BATAVIA/Owen Library at GO ART! renamed as the James R. Owen Library

The Owen Library at Go Art! was renamed the James R. Owen Library at Seymour Place on Sunday afternoon with about 50 community members and friends in attendance. Owen loved to spend time at the library sharing stories, talking about his father Frank E. Owen and about his sister Kathy …

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BATAVIA/Crossroads House celebrates 25 years of compassionate care at the Red-Carpet Gala at Batavia Downs

Crossroads House of Batavia celebrated 25 years in the community with a Red-Carpet Gala at Batavia Downs on Saturday evening. The event celebrated all who have volunteered at Batavia’s only comfort care home and all who are part of the Crossroads House community, including the families of those who have …

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BATAVIA/City of Batavia PD donates funds raised during “Don’t Shave December” to Genesee Cancer Assistance

JANUARY 24, 2023/via Batavia PD The Batavia Police Department has closed out the Movember / Don’t Shave December campaigns for 2022. The department was able to raise $1,560 for Genesee Cancer Assistance. Department members would like to thank the community for their support and donations. The Movember Worldwide Campaign started in 2003 …

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