BATAVIA/2nd annual Community Schools Fall Expo at Robert Morris

The Batavia City School District welcomed families to the 2nd annual Community Schools Fall Expo at Robert Morris School at 80 Union street on Wednesday evening. Students were able to pick out new or gently used winter clothing, including hats, gloves, scarves and boots, grab a bite to eat, shop …

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WNY/Medina’s Curtis Foss claims seventh Masters Tournament title; Batavia’s Mike Pettinella places second

Press release The 60th and final edition of the Genesee Region USBC (and former Batavia) Masters Tournament was written over the weekend and, once again, Curtis Foss of Medina was the headliner. The 35-year-old right-hander captured his unprecedented seventh Masters’ crown Sunday at Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen by winning six …

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GENESEE COUNTY/County to Launch ‘Operation Green Light’ in support of local veterans

Press release Genesee County, NY – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the Old Courthouse will beilluminated green November 6th through November 12th as part of Operation Green Light, a nationwideinitiative to support veterans and raise awareness about the challenges faced by many veterans.Operation Green Light also focuses …

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Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming (GOW)Trauma & Resiliency Conference scheduled at Batavia Downs

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) recently received a grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to learn more about the intersection of trauma, suicide, overdose, and health. This conference will help understand how these issues influence our communities and help us …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Medina man facing felony drug charges after allegedly selling methamphetamine in the city of Batavia

The Genesee County Local Drug Enforcement Task Force arrested a Medina man on October 19, 2022, after an investigation into the possession, transportation and sale of methamphetamine in the city of Batavia. Kevin P. Kage, 35, of Medina, NY, was taken into custody while in Orleans County, on a sealed …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Rochester man arrested after 6-month investigation into the possession and sale of crack cocaine in the City of Batavia

The Genesee County Local Drug Enforcement Task Force arrested a Rochester man on October 24, 2022, after a 6-month investigation into the possession, transportation and sale of crack cocaine in the city of Batavia. Shamar R. Chester, aka “Game”, 46, of Rochester, NY, is charged with four counts of criminal …

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