BATAVIA/Arrest made in February fire that claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy

File photo-Vine Street fire Information from a provided press release Following an investigation by the City of Batavia Police Department, City of Batavia Fire Department, and Genesee County District Attorney’s Office, an arrest has been made in connection with the tragic Vine Street fire that claimed the life of 10-year-old Javarius …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Perry Police Department recognized for Excellence in Policy Management and Training

Press release The Perry Police Department announced today that it has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2024 by the leading provider of solutions that empower performance excellence in public safety. This is the 3rd consecutive year The Perry Police Department has been recognized. The Lexipol …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Lockport man charged with forcible touching

On March 15, 2025 at approximately 11:39p.m., the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office receiveda complaint of a sexual assault which occurred in the Town of Castile. An investigation revealed that on March 15, 2025, at approximately 9:45p.m., Joshua A. Lee, 53, of Lockport, NY allegedly had inappropriate forcible sexual contact with …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/WYOMING/GOW CARES Alliance focusing on community, access to services, holistic approach to wellness

Sue Gagne, left, coordinator of the GOW CARES Alliance, with members of her team – Melissa Vinyard, Sherri Bensley and Cheryl Netter – at Tuesday’s quarterly meeting at Grace Baptist Church in Batavia. By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare Publicist The first quarterly meeting of the GOW CARES Alliance, formerly known as the …

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