Press release Batavia City School District is proud to announce that Jackson Primary, including the kindergarten and first-grade classrooms, has been recognized as a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at Work Promising Practices School by Solution Tree, a national leader in educational professional development. The recognition acknowledges Jackson Primary’s commitment to …
Press release October 25-31, 2026, is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. This year’s theme, “Keep Kids Safe from Lead,” encourages families to get the facts, get their child tested, and get their home tested. Lead can harm a child’s growth, behavior, and ability to learn. Even low levels of lead …
15-year-old Oscar Chojnacki (left) was the guest speaker on Thursday evening for his mother Lynda. Lynda works in oncology at the Lipson Cancer Institute at Rochester Regional Health/UMMC. “So, I really wanted to be here tonight because my mother was offered this last year at Pink Hatters, but she had …
(Information from a provided press release) Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of 19-year-old Bradley D. Weis of Castile, NY, on a bench warrant after failing to return to court on multiple dates. On October 22nd, 2026, the Perry Police department arrested Weis on a bench warrant after he …
On 10/11/2026, at about 11:15pm, police responded to an address on East Main Street, for the report of a suspicious vehicle. When officers approached the vehicle, they observed alleged narcotics inside. Officers then attempted to get the occupants out of the vehicle, at which time the vehicle fled. Officers initially …
Todd Gadd, Mike George and Michael Fontaine continue to campaign as write in candidates for town council positions after being removed from the ballot earlier this month after a Supreme Court of the State of New York/County of Erie decision on October 14th. Link to previous story: WYOMING COUNTY/Town of …
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 …