ORLEANS COUNTY/Honoring Jonathan Doherty with new benches and a plaque at Camp Rainbow

Pictured from left to right standing: Arc GLOW Board of Directors President Cheryl Englert, Andrew Johnston, New York State Assemblyman Michael Norris, Nick Fuller, Greg Johnston, Tyler Nunnery, Duane Montgomery, Robert Greer, Orleans County Assistant District Attorney Susan Howard, Orleans County Clerk Nadine Hanlon. Kneeling in front left to right …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/UConnectCare promotes Ferry to Assistant CFO

Press release: UConnectCare has promoted Jessica Ferry to the position of Assistant Chief Fiscal Officer. John Bennett, chief executive officer of the nonprofit agency (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse), announced the promotion of Ferry, who was hired as a finance manager in June. “Jessica’s ability to tackle …

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WNY/Arc GLOW honors winners at Arc GLOW’s 2nd Annual Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting

Press release/provided photos BATAVIA — Last Wednesday night was Arc GLOW’s 2nd Annual Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting. Over 300 staff, individuals, family members and community members came to the Batavia Downs to honor the 12 award recipients. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and representatives from Senator George Borello and Assemblyman Steve …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/WYOMING/Independent Living to host a 2024 Meet the Candidates Day for the November election

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is holding a FREE “MEET THE CANDIDATES” DAY.  In order to make an informed decision, voters need to learn more about those running. So, whatever your political views, this is YOUR year to get involved! The eventis to take place on Tuesday October 22nd, from 11:00 AM to …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/GO Health is seeking community feedback on Lead Poisoning Prevention grant activities

Press release Did you know that the only way to find out if your child has lead poisoning is by testing their blood? “Signs of lead poisoning are often hard to see, so testing is very important,” said Darren Brodie, Environmental Health Director of the Genesee and Orleans County Health …

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Rabies Vaccination Clinics Scheduled in Genesee and Orleans Counties

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are offering their final 2024 free drive-thru rabies vaccination clinics in October. Funding for the rabies clinics are provided by the New York State Department of Health. · The Genesee County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Thursday, …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Teen arrested in connection with making a threat via Snapchat

Press release On September 29, 2024, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 14-year-old student of the Albion School District in connection with making a terroristic threat. The arrest took place following an investigation that began after a complaint was made to local authorities. Upon receiving the complaint, deputies and …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Albion/Erie Canal Park dedicated along with a monument to those who died in 1859 bridge collapse, park bench and lamppost also revealed

A new park was dedicated along the Erie Canal in Albion on Saturday afternoon. Erie Canal Park is the only park in the Village of Albion that is located directly on the Erie Canal. When renovations started on the Main Street bridge in November of 2022, steel from the historic …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Pair arrested after a lengthy investigation in Orleans and Niagara County

Press release The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Paul Rutherford Jr. (51) and Cori J.Rutherford (27) following a lengthy investigation across multiple agencies. In February, the Rutherfords conspired with other persons, whose names are being withheld at this time, to steal an enclosed trailer from Lake Shore …

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