By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare publicist UConnectCare has promoted Kathy Hodgins of Medina, a 23-year-employee of the nonprofit substance use prevention, treatment and recovery agency, to chief executive officer. Hodgins succeeds John Bennett, who resigned to become director of network development with Forward Leading IPA’s WeLinkCare social care network. Her first day …
Press release The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Orleans County Department of Social Services (DSS) Welfare Fraud Investigative Unit, have arrested 9 individuals involved in welfare fraud schemes over the past 3 days. The arrests follow a lengthy investigation into fraudulent activities that resulted in the theft …
Press release Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, NY, K9 Odin will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Odin’s vest was sponsored by Karla Kimmey of Charlotte, FL and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory …
Press release from UConnectCare: John Bennett is leaving UConnectCare after dedicating the past 25 years at the agency formerly known as Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse to helping those affected by substance and alcohol use disorder. With his last day as chief executive officer set for this Friday …
Press release ALBION — Do you have a few hours to spare every week? If so, Orleans County seniors need you. Since 2009 Arc GLOW has been working with the Orleans County Office of the Aging to serve hot, nutritious meals, and in 2024 Arc GLOW served 43,095 meals, and …
Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) wants to help young people with disabilities and their family members to learn about their rights, and gain advocacy skills. The three sessions, covering different material, will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on three Thursdays throughout February: 2/13, …
Press release In 2025, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) will offer free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets. To receive the vaccination, all animals must be at least 3 months old. It is important for all animals to be leashed, crated, and kept under control …
Press Release BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Christian A. Poole, 32, of Medina, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession of child pornography. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maeve E. Huggins, who …
Press release Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke is pleased to announce the launch of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office’s new free mobile app, designed to provide residents and visitors with easy access to important public safety information, community resources, and emergency alerts. The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office Mobile App offers a …
Press release The Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming (GOW) County Health Departments and Hospitals are working together with community partners to gather information from residents to help with public health planning for the next six years. This information will help inform and guide the development of documents called the Community Health …