BATAVIA/Warming Center in the works after community comes together to discuss homelessness in the area

Oak Orchard Health CEO Karen Kinter with Julie Carasone, a Community Health worker for Oak Orchard Health, discuss how the Warming Center in Albion works within the Orleans County Community. Many different organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies from Genesee County came together at the First Presbyterian Church at 300 East …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Eagle man indicted on charges of transportation and possession of child pornography

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Shayne M. Hildreth, 44, of Eagle, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to transportation of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/UConnectCare employee found the path to help himself, now he’s serving others

VIDEO–This installment focuses upon Justin Stimson, a certified recovery peer advocate who has overcome addiction to alcohol and drugs and has found a path to help others struggling with SUD. This is the third installment of the “Recovery Journey Leads to Career at UConnectCare” series – articles and videos about …

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BATAVIA/City School District names Jessica Korzelius as Principal of Robert Morris

Press release/provided photo BATAVIA, NY– On Monday, November 18, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Jessica Korzelius as Principal of Robert Morris, effective January 6, 2025. “I am delighted to welcome Jessica Korzelius as the new principal of Robert …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Wreaths Across America Day planned in December at the WNY National Cemetery in Pembroke

Wreaths are available for purchase Press release/provided photos This year the event is taking place on December 14th with a start time of 12:00p.m. at the WNY National Cemetery. The WNY National Cemetery Memorial Council is again running the event. The Memorial Council is the non-profit organization which runs many …

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