BATAVIA/City School District appoints Wendy Villone as Director of Educational Technology

Press release/provided photo BATAVIA, NY– On Monday, August 12, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Wendy Villone as the Director of Educational Technology, effective September 12, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Wendy Villone to the Batavia City …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Spartans end season with 28-3 loss to Lockport in playoff semifinals

By Mike PettinellaGenesee County Spartans The Genesee County Spartans’ season came to a disappointing end on Saturday night with a 28-3 loss to the undefeated Lockport Wildcats in the Northeastern Football Alliance Western Conference semifinals at Lockport’s Outwater Memorial Park. Genesee County’s offense was unable to put anything together against …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Walk of Hope in Le Roy raises funds for Genesee Cancer Assistance

The Le Roy Walk of Hope held its annual fundraiser at Hartwood Park on Saturday from 4-11p.m., raising funds for Genesee Cancer Assistance. Many teams participated in the walk, including 20 survivors who were celebrated with a Survivor Dinner. The walkathon brought many community members together to support cancer patients …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Overdose Awareness Day campaign includes event at Austin Park, Batavia

Press release: “Together we can” is the theme for this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day campaign – the annual observance that includes a local event from 3-7 p.m. Aug. 28 at Austin Park in Batavia. The world’s largest annual movement to end overdose, IOAD is dedicated to remembering without stigma …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Spartans hope third time’s a charm as they face host Lockport in semifinals

Placekicker Julia Petry swings into one during Genesee County Spartans’ practice session at Farrall Park in Batavia. By Mike PettinellaGenesee County Spartans Genesee County Spartans Head Coach Harry Rascoe is looking at two “keys” to knocking off the undefeated Lockport Wildcats this weekend and advancing to the championship game of …

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BATAVIA/Peace Garden leaders welcome Europeans on the run for ‘harmony, love’

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Four citizens of Central Europe carried the “Peace Torch” to the City of Batavia on Thursday afternoon as part of the Sri Chinmoy-Home Peace Run, a four-month North American journey starting and ending in New York City. Gianluca Marangon of Croatia, Edgars Ancans of …

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