WYOMING COUNTY/Attica man sentenced after a home invasion involving his ex-wife

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, Robert E. Balon, Jr., age 56 of Attica, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison to be followed by one and a half years of post-release supervision on the charge of attempted burglary 2nd (a Class D armed violent felony) by the …

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WYOMING COUNTY/State looks to stop Perry woman from operating an unlicensed daycare in her home, seeking $440,000 in penalties and possible criminal charge

A Buckland avenue woman is facing fines and possible charges after the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and the State of New York filed a complaint against her in NYS Supreme Court in Wyoming County on December 13, 2018. In 2014, Maureen Szwaczkowski was notified that her group …

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Hard work and perseverance elevate these scholar athletes to the top of their game

Seniors Callie McCulley, Ryann Stefaniak and Taylor Gadd are all Scholar Athletes that are leaders in the local girls basketball scene with their hard work and determination over the past few years. All three girls play for different teams in Section 5 and have battled against each other over the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Corfu Fire installs officers for 2019, Mallory honored for 65 years of service

The Corfu Fire Department held their installation and awards banquet at the Corfu Fire hall on Saturday evening. Officers were sworn in for 2019, Chief Brian Schollard, Deputy Chief Greg Lang, 2nd Assistant Dean Eck, Senior Captain Brian McMartin, Captain Ben Trapani, Captain Mitch Bates, Captain Dan Smith, Fire Police …

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