Congratulations to BHS NYS Wrestling Champion Casper Stewart, who is tops in the state in the 145lb class. Stewart received an escort from City of Batavia Police and Fire from the thruway to Batavia High School on Sunday afternoon, where the school community was on hand to welcome home the …
The Genesee Amateur Hockey Association hosted 37 registered youngsters as well as 5 walk-ins at the David McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena on Evans Street on Saturday, at the “Try Hockey for Free” event, which is part of “USA Hockey Week Across America” which was celebrated at 285 ice arenas across …
Press release The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that effective immediately, Michael Rapone is appointed interim Principal of Notre Dame Batavia. Mr. Rapone needs no introduction to many, as his long history of leadership at Notre Dame spans several decades. He is on his 25th year of service …
Press release/provided photo Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) attended a press conference on Thursday to call for greater state investments in local roads, bridges and culverts. Hawley was joined by his colleagues in both the state Senate and Assembly in response to the governor’s proposal to cut CHIPS aid by $60 …
Perry, NY – Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of a Lockport resident after an investigation by the Perry Police Department. On February 16, 2024, Officers from the Perry Police Department arrested Michael Burch, 26, in the Village of Perry charging him with endangering the welfare of a child …
Jarrett C. Coniglio, 30, of Basom, NY, Tonawanda Indian Reservation, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in Genesee County Court on Friday morning. Coniglio pleaded guilty to attempted murder 2nd degree, a class B violent felony, in a plea deal in May of 2023. Coniglio was also sentenced to …
Benefit is for Whispering River Animal Rescue & Begin Again Horse Rescue. Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that the 2nd annual Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser will take place at Batavia Downs on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. The Fur Ball Gala is a benefit to raise …
Press release Attica, NY – Multiple staff were injured at Attica Correctional Facility in three separate attacksthat sent several injured officers to local hospitals for treatment last week at the maximumsecurity correctional facility. The first attacked occurred on Friday, February 9th. Initially, inmates were lined up to come back from …
Press release The Orleans County Health Department is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner(s) following a dog bite incident on Wednesday, February 21, around 8:00 p.m. The incident occurred in a yard on Holley Road near Rich’s Corners Road in Albion, NY. After the incident, …
Press release On November 7, 2023, the Warsaw Police Department were called for a “welfare check” on CHERYL COOK, a 53-year-old female. Upon entry into the residence, the Warsaw Police Department located CHERYL COOK deceased in the residence. A preliminary autopsy indicated the cause of death was strangulation. At the …