WYOMING COUNTY/Chamber & Tourism announces winners of the 11th “Shop Wyoming and Win” buy local promotion

Press release (Warsaw, NY) – It was a banner showing for the Wyoming County Chamber’s “Shop Wyoming and Win” annual Buy Local promotion this year. We are pleased to announce the selection of the four lucky winning individuals who were randomly chosen on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. This year’s winners …

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GENESEE COUNTY/UMMC Pain Center nurse practitioner advocates for non-opioid alternatives

By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist Opioids for pain management are no longer the standard care for chronic pain, according to a board-certified family nurse practitioner at the United Memorial Medical Center Pain Management Center in Batavia. “We do not avoid prescription medications, but we work to avoid the management of opioids, …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Man jailed after stripping off his clothes and attempting to break into a residence, then struggles with police during arrest

On February 13, 2022 at approximately 10:37 PM, Wyoming County Sheriff’s deputies were requested by the New York State Park Police to assist their agency with the report of an unknown male stripping his clothes and attempting to break into a residence in the Letchworth State Park, Town of Genesee …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/February 8th-February 10th, 2022

County Jacorey Richardson– VOIP hearing held; Adjourned to 3/23/22 for sentencing. Arcade Sierra Frazier-Arraigned on Indictment for Criminal Possession Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (B Felony) and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Inspection Certificate (Traffic Infraction); Adjourned to 4/7/22 for motions. State Correctional FacilitiesJohn Ogle– Arraigned on Indictment for …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/New Jersey man accused of being in possession of a stolen vehicle

Richard N. Ervin, 34, of Newark, New Jersey, is charged with grand larceny 4th, criminal possession of stolen property 4th and aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree, after allegedly being in possession of a stolen vehicle at 8484 Alleghany road in Pembroke on February 15, 2022. Ervin was released on an …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office looking for the public’s assistance as they investigate daytime burglaries in Covington

Press release On February 17, 2022, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office received four reports of daytimeburglaries and all were in the Town of Covington. All were discovered in the late afternoon orearly evening hours, but the burglaries are believed to have taken place late morning and earlyafternoon. All four were …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Free at-home COVID-19 test kits are now available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/Press Release New York State has provided Orleans County Emergency Management Office with free at-home COVID-19 test kits to distribute to residents. Starting Friday, February 18th, 2022, each town hall, village hall, library, and the Orleans County OfficeBuilding will have a supply of COVID-19 test kits to distribute …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Regular Town Board Meeting/February 16, 2022

(REVISED)TOWN OF BATAVIAREGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETINGWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022TOWN HALL7:00 P.M.A. Calling the Meeting to Order: Pledge to the Flag Roll CallB. Minutes: January 19, 2022, Regular Town Board MeetingC. Speakers:D. Resolutions: Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2022 Senior Recreation Program Resolution Authorizing Personnel to Attend Training Workshops Resolution Authorizing …

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BATAVIA/Notre Dame H.S. celebrates the most winningest coach in Section V Boys Basketball in his final regular season home game

As the Notre Dame varsity boys basketball team(16-3) prepares for their big game against their biggest rival on Wednesday night, the Elba Lancers, the team is thinking about their head coach Mike Rapone who will be on the sidelines for the team’s last regular season game. After 42 years, Coach …

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