Willie L. Wright, 56, of Buffalo, NY, and Cora L. Lichtenberger, 31, of Akron, NY, are each charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree after allegedly possessing crack cocaine and paraphernalia containing narcotics residue inside a vehicle on August 1, 2026, at 12:20p.m. at 383 Bloomingdale Road …
Information from provided press releases On July 31, 2026, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office filed criminal charges against Joliee P. John, age 23, no address provided,related to a serious-injury motor vehicle accident that occurred in the Town of Alabama on December 18, 2025 on Bloomingdale Road. As a result of …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo of Bailey J by MJBL Photography) Batavia, NY — A single field of eight 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings will go postward for a purse of $110,200 when the New York Sire Stakes reconvenes at Batavia Downs on Wednesday, August 5. The race …
Press release $1.2 million project would continue GCEDC-supported growth following 2024 facility renovation and 2025 expansion. BATAVIA, NY – A proposed investment to construct a new facility would be Rochester Davis-Fetch Corp.’s third investment in the Village of LeRoy since 2024. The company has submitted an application for a $1.2 …
Press release The Batavia Town Board invites all Town of Batavia property owners to attend an informational meeting to discuss the proposed formation of a new water district and the consolidation of all existing water districts within the town boundaries. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, …
Press release Genesee County resident Linda Richter was recently recognized by the New York State Office for the Aging for her nearly three decades of dedicated volunteer service to older adults, children, and families throughout the community. Richter was nominated for the statewide recognition by Lisa Wittmeyer of Catholic Charities. …
Video story-with Genesee County Fire Coordinator Tim Yaeger and Byron Deputy Chief Bob Mruczek. The barn belonged to the Kent family, who were attempting to gather several goats and chickens from the field behind the barn after they escaped the fast-moving blaze. The fire was called in by a passerby …
Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in investigating an attempted robbery/pursesnatching that occurred during the early morning hours of August 2, 2026, in the Village of Oakfield. Deputies report that a disabled individual was walking near 15 South Main Street when she was approached …
Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) will host three town hall meetings on Saturday, Aug. 8, providing residents with an opportunity to receive updates on state and local issues, ask questions and share their concerns. “One of the best parts of representing our communities is having the opportunity to meet …
Information and photo from a provided press release Perry, NY – Chief Michael J. Grover reports, on August 3, 2026, the Perry Police Department arrested Jonathan Velez Rivera, 38, of Perry, following an investigation into damage caused to the front entrance door of Crosby’s Convenience Store. Velez Rivera allegedly intentionally …