GENESEE COUNTY/Louie The Lilac back on top in Batavia feature

By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — It’s been seven weeks since Louie The Lilac had her picture taken at Batavia Downs, but that all changed on Wednesday night (Nov. 15) after she easily handled a group of mid-level conditioned mares in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/27 participate in the third annual Cornell University Food Processing Bootcamp, which offers opportunities for GLOW region students and businesses

NYS Office of Strategic Workforce Development and Cornell to model program throughout New York State Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. – Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted its third annual food processing bootcamp at Genesee Community College, training graduating high school students from 11 districts in Genesee, …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Inmate at jail accused of covering camera with shaving cream

Sylvan P. Grayson, 24, of W. Main St., Batavia, NY, is accused of obstructing governmental administration 2nd degree, after allegedly obscuring the view of a camera at the Genesee County Jail with shaving cream on November 5, 2023 where Grayson is currently being held. Grayson was arrested and returned to …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/WYOMING COUNTIES/GLOW OUT to host four vigils for International Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th

Press release Each year, on the 20th of November, people worldwide take time to remember those lost to anti-transgender violence. This year, GLOW OUT will host four ceremonies in all GLOW counties simultaneously. In a broad sense, the phrase “transgender” means anyone whose gender identity or expression is outside of …

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