GENESEE COUNTY/27 participate in the third annual Cornell University Food Processing Bootcamp, which offers opportunities for GLOW region students and businesses

NYS Office of Strategic Workforce Development and Cornell to model program throughout New York State Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. – Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted its third annual food processing bootcamp at Genesee Community College, training graduating high school students from 11 districts in Genesee, …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Inmate at jail accused of covering camera with shaving cream

Sylvan P. Grayson, 24, of W. Main St., Batavia, NY, is accused of obstructing governmental administration 2nd degree, after allegedly obscuring the view of a camera at the Genesee County Jail with shaving cream on November 5, 2023 where Grayson is currently being held. Grayson was arrested and returned to …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/WYOMING COUNTIES/GLOW OUT to host four vigils for International Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th

Press release Each year, on the 20th of November, people worldwide take time to remember those lost to anti-transgender violence. This year, GLOW OUT will host four ceremonies in all GLOW counties simultaneously. In a broad sense, the phrase “transgender” means anyone whose gender identity or expression is outside of …

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BATAVIA/One Act Play Festival at Main St. 56 Theater starts Friday and runs through Sunday

he Batavia Players Present: ONE ACT​PLAY FESTIVAL CLASSIC, COMEDIC & CURRRENT The Bear by Anton ChekovDirected by Tom ClarkWhat will happen when a visit to a mourning widow tocollect on her dead husbands debt? Has the debt collectormet his match? Who wins this duel of wits and emotion?​The surprise ending is …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Planning Board Meeting/November 7, 2023/Board discusses incident that drained County EMS Systems

Town of Batavia Planning Board MeetingBatavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd. Batavia, NYConference RoomTuesday, November 7, 2023 7:00 pmAGENDA Call Regular Planning Board Meeting to OrderPledge to the FlagRoll CallDesignation of Alternate Member(s) for voting purposes if necessaryApproval of Minutes of the previous meeting (9/19/23)Public Comment on Agenda …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia man arrested after 6-month investigation into the sale/possession/transportation of crack cocaine/released on recognizance

The Genesee County Local Drug Enforcement Task Force, comprised of Police Officers from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and the Batavia Police Department, arrested a City of Batavia man Thursday November 3, 2023, as the result of a 6-month investigation into the possession, transportation, and sale of crack cocaine in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Rt. 5 Wednesday night

UPDATE: The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident involving an SUV in the area of 4077 Route 5, in the Town of Batavia. The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1 -l call reporting the accident at 6:55 PM.Upon arrival, patrols located a male laying …

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