GENESEE/ORLEANS/Youth Vaping: A growing public health concern

Press release Vaping, or using e-cigarettes, is a growing and urgent public health concern in Genesee and Orleans Counties. The 2023 Youth Survey (CLYDE) survey, done by UConnectCare, shows that vaping remains a concern among local youth. In the survey, 6% of 9th graders, 5% of 10th graders, 8% of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Steven Boldt seeks re-election as Stafford Highway Superintendent

Press release/provided photo STAFFORD — Steven Boldt has announced his candidacy for re-election as Town of Stafford Highway Superintendent. Boldt has held the position for 20 years and previously served as a Town Councilman. During his tenure, Boldt has overseen road paving, ditch cleaning, culvert replacement, and intersection safety improvements. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Thieves target unlocked motor vehicles in three towns

Press release On September 23, 2025, incidents of theft from unlocked motor vehicles were reported to the GeneseeCounty Sheriff’s Office. The thefts occurred during the early morning hours in the Towns of Pavilion,Le Roy and Stafford. Items targeted were primarily loose change, credit cards and tools. The GeneseeCounty Sheriff’s Office …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Police release information on incident at Van Detta stadium

Press release On Friday, September 19, 2025 uniformed officers as well as School Resource Officers were assigned to a security detail at the BCSD homecoming game at Van Detta stadium.  During this detail officers received a report of a female that had been assaulted. Officers obtained a description of a …

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A Statement from the City of Batavia Leadership on Community Expectations at Events

The City of Batavia, the Batavia City School District, and the Batavia Police Department are united in our commitment to maintaining safe, positive, and welcoming environments at community and school events. Friday night’s Homecoming football game brought out incredible support for our Blue Devils, with families, alumni, and community members …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Hawley pushes for relief for small businesses struggling from historic lift bridge delays

Press release/provided photo Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) joined local officials and small business owners yesterday to highlight the severe economic hardships caused by the extended closures of the Albion and Brockport Historical Lift Bridges. Hawley is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to reimburse small businesses for the significant revenue lost …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The City of Batavia Republican Committee announces candidates for the November 4th City Council election

Press release On September 23, at the City Republican committee annual organizational meeting, it was announced that the following Republican-endorsed candidates will be running for the three at-large seats on Batavia City Council, in the November 4, 2025 election. Eugene Jankowski Jr. is a retired City of Batavia Police Lieutenant …

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Batavia Downs Results Wednesday Sept. 24, 2025

1st – $5,300 Pace 1:56.2 1-Snouze U Louze (Br Macdonald) 5.72 3.70 2.82 6-Better Moonon Over (Ja McNeight Jr.)   20.60 18.46 4-Reggiano (Ke Cummings)     3.72 EXACTA (1/6) $113.20 TRIFECTA (1/6/4) $304.20 Also – Timeto Communicate, Captain Zamperini, Dine With Kings, Silver Arrow, Isitfridayyet 2nd – $6,900 Pace 1:56.4 1-Major …

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