After holding a public hearing on implementing a solar farm moratorium last Monday, the Stafford Town Board voted 5-0 to pass a 9 month moratorium that will prohibit solar farms and solar power plants from being constructed in the Town of Stafford. The five page moratorium will prevent solar companies …
The Oakfield-Alabama community gathered at the high school Saturday afternoon to dedicate the varsity baseball field to long time teacher and baseball coach Dan Gilbert before the Hornet’s match-up with Lyndonville. Gilbert passed away in March after his battle with colon cancer. He was memorialized by high school staff, former …
The racing season finally gets underway after a wash out last weekend. Fans were treated to four features before some rain arrived on Saturday night. After heavy rains arrived, the night had to be cut short. Here is a link to opening day results. www.genesee-speedway.com
The NYS DEC and Genesee County hazmat crews along with first responders from the Town of Batavia held a training session together for the first time. After discussing response plans and designs for each community in the county, the group headed out to Kiwanis Park on Rt. 5 in the …
After learning of a prom proposal made by big fans of Taco Bell in Batavia, Hospitality Syracuse, Inc. decided to pay it forward and reward one of the restaurant’s best customers. Kristy Mell asked her boyfriend of 21/2 years, Bo White, to their Senior Prom at the Batavia location on …
A Perry man was arrested by Officer Greg Smith and Officer Tim Bryant on 2 counts of Criminal Contempt 1st for violating a protection order on May 10, 2017 and again on May 11, 2017. William Stelmack, 38, of Perry, is alleged to have gone to the residence of a …
Deborah S. Rodriguez, 49, of Farnsworth Ave., Oakfield, is charged with criminally using drug paraphernalia 2nd and aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd after members of the Genesee County Drug Task Force pulled her over for a traffic stop on Holland avenue Thursday afternoon. Rodriguez was allegedly found to be in possession …
Officers Frank Klimjack and Kevin Defelice responded to the area of 400 East Main street for the report of subjects soliciting for cellular service on May 5, 2017. During the investigation, it was discovered that the solicitor’s employees did not have permits issued by the City of Batavia Clerk’s Office. …
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a three vehicle accident that occurred on Rt. 63, near Fargo road, in the Town of Bethany late Friday morning. At 11:19a.m., dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call of a serious injury accident with possible entrapment. A 2011 Toyota sedan, driven by Gerald D. …
Senior Serena Strollo-DiCenso received the Citizenship Award which is presented to a Senior student for outstanding and unselfish citizenship. Strollo-DiCenso was also presented with a check for $500. Serena Strollo-DiCenso is the daughter of past Kiwanian and Kiwanian of the year Anita Strollo and Joseph DiCenso. Strollo-DiCenso has logged hundreds …