GENESEE COUNTY/The dream of starting your own business begins with a passion

(Pictured left-right-Judy Hysek, Eden Café and Bakeshop, Renee Smart, Moonjava Café, Kimberly Argenta, Art ah La Carte, and Lori Trader of No Finer Diner and No Better Bed and Breakfast) October is Women’s Small Business Month, and what better way to learn about being an entrepreneur than from five women …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Alabama man accused of violating an order of protection then attempting to conceal the contact

Ryan M. Norton Sr., 44, of Bloomingdale Rd., Alabama, is charged with criminal contempt 2nd and falsifying business records 1st following an investigation into a violation of an active order of protection on August 30, 2018. Norton allegedly contacted a protected party in a stay away order of protection and …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Oakfield man charged after being accused of failing to provide two dogs appropriate housing

John W. Mitchell Jr., 44, of S. Main St., Oakfield, is charged with three counts failure to provide proper sustenance under the Agriculture and Markets Law after allegedly depriving two dogs of appropriate housing. Mitchell also allegedly deprived one of the dogs of physical care. Mitchell was charged on October …

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H.S. Football/York /Pavilion advances to the semifinals after defeating Notre Dame

The #6 York/Pavilion Knights defeated #3 Notre Dame 18-0 in the quarterfinal sectional game on Saturday afternoon in Batavia to advance to the semifinals in Class D. In the first quarter, both teams could not break the 0-0 score. Late in the 2nd quarter, the Knights got on the board …

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BATAVIA/Main Street Pizza owner makes a large donation to help Sheriff’s Office K-9 fund

Main Street Pizza owner Vic Marchese donated $4,000 to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office K-9 fund to help kick off fundraising efforts to obtain a new K-9 for the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday morning. K-9 Destro suddenly passed away last week after a brief battle with cancer. K-9 …

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