Category: Gennesse County
BATAVIA/Northgate Church announces dedication and Grand Opening of Northgate Playground
Press release Northgate Church is thrilled to announce the dedication and grand opening of the Northgate Playground on July 14, 2024, at noon. We warmly invite the community to join us at Northgate’s North Campus (8160 Bank Street Road, Batavia, NY) for this special event. The Northgate Playground is open …
BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Bank Street man charged after allegedly threatening a person with a hammer during an argument
On 6/13/2024, Peter J. Cino, 56, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Menacing 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th degree, and Harassment 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Cino struck another person during an argument on Bank Street and threatened them with a hammer. He was arraigned …
BATAVIA/Police arrest man involved in stand-off on South Main Street on Friday
(Information from a provided press release from the Batavia Police Department) Martin F. Jones, 53, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on June 28, 2024, following a brief stand-off on South Main Street in the City of Batavia. At approximately 12:00 PM on June 28, 2024, the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center …
GENESEE COUNTY/Second person facing charges in Alabama homicide
On June 27, 2024, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office charged Norman S. DuBois, AKA“Bud”, age 45, of Lockport, NY, for his alleged involvement in the death of Michael G.Poole from Olcott, NY. Previously: GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office has charged a Lockport woman with murder in Alabama homicide investigation/charges are forthcoming for …
BATAVIA/Notre Dame High School appoints new Principal and Director of Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment
Press release The Notre Dame Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of two school administrators. Effective July 1, 2024, both Lindsay Warner and Julia Rogers will take on key leadership roles for the school. Lindsay has been appointed Principal of Notre Dame Junior/ Senior High School. Julia …
GENESEE COUNTY/YWCA of Genesee County Receives Grant to Expand Services
Press release YWCA of Genesee County is excited to announce a $50,000 grant from the Garman Family Foundation, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, to add Crisis Counseling Services for Genesee County. For more than a century, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has enhanced and encouraged long-term …
BATAVIA/City Council Conference and Special Business Meeting/June 24, 2024
BATAVIA/Genesee County DSA and GLOW Women Rise hold Reproductive Justice Rally at City Centre
Press release The rally on Monday coincides with a nationwide day of action commemorating the second anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling by the Supreme Court, which held that the constitution did not confer the right to an abortion. Despite some recent victories, like the recent Supreme Court …