ORLEANS COUNTY/Community Spotlight/A rare cancer diagnosis pushes founder of PlantHERPurpose to make a difference in the community
Chantea Teah Mitchell (second from the right) with volunteers, from left, Ameya, Robin, and Kylin on Tuesday evening, during the Growth Through Safety session with Sgt. Francis from the Albion Police Department, who offered a free Self Defense Class In just the first three weeks, PlantHERPurpose has quickly taken root …
WYOMING COUNTY/Postal Carrier sentenced for stealing gift cards in Perry
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Matthew Hurlburt, 25, of Pavilion, NY, who was convicted of theft of mail by an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service, was sentenced to serve six months’ probation by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Hurlburt was …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/June 30th, 2026
ORLEANS COUNTY/YWCA of Genesee County to open Dayle Rae’s Place in Orleans County
Press release ALBION, NY — The YWCA of Genesee County is proud to announce the acquisition of the former PathStone Safe House in Orleans County, ensuring the continuation of critical services for survivors of domestic violence and their children throughout Orleans County and neighboring communities. In partnership with the Orleans …
WYOMING COUNTY/Warsaw Public Library to celebrate with a Grand Re-Opening after major renovation project
Press release WARSAW, NY – The Warsaw Public Library will celebrate the completion of its extensive renovation project with a Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by the Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Community members, fellow chamber members, elected officials, …
WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/June 30th, 2026
Information from a provided press release Following an investigation into a roadside domestic incident that occurred on Route 19 in the Town of Warsaw on June 12th, 2026, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mark E. Mcelfresh III, 23, of Wethersfield, NY. Mcelfresh is charged with Criminal Contempt in the …
GENESEE COUNTY/Sen. Borrello hosts Genesee County Roundtable on emergency shelter, calls for state to take greater role
Senator Borrello speaking at the roundtable. From left to right, Rachael Tabelski, Batavia City Manager; Sen. Borrello; Sheriff Joseph Graff; Chair of the Legislature, Christian Yunker and Matthew Landers, Genesee County Manager. (submitted photo) Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. – State Senator George Borrello hosted a roundtable at Genesee Community College to …
BATAVIA/City of Batavia Local Planning Committee to hold first DRI 2.0 meeting on July 7th
Press release The Local Planning Committee (LPC) will officially launch the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) 2.0 process with its first meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the City Council Board Room, One Batavia City Centre. Batavia was recently selected as a $10 million award …
BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/June 28th, 2026
On 6/19/2026, Daniel P. Frey, 43, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Petit Larceny and Falsely Reporting an Incident. Frey allegedly broke into a vacant residence on Porter Avenue and allegedly stole firearm ammunition. He then falsely reported an incident to police regarding how he …
