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Nikki Lane finds her musical sweet spot between rock 'n' roll and country with 'Denim & Diamonds'
By L. Kent WolgamotttNikki Lane knows exactly where she wants her music to be – right between rock ‘n’ roll and country.And that’s exactly where it winds up on “Denim & Diamonds,” the album she released last September, and in her, at times, raucous shows.
Locally produced film puts Batavia, JK Intermediate in the spotlight
While James DiLullo is a proud Batavia native who just brought in a cast and crew from Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Bergen, Waterloo, and yes, his own hometown, to film “Kitty,” the short work he scripted and produced at John Kennedy Intermediate School, he likes to tout the idea of regional versus local.
Law and Order: Inmate accused of drug possession in jail
Adam Troy Shipwash, 44, of West Main Street, Batavia, is charged with possession of dangerous contraband in prison 1st, possession of contraband while in prison 2nd, attempted criminal contempt 2nd, and criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. In connection with an incident reported at 9:20 am.. on June 26, Shipwash was arrested that afternoon. Full details of the events that led to his arrest were not provided, except that he is accused of possession of a controlled substance while in the Genesee County Jail and that he attempted to contact a protected party. He was arraigned on June 27.
Le Roy market adds four vendors, looking to fill a spot
As the first-year manager for Le Roy Farmers Market, Andres Manamon is eager to share the bounty with folks looking to shop for anything from fresh produce and scrumptious cookies to honey, pasture-raised meats, flowers, cider, organic breads, desserts and more every weekend.
Two hour standoff on South Main Street ends without further incident
A Batavia man faces felony charges after engaging in police in a two-hour standoff at an apartment building on Friday on South Main Street in Batavia.Martin F. Jones, 53, is charged with burglary in the second degree, menacing in the third degree, and harassment in the second degree
Stafford condemns former Odd Fellows building, volunteers pitch in with clean up effort
James Pontillo and his wife Laura came home from vacation on Friday and found a notice on the old Odd Fellow's Hall in Stafford with a "Do Not Occupy" notice on the doors.The doors had also been broken open.
Woodward family donates life-saving device to Alabama Volunteer Fire Department
The LUCAS Chest Compression System is a proven lifesaver, and even if it can't save every person suffering a cardiac event, it can save more people than manual CPR alone.Though, any attempt at CPR until medics arrive is better than no life-saving attempt.That was the message of speakers on Saturday at the Alabama Fire Hall during a ceremony thanking the Woodward family for donating a LUCAS system to the Alabama Volunteer Fire Department.
Batavia's Class of 2024: 'you are now the driver'
Van Detta Stadium was filled once again with cheering fans Friday evening, only this time they were parents, family members and friends of the 169 graduates of Batavia High School’s Class of 2024 during commencement ceremonies.
Photos: Batavia Downs rocks to the classic songs of Heart on Friday
Barracuda, a Heart tribute band, certainly did Rock the Downs on Friday evening with a spot-on recreation of the class rock band's sound.The band is led by Shareen Ann King, a Rochester native and currently a Nashville resident. She delivers an excellent, Ann Wilson-like vocal. Jennifer Janet
Second person charged in connection to body found in Alabama in March
A second person has been charged in the death and apparent dumping of the body at a location in the town of Alabama in March.Norman S. "Bud" DeBois, 45, of Lockport, is charged with hindering prosecution in the first degree, a Class D felony, tampering with physical evidence, a
Sheriff's Office reports four people charged at Kenny Chesney concert at Darien Lake
The following individuals were charged at the Kenny Chesney concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on June 27:Joseph A Stephany, 18, of Le Roy, charged with possession of alcohol under 21.Joseph A. Dirisio, 18, of Batavia, charged with possession of alcohol under 21.Emily J. Schlabach, 19
Additional security, Kmart parking access, and track grooming among measures passed by OTB board
The Western Regional OTB Board of Directors passed multiple resolutions at its regular meeting on Thursday.Highlights:Hire Kim Crawford at a cost of $155,661 to maintain the race track in 2024 and 2025, which includes resurfacing, rebanking, and maintaining the track at the highest possible level. The contract runs
Ramble returns on July 6, with open mic and open art session in Jackson Square on July 5
A weekend of art and music kicks off a week from today, Friday, July 5, with an open mic and open art session in Jackson Square.Then, on Saturday, July 6, the 2024 Ramble Music and Arts Fest will celebrate the music and art of Genesee County and the
A Batavia boy's 1950's vacations on a budget (or Before There Was A Disney World)
Growing up in Batavia in the 1950s, you could say my family was middle class. We had a house (or an apartment for two years from '55 to' 57), a car (usually a Pontiac), food to eat, and clothes to wear. We weren't rich by any means, but
Wojtaszek confirms he's leaving OTB by mutual agreement
CEO Henry Wojtaszek's departure from Western Regional OTB really is a decision rooted in consensus with the Board of Directors, he said on Thursday evening, hours after the board voted 14-1 to buy out his contractHis last official day with the company will be Dec. 31.
Damp weather changes the venue as Batavia Concert Band celebrates 100 years on opening night
Guest speakers and proclamations punctuated an evening filled with what Batavia Concert Band has been doing for the last century: entertaining local citizens with its live and toe-tapping music.City Council President Eugene Jankowski Jr. presented the group -- representative of all those dedicated musicians that came before them
BREAKING: OTB board votes to buy out contracts of top three executives
In a regular monthly meeting on Thursday, the board of directors for Western Regional Off-Track Betting voted to buy out the contracts of CEO Henry Wojtaszke, CFO Jackie Leach, and VP of Operations William White.The board called the buyout a "renegotiation."
BREAKING: OTB board votes to buyout contracts of top three executives
In a regular monthly meeting on Thursday, the board of directors for Western Regional Off-Track Betting voted to buyout the contracts of CEO Henry Wojtaszke, CFO Jackie Leach, and VP of Operations William White.The board called the buyout a "renegotiation."
Updates on city water issues: contesting a well use, lead waterline survey, expansion delay
If you haven’t heard or been paying attention, there's been increased focus on water in Genesee County, from drought in some areas causing residents to drive several miles to haul water to their homes and a $150 million Phase 3 water project being mapped out for funding and the physical work, to appeals for citizens to use water judiciously in the face of potential shortages. City management is dealing with other issues as well, which have been dragging on the last two years. Here are a few updates:
Varland and Stewart named Athletes of the Year for Batavia High School at annual awards presentation
Anna Varland and Casper Stewart were honored on Wednesday evening at the Athletes of the Year by the Batavia Coaches Association at Batavia High School's annual Athletic Awards program.Varland was a standout in soccer, flag football, basketball and softball.Stewart won the school's first-ever state championship in
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