GENESEE COUNTY/The 2024 Le Roy Oatka Knights Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony kicks off the Oatka Fest weekend

(Information and photos from a provided press release/Information/photos collected by Ed Henry) LE ROY -The Le Roy Oatka Knights Sports Hall of Fame inducted its seventh class of athletes on Friday July 12, 2024 at Le Roy Jr. Sr. H.S. Auditorium as a kickoff event for the annual Le Roy …

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Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy Graduating Class

Press release/provided photos The fifth annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy was another great success. The academy was held July 8 – July 12, 2024, at Genesee Community College. This academy was made possible with the support of Genesee County STOP DWI, the Genesee County Legislature, and Genesee Community …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Office of Cannabis Management Enforcement Division marks three stores in Batavia, removing items which require licensing

Front door of D-R Smoke Shop on Lewiston Road on Thursday The Office of Cannabis Management/Enforcement Division made a few stops through Batavia today, 7.11.24, posting signs and Notices of Violation for alleged illegal cannabis that was seized at three stores in the noon hour. According to a witness, about …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Health Department’s Early Intervention Program to host Community Meeting

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) will be holding their Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) Quarterly Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Orleans County Health Department (14016 State Route 31, Suite 101, Albion, NY 14411). …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to hold an ADA Consumer Picnic

Press release July 26, 1990 was the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the first piece of legislation to provide people with disabilities the right to equal access to employment, governmental programs and services, areas of public accommodations, communications, and transportation.  Many consider it to be the most comprehensive …

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GENESEE COUNTY/2024 STOP-DWI Family Night at the Ballpark is July 18th

Press release Genesee County STOP-DWI and the Genesee County Youth Bureau are partnering with the Batavia Muckdogs to host the annual STOP-DWI Night at the Ballpark on Thursday, July 18th at Dwyer Stadium. The Genesee County Youth Bureau has a limited supply of complimentary tickets available for youth and their …

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Genesee County Spartans look to avenge opening week loss to Lockport Wildcats

Genesee County Spartans’ coaches talk strategy during a recent practice. From left, Defensive Coordinator Craig Tiberio, Offensive Coordinator Jermaine Henderson and Head Coach Harry Rascoe. Photo by Mike Pettinella/Genesee County Spartans. By Mike PettinellaGenesee County Spartans The Genesee County Spartans are confident heading into Saturday night’s Northeastern Football Alliance Western …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Attica/Stevens Memorial Community Library announces the Grand Opening of the Stevens Sensory Station & Anne Rupert Memorial Children’s Room with a Handprint Ribbon Cutting

Press release Attica, NY – Stevens Memorial Community Library (located at 146 Main Street) is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the Stevens Sensory Station and Anne Rupert Memorial Children’s Room, with a Handprint Ribbon Cutting. This project was designed to incorporate sensory needs and play into learning to …

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