Rochester’s City Council has approved an agreement to take over a historic restoration project initially led by a nonprofit. The plan aims to revive the city’s cherished clock and bell, giving these relics a new home in a prominent downtown spot.

Area high school cross country teams faced two major weekend competitions. The Devils pushed through stiff opposition at Granite City, while QND and Liberty competed in Rochester, making for an eventful Saturday.

Curtis Jones of Rochester had an unexpected face-off with a mountain lion on his block, prompting him to declare, “I don’t play with lions, I don’t play with tigers, bears, nothin’ with the wild.” Armed with a bat, he shared his startling experience with a local TV station.

A recent study has revealed that Rochester faces a potential $126.9 million cost in deferred maintenance over the next decade, prompting city officials to address the looming infrastructure challenge.