Press release The Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department is excited and proud to announce that we will be taking thelead role in organizing the 2026 Christmas/Holiday Light Display at Oakfield Village Memorial Park!This is a wonderful opportunity for our department to help keep a great community tradition alive for the residents …
Information from a provided press release On October 31, 2026, at approximately 2:06a.m., the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office along with the NYS Police responded to 3755 West Main Street Road in the Town of Batavia, for the report of shooting in progress. Upon arrival an investigation was conducted and the …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — There were some scary-good performances put forth on Saturday (Oct. 31) night at Batavia Downs as Chamba and Thunder Country swept a pair of top class races and driver Drew Monti won five races on …
Video of formal military honors for Father Gerald G. Kelly-provided by the Navy Reserve Center in Rochester- with Captain Refermat, Commander Petak and Petty Officer Pampo 2nd class–October 31, 2026 He continued serving our veterans as a Chaplain throughout New York State and was a Chaplain at the Canandaigua NYS …
From left Natalie Cummings and Vienna LaBarbera Press release/provided photo The St. Jerome Guild, Inc., annual “Noel Nook” will take place at UMMC Gift Shop at the front lobby at 127 North Street, Batavia, NY on November 5 and 6, from 9 am-3 pm. The Guild also operates a new …
Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is investigating an incident that occurred at 3755 West Main Street Road, in Batavia, New York. On October 31, 2026, at about 2:00 a.m., the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received a callreporting someone shooting at the above address. The preliminary investigation …
Senator Borrello presenting the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry certificate to Jeremy Liles and Becka Preedom. From left to right, Becka Preedom; Jeremy Liles, and Senator Borrello. Press release/provided photo BATAVIA, NY – State Senator George Borrello visited Oliver’s Candies in Batavia on Thursday to formally recognize the …
Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is recognizing the completion of a $2.5 million bridge replacement project on State Route 19 over Black Creek Overflow in the Town of Bergen, Genesee County. The project modernizes critical infrastructure, improves roadway safety and provides a smoother travel experience for motorists, cyclists and …
File photo Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Holland Land Office Museum will temporarily close to the public beginning November 2, 2026, as restoration work continues at the historic County-owned building. A reopening date has not yet been determined. Museum programming will continue during the closure, with events held at …
Information from a provided press release/provided photo On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Dustin Matteson, a 40-year-old former resident of Warsaw, New York, was sentenced by the Honorable Donald G. O’Geen to 15 years in New York State Prison with 20 years Post Release Supervision. This sentence was regarding Matteson’s prior …