By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Driver Kevin Cummings lit it up in the bike at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Oct. 24) night by winning four races on the card, including a victorious trip behind El Toro Loco in the $13,500 …
A fan of Rob Thompson purchasing several of his books after his presentation on Saturday The Linden murders occurred in Linden in 1921, 1924 (3 people died), as well as in Attica on Buffalo Street Road in 1935. Thompson had two of his books available on Saturday ‘The Linden Murders …
The ghouls, goblins and ghosts converged upon Dwyer Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the 6th Annual Muckdogs Halloween Trick or Treat. The free event attracted so many people, the line to get in went down Denio Street to State Street. Many area businesses and community organizations participated handing out candy …
A thumbs up from this year’s winners! The winners of the City of Batavia Fire Department Annual Coloring Contest gathered at City Fire Headquarters on Evans Street on Saturday for an Award’s Ceremony and pizza lunch. Winners and their families had the opportunity to check out City Fire Headquarters and …
Genesee County Charity Riders present a check for $2,500 to Tracy Ford, Executive Director Crossroads House, on Saturday afternoon. The funds were raised during a September 19th Dice Run with five stops and a 50/50 raffle. The run was the last one of the season. Charity Riders President Tim Johnson …
Career assistance will continue virtually and by phone; reopening scheduled for November 30 Press release BATAVIA, NY — The Genesee County Career Center will temporarily close to the public for in-personappointments and walk-in services from Tuesday, November 3, through Friday, November 27, 2026.Career assistance will continue virtually and by phone …
Press release ALABAMA, NY— A culvert replacement at the intersection of Lewiston Road and Lockport Road in theTown of Alabama will require road closures on Monday, October 26. Separate pavement work onLewiston Road will also begin that day and affect traffic over multiple days.Culvert Replacement and Road Closures Crews will …
Press release On October 22, at 8:28 pm, The Orleans County Sherriff’s 911 Center received multiple reports of a working house fire with 2 people trapped at 12625 Presbyterian Street, Town of Ridgeway. Public Safety Dispatchers sent Ridgeway F.D, with automatic Mutual Aid from the following: Medina Fire and Ambulance …
Press release On Friday, October 23, 2026, at 12:14 am, the Batavia Police Department responded to 14 Otis St for the report of a disturbance. The investigation revealed that three individuals had been stabbed by a knife, and sustained injuries as a result. Two of the individuals were transported …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Skyway Ballistic visited the Batavia Downs winner’s circle for the second time in five days after scoring the 55th win of his career in the $8,000 Class B pacing feature on Thursday (Oct. 22) night. …