Photos and story by Julie Carasone Today, Genesee County A.B.A.T.E. hosted its Second Annual Kids Day, bringing families together for a day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. Children enjoyed a variety of activities throughout the event, including Big Wheel races, a coloring contest, face painting, temporary tattoos, a …
Eleven players from the Genesee County Spartans along with fifteen athletes from the YMCA Challenger Sports Program, participated in the first ever Challenger Flag Football game during Juneteenth at Williams Park on Saturday. Youth ages 5-21 played some football, had some fun, and made some new friends.
Press release BATAVIA, NY — Genesee County has been awarded $2.5 million through the New York State Homes andCommunity Renewal Vacant Rental Rehabilitation Program. Property owners across the county areinvited to attend an upcoming informational session to learn more about the program and how thefunding may help bring vacant rental …
“I am proud to announce the completion of a two-and-a-half-year project, which vastly improves publicsafety communications throughout Wyoming County. Not only has this project improved emergencycommunications throughout the county, it has improved emergency communications throughout ourschools,” says Undersheriff Colin P. B. Reagan. The project included upgrades to police and fire …
Perry, NY – Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of Curtis W. Harkins, 46, of Perry, NY, following an investigation into an alleged violation of a court-issued Order of Protection. The investigation stemmed from a complaint and supporting deposition alleging that surveillance video captured Harkins near the residence of …
Deputies on patrol near the intersection of Route 362 and Route 78 in the Town of Wethersfield on May 31st, 2026, observed a vehicle that had failed to stop at the stop sign traveling northbound and stopped into a field. A check found a male subject, identified as John Wozniak, …
On 6/13/2026, Dominic J Taylor, 22, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Contempt 2nd degree, and Petit Larceny. It’s alleged that Taylor entered a residence in violation of an order of protection and stole property. He was taken to the Genesee County Jail to …
UPDATE TO PRIOR PRESS RELEASE On June 20, 2026, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office continued its investigation into amissing person at Java Lake in the Town of Java. Multiple agencies were on scene for nearlytwelve [12] hours searching the lake, and also searching difficult terrain surrounding the lake. At approximately …
Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the area of 9281 Ellinwood Road, in the Town of Pembroke. The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call on June 20, 2026, reporting the personal injury accident at 7:00 PM. …