BATAVIA/Owen Library at GO ART! renamed as the James R. Owen Library

The Owen Library at Go Art! was renamed the James R. Owen Library at Seymour Place on Sunday afternoon with about 50 community members and friends in attendance. Owen loved to spend time at the library sharing stories, talking about his father Frank E. Owen and about his sister Kathy …

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BATAVIA/Crossroads House celebrates 25 years of compassionate care at the Red-Carpet Gala at Batavia Downs

Crossroads House of Batavia celebrated 25 years in the community with a Red-Carpet Gala at Batavia Downs on Saturday evening. The event celebrated all who have volunteered at Batavia’s only comfort care home and all who are part of the Crossroads House community, including the families of those who have …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Department Awards and Commendations for 2022

Provided information/Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Officer of the Year Award – Kenneth A. Quackenbush, III Deputy Sheriff Kenneth A. Quackenbush, III has distinguished himself in the performance of service to the citizens of Genesee County during 2022. Deputy Quackenbush is a six-year member of the Sheriff’s Office, with almost four …

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NYS Police Blotter/Three charged with Gang Assault

William Johnson, 23, Christopher Thompson, 37, and Sequan S. Lewis, 33, all of Attica, NY, are each charged with two counts of gang assault 1st degree, a class B felony, in a November 11, 2022 incident. They were arrested on January 25, 2023 and are being held. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Marco Coles, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Meet and Greet introduces new Chamber of Commerce President to the community

With his first month under his belt, new Chamber of Commerce President Brian Cousins attended his first meet and greet at Eli Fish in Batavia on Thursday evening. After 25 years of working at Darien Lake in operations, sales and marketing, entertainment, hospitality, tourism and starting as a seasonal worker …

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