Afternoon News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on January 16, 2024
Winter Weather continues in Genesee and Wyoming Counties. There is a Lake Effect Snow Warning from today at 1pm through Thursday at 7pm. Experts are expecting 1 to 3 feet of snow starting in the south and then slowly moving north. Winds of up to 40 miles per hour will blow snow over the roads and could produce whiteout conditions. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero could also result Wednesday night. Heavy snows will fall in narrow bands and may stay in the western regions of the counties.
Three individuals were hospitalized following separate incidents across the City of Rochester. Rochester General Hospital issued a report of a person stabbed just after 11 p.m. Monday. The victim, a 26-year-old man, had received treatment for a stab wound to his left shoulder. This occurred on Lake Avenue. Officers responded to West Main Street for the report of a person shot just before 2 a.m. Upon their arrival, they located the 28-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the lower body. He was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. Around 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of another Lake Avenue assault. The victim at this scene, a 65-year-old woman, was suffering a gunshot to her upper body. She was transported to Strong for treatment. The victims in all three assaults were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. There are no suspects in custody for any of the incidents.
A car collided with an Amtrak passenger train this morning at Witmer and River Road in North Tonawanda. The occupant of the car was transported to Erie County Medical Center with injuries. The extent of their injuries are still unknown. The Amtrak train was traveling from Niagara Falls to New York City. All passengers on the train were taken off. Amtrak says the 11 passengers and crew on the train were taken to the Downtown Buffalo Exchange Street Station. No injuries were reported for those on the train.
Eight fire companies responded to the scene of a storage building fire at Stoney Creek Dairy in the Town of Warsaw late Sunday morning. Dispatchers received a call for a barn fire about 11:28a.m. for 4436 Rt. 20A. According to the Wyoming County Office of Emergency Services, a 45’x80′ storage building was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene. A feeder truck, two tractors and miscellaneous equipment were lost in the fire. Estimated damages are pegged at $175,000. Fire crews from Warsaw, Wyoming, Varysburg, Silver Springs, Perry Center, North Java, Attica and Perry were on scene for about 7.5 hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No one was injured.
Genesee County Park and Forest is hosting its winter walks series starting this Saturday. Through January and February there are a variety of walks, hikes, and environmental education programs. Walks are led by a guide who takes you through forest, meadow, and wetland habitats. Each will explore a different topic. Walks are approximately 1 – 2 miles long over easy terrain and all are family-friendly. Cost is $5 per person and $10 per family. Snowshoe Hikes include snowshoe rental, cost is $5 per person and $15 per family. Pre-register to receive the exact meeting location and other details. Details on dates and walks can be found by visiting our news partner The Batavian.
