BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/May 8, 2024

On 5/1/2024, Shawn T. Rushok, 25, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Failure to Register within 10 Days, as a sex offender. It’s alleged that Rushok failed to register a Snapchat account, as he is required to do as a sex offender. He was also charged, in another …

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BATAVIA/Ex-NFL QB Ryan Leaf urges students to prioritize attitude, behavior, effort

By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare Publicist Attitude. Behavior. Effort. “Those are three things you can control,” said Ryan Leaf, former National Football League quarterback and now a sought-after motivational speaker, to about 300 high school juniors and seniors this morning during a prom awareness event at the Genesee Community College gymnasium. Leaf, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Youth Court celebrates six seniors for 2024

Left to right-Ari Hackett/Batavia H.S., Lilyana Burke/Batavia H.S., Melania Desa Frias/Batavia H.S., Quinn Woeller/Batavia H.S., Peyton Woeller/Batavia H.S., not pictured Emily Wozniak/Alexander H.S. Genesee County Youth Court celebrated Law Day by recognizing six seniors before participating in Mock Trial at the Old County Court House at Rt. 5 and 63 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pembroke Fire District Installation banquet held on Saturday evening

Firefighter of the Year-Ray Mault– with Chief Jamie Waff EMS Provider of the Year- Ed Mileham with Corfu Fire Chief Greg Lang, Todd Thompson and Chief Jamie Waff. The Pembroke Fire District held their Installation banquet on Saturday evening at the Pembroke Fire Department on Main Road. Call Report for …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Responsible contact with wildlife and strays

Press release With the arrival of spring, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are encouraging residents not to touch wildlife – including baby animals. Touching wildlife disrupts their natural behavior as well as poses risks to both human safety and animal welfare. During the spring months, many …

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BATAVIA/Rotary Club High School Baseball Tournament is this Saturday at Dwyer Stadium

Press release The 24th Annual Batavia Rotary Club High School Baseball Tournament will take place Saturday, May 4th at Dwyer Stadium. Oakfield-Alabama and Notre Dame will play in the first game at 11 am followed by LeRoy vs Batavia at 1:30 pm.  The Consolation Game will be at 4 pm with the Championship …

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GENESEE COUNTY/ Deputy receives100 Club of Buffalo 2023 Hero of the Year Award

Gechell Receiving Award:  Deputy Jeremiah W. Gechell and David A. Hatcher – President of the 100 Club of Buffalo (provided photo) Press release On Friday, April 19, 2024, the 100 Club of Buffalo hosted the 65th Annual Hero Awards which recognizes first responders and civilians for heroic actions during the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to host Open House for Mental Health Awareness Month

Press release In recognition that May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is holding an Open House in our Reception Area from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 16th.  It will take place in our office at 319 West Main Street in the Crickler Executive Business Center …

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