BATAVIA/Spartans football club set for scrimmage at Kibbe Park on Sunday afternoon

LEADING THE WAY: Head CoachHarry Rascoe, football in hand, calls out a play for the offensive line as the Genesee Spartans prepare for their season this summer Press release With a roster of 55 players and about a dozen sponsors in hand, the Genesee County Spartans organization is moving full speed …

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BATAVIA/City resident gives back to the community, donating privacy shields to City PD, City Fire and Mercy EMS

David Culver with City Police Chief Shawn Heubusch at the Batavia City Council Meeting on Monday evening, donating privacy shields to City PD. David Culver lost his wife in November of 2022. “Unfortunately, my wife Tammy had passed away in our driveway,” said Culver. During the incident in the driveway, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town hall meeting on May 3 in Batavia to tackle subject of medication for opioid use disorder

Press release/provided photos While there are plenty of acronyms in the field of substance use prevention and treatment, not many are as relevant to today’s environment than MOUD. The Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming Opioid Task Force, in conjunction with The HEAL Initiative, is continuing its effort to inform the public of the benefits …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/April 19, 2023/Three out four people listed in this blotter are accused of never showing up for court and were arrested on warrants

Kyle J. Schroeder, 26, of Clinton Street Road, Batavia, NY, was arrested on four bench warrants issued by Batavia City Court. On 4/3/23 Officer Freeman arrested Schroeder on four bench warrants issued by Batavia City Court.  Schroeder was arraigned in Centralized Arraignment Part Court and held. The bench warrants stem …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs announces Jackpot 5K Charity Race for June 17th

Proceeds Will Benefit Local Veterans Organizations Press release BATAVIA – Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel announced that their inaugural Jackpot 5k will be taking place on Saturday, June 17th.  Proceeds from the race will benefit local community groups and WNY Heroes, an organization that works with Veterans and …

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