By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The featured race at Batavia Downs on Monday (Oct. 12) was the $13,500 Open Handicapped pace for fillies and mares and for the second time in as many starts, Granny’s Watching won with a solid …
It’s alleged that Mack strangled another person unconscious while Northan punched the victim repeatedly in the head, causing serious injuries. Mack and Northan were arraigned in Batavia City Court and released under the supervision of Genesee Justice. Flint allegedly strangled another person during a domestic incident on Jackson Street. He …
Shawn M. Walburn-Lewis, 28, of Pavilion, NY, is charged with felony DWI, driving with a BAC of .08% or more/prior conviction within 10 years, speed not reasonable and prudent, following too closely and moving from a lane unsafely, following a motor vehicle accident on Rt. 63 on September 29th, 2026, …
At a Town Hall/Meet and Greet event held at the Richmond Library last week, candidates Victoria Guite(left) and Sarah Wolcott(right) explained why they were running for office while listening to residents’ concerns. Guite is seeking the State Senate seat in District 57, currently held by George Borrello, while Wolcott is …
April Meier’s dream of opening a café began with a chance conversation at track practice. She had coached Randy Fancher’s daughter. Fancher is the president of J&R Specialties and when April mentioned wanting to open a café in a new building she admired, she learned that Randy owned the building …
The Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club donated 240 pillows to Sleep in Heavenly Peace on Saturday, as part of a community service project, they delivered the pillows at The Batavia First Presbyterian Church at 300 E Main Street where the Batavia Hub for Sleep in Heavenly Peace is located. …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Fresh off his 1:53.2, three length career best win at Woodbine Mohawk Park last week, Victor Invictus made the trip down the QEW to Batavia Downs on Saturday (Oct. 10) and went gate to wire …
Left to Right: Peter D. Hendrickson, Assistant Director of Emergency Communications/Operations, Beth Miller, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Jason Holman, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Robert Tripp, Senior Emergency Services Dispatcher Stephen Smelski, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Ryan M. DeLong, Undersheriff, Francis A. Riccobono, Director of Emergency Communications, Joseph M. Graff, Sheriff (provided photo) Press …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The 10-year-old trotting gelding Alan has seemingly found the fountain of youth since entering the Megan Wilson Stable in September as he has since run off the screen in two successive outings at Batavia Downs, …
Work crews from Valley View Construction Services hope to have the project installed by the end of the month. They are currently addressing drainage issues and are running into large boulders as they dig.