GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Alabama Fire Department Ugly Sweater Installation and Awards Banquet

This past week, the Alabama Fire Department lost 72-year member Anthony Mudrzynski. At Saturday evening’s Installation and Awards Banquet, Mudrzynski was named Firefighter of the Year, posthumously. Great Grandson Mark Smith says Grandpa Mud taught him everything and he will be missed at the department after all of his years …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Edwards Vacuum celebrates ‘meaningful moment’ in progress of semiconductor facility at WNY STAMP

(Provided photo-Left-right)-Aaron Prato, Atlas Copco, President, US Holdings; Rochelle Stein, Genesee County Legislature Chair; Koen Lauwers, Edwards, President, Semiconductor Division; US Senator Charles E. Schumer; Geert Follens, Atlas Copco, President, Vacuum Technique Business Area; Hope Knight, Empire State Development, Commissioner, President & CEO; Mark Masse, GCEDC, President & CEO; Matt …

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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/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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GENESEE COUNTY/The Alabama Fire Department receives a donated Chest Compression System

The Woodward Family of Oakfield donated the equipment in memory of their Husband and Father, Michael Woodward 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 …

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Gov. Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer announce the start of construction for Edwards Vacuum semiconductor supply chain facility at STAMP in Alabama

Global Manufacturer of Dry Pumps Will Strengthen New York’s Semiconductor Supply Chain, Create Up to 600 Jobs in the Finger Lakes Region Investment Driven by Domestic Semiconductor Industry Growth Spurred by Federal CHIPS and Science Law and New York’s Green CHIPS Program Project Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office has charged a Lockport woman with murder in Alabama homicide investigation/charges are forthcoming for a second person involved

Information from a Sheriff’s Office press release On April 19, 2024, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office charged, Kathryn A. Henry, aka “Kat”, 33 ofLockport, N.Y. with Murder 2nd degree, a Class A-I Felony, for her alleged involvement in the death ofMichael G. Poole of Olcott, N.Y. File Photo from Feeder …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Prescribed Burn Plans on Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

Press release Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) announces plans to conduct up to six (6) prescribed burns on theRefuge during the 2024 season. The goal this year is to burn up to 130 acres of grasslands and 30 acres of cattail marsh. The result will be enhanced grassland nesting cover …

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