On 11/20/2024, Tyquan D. Bethel, 34, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, and Harassment 2nd degree. Bethel was arrested after police responded to a disturbance call on Pearl Street. It’s alleged that he violated an order …
Press release The Genesee County Youth Bureau is proud to announce their new program, Caught Being Good, which was recently launched this November. This new program is designed to further enhance the ability of our School Resource Officers (SROs) to build positive relationships with our youth. Positive reinforcement helps to …
By Tim Bojarski, president of UNY-USHWA (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs have announced that Drew Monti and Sam Smith are the top driver and trainer for the summer/fall race meet at …
Press release LeRoy, NY- December 2024- The Republican Party of Le Roy, NY is now holding regular monthly meetings. We are actively seeking candidates for the 2025 Fall Election Season; the following positions will be up for election in 2025:● County Legislator● Town Justice● Town Board (2)Republicans are also needed …
By Tim Bojarski, president of UNY-USHWA (Photos from Cable Shoers Facebook) Batavia, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is proud to announce that longtime western New York blacksmith, Ray Cable, will be given their 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for his over 60-years of …
Record Level of Funding for the Agricultural Non-Point Source Abatement and Control (Ag Non-Point) Program Provided through the Environmental Protection Fund and the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 Marks 30-Year Anniversary of the Program, Which Has Awarded over $250 Million to Support On-Farm …
Press release On Friday, December 6th, the GENESEE AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION RAMPARTS MITE DIVISION (8U) will host their 2nd annual “Merry Mitemas Tournament at the David McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena on Evans Street in Batavia NY. The Opening game will begin Friday, December 6 at 12pm. Twenty-two teams from the …
Press release BATAVIA, NY – Plans are already underway for the 20th Annual Celebrate Agriculture Dinner which will take place Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6 pm at the Alexander Fire Hall. This annual event is a celebration of Genesee County’s #1 Industry, Agriculture! The highlight of the night is …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The final $13,000 fillies and mares Open Handicap pace of the year was featured at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Dec. 4) night and Won Surreal Deal (Kyle Cummings) laid claim to the victory despite dealing …
Press release Michael Marsh and David Hall, Edward Jones financial advisors in Genesee County, invite the public to attend a holiday open house from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, December 7th at 7 Jackson Street during Christmas in the City. Light refreshments will be served. Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm with 20,000 financial advisors as of Nov. 4, …