WYOMING COUNTY/Celebrate Summer at the 2026 Wyoming County Fair-eight days of agriculture, entertainment, family, fun & americana return to Pike, August 15-22

Press release/provided photos PIKE, NY — Summer traditions shine bright as the Wyoming County Fair returns to Pike, New York, from August 15-22, 2026, inviting visitors from across Western New York to experience one of the region’s most beloved agricultural celebrations. This year’s patriotic theme, “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights,” …

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GLOW With Your Hands to Launch 2026 Career Exploration event with kick-off celebration in Orleans County

Press release The GLOW With Your Hands Committee will officially launch the 2026 GLOW With Your Hands Manufacturing Career Exploration Event with a special kick-off celebration on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Orleans/Niagara BOCES’ Orleans Career and Technical Education Center (OCTEC) in Medina. For the first time, …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Batavia man who led police on a pursuit at the end of July charged

Submitted photo-7.25.26 On 7/25/2026, Anthony M. Manara, 35, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Harassment 2nd degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer 3rd degree and numerous vehicle and traffic law violations. Manara was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute at a residence …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Union employees at Batavia Downs say they are at impasse; Informational Picket held on Friday afternoon

Video and interviews from Informational Picket outside of Batavia Downs on Friday afternoon. Batavia Downs statement after Informational Picket on Friday: Danielle N. Fleming, Vice President- Human Resources WROTBC Batavia Downs Gaming There are 174 employees in the Batavia Downs Gaming unit, the previous collective bargaining agreement expired December 31, …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/July 15th-27th, 2026

Warsaw Jessica Goodenow-Arraigned on Indictment for charges of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (E Felony), Driving WhileAbility Impaired by the Combined Influence of Drugs (E Felony), Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance in the Seventh Degree (misdemeanor), and Speeding (Traffic Infraction); Adjourned to 09/10/26 for motions. Aaron Kowalweski-Arraigned on …

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