BATAVIA/Vintage is now open on Harvester avenue

Welcome to “Vintage”, a family run gift/thrift/antique shop with many community events. On Saturday, Vintage officially opened with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce. “We are so excited to bring Vintage to Batavia,” owners Bob and Jackie Trombley said “We have lived here for about 9 years, and …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/12 people have undergone precautionary quarantine, 11 cleared, one still remains in quarantine

Press release COVID-19 Update – as of 03/08/20 “With Governor Andrew Cuomo’s declaration of a state of emergency in New York in response to COVID-19, the Genesee & Orleans County Health Departments are focusing on preparedness to respond to potential positive cases of COVID-19 in both counties,” stated Paul Pettit, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Candidate for Sheriff holds a campaign kick-off on Saturday, announces Undersheriff

The Campaign to Elect David Krzemien for Genesee County Sheriff held a Campaign Kick-Off Rally at Batavia Country Club on Saturday afternoon.Krzemien announced his choice for Undersheriff, Investigator Christopher Parker with the Sheriff’s Office. Krzemien is currently a part time Corfu Police Officer and Darien Deputy Town Supervisor. “I have …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Chamber of Commerce recognizes members of the community at awards ceremony

Photos by Shaylene Kilner The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 48th Annual Awards Ceremony which was held on Saturday night at the Quality Inn & Suites on Park Road in Batavia. This event honors businesses and individuals for their achievements in business, community service and volunteerism. Business of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Economic development is a marathon, not a sprint, says Hyde at GCEDC Annual Meeting

About 250 business, government, community and economic developments leaders attended the GCEDC Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Friday afternoon at Batavia Downs. According to NYS EDC, Genesee County has 8 shovel-ready sites across Genesee County, 37 businesses attracted or retained by these shovel-ready sites,1,150 jobs directly located at shovel-ready sites(2018),$809 …

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