On May 7, 2024 at approximately 12:36a.m., Deputy Gechell attempted to initiate a traffic stop with a black Kia Forte at the Batavia Thruway entrance. The Kia Forte fled from Deputy Gechell at high rates of speed and began to travel east on the Thruway. During the pursuit, it was …
Press release The Batavia Muckdogs are excited to announce the signing of 10 players to the 2024 roster this summer. Diego Alvarado (INF, Hendrix College, Jr.), Justin Austin (INF/OF, Cerro Coso Community College, So.), 2023 Returner –Trey Bacon (RHP/UTIL, University of Auburn-Montgomery, Sr.), 2023 Returner –Garrett Beaver (RHP, Salisbury University, …
Attention All Orleans County Parents and Caregivers: PRESS RELEASE Orleans County Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke is pleased to announce a Child Passenger Safety Seat Check Point Event will be held on Saturday, June 8th, 2024, during the Albion Strawberry Festival from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Another event will be held on Saturday, June …
Press release Please be advised there will be a City Council Business Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Board Room on the second floor of the Batavia City Centre. The Council Meeting is open to the public. Video News Service YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdvZ9lGH0FiD9ADz6Cg6EQ …
Press release The Genesee County Health Department receives funding from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to carry out the Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP). Residents in the Town and City of Batavia are eligible to participate. The program offers free home evaluations for asthma triggers, indoor air quality, …
Press release You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. But breathing in high levels of radon can increase your risk of lung cancer even if you don’t smoke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and it …
ECO Fuerch and Deputy Reeves (far left), Dispatcher Fix and Mr. Stringham (far right), with hunter education graduates in Genesee County (Provided photo/DEC) Provided information For the second year, ECO Fuerch, Genesee County Deputy/Pembroke School Resource Officer Reeves, Genesee County 911 Dispatcher Fix, and science teacher Tim Stringham administered the …
Overall Violence in Prison Continues to Surge in 2nd Year of HALT Act Union Renews Call to Improve Safety into New York’s Prisons and County Jails by Amending the HALT Act Press release Albany, NY – A year after the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA) demanded …
Press release As temperatures rise and more and more people are outside taking advantage of good weather there will be increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic as well. With that comes the potential for motor vehicle collisions with pedestrians. Below are key points from New York State’s Vehicle and Traffic law …
Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants on Monday May 13 and Tuesday May 14, 2024 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the general area of South of W. Main St. and West of Jackson St. Homes and businesses nearby will be …