GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/Dansville man fled from deputies during a traffic stop, leading police on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash

A Dansville man was arrested on several weapons charges and resisting arrest after fleeing the scene of a traffic stop in a vehicle in West Main Street and leading police on a high-speed pursuit through the City of Batavia at speeds in excess of 93 miles per hour. The incident …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford/Pontillo said he requested building permits again, Stafford Town supervisor says ‘I don’t know if he did’

File photos/Julie Carasone- James Pontillo (left) at the last Stafford Town Board meeting July 8, 2024 with Town Supervisor Robert Clement(left) and Deputy Supervisor/Councilperson Ron Panek (right) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service The owner of the former Stafford Trading Post at the corner of Route 237 and Route 5 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/Safe Summer Children’s Carnival planned at the Ice Arena

Press release The Genesee County Youth Bureau is excited to announce that our annual Safe Summer Children’s Carnival will take place on Thursday, July 25th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at David M. McCarthy Ice Arena, 22 Evans Street in Batavia. All games will be free, and children can …

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Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy Graduating Class

Press release/provided photos The fifth annual Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy was another great success. The academy was held July 8 – July 12, 2024, at Genesee Community College. This academy was made possible with the support of Genesee County STOP DWI, the Genesee County Legislature, and Genesee Community …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Health Department’s Early Intervention Program to host Community Meeting

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) will be holding their Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) Quarterly Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Orleans County Health Department (14016 State Route 31, Suite 101, Albion, NY 14411). …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to hold an ADA Consumer Picnic

Press release July 26, 1990 was the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the first piece of legislation to provide people with disabilities the right to equal access to employment, governmental programs and services, areas of public accommodations, communications, and transportation.  Many consider it to be the most comprehensive …

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GENESEE COUNTY/2024 STOP-DWI Family Night at the Ballpark is July 18th

Press release Genesee County STOP-DWI and the Genesee County Youth Bureau are partnering with the Batavia Muckdogs to host the annual STOP-DWI Night at the Ballpark on Thursday, July 18th at Dwyer Stadium. The Genesee County Youth Bureau has a limited supply of complimentary tickets available for youth and their …

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Genesee County Spartans look to avenge opening week loss to Lockport Wildcats

Genesee County Spartans’ coaches talk strategy during a recent practice. From left, Defensive Coordinator Craig Tiberio, Offensive Coordinator Jermaine Henderson and Head Coach Harry Rascoe. Photo by Mike Pettinella/Genesee County Spartans. By Mike PettinellaGenesee County Spartans The Genesee County Spartans are confident heading into Saturday night’s Northeastern Football Alliance Western …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GeneSEE the Eclipse program wins 2024 NYS Tourism Excellence Award

Press release Batavia, NY –The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Genesee County’sGeneSEEtheEclipse program has been selected to receive a Tourism Excellence award from the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The awards ceremony will take place on September 12th in Saratoga Springs. The New …

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