Wire Business Briefs -- 10/05 (The Press-Enterprise)
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell this week after two consecutive increases, providing a break for potential home buyers and the beleaguered housing industry.

Senior Residents Send Care Packs (R News)
Sometimes, just a thoughtful note can make all the difference. Grace, a resident at Perinton Park Manor wrote: "Good morning to you my friend. Your strength gives us hope back here at home. Please keep yourself safe and that we pray for your healthy return."

Reverse mortgage marketplace heats up (Investment Executive)
With the arrival of a New Zealand-based company in Canada, the marketplace for reverse mortgages has become considerably more crowded. Mississagua, Ont.-based Seniors Money Ltd.

New housing program (The West Elgin Chronicle)
Elgin County residents struggling to make the down payment on a new home can now get assistance.

Arrest Made in Woodbine Stabbing (R News)
There has been an arrest in a homicide from Wednesday night. Rochester Police say it stemmed from a fight between cousins. Officers say Terry Steward, 23, got into an argument with his cousin, Willie Williams, 38, at a Woodbine Avenue home around 9 p.m.