GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/August 18, 2024

James C. Francis Jr., 45, of N. Tonawanda, NY, is charged with menacing a police officer or peace officer, criminal possession of a weapon 3rd degree/previous conviction, menacing 1st degree and criminal mischief 4th degree, after an incident on Buffalo Street in Bergen on August 12, 2024 at 2:32a.m. Francis …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Last Rockin the Downs Concert of the season brings two great singers to the stage on Friday night

Jason Scheff, long time lead vocalist for Chicago (left photo by Mike Pettinella) and Tommy DeCarlo/Lead vocalist for Boston, Rock the Downs for the last time this summer. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) Fireworks celebrate the last show of the Rockin the Downs series for 2024. (Photo by Kari Hagglund) Video–Fireworks …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford/Supreme Court justice gives Pontillo until September 5th to move toward inspection

Attorney David Roach makes a point while speaking to James Pontillo following Genesee County Supreme Court appearance on Thursday morning. Gene Sinclair, Town of Stafford code enforcement officer, is at right. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Genesee County Supreme Court Judge Diane Y. Devlin on …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Cemetery Association Halloween Candlelight Ghost Walk

The Batavia Cemetery is on Harvester Avenue Press release The Batavia Cemetery Association is excited to announce that the annual Halloween Candlelight Ghost Walk will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024! Join us for some spooky fun on a ghost walk through the Historic Batavia Cemetery on Harvester Avenue …

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GENESEE COUNTY/House of Bounce has officially opened their new location for kids and families of all ages in Downtown Batavia

Video of Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting with Chamber President Brian Cousins Justina Rapone and her husband Pasquale have been working on their new location at 85 Main Street since December 2023, after outgrowing their original location on Harvester Avenue. Located in Downtown Batavia, the House of Bounce is 12,000 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Ricky Palermo Comedy Night returns to Batavia Downs in September

Tickets and Sponsorship Packages on sale now Press release On Saturday, September 21st, the 2nd Annual Ricky Palermo Foundation Comedy Night will be held inside the Park Place room featuring comedy from Nick Marra, Dan Viola, and Tim Meier.  Attendees will receive a buffet dinner, free drink and $25 in Free Play.  Sponsorship …

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