GENESEE COUNTY/Oakfield/Elba firefighter escapes burning home,cat rescued.

An Elba firefighter was awakened by smoke alarms, smoke and flames Thursday afternoon at his Lewiston road home. The volunteer firefighter called in the fire and then evacuated the one story home. Flames were reportedly shooting out of the master bedroom windows when firefighters arrived. Heavy smoke engulfed the rear …

Continue reading

ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Inmate charged after “shake down search” at jail

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged an Orleans County Jail inmate following a “shake down search” and investigation at the Jail on December 20, 2016. William J. Tuttle Jr., 36, of Holley N.Y., is charged with promoting prison contraband 2nd after officers allegedly found contraband in his possession. Orleans County …

Continue reading

STAFFORD/Icy roads cause collision, one person ejected from vehicle

Two vans collided head on at Rt. 33 near Mill road a little before 11:30p.m. Tuesday night, sending three people to area hospitals. One person was ejected, but was not seriously injured. One victim was reportedly unconscious when emergency crews arrived, but later regained consciousness. Two others also suffered non- …

Continue reading