BATAVIA/End of year Jamboree planned for GAHA Timbit Beginners this Saturday at the McCarthy Ice Arena

Information from a press release/file photo from 2024 The Genesee Amateur Hockey Association (GAHA) Timbit Beginners will be participating in their end of the year “Jamboree” on Saturday, March 14th beginning at 9AM at the David McCarthy Memorial Arena. The world has the Olympics, Buffalo has pond hockey, but we …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Former funeral home transformed into a secure courthouse for Town of Batavia

The Honorable Andrew J. Young Sr. (seated), backrow from left-Town of Batavia Deputy Supervisor Dan Underhill, Court Clerks-Caitlyn McKenzie, Rhiannon Hawley, Laurie Button, and Town of Batavia Supervisor Greg Post. By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Batavia Town Supervisor Gregory Post sees the town’s move to a new court facility …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Kevin McCarthy named Deputy of the Year at annual Sheriff’s Office awards ceremony

Deputy Kevin McCarthy, center, displays the Deputy of the Year plaque as Genesee County Sheriff Joseph Graff, left, and Undersheriff Ryan DeLong look on at Wednesday night’s awards ceremony at Genesee Community College. (Photos by Mike Pettinella/For Video News Service) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Calling him “steady, committed …

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GCC Student artists showcase creativity in “Reflect: GCC Fine Arts Student Exhibition” at Roz Steiner Art Gallery

Press release/provided photo The Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery at the Genesee Community College Center for the Arts presents Reflect: GCC Fine Arts Student Exhibition, on view now through April 2, 2026, at GCC’s Batavia campus. The annual exhibition highlights the creativity and technical skills GCC students have developed in their …

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GEICO Batavia and the Batavia BID along with the City of Batavia, announce the Annual Memorial Day Parade

Press release BATAVIA, NY — The Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District (BID) and the GEICOBatavia office, in conjunction with the City of Batavia, are proud to announce the return of theAnnual Memorial Day Parade. This year’s event will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026,beginning promptly at 9:30 AM. The …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Lyndonville man charged following an investigation into sexual contact with a child

Information from a provided press release Stanley J. Jenks, 55, of Lyndonville, NY, was arrested on March 10, 2026, following an investigationinto allegations of sexual contact with a child under the age of 11. The arrest was made after members of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office executed a searchwarrant at …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Geneseo man charged following an animal cruelty investigation in Bethany

Emmett Antonio James Sherlock, 31, of Geneseo, NY, is charged with 17 counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals and failure to provide proper sustenance after an animal cruelty investigation by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office on March 6, 2026 in Bethany, NY. Sherlock allegedly abandoned and deprived seven cats …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Town and Village of Elba invite the community to a Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop and to Complete Online Survey

Press release Elba, NY – The Town and Village of Elba are continuing work on their Comprehensive Plan and are inviting residents, property owners, business owners, and community stakeholders to participate in an upcoming Public Workshop. The Comprehensive Plan will serve as a long-range policy framework to guide future growth, …

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