GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia High School Achieves NYSPHSAA School of Excellence Status for 2023-2024

Batavia High School Joins Elite Group of 226 Schools Statewidein Achieving Excellence Status Press release Batavia, NY – The Batavia City School District proudly announces that Batavia High School has been named a School of Excellence for the 2023-2024 academic year by the New York State Public High School Athletic …

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NYS Police/Batavia/Man charged after shooting at unoccupied vehicle

Press release On August 28, 2024, The Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Robert J. Talbot, 48 with no known address for Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree (2 counts). On August 28, 2024, at 12:39 P.M., Troopers out of SP Batavia responded to …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Letchworth Central School District to cut ribbon at the new Letchworth Innovation Center

Press release/provided photos On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, join the Letchworth Central School District staff, administration, friends and family for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Letchworth Innovation Center, located at 5550 School Road, Gainesville, NY. The ribbon cutting will take place at 6:30PM. This state-of-the-art learning space is the result of years of planning and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Public Service Announcement: Safety Measures for 2024 Wings Over Batavia Air Show

BATAVIA, NY – Genesee County officials, in coordination with local and state agencies, are prioritizingthe safety and security of all attendees at the forthcoming Wings Over Batavia Air Show. This event isscheduled to occur at the Genesee County Airport on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1,from 5:00 p.m. to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/Overdose Awareness Day messages focus on serving each other, hope for recovery

Speakers at Wednesday’s Overdose Awareness Day at Austin Park are, from left, John Bennett, Rev. Erin Martin, Lynda Battaglia, Chris Budzinack Jr., Paul Pettit, Chris Budzinack and Rob Kent. Photos by Mike Pettinella/UConnectCare (photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare Publicist “We are best when we serve others,” said the …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office partners with Project Lifesaver to help assist in locating people with cognitive disorders

Press release Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke is pleased to announce that the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with New York State and Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver is a public safety, non-profit organization that provides law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and caregivers with a program designed to protect, and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford Historical Society looking for board members and to restart the society

Video of meeting-August 28, 2024 The Stafford Historical Society is looking for board members to restart the Society after losing their President, Linda Call, who passed away in January. Former board member Sue Briggs spoke before a handful of residents at the Regular Monthly Meeting at the Stafford Town Hall, …

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