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Tornado watch issued for Monroe, Ontario and surrounding counties
As the remnants of tropical cyclone Beryl enter the Rochester area on Wednesday, the presence of conditions possible to generate a tornado locally. A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for most upstate counties in New York, including Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario and Wayne counties. The watch remains in effect until 9 p.m.
GCEDC advances Graham’s $17.6M expansion project
The Genesee County Economic Development Center board of directors advanced an initial resolution for tax breaks for Graham Corp.’s proposed new commercial production facility at its board meeting on Thursday. The $17.6 million proposed investment includes the construction of a nearly 29,000-square-foot expansion intended to reduce design and manufacturing...
BATAVIA/GCEDC Board to consider Graham Corporation Project
BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors will consider an initial resolution for Graham Corporation’s proposed new commercial production facility at its board meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Graham Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission...
Drought Monitor: Precipitation levels return to normal across GLOW region
BATAVIA — The GLOW region has returned to normal moisture levels for the first time in more than a year. No drought or abnormally dry conditions were reported as of last Tuesday in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans or Wyoming counties, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Wednesday News Brief
On Tuesday, Graham Corporation in Batavia brought a proposal before the Genesee County Economic Development Center board of directors to expand their facility. The proposal is for a 28,867-square-foot expansion that would help reduce design and manufacturing costs while improving Graham’s ability to ship products. The expansion would create 24 new full-time jobs at Graham which would bring their total employee count up to 391.
Batavia Cemetery, a gem of local history
There are many hidden treasures in Genesee County. One beautiful gem is the Historic Batavia Cemetery. If you travel slowly down Harvester Avenue, look at the first cemetery on the left going south. A wrought iron fence and trees surround the cemetery. It is the home of our
Graham Corp. seeking tax breaks for $17.6M expansion at Batavia plant
The Genesee County Economic Development Center board of directors will consider an initial resolution for Graham Corporation’s proposed new commercial production facility at its board meeting on Thursday. The $17.6 million proposed investment includes the construction of a nearly 30,000-square-foot expansion intended to reduce design and manufacturing costs and...
GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/July 8, 2024
Esmeralda D. Ocampo, 22, of Elba, NY is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08% or more, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree and operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, after allegedly being located at a business on Church Street in Bergen asleep next to her vehicle on July 5, 2024.
'Adventure Maps' underway at Nioga libraries
BATAVIA — Area library users are invited to participate in Nioga Library System’s “Library Adventure Map” program this summer. The program is open to all patrons and community members within Niagara, Genesee and Orleans Counties. A library card is not required to participate.
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