Press release Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke is proud to announce the appointment of Sergeant Torry Tooley as Commander of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT). The SRT is a specialized unit comprised of members from both the Sheriff’s Office and the Albion Police Department, trained to respond …
Press release Orleans County, NY – The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Jason Payne, 45, of Middleport, NY, following a criminal investigation into fraudulent financial activity. Payne was taken into custody on June 19, 2025, by Deputy Dustin Wells and members of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Criminal …
Press release BATAVIA, NY — In an effort to ensure children have access to healthy meals during the summer months, the Batavia City School District is pleased to announce its summer meal program, available at no cost to all children and teens 18 and under, starting Monday, July 7, through …
(File photo) Press release The Batavia Concert Band will be returning for its 101st year of free public concerts in Batavia’s Centennial Park (the rain venue is the Stuart Steiner Theatre at Genesee Community College). Concerts will be held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on July 2, July 9, July …
Press release Darien, New York — The Genesee County Department of Public Works announces a temporary closureof a portion of Richley Road in the Town of Darien, effective Monday, June 30, 2025. The closure willoccur between Simonds Road and Harper Road to accommodate a bridge replacement over MurderCreek.The existing double-barrel …
Press release Batavia, NY — Genesee County 4-H is excited to announce a brand-new summer opportunity for local youth! The 4-H Experience Day Camp will take place August 4–8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily at the Genesee County Fairgrounds Kennedy Building. This weeklong, half-day camp is designed …
On 6/16/2025, Gage R. Wetmore, 18, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Conspiracy 4th degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Criminal Facilitation 4th degree, and Petit Larceny. It’s alleged that on 1/12/2025, Wetmore broke into a residence on Hutchins Street and stole property. He was extradited …
By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service A pretty convincing victory on Tuesday night, Laurie. Well, how did you do it? With that question kicking off a five-minute conversation with Video News Service this morning, Laurie Mancuso said it was her “change is needed” grassroots campaign that propelled her past incumbent …
By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Updated with comments from Robert Bialkowski: Political newcomer Laurie Mancuso soundly defeated incumbent Rochelle Stein in Tuesday night’s Republican Party primary race for the Town of Le Roy’s representative on the Genesee County Legislature. According to unofficial results posted on the Genesee County Board …
BY MIKE PETTINELLAFor Video News Service The Batavia City Council on Monday night agreed to support the Batavia Development Corporation’s application for a $500,000 grant to redevelop the vacant Continental School of Beauty building at 215 East Main St., right next door to the new Healthy Living Campus facility. Building …