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Congresswoman Hochul Participates In Memorial Day Events
BATAVIA, N.Y. United States Representative Kathy Hochul visited the staging area of the Bergen Memorial Day Parade and met with local officials and parade participants before marching in the parade Monday.
Surprising Smrz claims pole for Superbike races
Max Biaggi competes during the FIM Superbike World Championship Superpole races at Miller Motor Sports Park in Tooele Sunday, May 27, 2012.
Batavia native mounts campaign against Ranzenhofer for Senate seat
Justin Rooney, a deputy supervisor in the Town of Newstead, announced Saturday that he will challenge incumbent Michael Ranzenhofer in the new 61st Senate District.
Serving meals and spreading good will
Stories about Susan Hittle's grandmother feeding neighbors in a small West Virginia town during the Depression inspired her to volunteer at Meals on Wheels, where she discovered her own passion for the work and a talent for organizing eclectic bus tours.
BID fills 14 planters with flowers along Main and Ellicott streets
About a dozen volunteers associated with the Business Improvement District hit the streets of Batavia today to plant flowers in a series of terracotta planters placed at strategic locations.
Store owner says he's made ethical decision to stop selling chemical 'potpourri'
A Batavia business who's owner previously said he was no longer selling products that had recently been banned by the state appears to have kept right selling the product, which he refers to potpourri, but is also commonly known as synthetic marijuana.
Batavia Man Facing Drug Charges
Ian J. Blake, 25, of Swan Street was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, two counts of unlicensed growing of cannabis, a misdemeanor, and two counts of unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation, according to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.
Law and Order: Evidence seems to link convicted burglar to house break-in in Batavia
Steven Carnell McKnight , 18, of 14th Street, Buffalo, is charged with burglary, 2nd.
NYS Police remember fallen troopers
BATAVIA, N.Y. - They gave their lives while protecting their community. Now their colleagues are making sure fallen state troopers receive the honor they deserve.
Really, without a plan, I found myself in Elba late this afternoon, and then my drive back to Batavia took a few twists and turns.
Discussion to rename John Kennedy School stirs up some opposition
Before PT109, there was the Civil War and a young man born in England, moved to Iowa, who joined the Union's cause.
Photo: Bill Ruffino teaches class about software for auto computers
Bill Ruffino, owner of Bill's Auto on Evans Street in Batavia did a little giving back today.
Rn sentenced for stealing from hospice
BATAVIA, NY - A Genesee County nurse, convicted of bilking her employer, a hospice agency, out of more than $14,000, has been sentenced to four months in jail, five years probation.
Batavia woman injured in Wyoming County crash
A 48-year-old Batavia woman was injured in a motor vehicle accident at 8:15 a.m., Monday, in the Town of Middlebury after another driver allegedly failed to stop for stop sign.
Landmark Society picks three winners in annual drawing competition
We're a bit tardy in publishing this, but last week the Landmark Society of Genesee County gave out its annual awards in drawing contest, which is open to fourth graders from throughout the county.
Nominees sought for Town of Batavia's 'Community Citizen Award'
The Town of Batavia Republican Committee is accepting nominations for the annual "Community Citizen Award" that will be awarded at the Town Picnic which will be held the Town of Batavia Kiwanis Park on Friday, June 22.
College board approved tuition increase
Genesee Community College will raise tuition by $75 per semester with the 2012-2013 academic year under the college's budget plan approved last Monday evening by the board of trustees.
Teen reportedly sick because of smoking incense
Law enforcement and medics are responding to a call of a 16-year-old male roadside in a vehicle at 5109 Ellicott St.
Genesee ARC awards those who support its mission
Genesee ARC's Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony was held Friday night at the Clarion Hotel, Batavia.
Law and Order: Mother and son arrested following investigation into missing 14-year-old
Jonathan E. Garcia , 19, of 101 State St., upr, Batavia, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful imprisonment, and Sandra L. Fry , 41, of 101 State St., upr, Batavia, is charged with criminal nuisance 2nd.