GENESEE/ORLEANS/Federal grant opens door for UConnectCare to provide harm reduction services, mobile unit

Johnny Vidal, Outreach Peer Specialist, and Erin Phelps, Harm Reduction Coordinator/Case Manager, stand next to UConnectCare’s mobile unit that travels to different locations in Genesee and Orleans counties to help those struggling with substance use disorder. (provided photo) Press release A federal grant to provide harm reduction, treatment and/or recovery …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office targeted detail on Rt. 20A results in arrests

The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office announces multiple arrests following a detail targetingcrimes in progress. On February 9, 2024, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office conducted a detail along State Route20A with the purpose of identifying and apprehending crimes in progress. Funding for the detailwas secured through the United States Department of …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Three Correctional Officers injured in incident at Wyoming Correctional Facility

Press release Attica, NY – Two officers were transported to local hospitals after they were injured during anincident with an inmate which began when he kicked one officer in both knees and legs,causing the officer to fall to the ground and hit his head against the wall at the medium …

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WNY/Scholarship opportunity announcement: The Salmon Children’s Foundation Scholarship for the Trades 2024

Press release Scholarship Overview: The Salmon Children’s Foundation is proud to announce the launch of our scholarship program aimed at supporting high school graduates of the class of 2024 who are passionate about pursuing a career in the trades or attending trade school. The Salmon Children’s Foundation – Jim Salmon …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Chamber of Commerce 52nd Annual Awards Ceremony tickets are now available

Press release The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 52nd Annual Awards Ceremonywhich will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Batavia Downs Gaming, 8315 Park Road,Batavia. This is the County’s premier event that honors businesses and individuals for their achievements in business, community service and volunteerism. …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Tickets are on sale for the 15th Annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner March 2, 2024

Press release WARSAW, NY – The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism is pleased to announce that tickets are nowon sale for the 15th annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner, presented by Channel Seed,and scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the North Java Fire Hall. Doors open at 5:00 …

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