Coach’s Corner/Opinion/Finding the Sweet Spot for Career Discovery

In sports and in life, the opportunity to find the “sweet spot” is always worth the effort. Look at the success of the new torpedo bats in baseball. Putting the weight and power to the sweet spot has everyone from the Yankees to youth players a smart way to play …

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WNY/H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home represents New York at National Funeral Directors Association Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

Press release/provided photo Batavia, NY — April 12, 2025 — H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home of Batavia, New York was honored to represent the funeral service profession and the families it serves at the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Advocacy Summit, held April 9–11, 2025, in Washington, D.C. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff Graff announces the reaccreditation of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division and 911 Emergency Services Dispatch Center

Sheriff Joseph M. Graff, NYSSA Accreditation Program Manager Thomas Mitchell, Principal Financial Clerk Deborah A. Shea, Sergeant Jason E. Saile (Provided photo) Press release Genesee County Sheriff Joseph M. Graff and his staff were honored at a meeting of the Genesee County Legislature for having achieved reaccreditation of the Sheriff’s …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town and Village of Bergen to receive Economic Development Partner of the Year awards at GCEDC Annual Meeting

Officials celebrate the groundbreaking of Oxbo’s new facility at Apple Tree Acres in October 2024.(provide photo) Town Supervisor Ernest Haywood and Village Mayor Joseph Chimino to accept awards Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) has announced that the Town and Village of Bergen will …

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Sheriff Graff and County Legislature recognize National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week April 13th-April 19th, 2025

Pictured from left-Sheriff Joseph M. Graff, Legislator Craig Yunker, Sheriff’s Office Dog Control Officers Catherine D. Seward and Sarah L. Fountain. (Provided photo) Press release National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week is celebrated every second full week of April and is endorsed by the National Animal Care & Control …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff Joseph M. Graff and the Genesee County Legislature recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ week April 13th – Apri 19th, 2025

From left-Sheriff Joseph M. Graff, Legislator/Former Sheriff Gary T. Maha, Director of Emergency Communications Frank A. Riccobono, Dispatcher Stephen R. Smelski, Dispatcher Ashley D. Gurgel, Senior Dispatcher Jason W. Holman, Senior Dispatcher Robert H. Tripp, Assistant Director of Emergency Communications/Operations Peter D. Hendrickson, Jr. (Provided photo) Press release In 1991, …

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A message from the City of Batavia Police Department-Larceny from vehicle prevention: Protect your belongings

Provided by the City of Batavia Police Department As the weather warms up, the Batavia Police Department wants to remind residents to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles and valuables from larceny. With the increase in outdoor activities, it’s essential to remain vigilant and take steps to prevent theft …

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