Steven Pappas

2 days ago | timesargus.com | Steven Pappas

There are so many ways one can give back to their hometown. Karen and Thomas Lauzon have been serving Barre City for decades now, whether it’s in an elected capacity; as volunteers on local boards; or in developing properties in order to provide spaces for businesses and renters wanting to relocate here. The Lauzon name has been attached to some of the most significant projects Barre City and vicinity has seen. Now their name is associated with another town.

4 days ago | 13wham.com | Steven Pappas

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHAM) — Sister Grace Miller, a long-time advocate for the unhoused in Rochester, is in hospice care on Monday after being recently released from the hospital. Despite her declining health, Sister Grace remains in high spirits and is determined to return to her mission of helping those in need. "I've had trouble with my heart for years, but I guess it took a toll on me recently," said Sister Grace, founder of the House of Mercy and executive director of La Madonna Della Strada.

1 week ago | 13wham.com | Steven Pappas

WAYNE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Wayne County Sheriff's Office expressed confusion and frustration on Friday after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) included its county on a list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" accused of defying federal immigration law. The list, released this week, names 14 counties and ten cities across New York State, including Wayne, Monroe, and Yates counties, as well as the city of Rochester. Wayne County Sheriff Rob Milby said he is unclear why Wayne County was included.

1 week ago | 13wham.com | Steven Pappas

Lyons, N.Y. (WHAM) — An employee at the Wayne County 911 Dispatch Center suffered cardiac arrest late Monday night while on duty, prompting her colleagues to spring into action and save her life.

2 weeks ago | 13wham.com | Steven Pappas

PENFIELD, N.Y. — Voters in Penfield turned out in numbers Tuesday night to cast their ballots on the school district's budget and to elect three new board of education members. Massive lines stretched around Penfield High School, with many residents saying they had never seen anything like it before.