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Francis Wilkins

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Francis was born and raised in and around Webster, and now’s he covering local news and events for the city of Rochester and surrounding areas. He was educated at University of Rochester, and has previously reported for several local TV's and radio stations.

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Parents’ responses to the closure announcement at Saint Kateri School Parents’ responses to the closure announcement at Saint Kateri School
Local News9 hours ago

Parents’ responses to the closure announcement at Saint Kateri School

Irondequoit, New York – After learning that Saint Kateri School in Irondequoit will permanently close at the conclusion of the...
After a unanimous vote, Webster is moving forward with future EMS services in collaboration with Penfield Volunteer Ambulance After a unanimous vote, Webster is moving forward with future EMS services in collaboration with Penfield Volunteer Ambulance
Local News1 day ago

After a unanimous vote, Webster is moving forward with future EMS services in collaboration with Penfield Volunteer Ambulance

Webster, New York – After an extensive search lasting several months and involving 21 different EMS agencies, the Town of...
Reaction of a local pet shop to a New York law that prohibits retail pet sales Reaction of a local pet shop to a New York law that prohibits retail pet sales
Local News2 days ago

Reaction of a local pet shop to a New York law that prohibits retail pet sales

East Rochester, New York – On December 15, a new legislation will take effect that prohibits registered pet dealers with...
Arnot NICU receives a ,000 donation Arnot NICU receives a ,000 donation
Local News3 days ago

Arnot NICU receives a $20,000 donation

Elmira, New York – With a sizable donation, a local business is assisting an Elmira hospital in continuing to offer...
As the party drops back into the minority, Schumer will continue to lead Senate Democrats As the party drops back into the minority, Schumer will continue to lead Senate Democrats
Local News4 days ago

As the party drops back into the minority, Schumer will continue to lead Senate Democrats

New York – As the Senate Democrats return to the minority with Donald Trump back in the White House, U.S....
Accident on West Henrietta Road resulted in the death of a driver Accident on West Henrietta Road resulted in the death of a driver
Local News5 days ago

Accident on West Henrietta Road resulted in the death of a driver

Rochester, New York – An accident that occurred on West Henrietta Road on Sunday evening resulted in the death of...
A woman is transported by troopers for a heart transplant amid a snowfall A woman is transported by troopers for a heart transplant amid a snowfall
Local News6 days ago

A woman is transported by troopers for a heart transplant amid a snowfall

Rochester, New York – On Friday, New York State Troopers responded to assist a 64-year-old woman who had departed from...
Schuyler County substance use meeting coming up Schuyler County substance use meeting coming up
Local News1 week ago

Schuyler County substance use meeting coming up

Watkins Glen, New York – People are invited to an upcoming event to learn more about the prevalence of substance...
Advice for holiday travelers crossing the U.S.-Canada border Advice for holiday travelers crossing the U.S.-Canada border
Local News1 week ago

Advice for holiday travelers crossing the U.S.-Canada border

Buffalo, New York – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) anticipates a rise in border traffic during the upcoming holiday...
Jim Hare, the former Mayor of Elmira, is resigning from his position as County Elections Commissioner Jim Hare, the former Mayor of Elmira, is resigning from his position as County Elections Commissioner
Local News1 week ago

Jim Hare, the former Mayor of Elmira, is resigning from his position as County Elections Commissioner

Elmira, New York – The Chemung County Board of Elections will have a new leader in the next year. A...