Local News from Tuesday, January 7th, 2025

The following information is summarized from the records of city, county and state police agencies.

Joined by family and friends, Ben Severns celebrated his 102nd birthday Monday at Wynnfield Crossing with special recognition from Rochester Mayor Trent Odell. 

Dave Sommers was elected president of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners during its first meeting of the year Monday, which featured updates on various projects concerning roads and bridges, the county's website, a warming shelter and 911 medical calls.