By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service As a 60-year member and former chief of the Stafford Fire Department, David Vicary knows a thing or two about the volunteer firefighting business. Speaking at Monday night’s Stafford Town Board meeting, which attracted about 40 residents, Vicary said he thinks the fire company …
Press release The City of Batavia is launching a Hometown Heroes Banner Program as a living tribute for our community to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces and their family members. The banners will be placed on Redfield Parkway and Richmond Ave. from Memorial Day – Labor …
Press release/Sheriff’s Office photo K9 Otto has served the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office for 8 years and is scheduled to retire soon. Otto was born in Holland on July 26, 2014, and was imported through Upstate K9 in October 2016 where he was then paired with Deputy Jeff Cole. Throughout …
Press release/provided photo BATAVIA, NY– On Monday, August 12, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Wendy Villone as the Director of Educational Technology, effective September 12, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Wendy Villone to the Batavia City …
Conference Meeting Agenda Upload file: 240812_-_conference_agenda.pdf Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 – 7:00pm Business Meeting Agenda 240812_-_business_agenda.pdf Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 – 7:00pm
Tahja D. Allen, 22, of Buffalo, NY, is charged with aggravated DWI: PER SE/BAC of .18% or more/no priors and DWI, after a reported vehicle into a ditch at the Darien Lake Campground on Alleghany Road in Darien on August 7, 2024 at 12:45a.m. Allen was issued uniform traffic tickets …
By Mike PettinellaGenesee County Spartans The Genesee County Spartans’ season came to a disappointing end on Saturday night with a 28-3 loss to the undefeated Lockport Wildcats in the Northeastern Football Alliance Western Conference semifinals at Lockport’s Outwater Memorial Park. Genesee County’s offense was unable to put anything together against …
Press Release Dear Residents of Batavia, The City of Batavia is reaching out to request your assistance in an important initiative to ensure the safety and health of our community. We need your help to identify and replace pipes within our water system, specifically the buried service lines that connect …
The Le Roy Walk of Hope held its annual fundraiser at Hartwood Park on Saturday from 4-11p.m., raising funds for Genesee Cancer Assistance. Many teams participated in the walk, including 20 survivors who were celebrated with a Survivor Dinner. The walkathon brought many community members together to support cancer patients …
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Driver Kevin Cummings had his biggest night of the meet so far at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Aug. 10) evening after winning a total of five races on the program. His most notable victory came …