BATAVIA/Drug Take Back Day scheduled for June 16th at Farmer’s Market

Press release The HEALing Genesee Work Group, in collaboration with the City of Batavia Police Department, will be hosting a Drug Take Back Day next week at the Genesee Country Farmers Market. The event is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. June 16 at the market, which is located in …

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Genesee County introduces Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program

Press release Genesee County, NY – Genesee County is pleased to announce the implementation of the HiringEmergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program for several key positions. The New York StateDepartment of Civil Service has approved Genesee County’s participation in this temporary program tohelp local government employers address current staffing issues for …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia woman charged with welfare fraud

Emily Nichols, 33, of Batavia, NY, is charged with welfare fraud 3rd degree after being arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department after an investigation by Robert Riggi, an investigator with Genesee County Social Services. Nichols allegedly failed to report the wages of her husband, resulting in her receiving $7,885 …

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BATAVIA/”The Drowsy Chaperone” features one show-stopping song and dance number after another/Show opens Friday June 9th

The Batavia Players Present: THE DROWSYCHAPERONE Directed by: Patrick D. BurkMusical Direction by: Kathy WhiteChoreography by: Jocelyn Coburn​ SHOWS: 7:30 PM Friday, June 9th & Saturday, June 10th-2:00 PM, Sunday, June 11th-2:00PM TicketsAdults $18​Students/Seniors $16 Link to tickets below: ShowTix4U – Free Online Ticketing – Schools, Community, Regional (Show Description-Batavia …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Despite cancelations, Kinderfarmin goes on as planned

The Genesee County Farm Bureau’s annual Kinderfarmin event went on as planned despite 8 out of 10 schools canceling and not in attendance due to the Air Quality alert. Pembroke and Pavilion Kindergarten students had the whole farm to themselves, and the 100 volunteers at Hildene Farms in Wyoming/Pavilion were …

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