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 clip from show “Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters — tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy — struggle to keep their family going while Father’s away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of the classic novel, …
Press release/provided photo BATAVIA, NY– On Monday, November 18, upon recommendation from Superintendent Jason Smith, the Batavia City School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Jessica Korzelius as Principal of Robert Morris, effective January 6, 2025. “I am delighted to welcome Jessica Korzelius as the new principal of Robert …
On 11/5/2024, Danny D. Williams, 36, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree. It’s alleged that Williams violated an order of protection by being with the protected person. He was arraigned in CAP Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. He is due in …
Prestigious award recognizes hospitals that undergo a rigorous designation process, committed to providing optimal infant feeding care to all patients Press release BATAVIA, NY, Nov. 18, 2024- United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) is proud to announce that it has once again achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review …
Video of check presentation BATAVIA –Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) and Batavia Downs President and CEO Byron Brown was joined by staff from Make-A-Wish Western New York, as Batavia Downs Presented them with a check for $9,310. These proceeds were from this past summer’s Chair Rentals, Glow in the …
Press release In an exciting title match between former league bowling teammates, Batavia native Pat Donaghue edged lifelong Batavian Mike Pettinella for the 60-and-Over Tour presented by Batavia Downs Gaming title Sunday at Mancuso Bowling Center. Donaghue, who rolled a 299 game during the qualifying round, struck in the 9th frame …
(Provided photos/information) The family of Brynleigh Higgins of Batavia says they knew something wasn’t right since she was 5 months old. “We have been in and out of the hospital with her,” says her grandmother Edna Higgins. About this time last year, she started having trouble eating. “She would start …
Press release The Board of Directors of The Jerome Foundation is pleased to announce that the recipients of the 39th Health and Humanitarian Award is Jay Gsell. This prestigious award recognizes volunteer men and women of Genesee County who have helped promote the emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of area …