GENESEE COUNTY/DEC reminds the public that it is too early for Crossbow season

(ENCON-provided information)On Oct. 8, the LeRoy Police Department discovered an antlered deer in the bed of a truck during a traffic stop. When the operator failed to produce a tag for the deer, LeRoy Police requested ECO assistance. ECO Fuerch responded and observed an eight-point deer in the bed of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester event at Batavia Downs raises record funds

Contribution a Result of Event Held in September Press release BATAVIA –Western Regional Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek presented representatives from the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) with a check for $23,605.70 to help those who been affected by breast or gynecologic cancer. On September …

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BATAVIA/Police advise parents to be on the lookout for “rainbow fentanyl” shaped like a bear during the Halloween season

Press release The Batavia Police Department would like to advise the public that “rainbow fentanyl” pills have recently been located in the city of Batavia. The drugs were found in a local gas station bathroom and turned over to officers. The tablets are blue in color and stamped into the …

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BATAVIA/Police looking for assistance in identifying dirt bike operator

Press release The Batavia Police Department is looking for public assistance in identifying the operator of the dirt bike in the photos. The individual has been operating in an unsafe manner throughout the city. Officers would like to speak to the individual to prevent future incidents. Anyone with information is …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Merrill Lynch sponsors Genesee Cancer Assistance for their Annual Celebration Event at the Downs

The public is encouraged to come and enjoy the night as Genesee Cancer Assistance honors their volunteers Press release Batavia, November 19, 2022 – John Riter and Cal Klemmer representing the local Merrill Lynch office presented Sue Underwood, Executive Director of Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc., with a check for $3000 …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man jailed without bail after allegedly threatening to kill a person and their children

John Sumlin III, 43, of Batavia, NY, is charged with burglary 1st degree, criminal contempt 1st degree, criminal mischief 3rd degree, assault 3rd degree and menacing 2nd degree, after allegedly entering the home of the victim unlawfully, then striking the victim, and holding a knife to the victim’s neck, threatening …

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WNY/Medina’s Curtis Foss claims seventh Masters Tournament title; Batavia’s Mike Pettinella places second

Press release The 60th and final edition of the Genesee Region USBC (and former Batavia) Masters Tournament was written over the weekend and, once again, Curtis Foss of Medina was the headliner. The 35-year-old right-hander captured his unprecedented seventh Masters’ crown Sunday at Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen by winning six …

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