Nominations sought for Wyoming County Agriculture’s Good Neighbor and Friend of Agriculture Awards

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County and Wyoming County Farm Bureau are seeking nominations for the Wyoming County Pride of Agriculture Good Neighbor Award. The award honors someone from the local agricultural community for their neighborliness. The Good Neighbor Award is made to an individual, farm, or family, that exemplifies …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Albion Police make an arrest after an investigation into burglaries and larcenies

The Albion Police Department has arrested Bryton M. Hitzges, 20, after nearly a month-long investigation into several burglaries to dwellings, garages, and sheds along with larcenies from vehicles. On January 4, 2023, about 3:30p.m., the Albion Police Department conducted a search at a residence in the Village of Albion on …

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GENESEE COUNTY/All but three establishments pass Alcohol Compliance Checks

Press release The director of the Prevention department at Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse is applauding the results of the alcohol compliance checks conducted last month by local law enforcement. “Of the 60 retail establishments that were visited, 57 of them were in compliance,” said Shannon Ford, who …

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BATAVIA/Federal omnibus legislation earmarks $2.5 million for new police facility

Senator Schumer and former Representative Jacobs lead charge for funding for new facility and community complex Press release BATAVIA, NEW YORK – The City of Batavia today announced that the recently passed Federal omnibus legislation includes $2.5 in funding for the new police headquarters and community complex to be constructed on Bank Street …

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BATAVIA/Police investigating larcenies from unlocked vehicles/citizens advised to always lock their vehicle doors

Press release JANUARY 4, 2023- The Batavia Police Department has recently been investigating a plethora of larcenies from vehicles in the city. These thefts have been occurring mainly in the overnight hours, and from (unfortunately) unlocked motor vehicles. Patrols remain vigilant in the overnight hours, and we are asking for assistance from …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Registered sex offender facing rape and kidnapping charges after woman held against her will for two days

PERRY, NY- The Perry Police Department reports the arrest of a Middlebury resident on multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Perry Police Department.On December 28, 2022, Officers McKaylee Croll, David Spink, and Sergeant Blake Russell, arrested 54-year-old William A. Snyder on an arrest warrant on Saltvale road in …

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