Corfu trustees plan first step toward study of dissolving village government
There are some residents who have been pushing to dissolve the Village of Corfu for a decade, said Trustee Ken Lauer.Depending on the outcome of a meeting early next month, they may get their chance to...
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The forced resignation, said Special Prosecutor Donald O'Geen, of Robert Alexander from the justice position in the Town of Pembroke is a stiff punishment for the former Village of Corfu justice who...
View ArticleLaw and Order: Suspect in burglary in Corfu arrested in Amherst after brief...
Patrick Raymond Krieger, 23, of Exchange Street, Akron, is charged with burglary 2nd, criminal contempt, 1st, menacing, 2nd. Krieger was arrested in the Town of Amherst after a brief foot pursuit by...
View ArticleLaw an Order: Bergen resident accused of passing forged check
Dustin Michael Locicero, 29, of Gibson Street, Bergen, is charged with forgery 2nd. Locicero was arrested following an investigation into a complaint of a stolen check and its forged use at a location...
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Jay E. Potter Lumber starts program designed to benefit volunteer...
Volunteer fire departments do so much for our community. Thomas Dix and his mother, Mary, owners of Jay E. Potter Lumber Co. in Corfu and Le Roy, thought it was time the family business gave back.Last...
View ArticleLaw and Order: Two apparently homeless men arrested in garage on South Main
Andrew Lucas Kosiorek, 41, no address provided, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal trespass, 3rd, and obstruction of governmental administration. Kosiorek was...
View ArticleTractor-trailer takes down power lines to a house in Corfu
A tractor-trailer has taken down a service line to a house on Lawrence Avenue in Corfu. The lines are reportedly across the road.The Corfu Fire Department is on scene and requesting a Sheriff's deputy...
View ArticleGas meter at a residence in Corfu hit by a car
The Corfu Fire Department has been requested to 864 Genesee St. to assist National Fuel with a gas meter that was struck. The homeowner apparently hit the gas meter with his vehicle about 6:30 a.m....
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Corfu's mayor turns in new doctor's note, excusing him from duties until April
Ralph Peterson, Corfu's elected mayor, dropped off a doctor's note at the village office Thursday that said he shouldn't perform his duties until April.While Peterson never formally requested a medical...
View ArticleLaw and Order: DWIs and petit larcenies
Amy Lynn Showler, 38, of South Manhattan Avenue, Batavia, is charged with petit larceny and trespass. Showler is accused of stealing $7.76 in merchandise from Walmart.A 17-year-old resident of Main...
View ArticleLaw and Order: Report of erratic driving, minor accident lead to arrest
Terry Irene Luczak, 63, of North Spruce Street, Batavia, is charged with DWAI-Drugs and possession of a controlled substance outside of original container. Luczak's vehicle was observed allegedly...
View ArticleCorfu / Pembroke Winter Fest set for Jan. 25
Press release:CORFU / PEMBROKE WINTER FEST 2014 is Saturday, Jan. 25 from noon – 8 p.m.This is Western Genesee County’s premier winter celebration. It's in the Village of Corfu, 116 E. Main St., Corfu....
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Truck drivers assist deputy being dragged by suspect's car
Scott KopperA truck driver and a tow truck operator came to the aid of a deputy today after a criminal suspect allegedly trapped the deputy's arm in a rolled up window and dragged the deputy with his...
View ArticleLaw and Order: Batavia man accused of identity theft
Bruce J. Brade, 33, of Galloway Road, Batavia, is charged with identify theft, 2nd, and grand larceny, 4th. Brade is accused of fraudulent use of a debit card. Brade allegedly used the card to purchase...
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Former court clerk in Corfu can avoid prison if she stays out of trouble for...
In accordance with her plea agreement, Brandi Watts, the former Village of Corfu court clerk who stole more than $10,000 in court funds, was given 11 months to show she can stay out of trouble.If she...
View ArticleDriver allegedly dozes off and strikes mailbox on Main Street in Corfu
A car struck a mailbox at 1410 Main St. in Corfu, by the Holiday Hollow, and the driver is complaining of head pain. "He states he dozed off..." according to the dispatcher. There was air bag...
View ArticleLaw and Order: Le Roy man accused of stealing co-pays at doctor's office
James Mitchell, 35, of Le Roy, is charged with petit larceny. Mitchell was arrested following a months-long investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office into reports of stolen co-payments at...
View ArticleLaw and Order: Woman accused of leaving dog with no food while on trip to...
Lauren K. Pellegrino, 32, of West Main Street, Batavia, is charged with abandonment of animal and failure ot provide sustencance for an animal. Officers James Defreze and Chad Richards were dispatched...
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Photo: Flag barn in Corfu in the snow
If you've ever driven down Route 33 heading into Corfu, you've seen this barn.When I left Le Roy at 2:30, there was no snow falling. As I arrived in Corfu at 3:15, it was coming down pretty good.
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Photos: Corfu's 2014 Winterfest
In Corfu today, the big event was the annual Winterfest, which includes vendors selling and demonstrating various wares, live music, outdoor hockey and snow play, and a K-9 demonstration featuring...
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