GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Vaping: An epidemic among youth
Press release Back to school should mean new opportunities, not new addictions. As students return to the classroom this fall, educators and parents are not only preparing for a new academic year, but also the rising public health concern of vaping. E-cigarettes can come in a variety of shapes and …
GENESEE COUNTY/Kyle Cummings wins four including top trot at Batavia
GENESEE COUNTY/Tee Time for Toys Charity Golf Tournament raises funds for T’s-Toys and Genesee Cancer Assistance
Pictured left to right-Blake Leddick/co-organizer, Tee Time for Toys Charity Golf Tournament, Sue Underwood/Executive Director, Genesee Cancer Assistance, Teigan Desautels, T’s-Toys, and Scott Douglas/co-organizer, Tee Time for Toys Charity Golf Tournament. The first ever Tee Time for Toys Charity Golf Tournament was held at Batavia Country Club on Saturday afternoon. …
WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/September 7, 2024
While located inside the Wyoming County Jail, two Correctional Officers were attacked by aninmate. Inmate Leone Roach, 23, of Warsaw, attempted to punch Correctional Officers while located in a cell block and in performance of their duties. Correctional Officers were not injured and were able to take Roach into custody …
Section V Football/Batavia starts their season with a road win over the Le Roy/Cal-Mum Rivals
Zailen Griffin scored a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter for Batavia, Carter Mullen and Justin Smith added two more in the second quarter and the Blue Devils held a 26-0 lead at half time over the newly paired Le Roy/Cal-Mum Rivals. The Blue Devils added one more score …
WYOMING COUNTY/Perry/Lifelong friends open GlowGetters on Silver Lake
(Provided photos) Lifelong friends, Courtney Bauer(left) and Jessica Newland(right) opened their spray tan business GlowGetters at Silver Lake in June. The business is located just steps away from the lake at 6996 Standpipe Road in Perry, NY. The pair say they have always dreamed of operating a business in the area …
BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/September 6, 2024
On 8/22/2024, Penny S. Hofert, 58, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree. Hofert was arrested after an investigation into a drug sale that took place on 8/5/2024. Members of the Batavia …
GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC Board advances LeRoy Facility renovation
Community solar projects to generate 7 MW, $795,000 in Municipal Revenue Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors advanced an initial resolution for a project by 9 Lent Avenue, LLC in the village of LeRoy at their meeting on Thursday, September 5. …
GENESEE COUNTY/Car failed to yield the right of way, colliding with ambulance in Thursday afternoon accident
Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-car motor vehicle accident thatoccurred on Route 98 at the intersection of Batavia-Elba Town Line Road. The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received the 9-1-1 call reporting the accident with rollover and entrapment at 2:54PM. A preliminary investigation indicates that …