By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Earlier this week, Batavia Downs’ leading driver, Drew Monti, achieved a major milestone when he surpassed $20 million dollars in career earnings, which came over the last 12-year for the 30-year-old reinsman. And on Wednesday …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Despite not finishing worse than second in her last four starts, Oaxacan Dream N was overlooked by the betting public and sent off at 20-1. That turned out to be a mistake as the 8-year-old …
The Genesee County Drug Task Force has arrested a City of Batavia man after an investigation into the possession, transportation, and sale of crack cocaine in and around the City of Batavia. Carl E. Canterbury, 54, of S. Main St., Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with two counts of …
The family of Brynleigh Higgins of Batavia says, “Thank You” to the community for coming to Brynleigh’s fundraising event on Sunday, November 24th at the ARC Community Center on Woodrow Road in Batavia. Brynleigh’s grandmother, Edna, would like to thank everyone that helped make the fundraiser a success, including the businesses …
Press release [Batavia, NY, November 25, 2024] – The Batavia – Genesee County Chapter of Zonta International is proud to announce a series of impactful activities as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, a global movement dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. This …
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department was involved in a high-speed pursuit that started in the City of Batavia near Park Road and ended in the Town of Oakfield on Friday, November 22, 2024. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle for traffic violations, but the vehicle fled once deputies initiated their …
Nyejay N. Braction, 20, of Buffalo, NY, is charged with assault 2nd degree, after allegedly breaking a Correctional Officer’s finger while in a physical altercation at the Genesee County Jail, located at 3839 West Main Street Road in the Town of Batavia, on October 15, 2024 at 6:50p.m. Braction was …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — It was no vacation for Scenic Adventure after high winds and heavy rain blew into Genesee County prior to her race. But the mare treated it like a day at the beach after handling her …
Oak Orchard Health CEO Karen Kinter with Julie Carasone, a Community Health worker for Oak Orchard Health, discuss how the Warming Center in Albion works within the Orleans County Community. Many different organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies from Genesee County came together at the First Presbyterian Church at 300 East …
VIDEO–This installment focuses upon Justin Stimson, a certified recovery peer advocate who has overcome addiction to alcohol and drugs and has found a path to help others struggling with SUD. This is the third installment of the “Recovery Journey Leads to Career at UConnectCare” series – articles and videos about …