WYOMING COUNTY/DEC reports an illegal deer hunt, charges pending

Press release On December 9, ECO Koepf received a call from a concerned hunter regarding a large antlered deer he found deceased on December 6 on property he hunts in the Town of Arcade. The hunter contacted ECOs after hearing rumors that the individual who shot the deer did not …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Orangeville/Drivers involved in Thursday’s accident are in stable condition, one driver charged with DWI

(Submitted photo-Jessica Caplick) (Update-January 9th, 2026-information from a provided press release) On January 8, 2026 at approximately 5:16p.m., the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office respondedto the report of a serious motor vehicle collision on Rt. 20A in the Town of Orangeville, atthe Warsaw Town Line. Upon preliminary investigation, it was found …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Warsaw man sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in the murder of 53-year-old Cheryl Cook

(Information from a provided press release) On January 9th, 2026, Michael H. Bellaire, 43, of Warsaw, NY, appeared for sentencing before the Honorable Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini after being convicted of Murder 2nd degree. Strangulation 1st degree, and Grand Larceny 4th degree. After hearing statements from the victim’s family members, Judge …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Two suffer serious injuries in the Town of Orangeville on Thursday

(Submitted photo Jessica Caplick) (Information from a provided press release) The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious physical injury motor vehiclecollision on US Route 20A in the Town of Orangeville. The collision involved two vehicles, and preliminary evidence indicates one of the vehicles crossed the center of the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Organizational Meeting/January 7th, 2026

Video of Organizational Meeting-January 7, 2026 AGENDA ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 07, 2026 7:00 P.M. A. Calling the Meeting to Order: 1. Pledge to the Flag 2. Roll Call 3. Supervisor’s Appointments: Deputy Supervisor – Daniel Underhill Secretary to the Supervisor – Ashley Brownell Historian – Berneda Scoins 4. Supervisor’s Committee …

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A sex offender convicted of rape and sexual abuse in Orleans County is now facing new charges of having sex with a minor in Niagara County

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a six-count indictment charging Joshua Mahley, 42, of Gasport, NY, with interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct, transportation of a minor, penalties for registered sex offenders, and obscene visual representations …

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GENESEE COUNTY/ ‘A big day in Bethany.’ Water District No. 5 pipe going in the ground

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service The Town of Bethany’s quest to provide public water to 478 residential units through its Water District No. 5 project reached a significant milestone on Tuesday morning with the announcement by Supervisor Carl Hyde Jr. that pipes are going into the ground. “It’s a …

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