WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/October 31st, 2024

Following a report of a domestic incident on Genesee Road in the Town of Arcade, MartinW. Twoguns, 40, of Arcade NY, was arrested and charged with four counts of Endangeringthe Welfare of a Child, along with one count of Harassment in the 2nd degree. It was reported that Twoguns engaged …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia High School and Amada Tool America are routing the future for tech students

(Provided information and photo) On Tuesday, October 29th, teacher Charlie Voorhees had some help installing a new CNC router for the Batavia Technology Department. BHS has been working feverishly to improve the opportunities available to students by making some major upgrades. Learning about and operating tools of the trade is …

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BATAVIA/Coloring contest winner gets a ride to school on Ladder 15

Coloring Contest Winner Amara Lee Thomas, a 3rd grade student in Ms. Austin’s class, received a ride with City Fire today on Ladder 15 after coming in first place in the 2024 City Fire Coloring Contest. Thomas arrived right on time for school at John Kennedy School thanks to Lt. …

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS/Halloween Trick-or-Treat Safety Reminders from the Batavia Police Department

Press release As Halloween approaches, the Batavia Police Department wants to ensure a fun and safe experience for all trick-or-treaters and their families. To make this Halloween a memorable one, we’ve put together some essential safety tips for both pedestrians and drivers. Pedestrian Safety: Stay on the sidewalk: Whenever possible, …

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Genesee County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign October 31 – November 3

Press release Genesee County law enforcement officers are joining forces with the Genesee County STOP-DWI program and agencies across New York State to participate in special efforts to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives. This coordinated effort is conducted to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Health Dept. looking for assistance in dog bite incident at County Park

Press release The Genesee County Health Department is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident on Saturday, October 26th around 6:00pm. The incident occurred at the Genesee County Park located at 11095 Bethany Center Road in East Bethany, NY. The dog …

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