WYOMING COUNTY/WCCHS to pursue Critical Access Designation

Press release Warsaw, New York, July 11, 2023, Wyoming County Community Health System (WCCHS) announced today that it plans to convert the hospital to a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) later in 2023. According to David Kobis, Chief Executive Officer, the conversion to Critical Access designation is projected to result in approximately …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Kendall man accused of illegally possessing long guns

On July 6, 2023, at approximately 7:23AM, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Orleans County Special Response Team (S.R.T.), executed a search warrant at 16683 Kenmore Rd., Kendall, N.Y. The search warrant was based upon an investigation, conducted by Deputy David Lauer and Sgt. Adam Hazel, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC and National Grid announce 1.9 miles of transmission line relocated to support growth at STAMP site in Alabama

Line delivers 100% clean, renewable hydropower to 1,250-acre Genesee County mega-site Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center and National Grid today announced that a 1.9-mile portion of a 115-kilovolt electric transmission line in Genesee County has been relocated to open more than 300 acres of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Officials hold ceremonial signing of the final steel beam at the new Genesee County Jail

Video of signing last beam and brief tour Interview clip-Sheriff William Sheron Jr. Previously: GENESEE COUNTY/Groundbreaking ceremony for new Genesee County Jail held on Thursday morning – Video News Service GENESEE COUNTY/Jail cells being delivered get a police escort through Batavia, motorist should be alert for oversized loads on Rt. …

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BATAVIA/City School District Introduces 2023 Capital Improvement Project Proposal

Press release BATAVIA, NY—At the Batavia City School District Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 10, Superintendent Jason Smith introduced a capital improvement project proposal for review and discussion. The Batavia City School District’s Buildings and Grounds Committee, which includes two school board members, district leadership, architects from Clark …

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BATAVIA/City School District names new Principal at Batavia High School

Press release BATAVIA, NY– On Monday, July 10, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Jennifer Wesp-Liestman as Principal of Batavia High School, effective August 1, 2023. Wesp-Liestman has served as assistant principal at both Spencerport High School and Greece …

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