‘This gives us a chance to show our talents’ Victor Thomas, Lamar Randall, Dionna Thomas at Just Kings’ food stand table. By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service (Photos by Alecia Kaus) The annual Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration coordinated by the Batavia-based Just Kings Social Club has come a long way …
Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are reminding pet owners the importance of keeping their dog(s) leashed and under control at all times. This year, there have been numerous reported incidents of off-leash dogs biting children, pedestrians, and cyclists. Leashing dogs can give pet owners …
Press Release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is announcing a portion of Route 77 in Darien is being renamed as the “Sgt. Terry James Garigen Memorial Highway.” Hawley and Senator Borrello both sponsored proposals that would dedicate this roadway in honor of Sgt. Garigen. Sgt. Garigen was a decorated Vietnam war …
Press release BATAVIA, NY– United Memorial Medical Center’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center has been awarded the prestigious 2023 President’s Circle award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The center also received the Center of Distinction and Robert A. Warriner III Clinical Excellence awards for 2023. …
Press release On June 11, 2024 at about 12:25 p.m., the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Route 5 and Wortendyke Road to investigate a report of gunshots heard in the area. The ensuing investigationcorroborated the account of gunshots being heard in what is a residential area. …
Defensive linemen Steve Kowalczyk (56) and Gunner Rapone attempt to deflect a pass during the Genesee County Spartans’ 19-12 win over the Rochester Chargers. Photo by Lauren Donovan. Press release: Quarterback Corey Turpin threw for a pair of touchdowns on Saturday to lead the Genesee County Spartans to a 19-12 …
Press release/provided photo Genesee County, NY—The Genesee County Office for the Aging (OFA) is pleased to announce thedistribution schedule of Farmer’s Market Coupons. These coupons allow eligible older adults to accessfresh, locally-grown produce at participating farmers’ markets. To qualify, individuals must be 60 years or older and have an income …
On May 30, 2024, deputies responded to an address in the Town of Alabama for an incident. Paul Harrison Douglas Pelton-Wibbe, 26, of Alabama, NY, a suspect in the incident, reportedly left the residence on his bike prior to deputies’ arrival on scene. Pelton -Wibbe was located but refused to …
Woman of the Year Bobbi Norton, with President Vicki Wolak. The Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club (BBPWC) held their 2024 Awards Ceremony at the Batavia Country Club on Thursday evening. There were 25 applicants for scholarships. 14 students received $1,000 Scholarships for college in the fall. Students were required …
Press release: The Genesee County Spartans will be looking to get their offense in gear this Saturday when they travel to Franklin High School to take on the Rochester Chargers in Northeastern Football Alliance semipro action. Corey Turpin will be handling all of the quarterback duties for the Spartans due …