Month: October 2020
GENESEE COUNTY/Investigator Parker retiring from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office
Investigator Christopher Parker, an Investigator with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, has announced he is retiring from the Department. His last day of work is today. Parker has been with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department for almost 23 years. He was named Officer of the Year in January of 2020 …
GENESEE COUNTY/County Manager discusses the recommended 2021 budget, public hearing on the budget is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. at the Old Courthouse
Statement from County Manager L. Matthew Landers: As the Genesee County Manager, I am pleased to present the 2021 recommended budget. This budget will fund the County government in an efficient and responsible manner. The recommended budget stays under the NYS tax cap, while covering the lengthy number of expensive …
BATAVIA/Police warn of counterfeit bills being passed in the area
Press release The City of Batavia Police Department has been made aware of small denomination counterfeit bills being passed at local businesses. The Batavia Police Department is reminding everyone to check their money carefully. If you feel that you may be victim in receiving counterfeit bills, please report it to …
WNY/National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week/Public Health Column
October 25th– 31st is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which is a time when families, community organizations, and local governments join efforts in the fight against lead poisoning in their communities. Lead poisoning in children can lead to hyperactivity, reduced cognitive (thinking) ability, and other permanent, negative health effects. One …
GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/10 new positive cases reported, 4 hospitalized
ORLEANS COUNTY/Health Alert/People at wedding in Clarendon(Bergen mailing address) may have been exposed to COVID-19
Press release “Individuals who attended a wedding on private property on Acton Road, inthe Town of Clarendon, NY (Bergen mailing address) on Saturday, October17, 2020 may have been exposed to COVID-19,” stated Paul Pettit, PublicHealth Director for Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments. “A significant number of known close contacts …