WYOMING COUNTY/Prehistoric World reptile and dinosaur museum opens in Perry

The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office held a ribbon cutting on Saturday morning for the opening of Prehistoric World, a new business located at 14 Lake Street in Perry. New business owner Crystal Poyfair and her family and friends cut the ribbon on a new attraction for families and …

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BATAVIA/Police are looking for the public’s assistance in investigating a burglary at Batavia Bottle and Can Retrieval Center

Press release The Batavia Police Department is conducting an investigation into a burglary that occurred at Batavia Bottle and Can Retrieval Center at 563 E Main Street during the overnight hours. The initial investigation has revealed that property was stolen from the store. Attached are pictures of a vehicle of …

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BATAVIA/10 new apartments along with commercial space are now under construction as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative project

Press release Construction work has started on another Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) project in downtown Batavia. VJ Gautieri Constructors Inc. are developing 10 new market-rate apartments and 18,000 square ft. of commercial space, including enhancements to the neighboring Save-A-Lot grocery store. The Ellicott Street DRI project is part of the …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/Student tests positive at BOCES Campus in Batavia

New Cases – As of 2:00 p.m. October 16, 2020 o Genesee County received 0 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 345 positive cases § Two of the previous positive individuals have recovered and have been released from mandatory isolation. § 25 new individuals are on precautionary …

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BATAVIA/Police Department taking back unwanted prescription drugs October 24 in the Alva Place parking lot

Press release On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Batavia Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your …

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