Month: December 2024
Genesee County to participate in statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season “High Visibility Engagement Campaign”
STOP-DWI Impaired Driving High Visibility Engagement Campaign runs December 11, 2024 – January 1, 2025 Press release Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Batavia Police Department and the Village of LeRoy Police Department will be participating in a coordinated effort with the Genesee County STOP-DWI program to bring awareness …
BATAVIA/ILGR and UHAA partner up to offer Art Exhibits, Opening Reception for Artist Hope Smith is December 16th
Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is again working with the University Heights Arts Association (UHAA) to showcase the talents of another local young artist, Hope Smith. Her paintings will be displayed in the Independent Living Center lobby at 319 West Main Street, left rear, in the …
Genesee County Parks Department eliminates lottery process for pavilion reservations in 2025
Press release Batavia, NY—The Genesee County Parks Department is excited to announce updates to its reservationprocess for park shelters and pavilions at Genesee County Park and Forest and DeWitt Recreation Area. The department launched an online reservation system last year and, with its success, has decided todiscontinue the traditional mail-in …
BATAVIA/Driver located and charged in hit and run car/pedestrian accident on East Main Street
On 12/10/2024, at approximately 5:11 PM, Batavia Police were dispatched to a hit-and-run car/pedestrian motor vehicle accident on East Main Street near the Mobile gas station. Officers arrived and located an injured male in the roadway. The male was transferred to Strong and is in satisfactory condition. Through investigation, detectives …
BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/December 10, 2024
On 11/28/2024, Scott J. Hinze, 38, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd degree, Criminal Contempt 2nd degree, Criminal Tampering 3rd degree, and Petit Larceny. Hinze was arrested on a warrant stemming from an incident in July of 2024, where he allegedly damaged and tampered with …
Genesee County welcomes new Deputy County Treasurer
Press release Batavia, NY—Genesee County is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie L. Stein as the newDeputy County Treasurer. A lifelong resident, Katie brings a wealth of experience and a strongeducational background to the position. Treasurer-elect Kevin Andrews expressed enthusiasm about Katie joining the team, stating, “I amexcited to …
BATAVIA/Open House held for residents to comment on the future development of the Tonawanda Creek waterfront near the ice rink
The City of Batavia and the Batavia Development Corporation held an open house before the City Council meeting on Monday night to gather input from the public on how they feel about the future development of the Tonawanda Creek waterfront area near the McCarthy Ice Arena on Evans Street. Conceptual …
BATAVIA/Superintendent of Water and Wastewater to join City of Batavia
Press release Batavia, NY- The City of Batavia is pleased to announce the appointment of Bailey Groth to the position of Superintendent of Water and Wastewater for the City of Batavia. Groth was selected following an extensive search for candidates. She will assume her new role on December 18, 2024. …