GENESEE COUNTY/Byron/Firefighters from three counties battle blaze on Cook road in frigid temperatures

Firefighters from Genesee, Orleans and Monroe counties battled a house fire at 6123 Cook road in Byron on Monday evening. According to Fire Chief Robert Mruczek, the house was fully involved upon arrival, crews had difficulty in getting to the scene due to slick roads. Once on scene, crews were …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Byron Fire Chief says in the future there may be a countywide fire department due to a shortage of volunteers

Byron Fire Chief Bob Mruczek knows how difficult it is for people to volunteer their time these days. At the Byron Fire Department’s recruiting event on Saturday afternoon, Mruczek expressed his concerns over the decline in volunteers coming into the department. “The younger generation, it’s tough getting firefighters, it makes …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Vehicle wanted in Livingston County pursuit crashes in Byron, K-9 Destro collars the suspects after they fled the scene on foot

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office notified surrounding counties of a vehicle pursuit involving two suspects that allegedly stole merchandise from a department store in Geneseo about 1:30a.m. this morning. The vehicle was last spotted heading north on Rt. 63 towards Genesee County. Around 2:51 a.m., the suspects were observed traveling …

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