NYS Police/Medina couple arrested for petit larceny in Lockport

On January 18, 2023, Troopers out of SP Lockport arrested Henry J. Walden, 29, and Sarah D. Karre, 27, both of Medina, NY, for petit larceny and forgery 3rd. On January 18, 2023, Troopers responded to Ridgewood Drive in the town of Lockport for a reported larceny complaint. Further investigation …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Catholic Charities seeking volunteers for Home Visitation and Friendly Phones Programs

Press Release BUFFALO, N.Y. Jan. 13, 2023 – Looking for more fulfillment or a way to make the world a little better in the new year? Catholic Charities of Buffalo (link) is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the life of an older adult through its Home Visitation and Friendly Phones programs …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTY/Medina couple ride out the Blizzard of 2022 stranded in their car for two days

It will be a Christmas to remember for Amanda and Ethyn Lucca of Medina. Amanda was advised that severe wind was already affecting her home in Medina a few hours after arriving at work in LeRoy on Friday morning. “We had been notified that some branches came down at our …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Albion/Sheriff’s Department participates in “Shop with a Cop” event at Walmart

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Department participated in the “Shop with a Cop” event at the Albion Walmart store on Rt. 31 on Saturday morning. Sheriff Bourke says he is proud of the good working relationships between the Sheriff’s Office, Walmart and Orleans County Child and Family Services, which allows the …

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GENESEE & ORLEANS/Health Department/With overdose deaths on the rise, the use of Naloxone can save lives

Press release Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans 18 to 45 years old. It is beingmixed illegally with drugs like counterfeit painkillers, heroin, cocaine, andmethamphetamine. Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine, so the lethal dose is much …

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