GENESEE COUNTY/Elmore pleads guilty to aggravated manslaughter; Wilcox released under supervision after accepting plea deal

Michael J. Elmore, 33, and Lyndsey J. Wilcox, 39, both of Batavia, appeared in Genesee County Court on Monday morning, accepting plea deals in the death of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello on March 10, 2024 at Batavia Downs. Previously: BATAVIA/Arrests made following the Line of Duty death of Sgt. Sanfratello – …

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BATAVIA/Benefit for Brynleigh to be held on Sunday, November 24th at the ARC Community Center

(Provided photos/information) The family of Brynleigh Higgins of Batavia says they knew something wasn’t right since she was 5 months old. “We have been in and out of the hospital with her,” says her grandmother Edna Higgins. About this time last year, she started having trouble eating. “She would start …

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PIN POINTS/Bowling Scores November 9th-17th, 2024

MANCUSO BOWLING CENTER T.F. Brown’s Adult-ChildHigh SeriesBrian Green 238—707High GamesAlan Berner 235Charise Blew 231Matt Bourg 220Natalie Battaglia 174Danny Balduf 172Madeline Bourg 135Brooklyn Sputore 113Mancuso Real Estate Monday DoublesHigh SeriesJames Townsend 255—718Devon Leach 255—677Jim Dommer 258—661Brian Green 256—639Jason Quilliam 230—624High GamesChad Lillie 233Ben Sputore 224Meyer’s RV Monday NFLHigh SeriesGerry Barber 255—690David …

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BATAVIA/The Jerome Foundation announces Jay Gsell as the recipient of the 39th Health & Humanitarian Award

Press release The Board of Directors of The Jerome Foundation is pleased to announce that the recipients of the 39th Health and Humanitarian Award is Jay Gsell. This prestigious award recognizes volunteer men and women of Genesee County who have helped promote the emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of area …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Oak Orchard Health receives HRSA Grant to expand its Behavioral Health Program

Press Release/Provided photos The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced $240 million in awards to launch and expand mental health and substance use disorder services in more than 400 community health centers across the country that care …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Press release In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are dedicated to increasing awareness about lung cancer and promoting early detection to save lives. As the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, lung cancer affects thousands of families each …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GLOW OUT to host annual vigil for the 25th International Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, community meal offered

Press release Each year, on the 20th of November, people worldwide take time to remember those lost to anti-transgender violence. This year, Batavia will host GLOW OUT!’s annual vigil and ceremony – and add a community meal to the program – for the event’s 25th anniversary. “We hosted four last …

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