Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester faith leaders will hold a back-to-school blessing event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 219 Stenson Street, providing free backpacks for students, supplies for teachers, gifts for support staff, games, candy, and a prayer circle.

Employers in the region can be named Top Workplaces for 2027 if nominations are submitted by Sept.

25, with winners to be chosen based on employee surveys and honored in spring.

A local man spent a year creating an elaborate Bills-themed display for his wife's birthday, and the collection is now at Rochester Makerspace on St. Paul Street.

Highland Hospital held Doula Day to unite doulas and the maternity care team for education on maternal mental health and Medicaid enrollment + the event featured a live simulation of an obstetric emergency response that underscored the benefits of healthcare partnerships.

The Red Wings rallied on Friday at ESL Ballpark, coming back from a two-run deficit to beat the Bisons 5-3 and tie for first place (record 79-49).

The team will play Buffalo again on Saturday and Sunday.

Marcus Whitman/Bloomfield football players (Jaden Wells, Jacob Bodine, Blake Strait, and Cullen Winkler) shared their expectations for the 2026 season under coach Sean Conley as they outlined team goals during its third season.

Section V boys golf results show Palmyra-Macedon won all 4+0 matches on Friday and secured a 2+0 record on Thursday, outplaying teams like Naples, Waterloo and Mynderse Academy.

The scores highlight a competitive fall season in local golf.