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. …
Press release As Halloween approaches, the Batavia Police Department wants to ensure a fun and safe experience for all trick-or-treaters and their families. To make this Halloween a memorable one, we’ve put together some essential safety tips for both pedestrians and drivers. Pedestrian Safety: Stay on the sidewalk: Whenever possible, …
Conference Meeting Agenda 241028_conference_agenda.pdf Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 – 7:00pm
The City of Batavia Police are investigating several instances of fireworks being thrown in people’s yards. No injuries or fires have been reported. “This appears to be a juvenile matter, and thus limited information can be released. We cannot release any further information due to the ongoing investigations,” says Detective …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Saturday (Oct. 26) at Batavia Downs means double-feature night and two Open Handicaps valued at $13,000 each went to post with full fields. The Open pace was first and Lanjo Lee (Kyle Cummings) drafted to …
By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Lifelong Batavian Dan DiMartino was able to rekindle that championship feeling late last month when he was inducted into the Eastern Illinois University Athletic Hall of Fame at the college’s Charleston campus. DiMartino, a 1976 graduate of Notre Dame High, was the placekicker on …
Front- left to right–Maiya Holman, Ada McCracken, Massiah Ayala, Isabella Herdlien, back row-left to right-Amara-Lee Thomas, Blessing Brobey, Cecilia Dejaneiro, Josie Varland (not pictured Payton Ford) Winners in the 10th Annual Fire Prevention Coloring Contest enjoyed a pizza lunch and checking out City Fire Headquarters on Saturday afternoon and were …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Great Unknown has lived up to his name recently concerning winner’s circle visits, as he hasn’t been to one since May 8 at Harrington Raceway. But his 12 start drought ended on Friday (Oct. 25) …