BATAVIA/School Board votes 5-1 in favor of naming the high school auditorium after the district’s first music educator

The Board of Education voted 5-1 on Thursday evening, to name the Batavia High School Auditorium after Frank E. Owen, the district’s first music educator (1927-1964) (Above photo by Carl Steubing–former student of Owen-photo shows Owen holding his final chord at his farewell concert in May of 1964 with 700 …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/GCASA promotes Sheila Harding to assistant director of Prevention

Press release With a track record of success as an advocate for youth, Sheila Harding is equipped to help facilitate drug and alcohol awareness programs as the assistant director of Prevention at Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. “Sheila demonstrated her abilities to connect with young people as a …

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BATAVIA/NY Responsible Play Partnership, Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel Team Up to Promote Responsible Gaming

Press release The New York State Gaming Commission, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and New York Council on Problem Gambling, which together comprise New York’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP), today came together with executive management at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel to discuss steps being …

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