BATAVIA/UConnectCare inviting recovery community to ‘Friendsgiving’ and Santa Claus events

Melissa Vinyard and Kevin Green, employees at The Recovery Station, invite the recovery community to holiday events over the next two weeks. Press release/provided photos UConnectCare is looking to make the holiday season – starting with two “Friendsgiving” activities in Batavia next week – a special one for the recovery …

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BATAVIA/Warming Center in the works after community comes together to discuss homelessness in the area

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 …

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BATAVIA/City School District names Jessica Korzelius as Principal of Robert Morris

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 …

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Rochester Regional Health’s United Memorial Medical Center Re-designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital

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 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs presents Make A Wish Foundation with $9,310 check from summer concert series chair rentals

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 …

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BATAVIA/Donaghue edges Pettinella for 60-and-Over Tour crown

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 …

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