GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff William Sheron says goodbye after 47 years of service

Sheriff William Sheron Jr. signed out of service for the last time on Monday afternoon, ending a 47-year career at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. “It’s been a long career, and what I’m really happy about is that I’m leaving it with somebody that I know will do a terrific …

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Video News Service/Most viewed posts and photos for 2024

Most viewed posts on Video News Service 2024 #1 (20+) SCANNER REPORT Batavia/Elba Ambulance… – Video News Service | Facebook #2 BATAVIA/Building on fire Howard Street https://facebook.com/VideoNewsService/videos/579687271231056 #3 (20+) SCANNER REPORT Castile/Perry Tree down on… – Video News Service | Facebook #4 (20+) SCANNER REPORT Oakfield Semi into a house… …

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GENESEE COUNTY/William Zipfel retires as jail superintendent, considers rekindling interest in skydiving

Video-(12.27.24)-William Zipfel says goodbye after 42 1/2 years with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service On Friday afternoon, William Zipfel was “walked out” of the new Genesee County Jail on West Main Street Road in a ceremony saluting the end of a 42 ½-year career …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Justice for Children Advocacy Center awarded grant by Rotary Club of Batavia

Press release BATAVIA, NY (December 26, 2024) – The Justice for Children Advocacy Center (JFCAC) has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Batavia, NY. The Justice for Children Advocacy Center serves children that have been victims of sexual or physical abuse or witness to violence. The …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office announces 2024 Departmental Awards/Sgt. Sanfratello Officer of the Year

Provided information/photos Officer of the Year Award – Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello has distinguished himself in the performance of service to the citizens of Genesee County during 2024. In the early morning hours of March 10, 2024, Sergeant Sanfratello was working a special detail and responded to an incident involving …

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BATAVIA/Tickets for the 2025 Wings over Batavia Air Show Go on Sale to the general public on Friday

Labor Day Weekend Air Show to Feature the USAF F-35A Lightning II Demo Team Press release BATAVIA – On Friday, December 20, tickets for the 2025 Wings over Batavia Air Show will go on sale online to the general public at 8:00 AM for the August 30 -31, 2025, show at Batavia …

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