WYOMING COUNTY/No one injured in a car vs. train accident in the Town of Java

(Information from a provided press release) At approximately 5:37 p.m., the Wyoming County 911 Center received a report of a car versustrain accident with injuries on Chaffee Road in the Town of Java. A Wyoming County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to the scene and determined that a 2022Chevrolet Malibu, operated by …

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Genesee Valley BOCES Expands Electro Mechanical Trades Program to Mount Morris CTE Center

Electro-Mechanical student in GV BOCES summer program at the Batavia CTE Center working hands-on with equipment. Press release/provided photo Genesee Valley BOCES (GV BOCES) has been awarded $677,000 through the New York Power Authority Clean Energy Workforce Training Initiative to expand Career and Technical Education opportunities for students and strengthen training aligned …

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BATAVIA/Genesee Chorale Presents “Letters from Father Christmas” this Saturday

Video clip from a recent Monday rehearsal A Heartfelt Holiday Concert Exploring the Magic, Mystery, and Meaning of Christmastime Press release Batavia, NY — The Genesee Chorale is proud to present its 2025 holiday concert, Letters From Father Christmas, an imaginative and moving musical program built around a simple but profound question: What …

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BATAVIA/It’s a Wonderful Life- A Live Radio Play/Dec.12th-14th at Main St. 56 Theater

Step back in time to the golden age of radio as Frank Capra’s beloved classic is retold as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Watch as a talented cast of actors brings George Bailey, Mary, and all of Bedford Falls to life with vintage microphones, live sound effects, and timeless storytelling. …

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GOW Health Departments Seek Feedback on CHA and CHIP

Press release The Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming (GOW) County Health Departments, along with local hospitals and community partners, are asking residents to share their thoughts on the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The CHA looks at the main health needs and challenges in our communities. …

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Genesee County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI HOLIDAY SEASON “High Visibility Engagement Campaign”

STOP-DWI Impaired Driving High Visibility Engagement Campaign runs December 10, 2025 – January 1, 2026 Press release Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Batavia Police Department will be participating in a coordinated effort with the Genesee County STOP-DWI program to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Health Department’s Early Intervention Program to host Community Meeting

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) will be holding theirLocal Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) Quarterly Meeting. The meeting isscheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at the Orleans CountyHealth Department (14016 State Route 31, Suite 101, Albion, NY 14411). Refreshmentswill be provided. …

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