BATAVIA/Try Hockey for Free day coming to David McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena February 24th

Press release Batavia, NY – GENESEE AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION invites children to the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena on Evans Street, Saturday, February 24th for a Try Hockey for Free clinic as part of Hockey Week Across America. Starting at 10:40 a.m. to Noon, local youth ages 4 to …

Continue reading

GENESEE COUNTY/Chief Deputy Graff seeks Republican endorsement for Sheriff

Press release Chief Deputy – Criminal Investigation Division Joseph M. Graff will seek the Republican Party endorsement for the 2024 election for Genesee County Sheriff. Chief Deputy Graff, 50, has nearly 25 years of experience in local law enforcement in Genesee County. He began his law enforcement career in March …

Continue reading

BATAVIA/Philosophy based on ‘Housing with Dignity’ drives UConnectCare’s residential services

UConnectCare’s Detox Center, which is located behind the Atwater Community Residence on East Main Street in Batavia (Provided photo) By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare publicist In an ongoing effort to provide the most efficient and compassionate treatment methods for those struggling with substance use disorder, UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and …

Continue reading

GENESEE/ORLEANS/UConnectCare Foundation to award scholarships; application must be postmarked by March 8

Press release UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) is continuing its Foundation Scholarship program for 2024. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded, UConnectCare Chief Executive Officer John Bennett announced. They are as follows: — One to a Genesee County high school student.— One to an Orleans County …

Continue reading

Genesee County Sheriff Issues Travel Advisory

Press release In anticipation of the severe weather conditions that are predicted to begin this evening, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Genesee County Highway Department, Emergency Management Services, and the County Manager, is issuing a travel advisory for all of Genesee County effective this evening until …

Continue reading

GENESEE/ORLEANS/Health Department’s Early Intervention Program to host Community Meeting

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) will be holding their Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) Quarterly Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Orleans County Health Department (14016 Route 31 West Albion, NY 14411) or by …

Continue reading

BATAVIA/GO ART! is seeking submissions of artwork for upcoming exhibit: “This Art is Garbage”

Press release Call for Artists: GO ART! is seeking submission for an upcoming exhibit, This Art is Garbage which provides artists an opportunity to explore the possibilities of garbage and waste as a medium for creativity. Artists are asked to redirect items that would normally be thrown away, into works …

Continue reading