GENESEE COUNTY/Youth Pastor charged with production of child pornography

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Nathan L. Rogers, 37, of East Aurora, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production of child pornography. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/23 new positive cases reported/7 hospitalized

o Data Update –4/9/21o Genesee County reporting 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4797 positive cases. The new positive cases reside in the: West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke) Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, Stafford) The individuals are in …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Vaccination clinic scheduled for Monday in Ridgeway

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) have a first dose Moderna vaccination clinic with appointments available, targeting Genesee and Orleans County residents, but is open for any New York Stateindividuals who reside, work or study in the state. “We have a large clinic scheduled on …

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BATAVIA/The Show Must Go On!

Our cast, crew and musicians at BHS are hard at work preparing for, and are eager to present our VIRTUAL production of SISTER ACT!  The show will be presented as a rented VIDEO On Demand. It is available to view on April 24th & 25th through the ShowTix4U portal. Once the video is rented, you …

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TOWN OF BATAVIA/Notice of Public Hearing/Special Use Permit to allow recreational use of existing land and features for firearms training, shooting range, recreation, fitness training and a Drive-In on Harloff Road

Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town of Batavia Planning Board regarding an application by Brandon Lewis for a Special Use Permit to allow recreational use of existing land and features for firearms training, shooting range, recreation, fitness training …

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WNY/STATE AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $150,000 TO STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY IN THE GENESEE VALLEY

Press release Funding Approved by the Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority Will Support Critical Education, Workforce Development, and Promotion Initiatives Five Projects Will Engage BIPOC Communities in Agriculture and Provide Hands-on Workforce Training Opportunities, Connect Farmers to New Markets State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced $150,000 has been awarded …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/41 new positive cases reported/12 hospitalized

o Data Update –4/8/21 o Genesee County reporting 24 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4782 positive cases. § The new positive cases reside in the: · West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke) · Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) § The individuals are in their 19-20’s, …

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WYOMING COUNTY/ CHAMBER & TOURISM IS LOOKING FOR BARN QUILTS TO DISPLAY THIS SUMMER

Barn Quilt display set to showcase art form and welcome visitors Press release The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office is calling on barn quilt square artists, crafters, and enthusiasts to share your favorite barn quilt squares with the community for an upcoming public art display this summer. The Wyoming …

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