Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Rochester.
Webster Thomas High School held its fourth annual Pink Out Tournament where about 50 girls competed to raise funds for Gilda's Club + supporting breast cancer patients and survivors.
The tournament unified players with a clear purpose for the cause.
Honor Flight kicked off its fall season on Sunday by returning 59 local veterans to be honored in the nation’s capital— the program celebrated veterans from the 1975 era and Vietnam as it prepares to honor newer generations.
Brockport Volunteer Fire District increased its interior firefighters from 17 to 44 in three years by creating a state-funded bunkhouse & launching a social media campaign.
The district will host its first annual Fire Fest next Saturday & invite community members to learn about firefighting careers.
Lifespan announced a major donation that led to renaming its caregiver services as the Claire and Jerry Rotenberg Caregiver Services.
The change will help more family caregivers get the support they need.
A new database lets residents search public health inspection reports for restaurants and food establishments, showing when each was last inspected and recorded violations — helping everyone stay informed about food safety.
More than 2,000 survivors, patients & caregivers joined Wilmot Warrior Weekend on Sunday, Sept.
20 in Webster, N.Y. to raise funds for cancer research and survivorship care, with participants walking, running, biking and spinning to make a difference.
Caroline Kucko began a Substack called Sundays with Dad to share Zoom chats as her father fights brain cancer; he had surgery in June, finished chemo and radiation, and will join a clinical trial.
The subscription costs $50 a year (or $5 a month) and aids a brain mapping program.
The Red Wings clinched their first playoff berth since 2013 with eight home runs and a comeback over the Bisons at Sahlen Field Sunday, Sept.
20. They reached 90 wins—the highest since 1953—and will face Memphis next in the postseason.
On Saturday, Sept. 19, Section V gymnastics competitions took place at Henrietta Recreation Center and Penfield.
Fairport and Penfield/Webster led team scores while Libby Kate Klingensmith and Aubrey Samuel earned top all-around marks among several local teams.
Fifteen Section V girls volleyball programs competed in a 32-team tournament on Sept.
19, with teams from Victor, Irondequoit, Mercy, Penfield and Webster Schroeder showcasing strong play.
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