James Z. Gray, 32, of Park Rd., Batavia, NY, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, after an investigation into a report of 2-year-old male that had ingested marijuana on June 22, 2023 on Park Road. Deputies say Gray allegedly possessed chocolate that contained marijuana and it was …
Press releaseThe Genesee County Highway Department would like to notify the public of a significant bridge replacement project on Wortendyke Rd in the Town of Batavia. Starting June 26th, this essential undertaking will require a temporary closure of approximately 6-8 weeks between South Main Street Road and State Route 33.
$3,000 Raised for Local Vets Press release BATAVIA –Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) and Batavia Downs President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek was joined by staff from WNY Heroes, Inc as they were presented with a check for $3,000. These proceeds were from this past Saturday’s Jackpot 5k event. “WNY …
After her grave was discovered by City of Batavia Historian Larry Barnes about a year ago, Rev. Dr. Shiela McCullough, and Rev. Dr. Roula Alkhouri felt the need to shed light on Addy, a slave to an Episcopal Priest, Lucius Smith, in Batavia for 46 years, beginning at the age …
Video story-interview with Tim Yaeger, Fire Coordinator, Genesee County A train derailment that occurred just before noon on Monday, will leave several railroad crossings closed for several days. According to Genesee County Fire Coordinator Tim Yaeger, the derailment affected about a 2-3 mile area of the tracks between Snipery road …
The following were arrested at Six Flags Darien Lake during the Luke Bryan concert on June 16, 2023. They are all to appear in Darien Town Court on July 11, 2023, at 4:00 PM. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Jaxson R.W. Larsen, 21, of Lakeview Rd., Lakeview, NY, arrested and charged with 2 counts …
Provided photo NYS Attorney General Letitia James made a stop at the Juneteenth Freedom Day event at Williams Park on Saturday afternoon.James says she heard about the group Just Kings, who assisted seniors and those in need during the pandemic with food and resources, and wanted to stop by personally …
Press release Following an extensive application and site review process, National Children’s Alliance recognizes the Justice for Children Advocacy Center (JFCAC) for its delivery of high-quality and effective services to child abuse victims through accreditation. As the accrediting agency for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) across the country, National Children’s Alliance …
The second annual UMMC Lemonade Stand in Centennial Park was held on Thursday evening. 11 kids and their families participated in the event. The goal is to raise $15,000 to purchase Heart Failure Care Kits for UMMC patients. The kits have proven to reduce readmissions by up to 73%. “This …
Press release With the warmer weather here, more home renovation projects are starting. If you have a home built before 1978, it is important to make sure renovations are done safely. Homes built before 1978 are more likely to have lead-based paint that can be disturbed when renovating. Renovations can …