Press release Batavia, NY — Ruby, a 3-year-old dachshund making her first lifetime start defeated nine other wiener dogs on Sunday (Aug. 27) en route to winning the 2017 Batavia Downs Dachshund Dash sponsored by Genesee Feeds of Batavia. History has shown that a dog racing for the first time …
Pastors from different faiths gathered at the Batavia YWCA to spread the word of peace and love after several events around the country have spread hate and violence over the past few weeks. About 100 people came together on the front lawn at YWCA after Pastor Roula Alkahouri, Pastor Jim …
A 17 year old male, of LeRoy, is charged with trespassing after a complaint received by the Sheriff’s Office of numerous people trespassing on private property near 7875 E. Main road in the Town of LeRoy on August 21, 2017. Following the investigation, the 17 year old male was charged …
Passiona C. McConnell, 39, of Bank St., Batavia, is charged with a curfew violation(obligation of parent or guardian) after she allegedly allowed her two juvenile children to violate the Batavia Municiple Code’s curfew. McConnell was issued an appearance ticket and will appear in City Court on August 29, 2017. …
The Richmond Library has been busy giving away glasses and preparing for today’s eclipse for several weeks. According Community Services Librarian Leslie DeLooze, about 300 people showed up to pick up viewing glasses at the Richmond Library today and about 200 stayed to enjoy the afternoon on the lawn, bringing …
Billy Brown Sr., 34 of Walnut St., Batavia, is charged with harassment 2nd, criminal contempt 1st, criminal mischief 4th, criminal contempt 2nd and coercion 2nd after a domestic incident on Walnut street on August 14, 2017. Brown Sr., fled the scene prior to police arrival. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office …
A Summer Dance celebration for those with disabilities rocked the floor at the ARC Genesee/Orleans Community Center on Woodrow road in Batavia on Thursday night. This is the second dance of the year held by the Down Syndrome Parent Support Group of Genesee County which encompasses the GLOW region. The …
The City of Batavia and The University of Rochester Kessler Trauma Center recognized City of Batavia Police Officer Arick Perkins on August 14th at the Batavia City Council Meeting for his recent lifesaving efforts performed on a victim with uncontrolled bleeding. Shortly after midnight on July 18th, Officer Perkins, along …
The owners of Eli Fish Brewing Company provided a tour of their newly named brewery on Friday at the former JJ Newberry Building at 109 Main street. Earlier in the week, owners Matthew Gray, Jonathan Mager and Matthew Boyd announced the official name of their microbrewery as the Eli Fish …
Theodis Hill Jr., 48, of Central avenue, Batavia, is charged with two counts of assault 2nd and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly striking a child with an extension cord and causing physical injury on two different occasions in January of 2017. The incidents occurred …