BATAVIA/New police officer sworn in at City Centre on Wednesday

The City of Batavia Police Department is closer to being almost at full staff. Police Chief Shawn Heubusch says three officers have been sworn in and are currently in field training. One other is in academy currently. Two officer positions remain open. Chief Heubusch says in 2013-14 there were 7 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Planning Board/Public Hearings and meeting/August 16, 2022

Town of Batavia Planning Board MeetingBatavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, NYTuesday, August 16, 2022 7:00 pm Public HearingsApplication by Bergmann Associates for a Special Use Permit for the construction of RPNY #6Pike Road Solar ProjectApplication by Bergmann Associates for a Special Use Permit for the construction …

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BATAVIA/Eden Cafe and Bakeshop officially cuts the ribbon on their new location on Ellicott street

The Eden Cafe and Bakeshop, located at 242 Ellicott street in Batavia, celebrated their Grand Opening on Tuesday afternoon with an official ribbon cutting provided by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce. The restaurant is the creation of Judy Hysek, who after participating in the 2017 Foodie Challenge, was chosen …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Department arrest report for concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Sunday

The following people were arrested by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department during the Outlaw Festival Concert at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on August 14, 2022. The following were issued appearance tickets to appear in Darien Town Court on September 16, 2022, at 4:00p.m.: Anthony M. Digangi, 32, of …

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BATAVIA/GCASA’s ‘open access’ offers fast help for those needing detoxification services

By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist In an ongoing effort to meet people right where they’re at, the Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse staff is offering an “open access” first step to substance use disorder recovery. “We’re pleased to announce that men and women seeking detoxification are able to come …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Workforce Development Programs prepare students for career opportunities

Students recently completed Cornell in High School Dairy Processing and currently in six-week Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship bootcamps Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. – School is out which means expanding Genesee County Workforce Training Programs began to help students prepare for skilled labor jobs with employers in the GLOW region. The Genesee …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs announces lineup for indoor fall concerts

Bob Seger and Elton John Tributes to Play Inside Park Place Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for indoor fall concert dates, which will take place inside Park Place this fall on select Fridays. On Friday, September 2nd, Batavia Downs welcomes Forever Seger – …

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