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Oxbo planning move from Byron to new 195,000-square-foot facility in Bergen
One of Genesee County's most successful industrial manufacturers, Oxbo International, founded in Byron 50 years ago, is planning a new 195,000-square-foot facility in Bergen.According to planning documents, the new factory will replace the existing plant at 7275 Byron Road, Byron.
Livingston County man arrested after high-speed chase through Batavia
A Livingston County man faces multiple charges after a high-speed chase through downtown Batavia early Sunday, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office reported. Dandre J. Cramer, 24, of Main Street, Dansville, was arrested on several gun charges, including third-degree criminal possession of a weapon after a previous conviction, along with resisting arrest and numerous traffic counts.
First of 3 tornadoes to touch down in western New York had winds of 110 mph
Not one, not two, but three tornadoes touched down in western New York on Wednesday afternoon as the remnants of tropical cyclone Beryl created a string of strong storms that swept through the region. The three tornadoes occurred within a two-hour span within three different western New York communities - the first touching...
Tales of the Eden tornado: 'It was the scariest it's ever been living up here for 24 years'
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl made its way through Western New York on Wednesday, leaving in its wake damage from two confirmed tornados that touched down in Chautauqua County and Erie County. Read more from WBEN:
Weather Alert: Tornado Watch for Monroe, Ontario Counties and Surrounding Areas
Conditions that could produce a tornado locally are there on Wednesday as tropical storm Beryl’s remnants move into the Rochester region. The majority of New York’s upstate counties, including Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Wayne counties, are under a tornado watch, according to the National Weather Service. The watch is in force until nine o’clock at night.
Genesee County Spartans look to avenge opening week loss to Lockport Wildcats
The Genesee County Spartans are confident heading into Saturday night’s Northeastern Football Alliance Western Conference showdown against the host Lockport Wildcats. The Spartans, 3-1 in the semipro league, travel to Niagara County for a 7 p.m. contest against the Wildcats, 5-0 in league play.
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