GENESEE COUNTY/Rochester man indicted after assaulting woman with a tire iron

James T. Saddler III, 39, of Rochester, has been indicted on the charges of assault 2nd, a class D violent felony, criminal possession of weapon 3rd, a class D felony, and two counts of harassment 2nd, after a physical altercation at the Sunset Motel on West Main street in Batavia …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Rochester man facing a 17 count indictment after a struggle with police over a loaded firearm leading to a high speed pursuit and crash

Charles L. Jackson, 26, of Rochester is facing a 17 count indictment after a struggle with police over a loaded firearm at Speedway Gas station, 204 West Main street, at Rt. 5 and Rt. 98 in the City of Batavia on March 21, 2021. The City of Batavia Police responded …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sgt. John Baiocco retires after 30 years of service at the Sheriff’s Department

Press release After 30 years of service, Sergeant John L. Baiocco worked his last shift today at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. He will be retired as of September 3, 2021. Sergeant Baiocco started his career on August 19, 1991, as a Correction Officer at the Genesee County Jail. On …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./Rabies Alert and Bats Awareness Tips

Press release Rabies is a deadly but 100% preventable viral disease of mammals that is most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The rabies virus attacks the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. Each year, the vast majority …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Regular Town Board meeting/August 18, 2021

TOWN OF BATAVIAREGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETINGWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021TOWN HALL7:00 P.M. A. Calling the Meeting to Order: Pledge to the Flag Roll CallB. Minutes: July 21, 2021 Public Hearing- Increasing and Improvement Consolidated WaterDistrict July 21, 2021 Public Hearing- CDBG Grant July 21, 2021 Public Hearing- Local Law 3- Moratorium …

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BATAVIA/Eighth grade softball star from Notre Dame earns MVP award and comes in 2nd in the Home Run Derby at the All American Games

(Submitted information) Mia Treleaven, an eighth grade student at Notre Dame High School, participated in the 2021 Summer All American Games in Myrtle Beach this past weekend, playing for the Generals under Coach Kareem Falcon Otey. Treleaven played short stop this year, a position that she has never played before, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Planning Board meeting/August 17, 2021

Town of Batavia Planning Board Meeting Batavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd. Batavia, NY Tuesday, August 17, 2021 7:00 pm AGENDA Call Regular Planning Board Meeting to Order Roll Call Designation of Alternate Member(s) for voting purposes if necessary Approval of Minutes of the previous meeting (7/20/21) Public …

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