By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Jula Florence (Chapter Seven-Jula Shes Magic) sat a perfect pocket trip before striking late to score a narrow victory in the $110,200 New York Sire Stake for 2-year-old trotting fillies at Batavia Downs on Wednesday …
Joey Evans speaks about his journey from addiction to alcohol to getting a second chance in life “Sometimes all it takes is one moment of awareness to make a difference. Behind every overdose is a human being, a person with hopes and struggles, loved ones, and a story that matters. …
Melissa Ierlan,60, appeared before Orleans County Court Judge Sanford Church on Wednesday morning for sentencing. Ierlan was sentenced to four months of weekends in the Orleans County Jail, beginning this weekend, and five years probation. She will pay restitution in the amount of $62,000 to the Clarendon Historical Society. Ierlan …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — After no one hit the Pick-5 wager at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 22), there is a $1,127 carryover pool for that wager in the first race on Wednesday (Aug. 26) and the management of Batavia Downs has announced that the pool will be guaranteed at …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Mike Lizzi) Batavia, NY— Batavia Downs will host the New York Sire Stakes again on Wednesday (Aug. 26) night with a single eight horse field lining up for $110,200 in purse money and feature the three leading ladies from that division. …
Press release DARIEN, N.Y. — A bridge rehabilitation project on Sumner Road over Eleven Mile Creek between Harlow Road and Alleghany Road, in the Town of Darien, will begin Tuesday, September 1. Sumner Road will be closed at the bridge for the duration of the project. Work will include rehabilitation …
Press release BERGEN, N.Y. — Genesee Valley BOCES Early College High School will welcome students and families to an Open House on Tuesday, September 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Byron-Bergen Central School. The Open House will give students and families an opportunity to become familiar with Early College High School and …
Community Spotlight is a monthly feature that will highlight those who make a difference in our communities each day. If you know of someone in your community who makes a difference each day, and wants to be featured in the Community Spotlight, message Video News Service on Facebook. Meeting Gary …
Press release: Eight members of the Genesee County Spartans semipro football team are set to compete in an all-star game against the TriPoint Football League on Saturday in Virginia Beach, Va. Spartans’ President Tammy Hathaway announced that four players – wide receiver/running back James Brown, tight end Logan Pike, defensive …
Press release ELBA — Registrations are now open for the 22nd Arc GLOW Annual Friends & Family 5K in Elba. Arc GLOW invites everyone to participate in its 22nd annual Friends & Family 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event brings together people of all ages and …