GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff Sheron and County Legislature recognize National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week

National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week, from left to right: Legislator Christian Yunker, Undersheriff Bradley D. Mazur, Dog Control Officers Catherine D. Seward and Sarah L. Fountain.(Provided photo) NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER APPRECIATION WEEK IS APRIL 14 – APRIL 20, 2024 Press release National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The City of Batavia is seeking general contractors to complete housing rehabilitation projects

Press release The City of Batavia is seeking general contractors to complete housing rehabilitation projects for low-income homeowners who qualify. The Housing Rehabilitation Program is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and is federally funded through Homes and Community Renewal and administered by the City of Batavia. Qualifying contractors must …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Raising awareness on sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Press release April 14-20, 2024 is STI Awareness Week. This provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexuality transmitted infections (STIs) and how they impact our lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sexually transmitted infections, commonly referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are very …

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Genesee County Highway Department announces multiple projects starting in April

Press release Genesee County, NY— over the upcoming months, the Genesee County Highway Department willundertake multiple projects across the county that will temporarily impact local travel routes. Fargo Road Bridge:A bridge replacement project will begin on April 18th, 2024, in Bethany, to upgrade the current bridge onFargo Road over Black …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Prescribed Burn Plans on Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

Press release Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) announces plans to conduct up to six (6) prescribed burns on theRefuge during the 2024 season. The goal this year is to burn up to 130 acres of grasslands and 30 acres of cattail marsh. The result will be enhanced grassland nesting cover …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf to speak about substance use disorder, mental health on May 8

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf, right, and former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Ham at a Legends & Stars event in February 2023 at Batavia Downs Gaming. Now a motivational speaker, Leaf is scheduled to speak at Genesee Community College on May 8. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) Press release “Twelve years …

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