GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/June 18, 2024

Laurie A. Pearse, 53, of Pembroke, NY, is charged with criminal possession of a firearm 2nd degree, grand larceny 4th degree and falsely reporting a crime 3rd degree, following an investigation on Gabbey Road in Pembroke on June 6, 2024. Pearse allegedly stole a firearm from an address in the …

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BATAVIA/Retirees recognized at this evening’s Board of Education meeting

Provided photos/information/Batavia City Schools At tonight’s City School District Board of Education meeting, a brief presentation was held honoring retirees from this past year. Jennifer Corbelli – English Language Arts Teacher, Batavia High School/with Superintendent Jason SmithGail DiGregorio – Secretary, School Counseling Office, Batavia High School Karen Barber – Secretary, …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Extreme Heat Awareness

Press release Genesee and Orleans Counties are expecting unusually hot weather this week, which will begin today and last through Friday evening, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. “The duration of the heat will include both daytime and nighttime temperatures, with little or no relief during the overnight hours,” stated Paul …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town Justice in Genesee County resigns while under investigation for sexual harassment

Press Release/NEW YORK STATECOMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT Joseph Nowakowski, a Justice of the Bethany Town Court, Genesee County, resigned while under investigation by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. In February 2024, the Commission apprised Judge Nowakowski that it was investigating a complaint alleging that he had sexually …

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GENESEE COUNTY/County legislators agree to title changes for Hens, highway and emergency management departments

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service When you wear as many hats as Tim Hens does, it’s only fitting that he has a title that aptly reflects his importance to Genesee County. This afternoon, in an overdue move, county legislators took the first step toward changing the 26-year employee’s job …

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