Batavia man found with thousands of images and videos of child pornography pleads guilty

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Matthew Barber, 53, of Batavia, NY, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to possession of child pornography following prior federal and state convictions relating to sexual abuse involving a minor. The charge carries …

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BATAVIA/Notre Dame High School celebrates their first 8th grade graduation with a moving up ceremony and mass at St. Joseph’s Church

Congratulations to the class of 2025!8th Grade Graduates: Izzabella Barone, Ryan Macdonald, Jr.Logan Bianco, Tramell McGee,Matthew Compton, Gabe Mileham,Destin Corcoran, Sara Rose Murray,Ashton Crawford, Gracie Phillips,Jordan Dwyer, Isaiah Plath,Nathan Foss, Maria Prattico,Megan Goll, Matthew Rogers,Gianna Groff, Caleb Smith,Timothy Karas, Samantha Smith,Andrew Kaus, Rocco Sprague,Claira Keppler, Beckett Swanson,Chance King, Rhys Tanner,Matthew …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia woman charged after incident at Social Services

Rebbecca S. Wissinger, 29, of State St., Batavia, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, custodial interference 2nd and harassment 2nd, after an incident at Genesee County Social Services on East Main street in Batavia on June 21, 2021. Wissinger allegedly became physical with a third party while …

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