GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Sgt. Tom Sanfratello Memorial Parkway dedication on Park Road Wednesday morning

Hand drawn picture by Johnnie Castro

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GENESEE COUNTY/Kolo to join the City of Batavia as Human Resources Director

Press release/provided photo Batavia, NY- The City of Batavia is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabrielle Kolo to the position of Human Resources Director for the City of Batavia.  Kolo was selected following an extensive search for candidates and an active recruitment campaign.  She will assume her new role …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Gov. Hochul signs legislation renaming roadway in Wyoming County after fallen WWII hero

Senator George Borrello sponsored legislation to designate section of State Route 19 in Town of Gainesville as the “T Sgt. Walter W. Shearing Memorial Highway” Press release ALBANY – Senator George Borrello announced that legislation he sponsored to rename State Route 19 in the Town of Gainesville as the “T Sgt. Walter W. Shearing …

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GENESEE COUNTY/New York State Sheriffs’ Institute announces 2024 Scholarship Award winner

Press release The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute provides a $500 scholarship to one student majoring in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a similar program from each community college in New York State, and SUNY Canton, each year.  (Left to right:  Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr., Scholarship Winner Colton Tarbell, …

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PIN POINTS/Batavian Townsend places second at Triple O Mechanical tournament

Joe Bucciarelli, right, is congratulated by Tom Sardou, proprietor of Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen, following his victory Sunday in the Triple O Mechanical Singles Handicap Tournament. James Townsend of Batavia, left, placed second. The event drew 64 entrants. Photo by Mike Pettinella. High-revving Batavia right-hander James Townsend fell a …

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