The City of Batavia Fire Department introduced their new Engine 12 to the public on Wednesday afternoon, with a “Push In” Ceremony at City Fire Headquarters on Evans Street. Chaplain Erhart blessed the new Engine 12 and all firefighters who use the truck. New Engine 12 went into service this …
Press release A necessary stop for all drivers, gas stations provide consumers with more than just fuel. With an increased number of gas stations providing food, clothing, children’s toys and everyday household items, the need for customer awareness rises. Below are tips for your next fuel stop: · DO NOT …
(Pictured left to right: Jennifer Wesp, Batavia High School Principal; John Jaeger, M.D., Genesee County Medical Society Treasurer; Mohammad Rumi, M.D. Genesee County Medical Society President; Zachary Korzelius, Batavia City School District Foundation President; Jason Smith, Superintendent, Batavia City School District) The donation will provide scholarships to Batavia High School seniors who plan to …
Press release The Batavia Police Department has closed out the Movember campaign for 2023. The department raised $1,700 for Genesee Cancer Assistance with 19 members participating. Pictured are a few members who participated in the campaign with leadership from Genesee Cancer Assistance. Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Although the summer/fall meet at Batavia Downs concluded less than four weeks ago, the new year brings a new season of harness racing at the oldest lighted harness track in North America as The Downs …
Press release Call for Artists: GO ART! is seeking submission for an upcoming exhibit, This Art is Garbage which provides artists an opportunity to explore the possibilities of garbage and waste as a medium for creativity. Artists are asked to redirect items that would normally be thrown away, into works …
Press release The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. According to the EPA, an estimated 1 in 15 homes in the United States have high radon levels. “Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that seeps into your home through cracks in the …
The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident whichoccurred at the intersection of Route 20A at Silver Lake Road in the Town of Perry. The collision occurred on December 29, 2023, at 5:38p.m., at which time the Wyoming County911 Center took phone calls of an injury …
On December18, 2023, Cameron Youngs, 33, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged with one count of Assault in the second degree, a class D felony, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor. Youngs is accused of intentionally causing physical injury to a 6-year-old child on …