GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/April 18, 2023

Anthony F. Armstrong Jr., 34, of Calm Lake Circle, Rochester, NY, is charged with criminal mischief 4th degree after allegedly ripping a hot/cold compress, damaging it and rendering it useless at 14 West Main Street, the Genesee County Jail, on April 12, 2023 at 8:30a.m. Armstrong was issued an appearance …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs announces Jackpot 5K Charity Race for June 17th

Proceeds Will Benefit Local Veterans Organizations Press release BATAVIA – Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel announced that their inaugural Jackpot 5k will be taking place on Saturday, June 17th.  Proceeds from the race will benefit local community groups and WNY Heroes, an organization that works with Veterans and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The GWMEA All County Festival II Concert is planned for Saturday afternoon at LeRoy Jr. Sr. H.S.

VIDEO–Senior High All County Band/Conducted by Miss Jackie Ellmauer, Chairperson/Ms. Nastassia Dotts-Junior High All County Chorus/Conducted by Mrs. Jennifer Neroni-Trupo, Accompanist/Mr. Jeffrey Fischer, Chairperson/Mrs. Jacqueline McLean- Elementary All-County Band/Conducted by Mrs. Jessica Williamson. Chairperson/Mr. Matthew Nordhausen.– The Concert is being hosted by LeRoy Central Schools. The All County Festival II …

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GENESEE COUNTY/State Police release the names of those involved in a fatal accident on the NYS thruway in Pembroke

PRESS RELEASE ***UPDATE: Names Released*** A preliminary investigation determined that a 2018 Peterbilt flatbed tractor trailer driven by Amanda L. Lobur, 31, of Akron, NY, and a 2017 Ford F250 driven by Brandon J. Ortiz, 23, of Scranton, PA, were both stopped in traffic due to a construction zone ahead.  A 2002 …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/GCASA expands substance use disorder care through psycho stimulant support project grant

As the deadly drug fentanyl wreaks havoc in the United States, resulting in more than 100,000 deaths last year according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the use of psychostimulants also continues at an alarming rate. By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist Nearly one in five overdose deaths involve cocaine, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Proclamations at Genesee County Legislative meeting on Wednesday evening

VIDEO–National County Government Month – Presented by Legislator Clattenburg Accepting: Available Department Heads VIDEO-National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week – Presented By Legislator Klotzbach Accepting: Director of Emergency Communications Frank Riccobono, Sheriff William Sheron, Dispatcher Kilner VIDEO–National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week – Presented By Legislator Yunker Accepting: Dog Control …

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