GENESEE COUNTY/Protect your pets and community: GO Health Hosts Final Rabies Vaccination Clinics of 2025

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are urging residents to remain vigilant against rabies and to take advantage of upcoming clinics. “Rabies is a deadly disease, but it is 100% preventable when proper precautions are taken”, said Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for GO Health. …

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Pin Points-Genesee Region USBC bowlers off to a torrid start

The first month of the 2025-26 league bowling season was a hot one – both in terms of the elevated temperatures outside and the scores produced by Genesee Region USBC bowlers inside. Several bowlers wasted little time etching their names onto the honor score tablet, starting with prolific left-hander Brian …

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BATAVIA/Jankowski finishes 9th place at the 2025 NRA World Shooting Championship 

Press release/provided photos Eugene Jankowski Jr. finished 9th place in the pro division, 13th overall, at the 2025 NRA World Shooting Championship held October 1-4 at Camp Atterbury, IN.   177 Competitors participated in 12 courses of fire, covering multiple shooting disciplines, including pistol, rifle, and shotgun events.  All firearms, …

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City of Batavia Fire Department Promotes Fire Prevention Week 2025

Theme: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department is joining fire departments nationwide in recognizing Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025. This year’s campaign theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” focuses on reducing the growing fire …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Middle School student continues to raise funds for toys for kids at Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo

From left-Volunteers Jonathan Wolcott, Carrie Moore, Jennifer Desautels and 12-year-old Teigan Desautels, a Batavia Middle School student. Teigan has been fundraising since age 9 and purchasing toys for children each Christmas at Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo. Last year, a golf tournament was created to help Teigan raise more funds …

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