GENESEE COUNTY/Emergency Services Dispatchers recognized for Outstanding Service

Left to Right: Peter D. Hendrickson, Assistant Director of Emergency Communications/Operations, Beth Miller, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Jason Holman, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Robert Tripp, Senior Emergency Services Dispatcher Stephen Smelski, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Ryan M. DeLong, Undersheriff, Francis A. Riccobono, Director of Emergency Communications, Joseph M. Graff, Sheriff (provided photo) Press …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Bennington/Town appoints Brombos to Town Clerk and Tax Collector in Special Town Board meeting after Rosenthal resigns, cleaner then quits after 30 years

Video of meeting-October 8th, 2026 Frank Brombos(right) was sworn in by Town Supervisor Mark Prior(left) after Thursday afternoon’s meeting. Brombos says he was hoping to be trained by the former clerk as Deputy Town Clerk, but she resigned before that could happen. Brombos is currently a history teacher in Buffalo, …

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BATAVIA/Main St. 56 Theater presents: The Miracle Worker-October 9th-11th

Link to Tickets:The Miracle Worker | Live Theatre in Batavia, NY – BATAVIA PLAYERS, INC. • MAIN ST. 56 THEATER Written by William GibsonDirected by Tom Clark​October 9 at 7:30pmOctober 10 at 7:30pmOctober 11 at 2:00pm Based on the early life of Helen Keller, The Miracle Worker follows the determined …

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City of Batavia Fire Department promotes Fire Prevention Week 2026

Theme: “Charge into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower” Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department is joining fire departments nationwide to observe Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2026. This year’s campaign, “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” highlights everyday charging habits that can help …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Arcade man arrested and charged with attempting to disseminate indecent materials to minors

(Information from provided press releases) Donald Gerhardt, 46 of Arcade, NY, was arrested and charged following an investigation. On July 19th, 2026, Deputies and Arcade Police Officers were requested to respond to a business in the Village of Arcade for a report of a male attempting to meet a 13-year-old …

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