Press release/provided photos Thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club of Batavia, Arc GLOW was able to purchase necessary equipment for the Genesee County Meals on Wheels program. Since 2012, Arc GLOW has contracted with the Genesee County Office for the Aging to deliver meals toGenesee County residents …
Press release BATAVIA, NY – January 30, 2025 – Batavia Players, Inc. and Main St. 56 Theater are excited to kick off a brand-new season of theatrical performances, community events, and business partnerships. The organization recently held its Annual Board Meeting on Saturday, January 25, 2025, where new leadership was confirmed, committees were formed, …
Video-Independent A-Batavia Varsity 2nd place 64.16 Gates Chili IA 1st place-68.75 Batavia/ Senior Recognition Novice 1st place Gates Chili Novice 2nd place Hinsdale Starliners Cadet 1st place Victor JV 2nd place Ventures Cadet 3rd place Medina Cadet 4th place Batavia Cadet 5th place Jamestown Caboose 6th place Lancaster Cadet Regional …
Press release BATAVIA -The Batavia Rotary Club has announced the winners of their annual Corvette raffle. A Longtime supporter of this major fundraiser and fellow Rotarian Ross Hatfield of Milford, Connecticut was the grand prize winner. Ross has the option of choosing a 2025 Corvette or a $60,000 cash prize. …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Aurora Wzientek) Batavia, NY — Wind gusts of up to 60 mph that blew down the homestretch made it very challenging for everyone lining up to race at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 27) afternoon. However many big performances were still …
On 1/21/2025, Malachi J. Nix, 20, of Tonawanda, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Grand Larceny 3rd degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd degree, and Conspiracy 4th degree. (File photo 5/27/24) It’s alleged that on 5/27/2024, Nix and another person broke into …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of McKenna Dziemian) Batavia, NY — It was another cold and windy evening in Genesee County with snow bands that increased in intensity as the card rolled on. But the real storm on Thursday (Jan. 23) afternoon at Batavia Downs came from drivers Brett …
Press release The Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District Invites you to join us for an afternoon/evening of fun and entertainment Saturday, February 22, 2025. Tickets are $35.00 Each Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) will host registration from 1:45 – 3:30pm this year. Ticket holders can stroll, sip, and shop …
Lyndsey J. Wilcox listens to Judge Lightcap Cianfrini during sentencing on January 21, 2025. Lyndsey J. Wilcox was sentenced in Genesee County Court on Tuesday morning in the assault of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello on March 10, 2024 at Batavia Downs. Wilcox pleaded guilty to Assault 2nd degree, a class D …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs Batavia, NY — Wind, snow and single-digit wind chills set the stage for racing at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 20) afternoon. But despite those conditions, Magical Mistress delivered the goods in the $9,500 featured pace for fillies and mares. Magical Mistress (Kyle Cummings) …