By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — An early move by driver Jim Morrill Jr. put Metal Man in the perfect spot to win the lone $119,800 division of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings at Batavia …
Press release It is early August and the height of summer, which often means the peak of “bat season” for local health departments and when people more commonly have encounters with bats. Bats can occasionally find their way into houses, particularly in older homes that are not properly sealed. This …
The City of Batavia placed a temporary sewage pump at the lift station at West Main Street near Redfield Parkway on Monday, so workers do not have to man the station. The temporary sewage pump runs continuously and is powered by diesel fuel. The lift station’s electronic box was destroyed …
On 7/29/2023, Andrew J. Draper, 44, of Batavia, NY, was arrested on an arrest warrant out of Batavia City Court. Draper was initially arrested on 8/24/2022 for Criminal Contempt 1st degree, after allegedly violating an order of protection. He was issued an appearance ticket but failed to appear in court. …