File photos/November 29, 2024 State Police confirm they are investigating an incident that occurred on Friday, November 29th on the NYS Thruway exit 48/Batavia ramp at Oak Street, where a female in her 40s exited a moving vehicle. It is unknown how or why the woman exited the moving vehicle. …
Press release The Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. is announcing their Annual Scholarship and Community Service Awards and calling for applications. Scholarships are open to all Graduating Seniors (male or female) in Genesee County High Schools and the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership (GVEP). The students need to have …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Winter hit Batavia Downs hard on Saturday (Nov. 30) night and a spate of scratches due to weather related transportation issues shortened many of the fields. But the horses that did show up went dashing …
Wearing their newly designed jerseys for the 2024-25 season, Batavia Notre Dame United stepped onto the ice together, along with former players from last year’s Championship team, to help raise the combined team’s first banner together at the McCarthy Arena on Saturday afternoon. The team shut down Geneva 11-1 with …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Earlier this week, Batavia Downs’ leading driver, Drew Monti, achieved a major milestone when he surpassed $20 million dollars in career earnings, which came over the last 12-year for the 30-year-old reinsman. And on Wednesday …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Despite not finishing worse than second in her last four starts, Oaxacan Dream N was overlooked by the betting public and sent off at 20-1. That turned out to be a mistake as the 8-year-old …
The family of Brynleigh Higgins of Batavia says, “Thank You” to the community for coming to Brynleigh’s fundraising event on Sunday, November 24th at the ARC Community Center on Woodrow Road in Batavia. Brynleigh’s grandmother, Edna, would like to thank everyone that helped make the fundraiser a success, including the businesses …
Press release [Batavia, NY, November 25, 2024] – The Batavia – Genesee County Chapter of Zonta International is proud to announce a series of impactful activities as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, a global movement dedicated to ending violence against women and girls. This …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — A $13,000 Open Handicap for both gaits topped the bill at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 23) night and each event was won with opposing race strategies. The pacing feature went to Melanion N who …
Press release H.E. Turner & Co., Bohm-Calarco-Smith, and Burdett & Sanford Funeral Homes proudly present their 29th Annual Service of Prayer & Remembrance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec 4, at the Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road in Batavia. For those who wish to participate from home, we …