WYOMING COUNTY/The Arcade and Attica Railroad’s Iron Horse, Steam Engine No.18, returns to the rails

Press release/provided photo The Arcade and Attica Railroad is pleased to announce the return of the historic 1920, 2-8-0 American Locomotive, Arcade & Attica Railroad’s Steam Engine no. 18 will be back on the rails September 28, 2024, after nearly a seven-year restoration project. There will be a 9:30 AM …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Reflection Tree dedicated at Attica Village Park on September 11th

Pictured-Wyoming County Chamber and Tourism representatives Scott Gardner and Norb Fuest, Attica Area Chamber of Commerce president Kristopher Kelly and members, representatives from the Attica Lions Club, representatives from the Village of Attica, and Krysta Aina from Arts Council for Wyoming County. The ribbon was cut by artist J. Brian …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Attica community raising funds for an event center at Veteran’s Memorial Park

David Compton with Darlene Janes (left) and Sara Lewinski (right) at the Attica Take Down 2 on Saturday afternoon, which was a fundraiser this year. Take Down Tree Services and Takedown K-9 Protection are spearheading the creation of an event center in Veteran’s Memorial Park. Attica Take Down 2 at …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Attica/Stevens Memorial Community Library announces the Grand Opening of the Stevens Sensory Station & Anne Rupert Memorial Children’s Room with a Handprint Ribbon Cutting

Press release Attica, NY – Stevens Memorial Community Library (located at 146 Main Street) is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the Stevens Sensory Station and Anne Rupert Memorial Children’s Room, with a Handprint Ribbon Cutting. This project was designed to incorporate sensory needs and play into learning to …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Attica/Stevens Memorial Community Library receives $20,000 grant

Assemblyman David DiPietro (left) presents Library Clerk Jane Sreder Robinson (center) and Library Director Felicia Cecere (right) with $20,000 grant. Press release/provided photo On Monday, Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) presented Stevens Memorial Community Library in Attica with $20,000 in bullet aid. Bullet aid is allocated state funds for school …

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WYOMING/GENESEE COUNTY/Search warrants executed at two different residences in Attica in ongoing DEC investigation

Press release/NYSDEC On March 6, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Law Enforcement executed two search warrants related to the alleged illegal take of deer and other violations in Genesee and Wyoming counties. Environmental Conservation Police Officers executed search warrants simultaneously on Nesbitt Road in the …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Multiple officers injured at Attica Correctional Facility

Press release Attica, NY – Multiple staff were injured at Attica Correctional Facility in three separate attacksthat sent several injured officers to local hospitals for treatment last week at the maximumsecurity correctional facility. The first attacked occurred on Friday, February 9th. Initially, inmates were lined up to come back from …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Three Correctional Officers injured in incident at Wyoming Correctional Facility

Press release Attica, NY – Two officers were transported to local hospitals after they were injured during anincident with an inmate which began when he kicked one officer in both knees and legs,causing the officer to fall to the ground and hit his head against the wall at the medium …

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