By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Impressive efforts were put in by pacer Mirragon A (Shawn McDonough) and trotter Dougadougadew (Kyle Cummings) as they each captured their respective divisions of $13,000 Open Handicaps featured at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 2) …
The Genesee Amateur Hockey Association held their annual Try Hockey for Free clinic as part of USA Hockey’s Try Hockey program during Hockey Week across America on Saturday morning at the McCarthy Arena on Evans Street in Batavia. Coordinator Sharon Valyear-Gray says there were about 30 kids ages 4-9 who …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — It was lights, camera, action for Famous Dan on Friday (Nov. 1) night after he muscled his way to the top and then cruised home a winner in the $9,500 featured trot at Batavia Downs. …
Heather Taft DSP: Pictured from left: Marlene Hill, board of directors; Cheryl Englert, board of directors president; Heather Taft; Gabriel MacMillan, Taft’s fiancé; John Huber, board of directors vice president; and Martin Miskell, CEO. Press release AVON — When people talk about Heather Taft, dedication is said in the same …
Two of the many pieces of art that will be on display throughout November as part of the Grateful for Recovery art show at Richmond Memorial Library in Batavia. (Submitted photos). Press release The public will have an opportunity to meet the artists who are participating in the Grateful for …
Press release Parishioners of Ascension Parish mailed their appeal to the Bishop on October 28, 2024, requesting that he keep our parish open. This is only the first step in the process. We want to thank all the folks that worked on the appeal, that helped to publicize our situation, …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — After getting some class and post relief from her last two starts, Won Surreal Deal impressively toured the facility at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Oct. 30) evening en route to her sixth win of the …
(Provided information and photo) On Tuesday, October 29th, teacher Charlie Voorhees had some help installing a new CNC router for the Batavia Technology Department. BHS has been working feverishly to improve the opportunities available to students by making some major upgrades. Learning about and operating tools of the trade is …
On 10/17/2024, Jon H. Bush, 41, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Menacing a Peace Officer, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree. Bush is alleged to have threatened two Genesee County Probation Officers with a knife and prevented them from arresting …
Coloring Contest Winner Amara Lee Thomas, a 3rd grade student in Ms. Austin’s class, received a ride with City Fire today on Ladder 15 after coming in first place in the 2024 City Fire Coloring Contest. Thomas arrived right on time for school at John Kennedy School thanks to Lt. …