GENESEE COUNTY/Burn Notice much the best in Batavia top trot

By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Since coming into trainer Mike Deters’ barn in September, Burn Notice has had a reversal of fortunes that have seen him not finish off the board in five starts. And his class ascent continued at …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Cocaine use contributing factor in fatal cocaine fentanyl overdoses

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) have identified aconcerning trend of elevated cocaine use locally that is causing fatal fentanyl overdoses.Fortunately, these deaths are preventable, and resources are available locally to help. Since 2021, there have been 29 fatal fentanyl overdoses confirmed in Genesee County, …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Chamber & Tourism announce annual award winners

Press release (Warsaw, NY) The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office is pleased to announce the 2023 awardwinners for Small, Large, Agri-Business, Tourism Attraction, Tourism Business, Most Promising NewBusinesses of the Year. The Chamber is also announcing the first time Woman in Business award. The Chamber again invited the public …

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GENESEE COUNTY/National Drug Take Back Day happening across the county on October 28, 2023

On Saturday, October 28th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., law enforcement agencies across Genesee County and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. There will be …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region hires Karina M. Treleaven as a HAWNY Program Specialist

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) welcomes Karina Treleaven to work with the Homeless Alliance of Western New York (HAWNY) to coordinate the Continuum of Care (COC) for people with disabilities of the Genesee Orleans and Wyoming County (GOW) Region as a HAWNY Program Specialist to maximize their community participation. Press release Ms. Treleaven …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Regular Town Board meeting/October 18, 2023

TOWN OF BATAVIAREGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETINGWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 7:00 P.M. Town Hall A. Calling the Meeting to Order: B. Call Public Hearing to Order: Local Law No. 3 of 2023 -Override Tax Levy C. Minutes: D. Speakers:E. Resolutions: F. Financial Abstract No. 10-2023G. Department ReportsH. Town Supervisor’s Report –I. …

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