Month: February 2025
NYS/DEC Launches new web-based form to report suspected cases of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds
Public Reminded to Minimize Risk of Spread by Preventing Contact Between Domestic Animals and Wild Birds Press release New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced an online platform for the public to report suspected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in wild birds. The platform …
GENESEE COUNTY/Arc GLOW receives grant from Batavia Rotary

Press release/provided photos Thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club of Batavia, Arc GLOW was able to purchase necessary equipment for the Genesee County Meals on Wheels program. Since 2012, Arc GLOW has contracted with the Genesee County Office for the Aging to deliver meals toGenesee County residents …
GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Players announces 2025 Season and upcoming Business Soirée

Press release BATAVIA, NY – January 30, 2025 – Batavia Players, Inc. and Main St. 56 Theater are excited to kick off a brand-new season of theatrical performances, community events, and business partnerships. The organization recently held its Annual Board Meeting on Saturday, January 25, 2025, where new leadership was confirmed, committees were formed, …
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/February 2, 2025

William S. Pyszczek, 72, of Pembroke, NY, is charged with menacing 2nd degree and harassment 2nd degree after allegedly brandishing a knife towards the victim and threatening the victim’s life, The incident occurred after an alleged physical altercation with the victim, causing the victim to fear physical injury after an …
Batavia Winter Guard 2025 “The Space Between Us”at Batavia High School on Saturday

Video-Independent A-Batavia Varsity 2nd place 64.16 Gates Chili IA 1st place-68.75 Batavia/ Senior Recognition Novice 1st place Gates Chili Novice 2nd place Hinsdale Starliners Cadet 1st place Victor JV 2nd place Ventures Cadet 3rd place Medina Cadet 4th place Batavia Cadet 5th place Jamestown Caboose 6th place Lancaster Cadet Regional …
GENESEE COUNTY/GWMEA Solo Fest attracts music students from 10 school districts at Le Roy Jr. Sr. H.S. on Saturday

Students from 10 different school districts in Genesee and Wyoming Counties gathered at Le Roy Jr. Sr. H.S. for the annual GWMEA (Genesee-Wyoming Music Educators Association) Solo Festival on Saturday. The students participating attend Solo Festival for educational value and feedback from professional musicians and are also auditioning to be …
BATAVIA/The Local Barbershop cuts the ribbon at their Grand Opening, attracts a crowd at Open House

It was all smiles and a celebratory atmosphere at 466 Ellicott Street in Batavia on Saturday afternoon as four barbers, friends, family and the community gathered for the official Grand Opening/Open House for The Local Barbershop on the southside. The Co-op of Damian Hargrave, Alton Rupp, Tommy Slenker and Will …