Max Torrey provides a tour of Big O Farms new packing facility during the 32nd Annual Decision Maker’s Agricultural forum this past Wednesday in Elba. The event was presented by the Agriculture Committee and the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce. Big O Farms produces 100,000 boxes of yellow and red …
The pavilion in the parking lot at the Town of Batavia Fire Hall on Lewiston road was in need of a new roof and painting. A core group of 7 volunteer members of Habitat for Humanity along with three members from the RIT College student volunteers, donated their time and …
Connor Scott started out the scoring in the first quarter with a 57-yard run to make the score 6-0, the extra point was blocked. Later in the first quarter, Bodie Hyde found Noah Currier in the endzone to up the score to 12-0. With 12 seconds left in the first …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The top local trotting talent was on full display at Batavia Downs on Friday night (Sept. 23) and the co-featured Opens both produced come from behind victories. In the $15,000 Open I Handicap, C R …
A Genesee County Grand Jury has indicted Iverson M. Davis, 20 of Rochester, NY, accusing him of grand larceny 3rd degree, a class D felony, and nine counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument 2nd degree, a class D felony, after allegedly stealing property having value in excess of …
Crossroads House and Batavia First Presbyterian Church will “Continue the Conversation” after Dr. Christopher Kerr’s presentation on end-of-life caregiving experiences held at the Batavia First Presbyterian Church on Thursday September 22, 2022. A large crowd attended the event, and many may still have more questions or caregiving experiences to share …
Press release Did you know that radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is released in rock, soil and water? Radon has no smell, taste or color and kills more than 21,000 people each year. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the second leading …
First Ever ‘Volunteering is a Work of Heart Day’ Press release BATAVIA – Arc GLOW’s Meadowcrest Drive home received some help with fall spruce up and clean this afternoon from a group of hard-working volunteers representing Five Star Bank. Five Star’s First Vice President Territory Director Jacqueline Lavoie shared a …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — There was a major upset in the $15,000 fillies and mares Open pace on Wednesday night (Sept. 21) at Batavia Downs after Pretty Blue Angel got a perfect trip and scored an 81-1 upset victory …