WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Silver Lake man charged after being observed traveling at 102mph

Benjamin M. Torres, 35, of Silver Lake, NY was arrested following a traffic stop on Route 39 in the Town of Castile on April 9, 2022. Torres was stopped after being observed traveling 102 miles per hour in a marked 55 mile per hour zone. During the investigation, it was …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Economic Development Center (GCEDC) releases 2021 Annual Report

New projects estimated to have an economic impact of $647 million Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) released its 2021 annual report demonstrating significant investment made throughout Genesee County during the past year. Themes from the Annual Report include the revitalization of downtowns, acceleration …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff Sheron Jr. and the County Legislature recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ week

In 1991, a formal Congressional resolution acknowledged the vital role that telecommunicators play in emergency situations by proclaiming the second week in April as a week of annual recognition in their honor. National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week is a time to thank these men and women who have dedicated their …

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GENESEE COUNTY/This week is National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week

Press release/Provided photos National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week is celebrated every second full week of April and is endorsed by the National Animal Care & Control Association. For those in the community that may not be aware, Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. is responsible for the Genesee …

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