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GENESEE COUNTY/Spartans turn back Watertown, 15-6; home this Saturday against Rochester
Jubilant Genesee County Spartans’ players celebrate after raising their record to 3-1 in the Northeastern Football Alliance. Photo by Lauren Donovan. The Genesee County Spartans raised their record to 3-1 on Saturday night with a 15-6 victory over the host Watertown Red & Black in Northeastern Football Alliance semipro action.
Police report for June 28
BATAVIA — Two Lockport residents were charged with stealing from Walmart after a deputy saw them with a cart full of merchandise behind Planet Fitness, Genesee County sheriff’s deputies said. The pair walked away and refused to stop for the deputy before they were detained.
Genesee County family meets first responders who saved their daughter's life
Batavia, N.Y. (WHAM) — A Genesee County family is grateful after a terrifying ordeal this year involving their young daughter. Tuesday, June 11 is the day the Burr family almost lost their 3-year old daughter, Daysee. After losing a child in 2018, the Burr family almost went through the...
What's in a name? Legislature to consider changes after 60 years
It took more than 60 years of evolving duties and departmental responsibilities plus the current trend of in-your-face social media posturing to bring about a change of title for Genesee County’s highway department, and it’s one whose time has come, Highway Superintendent Tim Hens says.The shift from Highway
GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office looking for help from the public in locating a stolen bike
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny of a silver Cannondale Quick Disc 3. Bicycle. See attached stock photo. The larceny occurred in the Town of Batavia last night on June 23, 2024. The bicycle was cut from a bike rack attached to the victim’s vehicle. If...
GENESEE/ORLEANS/UConnectCare hires Erik Winarski to succeed Ryan as chief fiscal officer
UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) has hired Erik Winarski, a longtime educator and accountant, as its chief fiscal officer. Winarski, a Rochester native and Canandaigua resident, assumed the role in March. He succeeds JoAnn Ryan, who has held the position for 37 years. Winarski earned a...
Convicted sex offender in Genesee County pleads guilty to new charges
Le Roy, N.Y. — A convicted sex offender in Genesee County pleaded guilty Monday to new child pornography charges. Investigators said Jordan Brodie, 37, of Le Roy, engaged in a chat in which he and others traded child pornography. A search warrant was executed that uncovered images of children...
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/June 25, 2024
Amethyste R. Fleming, 25, of Alexander, NY, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal mischief 3rd degree, after allegedly leaving her child unattended in the house for hours while the weather was over 90 degrees. The child also allegedly walked about a quarter of a mile...
UConnectCare hires Erik Winarski as chief fiscal officer
BATAVIA – UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) has hired Erik Winarski, a longtime educator and accountant, as its chief fiscal officer. Winarski, a Rochester native and Canandaigua resident, assumed the role in March. He succeeds JoAnn Ryan, who held the position for 37 years. Winarski...
Genesee County Sheriff's Office looking for stolen bike
BATAVIA - The Genesee County Sheriff's Office reported Monday that a silver Cannondale Quick Disc 3 bicycle has been stolen. The larceny happened Sunday in the town of Batavia. Deputies say the bike was cut from a bike rack attached to the victim's vehicle. If anyone locates this bicycle or...
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