(From Sheriff’s Dept. Press releases/July 21st, 2025) On July 18, 2025. Marcos A. Torres, 43, of Bank Street, Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree (4 Counts), a class D felony, Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, a class A misdemeanor, Obstructing …
Jzhon Henderson outraces the Lake Erie defenders to the end zone on the game’s opening kickoff to give the Genesee County Spartans an early lead in their semipro football contest on Saturday at Pembroke Town Park. The Spartans won, 13-0. BY MIKE PETTINELLAGenesee County Spartans Press release: An opening kickoff …
Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal one car motor vehicle collision that occurred on Bloomingdale Road in the Town of Alabama. The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call reporting the personal injury accident at 3: 14 PM. Upon arrival, patrols identified the …
Coach’s Corner Column–Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Boot Camp We are just days from the start of the football season, but there’s already another training camp underway! The Buffalo Bills return to the field on July 23rd for a training camp to prepare for the upcoming season. It’s only the start of …
Press release: Genesee Region USBC league secretary meetings for the 2025-26 bowling season are scheduled for Aug. 12 at T.F. Brown’s in Batavia and Aug. 14 at Mount Morris Lanes. Both meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. Pizza and refreshments will be provided at no charge, courtesy of the Genesee …
Press release Deputy Patrick J. Reeves, a 29 1/2-year veteran of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, is retiring effective July 20, 2025. Deputy Reeves started his career on February 17, 1986, as a part-time Civil Processor Server. He graduated in 1995 from the Genesee Community College’s Rural Police Training Institute …
VNS-File photo 2022 Friday’s Concert includes two 1 Hour Sets of Music Press release Batavia, NY – The skies over Batavia Downs will be lit up in stunning fashion this coming Friday, July 18th when The Machine brings it’s renowned laser light show as they play all the hits of Pink Floyd. For …
GLOW Community Alliance held a Good Trouble rally and school supply drive at City Centre on Thursday evening. About 50 people gathered from 6-8pm, flying flags, carrying signs, and waving to vehicles honking their horns. Organizer Sarah Wolcott says the school supplies collected will be donated to Wyoming Central School. …
Information/photo from a provided press release On Thursday, July 17, 2025, Justin Tilton, a 39-year-old former resident of Covington, NY, was sentenced following a Jury Trial held in May of 2025. After trial, Tilton was found guilty of rape in the 1st degree, a Class B violent felony. Tilton was …
Press release The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) is proud to recognize the Schools of Distinction and Excellence for the 2024-2025 school year. To be recognized as a School of Distinction, a school must apply for the honor and have 100% of its varsity teams …