BATAVIA/Police looking for suspects in the larceny of a cash box at Plaza Spirits

Press release The Batavia Police Department is investigating a larceny which occurred at Plaza Spirits in Eastown Plaza at approximately 1:00 p.m. on November 16, 2017. One suspect distracted the employee while the other one took a cash box from the business. There were no weapons displayed and no threats …

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BATAVIA/Fellow students cheer on coloring contest winner in fire truck ride to school

The students at St. Joseph’s School formed a welcoming circle to cheer on their fellow student, 1st grader Olivia Bezon, as she was dropped off for school in City Engine 11 this morning. Bezon was awarded with a ride to school on the fire engine for taking first place in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia man jailed after threatening people inside an Elba residence with a large kitchen knife

UPDATED INFORMATION FROM PRESS RELEASE: At 1:30 this morning, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call concerning an alleged intoxicated subject who reportedly entered a residence in the Village of Elba while in possession of a knife. Adam J. Gill, 29, of East Main street, Batavia, displayed a …

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GENESEE AND WYOMING COUNTIES/Flooding caused by heavy rains create headaches for many communities

The heavy rains from the last few days have caused many headaches for many WNY communities. On Sunday night, water started to fill up the road on Rt.19 from Warsaw to Wyoming. This morning Wyoming Central School closed their doors to students as NYDOT work crews cleaned up the roadway …

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