STAFFORD/Former NYS Attorney General Dennis Vacco says buyer beware when it comes to solar leases, do your homework before signing

The Stafford Solar Education Committee held it’s third of four presentation sessions informing citizens about what a large scale solar farm partnership means and what the affects of solar contracts, laws and opting out can mean in a farming community. The third session was held at the Episcopal church hall …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Byron man arrested on bench warrant, facing additional charges

Jacob J. Russell, 21,of Byron, is charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd and criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd, both class B felonies, and was also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th, a class A misdemeanor, after he was arrested on Tuesday afternoon …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Down Syndrome Parent Support group continuing the dance

A Summer Dance celebration for those with disabilities rocked the floor at the ARC Genesee/Orleans Community Center on Woodrow road in Batavia on Thursday night. This is the second dance of the year held by the Down Syndrome Parent Support Group of Genesee County which encompasses the GLOW region. The …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Deputy with new calling in life retires after 25 years of service

(Pictured left to right Undersheriff Greg Walker, Deputy Brian Thompson and Sheriff Bill Sheron) “I believe God is calling me to reach people in the community before handcuffs,” says Deputy Brian Thompson during his retirement get together at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday afternoon. Thompson says watching so many …

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BATAVIA/Genesee Amateur Radio trains for disaster preparedness and competes in yearly event

Genesee Amateur Radio is competing this weekend with other HAM radio operators from Canada and New York at the Genesee County Fairgrounds. David Carlson, President, has been doing this for over 35 years, says that this is part public relations and part disaster preparedness.  “The whole purpose is to prepare …

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