BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Pair charged with felony assault after victim suffers serious injury

It’s alleged that Mack strangled another person unconscious while Northan punched the victim repeatedly in the head, causing serious injuries. Mack and Northan were arraigned in Batavia City Court and released under the supervision of Genesee Justice. Flint allegedly strangled another person during a domestic incident on Jackson Street. He …

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BATAVIA/Candidates described voter familiarity with Republican candidates as a major challenge, but feel checking that R box has become more expensive

At a Town Hall/Meet and Greet event held at the Richmond Library last week, candidates Victoria Guite(left) and Sarah Wolcott(right) explained why they were running for office while listening to residents’ concerns. Guite is seeking the State Senate seat in District 57, currently held by George Borrello, while Wolcott is …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Corfu/Solstice Cafe makes it official, cutting the ribbon at their location on Brickhouse Road

April Meier’s dream of opening a café began with a chance conversation at track practice. She had coached Randy Fancher’s daughter. Fancher is the president of J&R Specialties and when April mentioned wanting to open a café in a new building she admired, she learned that Randy owned the building …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club donates 240 pillows to Sleep in Heavenly Peace

The Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club donated 240 pillows to Sleep in Heavenly Peace on Saturday, as part of a community service project, they delivered the pillows at The Batavia First Presbyterian Church at 300 E Main Street where the Batavia Hub for Sleep in Heavenly Peace is located. …

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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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