GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man jailed without bail, accused of choking and obstruction of breathing during an altercation involving two victims

Kaleb J. Bobzien, 23, of Alexander Rd., Batavia, is charged with strangulation 2nd, criminal obstruction of breathing(two counts), and endangering the welfare of a child under the age of 17, after an altercation with two people, one of which was under the age of 17. On June 24, 2021 at …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Warsaw man charged after target shooting too closely to neighboring residence while neighbors were outdoors

Allan B. Uptegrove, 50, of Warsaw, was arrested following a complaint on Christ Road in the Town of Warsaw on June 20, 2021. Uptegrove was allegedly target shooting with his rifle while in his yard in an unsafe direction. The rounds were discharged towards a neighboring residence while the neighbors …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC Board to consider spec building at Gateway II, final incentives for a DRI Project, along with an initial resolution for two solar projects

Press release Galina Development proposing $2.3 million spec building for third phase of campus at Gateway II Corporate Park BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) Board of Directors will consider proposals for $18.2 million of new investment at its July 1, 2021 board meeting. Gateway GS …

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BATAVIA/Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services urges caution when handling sparkling devices during this July 4th holiday

Press release All other types of consumer fireworks remain illegal statewide, including firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, spinners, and aerial devices The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and State Office of Fire Prevention and Control today urged New Yorkers to handle sparkling devices responsibly when …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Arc of Genesee Orleans Awards

Press release Mary Anne Graney Memorial Scholarships Four top ten seniors from Alexander, Elba, Pembroke and Notre Dame High Schools are the recipients of the 2021 Mary Anne Graney Memorial Scholarships administered by the Arc of Genesee Orleans. The $1,000 scholarship award winners, Annie Kochmanski, Taylor Augello, Lauren Filter and …

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