GENESEE/ORLEANS/Health Department reports increased flu activity

Press release Tis the season to bundle up, spend more time indoors, and enjoy family and friends over the holiday season. Unfortunately for some, it is also the time of colds, flu, COVID and RSV. We are already seeing an increase in flu activity across Genesee and Orleans Counties. Everyone …

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WNY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region staff member to be honored by Homeless Alliance of Western New York

Press release The volunteers and staff of Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) are pleased and delighted that Kristen Lazarony, a Rapid Rehousing Independent Living Specialist, has been chosen as one of three recipients of the Unsung Hero Awards of the Homeless Alliance of Western New York (HAWNY).  Kexin Ma, Executive Director at HAWNY has announced that …

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PERRY POLICE REPORT/Perry man charged after grabbing a minor’s buttock on a paddle boat, also accused of sending an inappropriate photo

PERRY, NY- Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of a Perry resident on two misdemeanor charges following a sex offense investigation by the Perry Police Department. On November 16, 2022, Officer McKaylee Croll, arrested Francis E. Foulkrod III, no age provided, at the Perry Police Department, charging him with …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Photos/Local fire departments assisting at southtowns fire departments in Erie County today during snowstorm aftermath

The following fire departments deployed to Erie County early on Sunday morning (5:30am), to assist at southtowns fire departments. They will assist until 6:00pm Sunday evening.  (Submitted photos)

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WNY/Genesee Valley BOCES School of Practical Nursing proudly graduates a new class of LPN Nurses

Press release The Genesee Valley BOCES School of Practical Nursing proudly graduated a new class of LPN Nurses.  The class was made up of 23 students, and they were celebrated at a pinning ceremony on Friday, November 18th.   Instructors Marisa Dale, Donna Walsworth, Amanda Milligan, assisted throughout the ceremony.  …

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BATAVIA/Photos/Holland Land Office 21st Annual Wonderland of Trees-Flannel & Frosty is the theme this year

The Holland Land Office 21st Annual Wonderland of Trees opened to the public on Friday evening with their annual gala festive kickoff event at the Holland Land Office on West Main street. There were about 28 trees on display by local businesses and organizations this year. The trees will be …

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