GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/March 3, 2024

Victoria H. Richards, 45, of Batavia, NY, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child following an investigation at the Quality Inn at 8250 Park Road on February 27, 2024. Richards allegedly endangered the welfare of a child by allegedly providing a child with drugs. She was released on …

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WNY/United Way announces Community Impact multi-year program grants

Press release Agency Applications Deadline: April 1, 2024 at 5pm EST  ROCHESTER, NY–United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes announces approximately $6 million in Community Impact Multi-Year Program Grant opportunities powered through the Community Impact Fund. These investments support impact-driven multi-year community programs that engage one or several …

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BATAVIA/The Recovery Station to host Soul Food Brunch on Feb. 27th

Making plans for the Soul Food Brunch on Feb. 27 at The Recovery Station on Clinton Street Road, Batavia are, from left, UConnectCare employees Kenyetta Reese, case manager; Sheila Rolle-Smith, case manager, and Melissa Vinyard, The Recovery Station coordinator. (Provided photo) Please note we had to make a venue change …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Western District of New York Human Trafficking Task Force is holding their second training tomorrow at GCC

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that the Western District of New York Human Trafficking Task Force is holding its second in a series of training conferences to educate the public as well as members of law enforcement, the legal community, and non-government organizations that provide services …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Three Correctional Officers injured in incident at Wyoming Correctional Facility

Press release Attica, NY – Two officers were transported to local hospitals after they were injured during anincident with an inmate which began when he kicked one officer in both knees and legs,causing the officer to fall to the ground and hit his head against the wall at the medium …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Chamber of Commerce 52nd Annual Awards Ceremony tickets are now available

Press release The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 52nd Annual Awards Ceremonywhich will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Batavia Downs Gaming, 8315 Park Road,Batavia. This is the County’s premier event that honors businesses and individuals for their achievements in business, community service and volunteerism. …

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