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High‑School Hoops Heat and New Coaching Moves

March 12, 2026

Massachusetts high‑school basketball is buzzing as playoff games deliver tight finishes and standout performances. In one matchup, a sixth‑seeded team edged past the seventh seed with a 68-65 win, thanks to a player who added 46 points and stole the ball ten times. His season total of 154 points ove

business

Kroger’s New CEO Sets a Calm Pace for 2026 Sales

March 5, 2026

Kroger is stepping into a quieter year under its new chief, Greg Foran. Foran, who once led Walmart’s U. S. operations and steered 20 quarters of steady sales growth, took the reins in February after a board‑initiated removal of former boss Rodney McMullen. The company’s latest forecast shows

politics

Democrats Skip Midterms, Pick 2028 Convention Cities

March 3, 2026

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided not to stage a midterm convention this fall, instead focusing all its energy on the 2028 presidential nomination event. The party will announce that the next convention will run from August 7 to 10, 2028, and it has narrowed its search to five pote

sports

Keane’s “Worst Sign” Claim Sparks Debate Over Managerial Choices

March 3, 2026

Roy Keane, once a star at Manchester United and later a manager in England’s top leagues, has sparked controversy by labeling a former Sunderland player as the worst signing of his career. The statement came after he left the club in 2008, when Sunderland hovered near the bottom of the Premier Leagu

health

Rochester Hosts Wellness Gathering to Fight Everyday Health Problems

March 2, 2026

The city of Rochester is set to welcome a two‑day health event that promises fresh ideas for living longer and feeling better. The meeting will take place at the Mayo Civic Center on April 9th and 10th, 2026. Participants can earn continuing medical education credits while learning about key health

sports

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

February 28, 2026

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

sports

A Family on the Fairway: Austin and Jessica Smotherman

February 28, 2026

Austin Smotherman is a golfer who has spent a decade chasing his dream on smaller tours. He earned a spot on the PGA Tour, lost it, and then fought his way back through the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2025 he won two tournaments in three weeks and returned to the main circuit for 2026. Throughout this rolle

crime

Dick Cavett’s PBS Dream Meets Jeffrey Epstein’s Dark Backstory

February 28, 2026

In late 2016, Dick Cavett was invited to a dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s house. The conversation soon turned to a potential PBS documentary about the former talk‑show host. Epstein, who had been trying to rebuild his reputation after criminal convictions, saw an opportunity to fund a cultural project

crime

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

February 27, 2026

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

politics

Green Party Wins Long‑Held Labour Seat in Manchester

February 27, 2026

In a surprising shift, the Green Party captured a seat that Labour had held for nearly 100 years. The win came in Gorton and Denton, a Greater Manchester area that had been a Labour stronghold since the early 1900s. The result was seen as a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, who had w