter Keppler, 71, of Medina and William Wittman, 44, of Albion were fishing on a 1994 fishing boat that is 26 feet long. They were about 5 miles offshore, said Sheriff Chris Bourke. “At...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail to hit Niagara and Orleans counties Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 10:32 a.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 11 a.m. for Niagara and Orleans counties. Be ready for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:31 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Newfane,...
NY weather update: Prepare for thunderstorms and gusty showers in New York early Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:42 p.m. on Sunday for thunderstorms and gusty showers until 5:30 p.m. for Orleans, Monroe and Genesee counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 4:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked gusty showers and embedded thunderstorms near...
Orleans County OFA to host Medicare 101 Workshop
The Orleans County Office for the Aging (OFA) will be hosting a “Medicare 101 Workshop” regarding Medicare choices for seniors on Tuesday, July 23, at 10 a.m. at the Medina Senior Center, 615 West Avenue, Medina. Pre-registration is encouraged. “When it comes to Medicare, there are many choices...
Weather Service: Gusty showers, thunderstorms expected this afternoon
The National Weather Service is advising that gusty showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected to affect southern Orleans and Genesee counties through 5 p.m. The system is also expected to affect northeastern Erie and east-central Niagara counties.
NY WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a. * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Niagara County in western New York... Northern Orleans County in western New York... Northwestern Monroe County in western New York... * Until 1130 AM...
Tug moving huge barge should reach Orleans today
Pedestrian bridge headed to Buffalo has drawn lots of interest on canal journey. A much-anticipated canal user is expected to reach Orleans County today. A tug pushing a long barge with a pedestrian bridge should reach Holley and Albion today. Carver Companies has the bridge destined for Buffalo on two...
Weather Alert: Tornado Watch for Monroe, Ontario Counties and Surrounding Areas
Conditions that could produce a tornado locally are there on Wednesday as tropical storm Beryl’s remnants move into the Rochester region. The majority of New York’s upstate counties, including Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Wayne counties, are under a tornado watch, according to the National Weather Service. The watch is in force until nine o’clock at night.
Basket raffle at Case-Nic benefits agency offering literary services
MEDINA – A basket raffle in the window of Case-Nic Cookies this month will benefit an agency dedicated to providing free literacy services in Orleans County. Founded in 2006 as Orleans County Adult Learning Services (or OCALS), the agency now known as Orleans County Accredited Learning Services is helping children and adults throughout the county. With a paid staff of two part-time employees and a volunteer board of directors, conducting fundraising events would hardly be possible, so when United Way of Orleans County insisted they do more fundraising to be eligible for funding, they had to think outside the box.
Tornado watch issued for Monroe, Ontario and surrounding counties
As the remnants of tropical cyclone Beryl enter the Rochester area on Wednesday, the presence of conditions possible to generate a tornado locally. A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for most upstate counties in New York, including Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario and Wayne counties. The watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. ...
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