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Pair of teams jump to No. 2. Latest Section V football rankings for large, small schools
When it comes to the top area high school football teams, below are what Democrat and Chronicle writers Justin Ritzel, Marquel Slaughter and James Johnson think before Week 6. Here is how the fourth set of top 10 rankings were put together. There are two lists. Class AA and Class A teams...
Men from NY and NJ sentenced for participation in Jan. 6 riots: Report
A New York man and a New Jersey man have both been sentenced for their participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Gothamist reported. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Michael Oliveras, 51, of Lindenwold, N.J. “prepared for war” in the hopes of impeding congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election, the report said.
Driver Saves Grandfather Who Has A Heart Attack While Out Biking
An act of heroism. Back in June 2024, Mark Reissig, a Walworth grandfather, began his routine bike ride when he felt something strange. Feeling fatigued, Reissig struggled to keep his pace and got off his bike. He was having a heart attack. Thankfully, Molly Ames, a passing driver noticed what was happening, called 911, and performed CPR. She saved Reissig's life.
AURORA ALERT: Northern Lights came alive Monday night
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Chief Meteorologist Eric Snitil confirmed the northern lights came out Monday night! A strong G3 storm arrived just in time for clearing over Lake Ontario. This lined up nicely to be able to see the northern lights with the naked eye. While it is best seen through a camera lens that […]
The Saffir-Simpson Scale explained: How hurricanes are categorized
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, so far, has had 13 named storms, six of which made landfall. This season has brought significant impacts and has broken records. One record in particular that was broken this season was Hurricane Beryl – the earliest Category 5 storm on record in the Atlantic basin. […]
Town of Webster hosts Hurricane Helene necessity supply drive
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Hurricane Helene has made a major impact in the Southeast since it first reached landfall at the end of September. The city of Asheville, N.C. is one place that has seen mass devastation. The Town of Webster’s Parks and Recreation Commissioner Chris Bilow wanted to help however he could. With inspiration […]
Rochester set to host two NCAA Championship Events in 2028
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two National Collegiate Athletic Association championship events are set to take place in Rochester in 2028! According to Visit Rochester, the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Blue Cross Arena will host the 2028 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Regionals. Officials said two opening-round contests and a second-round game will […]
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