BATAVIA/Police arrest man involved in stand-off on South Main Street on Friday

(Information from a provided press release from the Batavia Police Department) Martin F. Jones, 53, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on June 28, 2024, following a brief stand-off on South Main Street in the City of Batavia. At approximately 12:00 PM on June 28, 2024, the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/July 1, 2024

Alec R. Posa-Whittington, 24, of Batavia, NY, is charged with criminal mischief 4th degree/preventing another person from calling emergency services, unlawful imprisonment 2nd degree, and harassment 2nd degree/physical contact, after a domestic incident in the Town of Batavia on June 29, 2024 at 4:12a.m. Posa-Whittington allegedly prevented a female victim …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Race Against Child Abuse raises funds for Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) at Area 51

Left – right-T-Rex, Mallory Bumpers Wojewoda, and Kidd. Video story-Charlee with her family checking out Area 51. Brother Julian, sister Kaydnz, Dad/ Robert and Mom/Mallory- $2,185 was raised at Race Against Child Abuse in under 5 hours (Saturday was a rain out) Proceeds go to B.A.C.A, Bikers Against Child Abuse. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Alabama Volunteer Fire Department holds dedication ceremony after receiving a donated lifesaving medical device

Press release The Town of Alabama Volunteer Fire Department announced the arrival of a donated LUCAS Chest Compression System Product. The Woodward Family of Oakfield donated the equipment in memory of their husband and father, Michael Woodward, a lifetime resident who was known for his philanthropy and leadership in many …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the vacant historic Odd Fellow Lodge was broken into and vandalized on Friday night

According to Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Ryan DeLong, the Sheriff’s Office has opened a criminal investigation after the historic Odd Fellow Lodge at Rt. 5 and Rt. 237 was broken into. According to building owner James Pontillo, he arrived at the property on Friday evening and found several doors …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Second person facing charges in Alabama homicide

On June 27, 2024, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office charged Norman S. DuBois, AKA“Bud”, age 45, of Lockport, NY, for his alleged involvement in the death of Michael G.Poole from Olcott, NY. Previously: GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office has charged a Lockport woman with murder in Alabama homicide investigation/charges are forthcoming for …

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BATAVIA/Notre Dame High School appoints new Principal and Director of Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment

Press release The Notre Dame Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of two school administrators. Effective July 1, 2024, both Lindsay Warner and Julia Rogers will take on key leadership roles for the school. Lindsay has been appointed Principal of Notre Dame Junior/ Senior High School. Julia …

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