Saturday was NYS Path Through History Day and several area groups came together at the Holland Land Office Museum to share military history from the Spanish American War, Civil War and as far back as the Revolutionary War to World War II. John Della Penna, who is a member of …
First bag toss included members of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello’s family– Mike Borrelli, organizer for Corny Fellas Cornhole Company out of Hamlin, NY, says he hopes to see this event as a way to raise money for a scholarship in Sgt. Sanfratello’s name next year. Dave Ball came up with the …
‘This gives us a chance to show our talents’ Victor Thomas, Lamar Randall, Dionna Thomas at Just Kings’ food stand table. By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service (Photos by Alecia Kaus) The annual Juneteenth Freedom Day celebration coordinated by the Batavia-based Just Kings Social Club has come a long way …
Bill #A.7956 Dedicates the “T Sgt. Walter Shearing Memorial Highway” Press release In the final hours of the 2024 Legislative Session, Assembly bill #A.7956, sponsored by Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora), was passed. The bill designates a portion of State Route 19 from Eddy Road in the Town of Gainesville …
Press release The City of Batavia continues to seek funding to address aging water infrastructure and lead service lines across the City. Currently the City has applied for three separate different water related grants including: 1. A Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grant for a $4.17 M project to replace two aging …
Press release On June 13, 2024, at 3:10 P.M., Troopers out of SP Albion responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Knowlesville Road and State Route 104 in the town of Ridgeway. Investigation determined that a 2021 Subaru operated by Sandra J. Gapa, 64, of Lyndonville, NY was …
Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are reminding pet owners the importance of keeping their dog(s) leashed and under control at all times. This year, there have been numerous reported incidents of off-leash dogs biting children, pedestrians, and cyclists. Leashing dogs can give pet owners …
Press release The William F. Brown, Jr. scholarship is given annually by The Jerome Foundation in memory of Mr. Brown, who was a local journalist, author, business owner of WBTA, community leader, and volunteer. Mr. Brown was also a Charter member of The Jerome Foundation Board of Trustees. The award …
Press Release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is announcing a portion of Route 77 in Darien is being renamed as the “Sgt. Terry James Garigen Memorial Highway.” Hawley and Senator Borrello both sponsored proposals that would dedicate this roadway in honor of Sgt. Garigen. Sgt. Garigen was a decorated Vietnam war …