Police seek public’s help in Webster
WEBSTER, NY — The Webster Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who may have information related to an incident that occurred on December 5. According to police, they are looking to speak with the person in a photograph released to the public. Authorities have not...
Man sentenced for manslaughter in deadly double shooting outside Rochester bar
Rochester, N.Y. — A man was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in November to two counts of manslaughter for a deadly double shooting on the city's northeast side, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. Hector Ramos-Diaz of Farmington shot Wahid Nazario, 29,...
New tech aims to end long lines at Monroe County DMVs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County officials announced Friday that all four county Department of Motor Vehicles branches will launch a new appointment and customer queuing system on Monday, aiming to eliminate long lines and modernize the check‑in process. Speaking at the Downtown Rochester DMV on East Main...
Monroe County, NY – Larceny Alert: Deputies Seek Help Identifying Suspects
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Perinton, NY – Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying two individuals in connection with a reported larceny at a Wegmans store in the Rochester area. According to the...
Teen faces felony Ghost Gun charges in Rochester: State Police
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 17-year-old male was arrested in Rochester and faces felony weapon charges after the New York State Police seized a loaded “ghost gun” during a traffic stop. The incident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at around 5:04 p.m. Troopers observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation on...
Teen hospitalized after stabbing at Mall at Greece Ridge
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Greece teen has been hospitalized following a stabbing at the Mall at Greece Ridge on Saturday. According to the Greece Police Department, officers responded to the mall following a report of a stabbing at 1:19 p.m. Before the arrival of the police, Wilmorite Security on scene provided...
Deputies: One detained after person found dead in hotel room in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies say a person was found dead inside at room at the Extended Stay America Hotel on Commons Way in Henrietta. Deputies say they responded to the hotel just before 3 p.m. for a report of a dispute inside one of the rooms. They say when they got there, […]
20 of the most romantic restaurants in the Rochester area for a special date
What makes a romantic restaurant? I've come to find that it varies depending on who you ask. In my mind, it's combination of things. The light is soft and flattering. The furniture is comfortable. It doesn't necessarily have to be dressy or expensive, but thoughtful service is a key part of the experience. You're...
New virtual queue system aims to streamline DMV service in Monroe County
Rochester, N.Y. — The Monroe County Clerk's Office has unveiled a new system designed to make county DMVs run smoother and more efficiently. QLESS is set roll out at all four county DMVs Monday. It will allow residents to join virtual queues and schedule appointments online or through on-site kiosks, streamlining the...
Project to replicate local Tuskegee airman’s plane
BROCKPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — Nicknamed “Sticks,” Leland Pennington was a star athlete for Monroe High School before he started training at Tuskegee Army Airfield in 1943. He married in 1944 then headed off to Europe to defend the free world. On April 21, 1945, just month before the war ended, Pennington took off in his […]

















