By Mike Pettinella Throughout a civilian and military career that includes nearly two decades outside of the United States, Luke Granger said he has made it his “mission” to help others. “Whether I’ve been working in full-time ministry, teaching in the military or...
By Mike Pettinella The creative juices were flowing on Thursday as a couple dozen folks, including staff members, participated in the “Ugly Sweater (or Shirt) Making & Contest” at The Recovery Station on Clinton Street Road. The Recovery Station is a social...
By Mike Pettinella Harry Rascoe (seated), director of The Recovery Station on Clinton Street Road, welcomes a variety of characters during this afternoon’s Trunk or Treat event. Six vehicles — trunks decorated with Halloween themes — were stationed...
By Mike Pettinella The local public health director says there is no time to waste in the effort to combat the opioid epidemic in Orleans County. “The opioid epidemic has become a very urgent and serious public health and safety issue, and, without question, the...
By Mike Pettinella Students from Batavia High and Notre Dame participated in “Project Sticker Shock” this morning to kick off Red Ribbon Week, the annual end-of-October alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign. Red Ribbon Week began...
By Mike Pettinella GCASA Publicist Those on the front lines in the battle against the opioid epidemic are unified in their message: Fentanyl is wreaking havoc across the United States, including right here in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. “We’re seeing the...
