WYOMING COUNTY/Perry/Aurora Putney’s mom starts fundraiser in her name

(Provided information/and photos) In August of 2022, four-year-old Aurora Putney of Perry lost her battle with a rare form of leukemia. On January 16th, Aurora would have celebrated her 5th birthday. Aurora’s family has been thinking of a way to give back to those who were so giving to them …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alexander Fire Department installs officers for 2023/Hinz named Firefighter of the Year

President’s Award-Mrs. Jackie Lowe/Treasurer Years of Service  25 years members- Thomas Lowe and Tammy Kreutter Social: Brian Anderson – social – 50 years James Bouton – social – 50 years George Buckenmeyer – social – 70 years David Feary Jr – active until 1991 – 40 years Charles Hirsch – active until 1997 – 40 years …

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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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