By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — All the preparations are complete and the anticipation to see the horses go behind the gate is high as live harness racing is set to return to Genesee County on Wednesday, July 22 when Batavia Downs …
Press release The Genesee County Department of Public Works will close a portion of Creek Road in the Town of Batavia beginning the week of July 27, 2026, to replace a deteriorated cross culvert. Creek Road will be closed between Putnam Road and Brookville Road, near Cook Road, for approximately …
Information from a provided press release Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of 43-year-old Joel Landcastle, no address provided. Landcastle is charged with Aggravated Harassment after further investigation following a harassment complaint on July 13th, 2026. Landcastle allegedly called the victim sixty-nine times within the span of twenty minutes …
Abbreviations: F = felony, M = misdemeanor, V = violation, T = traffic infraction On June 2, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office charged Dakoda Watson of Albion, NY, with Petit Larceny (M) in the Town of Albion. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ On June 6, 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joseph …
Press release The Batavia Police Department is excited to host its annual Community Night, an event designed to foster a sense of community and build relationships between law enforcement and the citizens they serve. This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable evening of fun, education, and connection. Scheduled to …
On 7/7/2026, Mark E. Flaming IV, 36), of Batavia, NY, was arrested on a warrant for Menacing 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Harassment 2nd degree. It’s alleged that Flaming punched another person in the face using brass knuckles while …
Genesee County Democratic Socialist of America and GLOW Community Alliance (GLOWCA) organized a Stop the Build rally at City Hall in Batavia on Sunday. From a provided press release: “We have come together today as a part of the Good Trouble Lives on nationwide weekend of action. Our country is …
Video of the dedication on July 19th, 2026 The friends and family of John Aramino dedicated a plaque to his life at Trigon Park in Le Roy on Sunday during the Oatka Festival. “We are placing a sign in the park, with his photo along with a QR code that …
Information from a provided press release Fire crews from Bennington, Cowlesville and Attica Fire Departments responded to a garage fire late Friday evening at 1009 Route 354, Town of Bennington According to Wyoming County Office of Emergency Services, upon arrival, the 26’x34’ unattached garage was fully involved with fire. The …
Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) celebrated the governor signing his legislation, A.8340-C, dedicating the portion of State Route 19 located within the Town of LeRoy as the “Lt. Gary A. Scott Memorial Highway.” Lt. Gary A. Scott was a Le Roy native who served as a second lieutenant with …