Alexis Banks(right) and Heather LaRock-Banks(left) organized a fundraiser for Devaughn Banks, 12, and Damona King, 4, who both survived a house fire at 3 Vine Street after being rescued by City of Batavia Firefighters in the early morning hours of February 6th, 2025. The fundraiser was held at Grace Baptist …
(Provided photos/information) The family of Brynleigh Higgins of Batavia says they knew something wasn’t right since she was 5 months old. “We have been in and out of the hospital with her,” says her grandmother Edna Higgins. About this time last year, she started having trouble eating. “She would start …
Caleb Rigdon of the Tri-State team looks to dribble past Noah Schoonover of the Batavia team during the finals of the Adult Division tournament. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) A 3-on-3 basketball tournament fundraiser to benefit the Genesee County Spartans was held at Ri-Dan’s Sports Park on West Main Street Road, …
Ed Gutowski is spearheading a project to renovate the old message sign in front of the Pembroke High School on Rt. 77. It was originally constructed as a memorial to several students who were killed in two separate vehicle crashes. It has gone into disrepair over the years, and is …
(Submitted information and photo) Ralph Esten Jr. is a lifelong resident of Oakfield along with his wife Michelle. They have one son Matthew (Amanda) Kastlic and a grandson Lukas. Ralph was diagnosed in September 2011 with a Glioblastoma brain tumor. He has battled this awful disease day in and day out, enduring …
Oakfield resident Ben Macdonald, 39, travels to Erie County each day as a General Manager for West Herr, their service departments are open as a part of essential services. After hearing about the struggles that medical staff and first responders are going through, he wanted to help in some way. …
Notre Dame Senior Margaret Sutherland is giving back to those who helped her and her family over 15 years ago. Sutherland is participating in a 7 week fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society called “Students of the Year”. The objective is to try and raise as much money as …
Daniel and Krystle Robinson want other couples who are looking to have children or who are pregnant to be aware. Be aware of a Preeclampsia. Daniel and Krystle, who have been married for 6 years, became pregnant with their first child 5 years ago. It was an exciting time for …