GENESEE COUNTY/Hats off to the Sheriff! Colleagues, county officials, friends, family honor William Sheron Jr. on his retirement

Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron Jr., right, accepts his badge from Undersheriff Brad Mazur, left, and Sheriff-Elect Joseph Graff during Thursday night’s retirement party at Terry Hills Restaurant. (Photos by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service One by one they came up to the podium – sharing …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/WYOMING/Everyone is invited to Independent Living of the Genesee Region for National Rural Health Day

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is welcoming anyone from the GOW (Genesee Orleans Wyoming Counties to stop into their office underneath the Green Awning at 319 West Main Street in the Crickler Executive Business Center in Batavia, NY 14020.  You are invited to stop in anytime between 9:00 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Salvation Army of Batavia kicks off its Annual Red Kettle Campaign

Local businesses and organizations can help the non-profit raise 50% of its goal before bell ringing begins Press release The Salvation Army of Batavia will kick off its 2024 Red Kettle Campaign this month with the goal of raising $100,000. The annual fundraiser supports Salvation Army programs and services in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Public Hearing for 2025 Proposed County Budget is Wednesday

Provided information: The Public Hearing for the 2025 Proposed Budget will be on Wednesday, November 6th at 5:30pm in the Legislature Chambers at the Old Courthouse, 7 Main Street, Batavia, NY. County Manager Matt Landers will present the budget to the Legislature at the Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m.  The proposed budget …

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BATAVIA/Genesee Valley BOCES Partners with Mercy Flight to Provide STOP THE BLEED® Training for Conservation Students

Press release Batavia, NY — On November 12, conservation students at the Genesee Valley BOCES Batavia Career and Technical Education Center will have a unique opportunity to learn critical emergency skills through STOP THE BLEED training facilitated by Mercy Flight. STOP THE BLEED is a national campaign developed by the American College of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Celebrate Agriculture Dinner tickets on sale December 2nd

Press release BATAVIA, NY – Plans are already underway for the 20th Annual Celebrate Agriculture Dinner which will take place Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6 pm at the Alexander Fire Hall. This annual event is a celebration of Genesee County’s #1 Industry, Agriculture! The highlight of the night is …

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