BATAVIA/Habitat for Humanity continues the tradition of Women’s Build thanks to a generous community

The traditional sponsor of national Women’s Build did not participate this year in a popular volunteer day for Habitat for Humanity, so the group decided to create a fundraising committee and hold their own solo Women’s Build event for the first time. The goal was to raise $5,000, but a …

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BATAVIA/Over 700 participate in GLOW Corporate Cup, Police Officers run in full duty gear raising money for the Kidney Foundation

Over 700 people and 47 teams participated in GLOW Corporate Cup on Thursday evening in the City of Batavia at Centennial Park. The top three teams were: 1.Batavia Downs 56:10 2.Batavia City Schools at 56:22 3.Crossfit Silver Fox 1:03:56 The top male runner was John Schnitter with a time of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Judge delays sentencing for Liberty street man who pleaded guilty to menacing a police officer

Brandon R. Fogg, 32, of Liberty St., Batavia, pleaded guilty to menacing 1st degree, a class E felony, in Genesee County Court on June 21, 2019. Today he was scheduled to be sentenced and was facing prison time. Instead, Judge Zambito delayed sentencing and allowed Fogg to participate in a …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man arrested at Darien Lake for criminal impersonation of a police officer and swearing

Paul R. Avino, 46, of Ellicott St., Batavia, is charged with disorderly conduct, obstruction, resisting arrest and criminal impersonation of a police officer following a complaint at Six Flags Darien Lake on July 31, 2019. Avino was allegedly swearing in a public place, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. He …

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