WYOMING COUNTY/Sheriff warns public of a phone scam
Press release Sheriff Rudolph is warning the public regarding a new style of an old phone scam targeting our aging population. Phone calls are being received with the caller claiming to be a grandchild and involved in a motor vehicle accident. The caller indicates that “their friend’s father is an …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Darien man accused of stealing a pistol
Torre S. Walls, 28, of Alleghany Rd., Darien, is charged with grand larceny 4th, a class E felony, following an investigation into a domestic incident in Darien on May 29, 2020. Walls allegedly stole his girlfriend’s Ruger SR22 pistol following a verbal argument. Walls was issued an appearance ticket and …
BATAVIA/Independent Living of the Genesee Region is seeking people who would like to participate in advocacy for people with disabilities
Press release People with any kind of disability need an advocate to be in their corner and assure that they have the same rights and considerations as their able-bodied neighbors. The area’s leading human-rights organization run by, and for, people with disabilities, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) in Batavia is …
GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Rotary to offer free Pancake Breakfast on Father’s Day
Press release For 20 years, the Batavia Rotary Club has conducted a fundraising breakfast at the Genesee County Airport. This year, the club is offering breakfast to the community for free. Yes, free breakfast. “Club members thought the community needs a positive event at this time,” said President Bob Knipe. …
BATAVIA/High School Seniors receive personal award ceremonies at their homes
WYOMING COUNTY/COVID-19 Update/No new cases reported
PRESS RELEASE June 3, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis reports as of earlier today, Wednesday, June 03, the Wyoming County Health Department continues to report eighty-two (82) lab confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 among Wyoming County residents. There is no …
NYS/Hawley calls on Governor to halt bail reform laws during riots
Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) has called on Gov. Cuomo to consider changing his position on bail reform in the wake of mass looting and riots following the tragic murder of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis. Hawley’s first and foremost goal is to ensure law-abiding citizens have their livelihoods …