Penfield News

Opening statements are Thursday in the trials of two people accused in connection with the death of a popular Fairport High School teacher.

Fairport and Pittsford, again the top two teams in the latest Democrat and Chronicle /Section V Large Schools Coaches Poll, are set to meet May 16.

On Wednesday night, cyclists in Rochester will be pedaling in silence during a global effort to honor other cyclists.

The Pike Co. Inc. is among four finalists to build a $27 million passenger train station in Rochester, with three area firms on its project team, officials announced Monday.

Rochester, N.Y.- A local woman who robbed two pizza shops in Penfield and Webster last year was sentenced Monday.

Jury selection continues Monday in the trial of a man and woman accused of running down a Fairport teacher while driving drunk.

Police say a stabbing on Lyell Avenue led to a chase that ended in Penfield. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.

A jury has been seated in the trial for the man accused in the death of a popular Fairport High School teacher.

Rochester Police say a man believed to be involved in an alleged home invasion in Penfield last night is now in custody.

"We get to show our work on a global stage and that's something we're very excited about." For Penfield-resident and Oak Hill Country Club horticulturalist Scott Wheeler, the work never stops and that's just fine with him.

Some schools in Monroe County have made it onto Newsweek Magazine's list of best high schools in the country for 2013.

Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the trial of a man and woman accused of running down a Fairport teacher while driving drunk.

Some years ago, a friend and I attended a concert where - during a particularly melodic segment - my friend said: "Wouldn't this sound great on a recording?" I thought at the time that this was a really stupid remark.

Saturday was a big day for comic book fans, it's International Free Comic Book Day.

Well, I used to be, anyway. When my kids were younger, I'd save hundreds of dollars every year by going through garbage cans on locker clean-out day.

Above, Chrissy Monaco of Penfield tries on a wedding band at Mann's Jewelers to see how it looks with her engagement ring.

The Women's Council, a Rochester Business Alliance affiliate, has announced the 20 finalists for its 14th annual Young Women of Distinction Award.

When Gina Nicolosi was downsized after 20 years in the corporate world, she decided to invest her retirement money in a new dream.

No. 5 Penfield : Level of respect for Patriots should remain high after 14-10 loss to Fairport, even with sub-.500 record.

Monroe County sheriff's deputies are investigating an armed robbery at a Penfield convenience store early Monday morning.