Tom Rivers

1 week ago | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

Dense fog advisory in effect until 11 a.m. By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 12 April 2025 at 7:54 am A dense dog advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. today in Orleans County and much of Western New York. Visibility will be as low as one quarter mile at times in dense fog, creating hazardous driving conditions, the National Weather Service said. The high temperature today will be 45 followed by 54 on Sunday, 63 on Monday, 45 on Tuesday and 46 on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago | tomnew.medium.com | Tom Rivers

Tom Rivers·Follow10 min read·--It’s a tale as old as business itself. A company becomes large selling a product or service, either creating a new market or dominating an existing one. For years they enjoy the success and profits of their position, and for a time it seems impossible to imagine that market without that brand. Sometimes the name of the brand becomes the shorthand for the market itself. Blockbuster. Hoover. Intel. Ford. General Electric. Woolworths. Borders Books.

Nov 4, 2024 | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 4 November 2024 at 8:04 pm Gas prices are down an average of 3 cents nationally in the past week to $3.10 today, and down 2  cents statewide to $3.18, according to AAA. A year ago, the average price was a gallon of gas was $3.42 while it was $3.15 in the state.

Oct 6, 2024 | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 11 p.m. By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 6 October 2024 at 6:35 pm A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 p.m. tonight for Orleans County and much of Western New York. The watch also includes Genesee, Niagara, Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.

Sep 2, 2024 | orleanshub.com | Tom Rivers

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 September 2024 at 9:25 pm The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 26th annual business awards. Nominations are due by Sept. 9 and can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to OCCC, PO Box 501, Medina NY, 14103. The categories include:Business of the Year – This award is presented to a business that has experienced significant overall achievements/success throughout the year.