GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Department getting the word out about Rail Safety

As part of Rail Safety Awareness on Tuesday, The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department participated in Operation Lifesaver sponsored by Amtrak. Sgt. Michael J. Lute was stationed at the Colby road railroad crossing from 1130a.m. to 2:30p.m., handing out safety cards to passing motorists before they crossed the tracks. Sgt. Lute …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Corfu/Medina man charged after getting a pick up stuck on the railroad tracks, that was later struck by a freight train

UPDATE: According to a Corfu Police Department press release, who also responded to the incident, Brendan M. Kotarski was leaving the concert at Darien Lake in heavy traffic and decided to drive across the railroad tracks by driving his pick up truck down Depot street directly into an oncoming train …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Corfu Fire installs officers for 2019, Mallory honored for 65 years of service

The Corfu Fire Department held their installation and awards banquet at the Corfu Fire hall on Saturday evening. Officers were sworn in for 2019, Chief Brian Schollard, Deputy Chief Greg Lang, 2nd Assistant Dean Eck, Senior Captain Brian McMartin, Captain Ben Trapani, Captain Mitch Bates, Captain Dan Smith, Fire Police …

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