WNY/Two local co-workers purchase their employer’s business in Akron

From left Adam MacBain and Tucker Smart/Submitted photo (Information from a provided press release) After years of dedicated service, longtime WoodMaxx employees Tucker Smart, an Oakfield/Alabama graduate, and Adam MacBain, of N. Java, Wyoming County, have co-founded The Back Forty Group, Inc., and have purchased the brand, WoodMaxx at 42 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs/Dennis James Tourville, 66, passes away

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Dennis James Tourville, 66, of Buffalo, New York, passed away on January 25, 2025 at the Erie County Medical Center. He was born on August 14, 1958 to the late Lester and Mildred Tourville. Mr. Tourville had a life-long passion for animals, in particular horses. Born into a harness racing family, he learned how …

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Video News Service/Most viewed posts and photos for 2024

Most viewed posts on Video News Service 2024 #1 (20+) SCANNER REPORT Batavia/Elba Ambulance… – Video News Service | Facebook #2 BATAVIA/Building on fire Howard Street https://facebook.com/VideoNewsService/videos/579687271231056 #3 (20+) SCANNER REPORT Castile/Perry Tree down on… – Video News Service | Facebook #4 (20+) SCANNER REPORT Oakfield Semi into a house… …

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WNY/Medicare Advantage Provider Independent Health to pay up to $98 million to settle False Claims Act suit

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Independent Health Association and its affiliate, Independent Health Corporation (collectively, Independent Health) have agreed to pay up to $98 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly submitting or causing the submission of …

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WNY/WYOMING COUNTY/Multiple Agency Road check results in arrests

Press release On November 24, 2024, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office worked together with the NewYork State Police and New York State Environmental Conservation Police by conducting a jointroad check in the Hamlet of Portageville. The focus of the detail was to check for compliance with Environmental Conservation Laws during …

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WNY/Pettinella captures third Genesee Region USBC Senior Masters

Mike Pettinella, left, and Tom Rohl, first- and second-place bowlers at Saturday’s Genesee Region USBC Senior Masters at Mount Morris Lanes. (Submitted photo). Press release: Batavia’s Mike Pettinella became the first three-time champion of the Genesee Region USBC Senior Masters Tournament on Saturday, defeating fellow GRUSBC Hall of Famer Tom …

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