Genesee County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign October 31 – November 3

Press release Genesee County law enforcement officers are joining forces with the Genesee County STOP-DWI program and agencies across New York State to participate in special efforts to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives. This coordinated effort is conducted to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Health Dept. looking for assistance in dog bite incident at County Park

Press release The Genesee County Health Department is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident on Saturday, October 26th around 6:00pm. The incident occurred at the Genesee County Park located at 11095 Bethany Center Road in East Bethany, NY. The dog …

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BATAVIA/Police are investigating after fireworks were thrown in yards

The City of Batavia Police are investigating several instances of fireworks being thrown in people’s yards. No injuries or fires have been reported. “This appears to be a juvenile matter, and thus limited information can be released. We cannot release any further information due to the ongoing investigations,” says Detective …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavian DiMartino, former Batavian Vogl inducted into Eastern Illinois U. Hall of Fame

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Lifelong Batavian Dan DiMartino was able to rekindle that championship feeling late last month when he was inducted into the Eastern Illinois University Athletic Hall of Fame at the college’s Charleston campus. DiMartino, a 1976 graduate of Notre Dame High, was the placekicker on …

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BATAVIA/Meet the City Fire Department Coloring Contest winners for 2024

Front- left to right–Maiya Holman, Ada McCracken, Massiah Ayala, Isabella Herdlien, back row-left to right-Amara-Lee Thomas, Blessing Brobey, Cecilia Dejaneiro, Josie Varland (not pictured Payton Ford) Winners in the 10th Annual Fire Prevention Coloring Contest enjoyed a pizza lunch and checking out City Fire Headquarters on Saturday afternoon and were …

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