Stafford News

A retired City School District teacher and local media personality is accused of possessing hundreds of images of child porn.

Republican control of Genesee County government appears to be safe for at least another two years with only two challenges to 10 incumbents seeking re-election. Hollis D. Upson, vice chairman of the County Legislature and longtime representative of city Wards 2 and 3, is being opposed by a newcomer, Christopher Charvella.

"A Vision of One Batavia," strongly slanted toward a merger of the city and the town of Batavia, has been presented at a joint meeting of the City Council and the Town Board during a 45- minute session in Town Hall.

The City School District is proposing a $39.9 million budget for 2009-2010 with a near-minimum property tax increase.

Ithaca Police Department and Cornell University Police will again stage joint patrols during select periods in May, when student presence increases in campus-area neighborhoods.

The Genesee County Legislature approved a three-year contract Wednesday with the Sheriff's Employee Association that includes 2 percent annual raises and a delay clause that will save county taxpayers about $40,000. The 55-member union, which represents dispatchers, corrections officers and jail staff, has already approved the pact, which is ...

The Genesee County Legislature voted Wednesday to use $860,000, the county's first funds from the federal government's stimulus plan, for preventive maintenance on two roads in the Town of Batavia that handle traffic for Genesee Community College.

A Stafford man faces charges of attempted assault and menacing after he allegedly pulled out a loaded rifle during an argument with another person at his Fargo Road home early Tuesday morning, Genesee County sheriff's officials reported.

A Town of Stafford man who allegedly displayed a loaded rifle during a quarrel was sent to Genesee County Jail on Wednesday.

Right now about 80% of the federal Stafford and PLUS loans for college are doled out through third-party lenders via the FFELP program, with the Federal Direct Loan Program handling just 20% or so of loan ...

Firefighters from 10 fire departments early today fought a three-alarm house fire in Bethany, Genesee County.

"A pledge to keep a close eye on your tax dollars, ensure the efficient and effective use of those scarce resources and deliver the quality service that has been the hallmark of Genesee County for decades" was ...

Three Genesee County teens were arrested following a weekend break-in at the former Genesee County Home in Bethany, where it's believed many ghosts still roam the hallways.

Governor Paterson proposing a $600.00 increase in tuition for the State University of New York.

Those who visit the USTA Web site and who took time to express an opinion want to see a change in the whipping rule, but don't want races timed in 100ths of a second.