GENESEE COUNTY/Basom man suffers serious injuries in rollover accident in Alabama

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a one vehicle property damage rollover accident that occurred at 6218 Rt. 63 on at 4:49p.m. Monday afternoon. Deputies say Craig M. Meyer, 39, of Basom, NY, was traveling at an unsafe speed and struck a road closed sign and then overcorrected. His …

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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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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/Sheriff’s Office distributes flyers

(Submitted photo of flyer) Businesses in the Alabama/Basom area have received flyers from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office that were distributed yesterday, March 20, 2024. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone that may have information or recognize the above individual to call the Sheriff’s Office at 585-343-5000

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in the Town of Alabama

Photo from Feeder Road and Klossen Road on Tuesday afternoon The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent homicide. The victim has been identified as Michael G. Poole, 59, of the Olcott, NY area. The victim was located on Tuesday afternoon, March 19, 2024 in the Town of Alabama …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/DEC Snowmobile Safety Check leads to six issued tickets

DEC/Forest Ranger Actions On Jan. 20, Forest Ranger Lieutenant Kennedy and Rangers Cordell and Miller conducted snowmobile safety checks at Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area. Rangers checked approximately 91 snowmobiles and issued six tickets for unregistered snowmobiles and modified exhaust. The sound produced by snowmobiles operating in New York State must not exceed 73 …

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