BATAVIA/Father Ivan and Father Bob each hold their last mass at Resurrection Parish this past weekend as both will retire after many years of service to the community

Father Ivan Trujillo and Father Bob Waters each held their last mass at Resurrection Parish on Sunday morning after their many years of dedicated service to the community. “We wish them both nothing but blessings in their retirement,” said parishioners in the weekly bulletin. Music Director Mark Hoerbelt says he …

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Genesee County Spartans defeat Falcons,13-0, in semipro football home opener

By Mike PettinellaGenesee County Spartans The fledgling Genesee County Spartans defeated the New York Falcons, 13-0, in non-league semipro football action Saturday afternoon at Genesee Community College. Head Coach Harry Rascoe’s squad shook off a sluggish first half as quarterback Alex Rood and halfback Jed Reese ran for touchdowns after …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club awards scholarships and community service awards at their annual banquet

Story & photos by Julie Carasone After a year of fundraising through raffles, a garage sale, bottle drives and auctions, the Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club awarded 15 scholarships and 10 Community Service Awards at their annual banquet on Thursday evening. According to Shannon Plath, President, BBPWC has provided …

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BATAVIA/Photos/Muckdogs home opener does not disappoint, with a 5-4 win over Elmira in front of the hometown crowd

VIDEO-Home Opener Pre-Game festivities at Dwyer Stadium before the first pitch/June 3, 2023. Perry H.S. Jazz Band performs the National Anthem on Opening night The Buffalo Highlanders KMS Diamond Dancers Ty Woods who grew up playing in Alexander- signing autographs with players from his alma Mater, Tri Town Youth Athletics …

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