BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/July 17, 2023

On 7/13/2023, Richard A. Demmer, 30, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on a bench warrant out of Batavia City Court. Demmer was originally arrested on 5/29/2023 and charged with Attempted Robbery 3rd degree. It’s alleged that he entered a local business and demanded money from the clerk. The warrant was …

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GENESEE COUNTY/9th Annual Cougar Classic Golf Tournament raises funds for scholarships at GCC

(Volunteers for the Cougar Classic were staff members at GCC, the Foundation Board of Directors and Alumni Council) The Genesee Community College Foundation helped raise funds for the Genesee Community College Student Scholarship Program at Stafford Country Club on Monday, with the 9th Annual Cougar Classic. “Many of our students …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Chamber of Commerce announces that voting is now open for the Best Burger in Wyoming County

Community encouraged to vote for the Best Burger/15 local businesses nominated Press release The nominations have been collected and it is now time for the community to vote for theirchoice for the Best Burger in Wyoming County. Fifteen local business were nominated for thisfun summertime contest. “We were very pleased …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man accused of escaping from custody in a secure area of the County Jail

Jarrod K. Fotiathis, 28, of W. Main St., Batavia, NY, is charged with criminal mischief 4th degree and escape 2nd degree, after he allegedly escaped from the custody of a Corrections Officer and a secured area of the Genesee County Jail at 14 West Main Street and then allegedly broke …

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