GENESEE COUNTY/Rapone’s attorney questions the legal sufficiency of forcible touching charge, requests Town Justice to review video evidence

(File photos from September 2026 Batavia Town Court appearance) In a brief court appearance in the Town of Batavia Court on Tuesday morning, Thomas Burns, the attorney representing Michael Rapone, requested to have Town Justice Lisa Funke view the video evidence before a Huntley Hearing planned for next month. Burns …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Chamber & Tourism seeks nominations for annual awards 

Press release The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Promotion Agency is seeking nominations for its annual awards, recognizing the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make a meaningful difference throughout Wyoming County. Each year, the event provides an opportunity to celebrate the people and organizations whose hard work, dedication, …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Norfolk Southern grants $14,478.00 to Sheriff’s Office in support of safety initiatives

Press release The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce it has received a $14,478.00 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Safety First Grant Program.  The funding will support the purchase of thirty [30] Mobilized Compact Rescue System Medical Kits and one [1] DJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone. This …

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BATAVIA/A great time was had by all at the Try Hockey for Free event at the McCarthy Ice Arena on Saturday

(Submitted photo) Press release A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!! at the David McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena on Evans Street on Saturday, October 3rd for a Try Hockey for Free Event as part of “USA Hockey Week Across America” which was celebrated at 285 + ice areas across the …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/ Major Felony Crime Task Force arrest man on an arrest warrant for weapon/drug possession in the village of Medina

Information from a provided press release/provided photos AFTER AN INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY THE ORLEANS COUNTY MAJOR FELONY CRIME TASK FORCE INTO THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CRACK COCAINE AND WEAPON POSSESSION IN THE VILLAGE OF MEDINA N.Y., MEMBERS OF THE TASK FORCE AND THE MEDINA POLICE DEPT. TOOK AN INDIVIDUAL …

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BATAVIA/Calling all ghosts, goblins and candy collectors -Downtown Trick-or-Treating is back

(File photo) Press release Get those costumes ready and grab your candy buckets because Downtown Trick-or-Treatingis back! The Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District is excited to welcome families downtown for one of our favorite fall traditions on Saturday, October 17, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. For two fun-filled hours, downtown Batavia will …

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WYOMING COUNTY/ Chamber & Tourism and Community Action to host a Job Fair on Tuesday

Press release The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Promotion Agency has partnered with Community Action for Wyoming County and the New York State Department of Labor once again to host the Wyoming County Fall Job Fair, taking place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 …

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