GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Two jailed after being found with a large amount of narcotics

On June 1, 2024, at 1:45a.m., Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop of a motor vehicle in the area of Park Road and Rt. 98 in the Town of Batavia. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Jennifer Moore, 38, of Ellicott Street, Batavia, and her passenger was identified …

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Genesee County Announces Paving Projects starting June 3rd

Press release GENESEE COUNTY, NY – The Genesee County Highway Department is announcing the commencementof the first round of NOVA Chip Paving on Monday, June 3rd. This project will enhance road surfacesacross several vital routes, improving driving conditions and extending the life of local roadways.Schedule and Locations: Weather permitting, the …

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NYS/CONSUMER ALERT: Elevated lead levels found in Badia Spices Inc. brand Ground Ginger and Ground Cinnamon

Press release New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers to the presence of elevated lead levels in Ground Ginger and Ground Cinnamon, manufactured by Badia Spices Inc., located at PO Box 226497, Doral, FL 33222. Exposure to lead may cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Spartans hang tough in 16-6 loss to visiting Lockport Wildcats

Genesee Spartans’ halfback Jed Reese looks for running room during Saturday’s semipro game against the Lockport Wildcats at Pembroke Town Park. (Photo by Lauren Donovan) By Mike PettinellaGenesee County Spartans The Genesee County Spartans gave the Lockport Wildcats all they could handle on Saturday afternoon before falling, 16-6, in their …

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BATAVIA/City of Batavia officially breaks ground at site of new police headquarters

Officials from the City of Batavia gathered at Bank Street and Alva Place, the site where construction has started on a new $15 million police station and headquarters in Downtown Batavia, for an official groundbreaking on Friday morning. Video of press conference-May 31, 2024 The 20,000 square foot facility will …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pembroke fire chief taking proactive approach toward idea of merger with neighboring departments

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Although a meeting planned for tonight has been postponed, the proactive approach of the Pembroke Fire District chief to address volunteer fire and emergency response issues on Genesee County’s western end is still on the table. Although a meeting planned for tonight has been …

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