GENESEE COUNTY/Basom family visited by Fallen Soldiers Torch Run in remembrance of Army Master Sgt. Charles L. Higgins

Edna and Michael Higgins are one of 65 families in the United States who received a visit from the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Riders who have been traveling across the country since July 14th. The group is escorting the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame from Eugene, Oregon to …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Liberty street woman charged with endangering in petit larceny incident

Marissa B. Torres, 29, of Liberty St., Batavia, is charged with petit larceny and endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly stealing several items from a department store on Veteran’s Memorial Drive on July 26, 2019. Torres is accused of taking the items while in the presence of a …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act with a community picnic

Batavia’s consumer-run human service and advocacy agency for people with disabilities, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) held an ADA Picnic to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The picnic was open to the general public and offered free food, fun, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff announces 2nd annual Teen Academy graduating class of 2019

“I am pleased to announce that the second Teen Academy was another great success. This academy was made possible with the support of Genesee County STOP DWI and the Genesee County Legislators. The students were provided with the opportunity to experience the various roles of law enforcement in our community, …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Greece woman charged after being accused of driving while distracted

Rachael G. Ezzezew, 26, of Bronze Leaf Trail, Greece, NY, is charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th and unlawful possession of marijuana after allegedly operating a vehicle while distracted by an electronic device and failed to stop at stop sign on Byron Holley road …

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