WYOMING COUNTY/Eagle man sentenced to 22 years in prison for possessing child porn and using a child in a sexual performance
WYOMING COUNTY/Public invited to new County solar array ribbon cutting
Press release The Wyoming County Board of Supervisors are inviting the public to a ribbon cutting for the County’s new 129 kW solar array that has been installed at the northern property line of the Wyoming County Highway Department, 4328 State Route 19 S, Silver Springs, NY 14550. The ceremony …
WYOMING COUNTY/Two people treated for smoke inhalation at manufacturing shop in Pike
Four fire companies responded to Hershberger Manufacturing at 7724 Banks road in the Town of Pike on Wednesday about 2:38p.m., after receiving a call for a shop fire. The cause of the fire is accidental and was caused by an over heated wood stove vent system, according to Wyoming County …
WYOMING COUNTY/Sawicki pleads guilty in crash that killed three in Sheldon
Press release On Thursday, October 24, 2019, Richard D. Sawicki, 21, of Lackawana, pleaded guilty to the following crimes: Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, a class B Felony – Maximum sentence is 8 1/3 – 25 years in state prison, a fine could be imposed, NYS surcharges, DNA sample, the Ignition Interlock …
ORLEANS COUNTY/Hawley encourages residents and business owners to apply for Lake Ontario relief by October 31st deadline
Press release For more information on the REDI, homeowner assistance programs and to apply for a grant, click here. As Lake Ontario’s southern shoreline recovers after unprecedented flooding this past spring and summer, Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) is encouraging impacted residents and businesses to apply for relief funding through …
WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Pair charged in traffic stop in Bliss, one man wanted in Florida, jailed without bail
BATAVIA/2019 DEA Drug Takeback on Saturday at Batavia Police Headquarters
Press release The Batavia Police Department will be participating in the DEA’s 2019 National Drug Take-Back initiative on October 26, 2019. The event will be held in the rear parking lot of the Batavia Police Department. Citizens can turn in their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. …
BATAVIA/Winners of Fire Prevention Coloring Contest announced
Press release The City of Batavia firefighters are proud to announce the winners of our 7th annual Fire Prevention Coloring Contest. With hundreds of entries from Batavia Schools, this contest was very difficult to judge. Congratulations to the following winners: Grade K-1: First Place-Kylie Lutey -St Joseph School, Mrs. Case, …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Pratt road man accused of bringing narcotics into the jail
Jay Blatchley, 46, of Pratt Rd., Batavia, is charged with promoting prison contraband 1st and criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th after an investigation into contraband that was found in the Genesee County Jail on October 19, 2019. Blatchley allegedly brought narcotics into the jail without permission. He was …