BATAVIA/City of Batavia appoints Tom Phelps as Director of Public Works

Press release BATAVIA, NY – City of Batavia Manager Racheal Tabelski announces the appointment of Tom Phelps, to the position of Director of Public Works for the City of Batavia.  Phelps was selected following an extensive search for candidates. Phelps has served the City of Batavia since 2019 in the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Water/food donations being collected at East Pembroke Volunteer Fire Dept. for victims of the hurricane in North Carolina

Local residents in East Pembroke have organizing a water, food and supply donation drop off at the East Pembroke Vol. Fire Dept. There is a pop-up tent where you can leave donations until Sunday morning, October 6th. A business based in Caneadea, NY, Robin Hood Home Improvements, is collecting all …

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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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Genesee County’s Eclipse initiative wins New York State Tourism Excellence Award

Pictured (left to right): NYSTIA Board Chair – Corey Fram, GeneSEEtheEclipse team members: Matt Mitchell – Corporate Communications, Colleen Onuffer – Travel Alliance Partnership, Glenn Clark – Crafting A Brand, Kelly Rapone and Lauren Humphrey, Genesee County Chambe of Commerce. Also pictured, Ross Levi – I Love New York, Bridget …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Brothers charged in deer poaching investigation

ECO Koepf (left) and Lt. Ward (right) with antlers seized during deer poaching investigation in Wyoming County (Provided DEC information and photo) In August, a Wyoming County man pleaded guilty to several charges related to the unlawful taking of deer, ending a months-long investigation.  In January 2024, Lieutenant Ward received …

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GENESEE COUNTY/LeRoy/Officers Terrez Smith and Matthew Nielson save driver’s life during medical emergency

Officer Nielson(left) and Officer Smith(right) (Provided photo) Press release The LeRoy Police Department would like to commend Officers Smith and Nielson fortheir actions during a recent emergency call, which ultimately provided a critical window of timefor a driver experiencing a medical emergency to spend precious final moments with his family. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Center Attraction out-duels foes for Batavia feature win

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Center Attraction was in perfect position to run down her competition in a thrilling stretch drive in the featured $13,500 Distaff Open at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 25) night.  Center Attraction (Jim McNeight Jr.) …

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