ORLEANS COUNTY/Medina man facing felony drug charges after an investigation into the sale and distribution of crack cocaine in the village of Medina

Information and photo from a provided press release On October 28th, 2026, after an investigation into the sale and distribution of crack cocaine in the Village of Medina, the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force arrested the following individual, Julio M. Doval, 21, of Glenwood Avenue, Medina, NY, Doval …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department takes the lead on 2026 Christmas Holiday Village Light Display

Press release The Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department is excited and proud to announce that we will be taking thelead role in organizing the 2026 Christmas/Holiday Light Display at Oakfield Village Memorial Park!This is a wonderful opportunity for our department to help keep a great community tradition alive for the residents …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Suspect in shooting incident on West Main Street Road facing felony charges, held on bail

Information from a provided press release On October 31, 2026, at approximately 2:06a.m., the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office along with the NYS Police responded to 3755 West Main Street Road in the Town of Batavia, for the report of shooting in progress. Upon arrival an investigation was conducted and the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Bergen/Parishioners doing research at St. Brigid Church locate forgotten hero who was never recognized for his service in the Navy during WWII

Video of formal military honors for Father Gerald G. Kelly-provided by the Navy Reserve Center in Rochester- with Captain Refermat, Commander Petak and Petty Officer Pampo 2nd class–October 31, 2026 He continued serving our veterans as a Chaplain throughout New York State and was a Chaplain at the Canandaigua NYS …

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BATAVIA/St. Jerome Guild annual “Noel Nook” planned at two locations this year, UMMC and Rochester Regional Medical Center

From left Natalie Cummings and Vienna LaBarbera Press release/provided photo The St. Jerome Guild, Inc., annual “Noel Nook” will take place at UMMC Gift Shop at the front lobby at 127 North Street, Batavia, NY on November 5 and 6, from 9 am-3 pm. The Guild also operates a new …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Two people sustain non-life-threatening injuries in shooting incident

Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is investigating an incident that occurred at 3755 West Main Street Road, in Batavia, New York. On October 31, 2026, at about 2:00 a.m., the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received a callreporting someone shooting at the above address. The preliminary investigation …

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BATAVIA/Senator Borrello recognizes Oliver’s Candies with New York State Historic Business Preservation designation

Senator Borrello presenting the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry certificate to Jeremy Liles and Becka Preedom. From left to right, Becka Preedom; Jeremy Liles, and Senator Borrello. Press release/provided photo BATAVIA, NY – State Senator George Borrello visited Oliver’s Candies in Batavia on Thursday to formally recognize the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Hawley highlights completion of $2.5 Million bridge replacement on Rt. 19 in Bergen

Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is recognizing the completion of a $2.5 million bridge replacement project on State Route 19 over Black Creek Overflow in the Town of Bergen, Genesee County. The project modernizes critical infrastructure, improves roadway safety and provides a smoother travel experience for motorists, cyclists and …

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BATAVIA/Holland Land Office Museum to temporarily close beginning November 2nd for restoration work

File photo Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Holland Land Office Museum will temporarily close to the public beginning November 2, 2026, as restoration work continues at the historic County-owned building. A reopening date has not yet been determined. Museum programming will continue during the closure, with events held at …

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