GENESEE COUNTY/Santa takes a skate with GAHA beginners to celebrate the Christmas season

The GAHA Beginners level hockey players were surprised when Santa arrived on the ice for a skate and some fun on Monday night during the groups last session for 2017. 75 kids, ages 3-9 years old, hit the ice with Santa leading the way in the hockey drills for the …

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ORTT, HAWLEY CALL FOR LOCAL CONTROL OF SPEED LIMITS/ Citing safety concerns, Legislation calls for Counties to control school zone speed limits

Press release Kendall – State Senator Rob Ortt (R,C,I – North Tonawanda) today joined Assemblymen Steve Hawley (R,C,I – Batavia) in calling for local control of speed limits. The state representatives recently introduced legislation to address concerns expressed by local officials and members of the community. They cited safety as well …

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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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