WYOMING COUNTY/Perry Police Report/November 22, 2021

On November 11, 2021, at 3:30 a.m. Officer Kramell of the Perry Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Short Street at Covington Street, for multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. Upon meeting with the suspect, 26-year-old Brandon M. Beach, of Cohocton, NY, Officer Kramell suspected Beach to be intoxicated. …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office investigating an accidental shooting in Carlton

Press release The Orleans County Sheriff Office is investigating an apparent accidental shooting in the Town of Carlton. On November 21, 2021, at 3:14 pm, the Sheriff’s 911 Communication Center received a report of a male suffering from a gunshot wound on Winding road in Waterport. Carlton Fire/EMS, Central Orleans …

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Genesee Cancer Assistance celebrates 25 years of service to Genesee County

Genesee Cancer Assistance celebrated their 25the year of serving the community in Genesee County on Saturday evening with a celebration dinner at Batavia Downs. About 250 community volunteers and some who have been helped by Genesee Cancer Assistance, shared their appreciation and love for the group. Started by Dorothy Schlaggel …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/Surge in positive cases, the holidays, and the start of flu season, prompts message from health department

Press release For IMMEDIATE RELEASE With the recent increase in positive cases of COVID-19, colder weather and the upcoming holidays it is important to remember we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the beginning of flu season. “We are currently seeing a surge of positive COVID-19 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Parents in Batavia and several other districts in the county participate in “Operation Shoe Drop”

“Operation Shoe Drop” a silent statewide protest against NYS State Assembly Bill A08378, was held at about 85 districts across NYS on Thursday evening according to organizers. Parents of students in Batavia City Schools gathered at District Offices at the High School on State street to drop off pairs of shoes …

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