NYS Police/Batavia/Man charged after shooting at unoccupied vehicle

Press release On August 28, 2024, The Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Robert J. Talbot, 48 with no known address for Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree (2 counts). On August 28, 2024, at 12:39 P.M., Troopers out of SP Batavia responded to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Public Service Announcement: Safety Measures for 2024 Wings Over Batavia Air Show

BATAVIA, NY – Genesee County officials, in coordination with local and state agencies, are prioritizingthe safety and security of all attendees at the forthcoming Wings Over Batavia Air Show. This event isscheduled to occur at the Genesee County Airport on Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1,from 5:00 p.m. to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/Overdose Awareness Day messages focus on serving each other, hope for recovery

Speakers at Wednesday’s Overdose Awareness Day at Austin Park are, from left, John Bennett, Rev. Erin Martin, Lynda Battaglia, Chris Budzinack Jr., Paul Pettit, Chris Budzinack and Rob Kent. Photos by Mike Pettinella/UConnectCare (photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare Publicist “We are best when we serve others,” said the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/Making a Difference: UConnectCare aide Linda Ackley can relate to those struggling because she’s been there

UConnectCare video story-Linda Ackley By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare Publicist As someone in recovery for more than four decades, Linda Ackley knows what those struggling with substance use are going through. Now in her 22nd year at UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse), Ackley is a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance …

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