An overheated extension cord connected to an electric heater caused an apartment fire at 90 Covington street in the Village of Perry on February 21, 2020 at 5:24p.m. There were 10 apartments in the building and all tenants were evacuated during the fire. The blaze was contained to the apartment …
Daniel J. Lewis, 24, of Genesee St., Lima, NY, is charged with petit larceny after an investigation into recent car larcenies in the Town of Batavia on February 3, 2020 just after midnight. Lewis is accused of entering a motor vehicle parked on Stringham Drive and stealing property from within …
2ANYS (formerly 2AWNY.COM) has been aggressively launching new Chapters throughout New York state over the past month. The group’s founder, Steve Felano, of Erie County, says they looking for NYS to stop violating the Second Amendment. “We plan on looking into accusations that people are buying off judges to get …
Press release IAFF Local 896 Batavia City Firefighters are proud to announce a safe and secure drop box to retire U.S. flags in our community. Firefighters have partnered with the Veness Strollo VFW Post 1602 to ensure a dignified retirement on flag day. Residents are encouraged to bring their retired …
Terrance L. Falk, 21, of Woods Meadow Lane, Rochester, was sentenced to 3 years in state prison and 2 years of post release supervision after pleading guilty to assault 2nd, a class D felony, on November 26, 2019 Faulk was originally charged with gang assault 1st and harassment 2nd after …
On February 11, 2020, State Police in Machias arrested Kyle J. Killian, 24, of Arcade, NY, for aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC Over 0.18%, driving while ability impaired by drugs, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 1st degree. Troopers investigating an October 12, 2019 one-car …
(Note: no ages or addresses provided in this blotter release) Paul J. Makowski and Amanda M. Makowski are each charged with criminal possession of stolen property 5th after being arrested on February 8, 2020 at 3:55p.m. Devin B. Carleton is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th after …
The Town of Batavia passed a resolution opposing the taking away of Video Lottery Terminal(VLT) revenues by NYS at Wednesday nights Regular Town Board meeting. According to Town Supervisor Greg Post, with a $170,000 budget shortfall created by the proposed termination of VLT revenue in the NYS budget, the Town …
Press release Batavia, NY – The Cornell University Department of Animal Science is pleased to announce Animal Crackers 2020, “Bovine, Sheep and Swine – How Divine!”, on Saturday, May 2, 2020 on the Cornell University campus. This year’s program will highlight dairy, beef, swine, and sheep topics. 4-H youth 9-12 …
Press release The Genesee Valley Educational Partnership’s Practical Nursing Program will hold Open Houses for anyone interested in learning more about upcoming classes for the Licensed Practical Nursing or Certified Nursing Programs. Open Houses will be held on March 25 from 1-3:00 p.m. and on April 29 from 3-5:00 p.m. …