BATAVIA/City School District now accepting nominations for 2025 Musicians of Note Honor

Nominations due March 31, 2025 Press release BATAVIA, NY—The Batavia City School District is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Musicians of Note honor. Each year, BCSD recognizes alumni and retired music educators for their accomplishments in the field of music. Batavia has many alumni who have had successful careers …

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GENESEE COUNTY/City of Batavia Police provide tips to prevent vehicle larcenies

Press release The Batavia Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and secure. As part of our ongoing efforts to prevent crime, we would like to remind residents and visitors to take necessary precautions to protect their vehicles and valuables from larcenies. Larcenies from vehicles are often crimes …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. is hosting its Annual Meat Raffle

Press release The Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc., a not-for-profit group from Genesee County and local organization dedicated to providing Educational Scholarships and Community Service Awards, is thrilled to announce the annual Meat Raffle fundraiser to support its initiatives. Event Details: · What: Meat Raffle to benefit the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Two Batavia Projects Proposing $5.8M in investments

Graham Corporation and 202 Oak St, LLC proposals on GCEDC agenda Press release BATAVIA, NY – Two projects in the City of Batavia submitted to the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) are projected to generate over $7 million in local benefits. The GCEDC board of directors will consider final …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs/Dennis James Tourville, 66, passes away

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Dennis James Tourville, 66, of Buffalo, New York, passed away on January 25, 2025 at the Erie County Medical Center. He was born on August 14, 1958 to the late Lester and Mildred Tourville. Mr. Tourville had a life-long passion for animals, in particular horses. Born into a harness racing family, he learned how …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/GCEDC holds three Public Hearings on three different data center projects. “It will be one or none,” says GCEDC President and CEO Mark Masse

Public Hearing February 3, 2025 200p.m. Project Rampart, LLC Project Details – Project Rampart, LLC is proposing to construct a 750,000 square-foot data center at the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park. Project Application Project Design Documents Project Proposed Incentives Initial Resolution – January 16, 2025 Public Hearing – February 3, …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Q&A with John Bennett, who is leaving UConnectCare to accept regional position

Press release from UConnectCare: John Bennett is leaving UConnectCare after dedicating the past 25 years at the agency formerly known as Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse to helping those affected by substance and alcohol use disorder. With his last day as chief executive officer set for this Friday …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/January 15-30, 2025

Orangeville Jose Mendoza-Huntley Hearing held; Adjourned to 02/13/25. State Correctional Facilities Ambrose Williams-Appearance; Adjourned to 03/14/25 for Trial. George Blunt-Motions argued, Adjourned to 2/24/25 for appearance Elijah Clay-Pleaded guilty to Promoting Prison Contraband in the Second Degree (misdemeanor); sentenced to a Conditional Discharge, surcharge and DNA fee. Luis Dejesus-Arraigned on …

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