GENESEE COUNTY/Byron/Fire companies from two counties battle blaze on Warboys road

Fire companies from Genesee and Orleans Counties battled a blaze that broke out at 6612 Warboys road on Thursday evening. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a passerby noticed the fire and called 911. When deputies arrived on scene the one story house and attached garage were fully involved. No one …

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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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