GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff Graff announces update to K-9 Program, welcomes Tas, who is named in honor of Sgt. Thomas A. Sanfratello.

Provided photo of retiring K-9 Rayzor Press release Current Genesee County Sheriff’s Office K-9, Rayzor, who was named in honor of fallen Genesee County Correction Officer Raymond F. Thompson, will be retiring at the end of the year. Razor has served as the faithful partner to Deputy James Stack for …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs to celebrate women and support cancer research on Saturday

(Photo by Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Every October, Batavia Downs partners with the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester to raise both funds and awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in an attempt to fight a disease that will affect one in eight women during their lifetime. And this …

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GV BOCES is now accepting applications for potential housing projects for the 2027–2028 school year!

(Provided information) Have a project for our Batavia Building Trades students? GV BOCES is now accepting applications for potential housing projects for the 2027–2028 school year! Our Building Trades students gain valuable, hands-on experience while putting their skills to work on real-world projects in our community. Interested in having the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Oakfield’s Majestic Lights Celebration will continue as planned/Christmas tree orders welcome from residents and neighbors near and far

Press release OAKFIELD, NY — October 15, 2026** — The Town and Village of Oakfield are pleased to confirm that the Majestic Lights Christmas tree celebration will continue as planned on **Friday, December 4, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Triangle Park, Oakfield, NY. Join us for an evening of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Abigail Heineman named Director of Community Mental Health Services

Press release/provided photo Abigail “Abby” Heineman has taken the role of Genesee County’s Director ofCommunity Mental Health Services, bringing nearly 11 years of experience with the County’s MentalHealth Department and a background in clinical care, supervision and department operations. An Alexander native and licensed mental health counselor since 2014, Heineman …

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