Genesee County Announces Paving Projects starting June 3rd

Press release GENESEE COUNTY, NY – The Genesee County Highway Department is announcing the commencementof the first round of NOVA Chip Paving on Monday, June 3rd. This project will enhance road surfacesacross several vital routes, improving driving conditions and extending the life of local roadways.Schedule and Locations: Weather permitting, the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Spartans hang tough in 16-6 loss to visiting Lockport Wildcats

Genesee Spartans’ halfback Jed Reese looks for running room during Saturday’s semipro game against the Lockport Wildcats at Pembroke Town Park. (Photo by Lauren Donovan) By Mike PettinellaGenesee County Spartans The Genesee County Spartans gave the Lockport Wildcats all they could handle on Saturday afternoon before falling, 16-6, in their …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pembroke fire chief taking proactive approach toward idea of merger with neighboring departments

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Although a meeting planned for tonight has been postponed, the proactive approach of the Pembroke Fire District chief to address volunteer fire and emergency response issues on Genesee County’s western end is still on the table. Although a meeting planned for tonight has been …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Mattel donates Hot Wheels cars in memory of Sgt. Sanfratello

Left to right:  Batavia Police Officer Wesley Rissinger – Genesee County Sheriff’s Office: CID Chief Deputy Joseph Graff, Director of Emergency Communications Frank Riccobono, retired Emergency Services Dispatcher Lynn Riccobono, Sergeant Kyle Krzemien, Genesee Justice Program Coordinator Diana Prinzi, Justice for Children Advocacy Center Program Coordinator Trisha Reynolds, Undersheriff Bradley …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program starts Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Town of Oakfield Community and Government Center

Press release According to the New York State Department of Health Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System 2021 report, Genesee County has 13.4% of adults and Orleans County has 11.4% adults diagnosed with prediabetes. People with prediabetes — higher-than-normal blood glucose (sugar) levels — are 5 to 15 times more likely …

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