BATAVIA/City of Batavia announces times for trick or treating

The City of Batavia will observe Halloween activities from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 31st only.

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GENESEE COUNTY/The dream of starting your own business begins with a passion

(Pictured left-right-Judy Hysek, Eden Café and Bakeshop, Renee Smart, Moonjava Café, Kimberly Argenta, Art ah La Carte, and Lori Trader of No Finer Diner and No Better Bed and Breakfast) October is Women’s Small Business Month, and what better way to learn about being an entrepreneur than from five women …

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GENESEE COUNTY/St. Joe’s and Notre Dame Students Celebrate “Seen Enough Tobacco Day”

(Submitted photos and information) Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. – While youth across New York State declared Saturday, October 13 as the second annual Seen Enough Tobacco Day, Reality Check members from both St. Joseph’s School and Notre Dame High School in Batavia celebrated one day early with both Chalk The …

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H.S. Football/York /Pavilion advances to the semifinals after defeating Notre Dame

The #6 York/Pavilion Knights defeated #3 Notre Dame 18-0 in the quarterfinal sectional game on Saturday afternoon in Batavia to advance to the semifinals in Class D. In the first quarter, both teams could not break the 0-0 score. Late in the 2nd quarter, the Knights got on the board …

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BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Man charged with making a terroristic threat while being arrested on a warrant

On October 18, 2018, Batavia Police arrested Brandon J. Welch, 23, of E. Main St., Batavia on an arrest warrant for falsely reporting an incident 3rd, torturing/injure/not feeding an animal and owning/harboring an unlicensed dog. During the arrest, Welch was also charged with making a terroristic threat. He was jailed …

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