GENESEE COUNTY/Alexander man facing felony sex abuse charges after search warrant issued

On March 7, 2024, members of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the FBI Buffalo Field Office, conducted a search warrant at an address on Buffalo Street Road in the Town of Alexander. As a result, a resident at the address, John P. Volpe, 71, was charged with …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alexander Varsity Riflery Team competes in the 2024 CMP 3PAR Championship in Cicero

(Provided information and photos) Members of the Alexander Varsity Riflery Team, sponsored by the Glenn S. Loomis American Legion Post 332 Batavia, competed at the 2024 CMP 3PAR Championships held at the American Legion Post 787 in Cicero, NY on February 18, 2024. The team was led by Devin Bubel, …

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WYOMING/GENESEE/Vintage Cow Farmers Market celebrates 5 years and renovations at their location on Rt. 98

Front left to right-Scott Gardner/Pres/CEO-Wyom. Co. Chamber of Commerce, Katie Carpenter/Co-Owner, Dana Chamberlain/Co-Owner, Brian Cousins/Pres./Gen. Co. Chamber of Commerce, back left to right- Nathan Montford/Mayor/Village of Attica, Eric Szucs/Director of Tourism/Wyom. Co., Norb Fuest/Chair of the Board/Wyom. Co. Chamber of Commerce. Greenhouse, Homemade Ice Cream and Market The Vintage Cow …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Columbia University official to share ways to reduce stigma of substance use disorder

Press release Diana Padilla, research project manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Division of Substance Use Disorders, Columbia University Medical Center, will be the keynote speaker at a “Reducing Stigma in Our Communities” training in the Village of Alexander. The session is set for 10 a.m. to 1 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alexander Fire Department installs officers for 2023/Hinz named Firefighter of the Year

President’s Award-Mrs. Jackie Lowe/Treasurer Years of Service  25 years members- Thomas Lowe and Tammy Kreutter Social: Brian Anderson – social – 50 years James Bouton – social – 50 years George Buckenmeyer – social – 70 years David Feary Jr – active until 1991 – 40 years Charles Hirsch – active until 1997 – 40 years …

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