WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Varysburg man charged after methamphetamine found in the presence of a child

Michael A. Sweet, 35, of Varysburg, was arrested following a complaint at a residence on Route 20A in the Town of Sheldon on March 31, 2021. Wyoming County Deputies responded to assist Wyoming County Child Protective Services at a residence on Route 20A in the Town of Sheldon and while …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Three Superintendent finalists named for the Byron-Bergen Central School District

Press release LeRoy, New York, April 5, 2021 – The Byron-Bergen Central School District’s Board of Education (BOE), has named three finalists for the next Superintendent of Schools. Debra List, President of the Byron-Bergen Central School District’s BOE, said she is pleased with the high-quality candidate pool and is enthused …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./Vaccine and test clinic updates for this week

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments have vaccination and testing clinics with appointments available for Genesee and Orleans County residents. “Whichever COVID-19 vaccine is available is the right vaccine to get now! All approved vaccines are effective and saves lives,” stated Paul Pettit, Director for the Genesee …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The CTE Culinary Team is in the Top 10 National Finalist rankings in the NASA Culinary Challenge

From previous Press Release In mid-March, three Culinary Arts students from the Batavia Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center participated in the national NASA HUNCH Culinary Challenge. According to the judges’ feedback, Isaiah Merrell, Alexa Wolcott, and Sara Logsdon hit a homerun with their creation called Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie! …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Two armed robberies being investigated, suspect intentionally drives towards deputy in high speed pursuit, shots fired at suspect vehicle

Press release Today, Orleans County Law Enforcement agencies have been working two robbery cases in the Villages of Albion and Medina respectively along with a pursuit of the suspect vehicle through several Towns in Orleans County. The Albion Police are investigating an early morning robbery that occurred at the Crosby’s …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/65 new positive cases reported/14 hospitalized

o Data Update –4/5/21 o Genesee County reporting 47 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4721 positive cases which includes the weekend data. § The new positive cases reside in the: · West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke) · Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) · East …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Rochester man facing felony DWI charges after traffic stop in Bergen

Kerwin R. Vega, 33, of Flint St., Rochester, is charged with felony DWI, previous conviction within 10 years, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st, DWI with a child less than 16 in the vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without a interlock device, refusal to take a breath test, operating a motor vehicle …

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