GENESEE COUNTY/Upton Monument rededicated after 100 years

The Joint Veteran’s Council of Genesee County held a rededication ceremony at the Upton Monument at Rt. 5 and 63 on Saturday morning, marking 100 years since the historical cornerstone of Genesee County was constructed. “It represents the heart of our county,” says Jim Neider, American Legion Post 332. “Its …

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BATAVIA/Over 700 participate in GLOW Corporate Cup, Police Officers run in full duty gear raising money for the Kidney Foundation

Over 700 people and 47 teams participated in GLOW Corporate Cup on Thursday evening in the City of Batavia at Centennial Park. The top three teams were: 1.Batavia Downs 56:10 2.Batavia City Schools at 56:22 3.Crossfit Silver Fox 1:03:56 The top male runner was John Schnitter with a time of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Judge delays sentencing for Liberty street man who pleaded guilty to menacing a police officer

Brandon R. Fogg, 32, of Liberty St., Batavia, pleaded guilty to menacing 1st degree, a class E felony, in Genesee County Court on June 21, 2019. Today he was scheduled to be sentenced and was facing prison time. Instead, Judge Zambito delayed sentencing and allowed Fogg to participate in a …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Oakfield/Walk-a-thon planned at Oakfield/Alabama High School for Justin Stanley

The Walk-a-thon is Sunday September 22, 2019 at 4:00p.m./registration opens at 3:00p.m.The event is being held at the track/football field at 7001 Lewiston road in Oakfield. $20 registration donation fee or $30 registration fee includes t-shirt (purchase either online at Eventbrite.com or at the door; event will be cash only) …

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LEROY/Police looking for help in finding the owners of stolen property recovered after recent vehicle larcenies

The LeRoy Police Department is requesting assistance in determining the owner of the items depicted in the attached photographs.  These items were recovered during the investigation of a rash of larcenies from vehicles, which were entered during the overnight hours in the Village of LeRoy. If you recognize any of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Basom family visited by Fallen Soldiers Torch Run in remembrance of Army Master Sgt. Charles L. Higgins

Edna and Michael Higgins are one of 65 families in the United States who received a visit from the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Riders who have been traveling across the country since July 14th. The group is escorting the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame from Eugene, Oregon to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff announces 2nd annual Teen Academy graduating class of 2019

“I am pleased to announce that the second Teen Academy was another great success. This academy was made possible with the support of Genesee County STOP DWI and the Genesee County Legislators. The students were provided with the opportunity to experience the various roles of law enforcement in our community, …

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