BATAVIA/Nominations being accepted for the 2021 BCSD Foundation Scholarship

Press release Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 BCSD Foundation, Inc. Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Senior from Batavia High School. The nominee has been successful in his/her educational program and has sought out skills to further his/her career. In addition, he or she has …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia CTE Center students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society

Press release Batavia, New York, May 3, 2021 – In April, the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Chapter announced the names of 40 career and technical student inductees. These students met the rigorous criteria set forth by this national organization. The minimum grade point …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Buffalo man charged during traffic stop with 13 active suspension and a three year old with no restraint device

Derell A. Porter, 31, of Buffalo, was arrested following a traffic stop on Route 20A in the Town of Orangeville on April 29, 2021. Porter was stopped for equipment infractions, and was found to be driving with 13 active suspensions on his NYS Identification Card. Porter was also found to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC Board to consider approvals for Elba solar project, and special needs housing in Batavia/initial application review of a second solar project in Elba

Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) Board of Directors will consider approving incentives for projects proposing $13.5 million of new investments at its May 6, 2021 board meeting. Forefront Power LLC (Elba Solar) is proposing to invest $9.7 million to build a 5 MW …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./”One and done” single dose vaccination clinics scheduled for this week

Press release This week the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) have ‘One & Done’ single dose Johnson & Johnson Janssen (J&J) vaccination clinics with appointments and walk-ins available targeting those who are 18 and older and open for any New York State individuals, who reside, work or …

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