BATAVIA/Buffalo Diocese announces closure date for Ascension Parish

(file photo) In a letter read to parishioners on Sunday morning, Bishop Michael W, Fisher has announced a closure date for Ascension Parish. In a decree issued by the Bishop, Ascension Parish will be extinct as of Friday, November 22, 2024. According to the Bishop, All parish and sacramental records …

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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Press release/Genesee/Orleans County Health Dept. This year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) takes place from October 20-26. NLPPW is a call to unite individuals, organizations, and government to reduce childhood lead exposure by raising awareness about lead poisoning prevention. This week emphasizes various ways parents, caregivers, and communities can …

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PIN POINTS/Bowling Scores October 13th-20th

MANCUSO BOWLING CENTERMeyer’s RV Monday Night NFLHigh SeriesRich Wagner 255—662Michele Larson 233—615High GamesGator Godlove 245Rich Baird 242Mancuso Real Estate DoublesHigh SeriesJames Townsend 239—696Devon Leach 247—684Scott Culp 255—663Jason Quilliam 233—641Brian Green 263–612High GamesMatt Bourg 224Brighton Securities Tuesday TriplesHigh SeriesChris Bailey 241-279-279—799Chris Armijo 249—659Mike Szatkowski 221—635Mike Pettinella 620Nick Johnson 614Jeremy Vallance 603High …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Honoring Jonathan Doherty with new benches and a plaque at Camp Rainbow

Pictured from left to right standing: Arc GLOW Board of Directors President Cheryl Englert, Andrew Johnston, New York State Assemblyman Michael Norris, Nick Fuller, Greg Johnston, Tyler Nunnery, Duane Montgomery, Robert Greer, Orleans County Assistant District Attorney Susan Howard, Orleans County Clerk Nadine Hanlon. Kneeling in front left to right …

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Genesee County Residents: Be aware of new Medicare cards in the mail after a cybersecurity breach nationwide

Press release Genesee County residents who receive Medicare should look out for new Medicare cards in the mail in the coming weeks. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued these new cards after a cybersecurity breach affected nearly one million beneficiaries nationwide. If you were one of the …

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