The racing season finally gets underway after a wash out last weekend. Fans were treated to four features before some rain arrived on Saturday night. After heavy rains arrived, the night had to be cut short. Here is a link to opening day results. www.genesee-speedway.com
The NYS DEC and Genesee County hazmat crews along with first responders from the Town of Batavia held a training session together for the first time. After discussing response plans and designs for each community in the county, the group headed out to Kiwanis Park on Rt. 5 in the …
After learning of a prom proposal made by big fans of Taco Bell in Batavia, Hospitality Syracuse, Inc. decided to pay it forward and reward one of the restaurant’s best customers. Kristy Mell asked her boyfriend of 21/2 years, Bo White, to their Senior Prom at the Batavia location on …
Officers Frank Klimjack and Kevin Defelice responded to the area of 400 East Main street for the report of subjects soliciting for cellular service on May 5, 2017. During the investigation, it was discovered that the solicitor’s employees did not have permits issued by the City of Batavia Clerk’s Office. …
Senior Serena Strollo-DiCenso received the Citizenship Award which is presented to a Senior student for outstanding and unselfish citizenship. Strollo-DiCenso was also presented with a check for $500. Serena Strollo-DiCenso is the daughter of past Kiwanian and Kiwanian of the year Anita Strollo and Joseph DiCenso. Strollo-DiCenso has logged hundreds …
Mr. Eco, an international recording artist and environmentalist/educator, visited John Kennedy Primary School this morning for a special performance for students and teachers. Mr. Eco combines Hip Hop style music with lyrics that inspire children to be more environmentally conscientious. The songs emphasize the active role we all have in …
Devon D. Rogers, 30, of Pearl St., Batavia, is charged with harassment 2nd after a domestic incident on Pearl street on May 2, 2017. Rogers was arraigned in City Court and was released on recognizance and is scheduled to appear in City Court on June 1, 2017 at 9:30a.m. …
Saturday morning the United States Army Veteran, retired City of Batavia Fireman, 50 year Volunteer Fireman, creator of a fire and burn prevention program, volunteer youth counselor and founder of the Medina Railroad Museum was remembered by family, friends and the community during a funeral mass of Christian Burial at …
Elijah J. Richardson, 20, of Maple St., Batavia, is charged with robbery 3rd, petit larceny and harassment 2nd after he allegedly forcibly stole property from another person on Thorpe street on April 29, 2017. Richardson was arraigned in City Court and jailed without bail. Melanie M. Matesz is charged …
The Western New York Ford Dealers have donated two Ford vehicles to two local schools as part of the Ford Future Techs Program. The Batavia Career and Technical Education Center and the Cattaraugus/Allegany Boces in Ellicottville each received a 2014 Ford model vehicle at a press conference Tuesday morning. The …