BATAVIA/Dellinger avenue man arrested after being found with a loaded revolver

On April 18, 2022, at approximately 12:29 PM, the Batavia Police Department arrested Lorenzo J. Baker, no age provided, for criminal possession of a weapon 2nd, following a traffic stop where he was allegedly found to be in possession of a loaded revolver. Simultaneously, the Batavia Police / Genesee County …

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Soul Shop: Ministering to faith communities affected by suicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press release It is estimated that one out of every two people in any given congregation has personally been affected by suicide. Soul Shop trains faith community leaders to offer support, hope and connection to those in their congregations. Hosted by Genesee Orleans Wyoming (GOW) Pathway to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting/Public Hearing on Genesee Biogas area variance/April 18, 2022

Town of Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals MeetingMonday, April 18, 2022Batavia Town Hall7:00 pmAGENDA Call Meeting to Order Roll Call Public Hearing• Genesee Biogas LLC is requesting an area variance for an 81.5 height variance for propertyat 4800 W. Ag Park Drive Batavia, NY Tax Map # 20.-1-123 & 20.1-124, …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Multiple officers injured at Orleans Correctional Facility

Several Inmate on Inmate Fights at Facility Result in Injured Officers, One Officer Attacked and Sustains Concussion            For Immediate Release/Press release April 18, 2022 Albion , NY –   Several inmate on inmate fights over a two day period resulted in multiple officers getting injured while attempting to stop the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Kiwanis Easter Egg hunt returns to “in person” at Centennial Park in Batavia after two years

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt was back in full swing at Centennial Park on Saturday morning. Ten volunteers laid about 5,000 candy filled eggs throughout the center of the park along with 9 Golden Eggs, which children turned in for a chocolate …

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