BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Ellicott street man punched and choked woman

Steven R. Columbo, 30, of Ellicott St., Batavia, is charged with criminal contempt 1st(prior conviction), strangulation 2nd and criminal contempt 1st/physical contact following a domestic incident where Columbo is accused of punching a female victim in the mouth and choking her to a point where she nearly lost consciousness at …

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BATAVIA/ 4th & 5th ward meeting brings up River street bridge closure, Holland Land Office funding and a lot more

The 4th and 5th wards in the City of Batavia held a meeting for residents on Saturday morning to discuss many topics impacting the City of Batavia and Genesee County. County Manager Jay Gsell answered questions about the sale of the County Nursing Home, a funding plan for the Holland …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Chamber of Commerce opens at new location near the thruway

It has been almost a three year project that began in April of 2015, and today the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center has opened up at their new location at 8276 Park road, across from the Sheriff’s Office. “It’s all about location,” says Chamber President Tom Turnbull. “It’s location, …

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BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Man taken into custody during traffic stop

Eric K. Ricks, 38,  of Ellicott St. Rd., Batavia, is charged with obstructing governmental administration 2nd, aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd, operating a vehicle while registration suspended and operating a vehicle without insurance after a traffic stop at 12 Swan street on January 11, 2017. Ricks was found to be operating …

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