GENESEE/ORLEANS/Warmer weather brings increased risk of rabies exposure

Press release As the weather gets warmer, people are more likely to see wild and baby animals in their yards, parks, and wooded areas. The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) want to remind residents to stay alert and cautious around wild, stray, and even baby animals. Rabies …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Independent Living to host Community Health Conversation in Batavia on Wednesday

A day-long event providing an opportunity to connect, learn, and share “Best & Next Practices” for addressing the needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is partnering with the Genesee and Orleans Health Departments (GO Health) to host a “Community …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Bulldawgs Youth Football & Cheer to host one-day-only 2025 season registration kickoff on April 27th

Press release [Batavia, NY] – Bulldawgs Youth Football & Cheer is excited to announce its 2025 Season Registration Kickoff Event, taking place Sunday, April 27 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Polish Falcons. This one-day-only event is the first — and only — opportunity for open registration before the …

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Genesee County to participate in statewide STOP-DWI Drugged Driving Awareness High Visibility Engagement Campaign April 18th – April 20

Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Batavia Police Department will be stepping up patrols and participating in a coordinated effort with the STOP-DWI program to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI efforts runs Friday, April 18, 2025 thru Sunday, Aril …

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BATAVIA/Baskin Livestock owner presents plan to rebuild animal food processing plant on Howard Street after fire

Bill Baskin, owner of Baskin Livestock, explains some of the details about his site plan to the city’s Planning & Development Committee on Tuesday, April 15th. By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service The owner of Baskin Livestock is looking to rebuild the animal food processing facility on Howard Street in …

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PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: Beware of EZ Pass scam via text message

Provided information/Batavia Police Department The Batavia Police Department is warning the public about a recent scam targeting EZ Pass users via text message. Scammers are sending fraudulent texts claiming to be from EZ Pass, stating that your account has been compromised or that you owe a toll fee. Here’s what …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s office taps experienced professionals to lead corrections’ staff at new county jail

Jason Queal and Diana Prinzi at the Genesee County Jail on West Main Street Road (Photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Both Diana Prinzi and Jason Queal, longtime Genesee County residents, have checked a lot of boxes on their way to being promoted to superintendent and …

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