ORLEANS COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office investigating a fatal accident in Ridgeway

On December 20th, 2023, at 12:50a.m., the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office investigated a one car motor vehicle crash on State Route 31 in the Town of Ridgeway. A preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was traveling eastbound and left the south shoulder of the roadway and then struck a telephone …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Rise in syphilis and congenital syphilis cases

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are alerting residents to rising cases of syphilis and congenital syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is most often spread through sexual contact. Congenital syphilis is a preventable disease that occurs when a mother with syphilis …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Tips on talking to youth about vaping

Press release Replacing the popularity of traditional cigarettes, the e-cigarette was introduced to the market around 2007. Typically branded as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, e-cigarettes work by using a battery to heat up liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and other additives and chemicals. Various flavors and …

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