GENESEE COUNTY/Fright Fest is back at Darien Lake beginning this weekend

Press release Fright Fest is back for its spookiest season yet. Opening Saturday, September 23 and running select dates through October 21, this year’s event boasts BOO by day, including a trick or treat trail, The Hunt for BOO, a costume parade, our new web maze, and family activities in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Planning Board Meeting/September 19, 2023

Town of Batavia Planning Board MeetingBatavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, NYTuesday, September 19, 2023, 7:00 pmAGENDA Call Regular Planning Board Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceRoll CallDesignation of Alternate Member(s) for voting purposes if necessaryApproval of Minutes of the previous meeting(s)8/15/2023 – Regular Meeting MinutesPublic Comment on …

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BATAVIA/City Fire sponsoring the 10th annual Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest in October

The City of Batavia Fire Department is sponsoring the 10th annual Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest. This is a coloring contest open to students from grades Kindergarten- Fifth Grade. “Our hope is to get the children to discuss safety with their teachers, other students and parents/guardians.” Press releaseInformation has been …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/ZBA Regular Meeting/September 18, 2023

Town of BataviaZoning Board of Appeals Regular MeetingMonday, September 18, 2023, 7:00 pmBatavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY AGENDA –Call Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting to Order–Pledge of Allegiance–Roll Call–Designation of Alternate Member(s) for voting purposes if necessary–Call the Public Hearing to order for Sunny Rathod …

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BATAVIA/City School District names Ryan Winchip Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics

Press release/Provided photo BATAVIA, NY– On Monday, September 18, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Ryan Winchip as Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics, effective October 19, 2023. Winchip most recently served as the Warsaw Central School Middle …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/GCASA’s new name signifies capacity to ‘connect’ public to variety of services

Press release As the result of a remarkable expansion of services over the years, the leadership at Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse has decided to give the nonprofit agency a new name that reflects its mission of “person-centered care.” Effective Sept. 18, GCASA will be known as UConnectCare …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Letchworth Middle School experiences Rachel’s Challenge

(Provided photo) Pictured from left to right: Wyoming County District Attorney Donald O’Geen, Chris Mowery of Rachel’s Challenge, Letchworth Middle School Principal Amy Leone Press release On Friday September 8th, Letchworth Middle School hosted Rachel’s Challenge. Presenter Chris Mowery, talked to students about the inspiring story of Rachel Scott, whose …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Eight law enforcement officers graduate from the first Crisis Intervention Team Training sessions held at GCC

(Pictured-left to right-back row-Deputy Robert Henning/Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Wesley Rissinger/Batavia Police Department, Deputy Jenna Ferrando/Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, Dan Wendling/Assistant Director of Campus Safety/GCC, Deputy Chad Cummings/Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Kevin Defelice/Batavia Police Department. Front-Lynda Battaglia/Director of Mental Health & Community Services/Genesee County, Officer Joshua Girvin/Batavia Police …

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