BATAVIA/Winter Guard from across WNY participate in Batavia Fantastic Visions show at BHS
Month: February 2023
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Alexander man attempts to run from deputy during traffic stop
Michael J. Szustakowski, 34, of Attica, NY, is charged with felony DWI/conviction within the last 10 years, obstructing governmental administration 2nd, speeding in a 55-mph zone, and open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on RT. 33 in the Town of Bergen on February 10, 2023 …
GENESEE COUNTY/Kiwanis Club of Batavia celebrates 100 years of service to kids in the community
Press release BATAVIA, NY – Kids in Batavia and surrounding areas have benefitted from the Kiwanis Club of Batavia for 100 years! The Kiwanis Club of Batavia has a long history of community service through various club sponsored programs and support of youth and community-serving organizations. On Feb. 22, 1923, …
Genesee Valley BOCES crowns Scholastic Bowl winner
Press release The Scholastic Bowl hosted by Genesee Valley BOCES gives students in grades 9 through 12 a forum in which to demonstrate their intellectual excellence and to receive recognition. Students are given the opportunity to interact with academically talented students from other districts. This year’s teams that participated in the …
GENESEE COUNTY/Who’s Got The Move upsets at Batavia Downs
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo of Who’s Got The Move courtesy of Aurora Wzientek) Batavia, NY — A substantial class hike made punters overlook Who’s Got The Move’s convincing 4-½ length victory from just last week and their wagering discard provided big dividends for those who came back …
NYS Police/Looking for assistance in locating a person of interest in Batavia
PRESS RELEASE The Bureau of Criminal Investigation are seeking public assistance in identifying this white male, person of interest. These surveillance photos are from Dicks Sporting Goods in Batavia, NY. This male has been seen doing similar crimes in WNY area. The person of interest maybe driving an older gray, …
WYOMING COUNTY/Three barns destroyed, heifers and calves lost in West Lake road fire
Extremely high winds caused a fire in a barn to spread and destroy three large barns in the Town of Castile on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Wyoming County Office of Emergency Services, sparks from a maple syrup arch accidentally blew onto a pile of straw inside a barn at …
GENESEE COUNTY/Veterans Outreach Club at Pembroke H.S. accepts the honor of being designated as a Purple Heart school
GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Town Board Meeting/February 15, 2023
TOWN OF BATAVIAREGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETINGWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 20237:00 P.M. Town HallA. Calling the Meeting to Order: D. Resolutions:
GENESEE COUNTY/Deputy retires after 26 years of service to the community
Press release Effective January 27, 2023, Deputy Sheriff Cory W. Mower retired after 26 years of service with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Mower started his career on December 28, 1996, as a Correction Officer at the Genesee County Jail. On January 25, 2003, he was appointed a Deputy …