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Barn in Le Roy to get fresh color on iconic signs on Saturday
CLARIFICATION: Only the Jell-O side is being painted on Saturday.The iconic Jell-O/Mail Pouch Barn on Asbury Road in Le Roy will get a fresh coat of paint on the old advertising signs on Saturday by John Doemling, who originally painted the signs on the barn in 2013.The
Law and Order: Batavia man accused of driving under influence of drugs, causing injury in accident
Eric James Flowers, 36, of Seven Springs Road, Batavia, is charged with felony driving while under the influence of drugs, vehicular assault 2nd, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th, failure to yield the right of way, and failure to stop at a stop sign. Flowers was charged following an investigation into a three-vehicle accident at 8:29 a.m. on June 26 on East Main Street Road at North Ag Park Drive in Batavia. He is accused of causing physical injury to another person while driving under the influence of drugs. He was issued an appearance ticket.
Photos: Genesee County Fair Midway on Tuesday evening
The Midway at the Genesee County Fair opened on Tuesday.The schedule for the rest of the week:Wednesday, Noon to 9 p.m., kids 16 and under ride for $20/wristband from noon to 4 p.m.Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.Friday, Noon to 9 p.mSaturday, Noon to 9
Legislators wax nostalgic about the fair during annual volunteer gig at Chuck Wagon
While waiting for the Genesee County Fair Parade to start on Tuesday evening, Genesee County Legislator Gordon Dibble recalled what he enjoyed as a kid while visiting the summer fair.“The rides, ice cream cones, it’s really a great place to go,” he said, adding why he thinks it’s an important event for the community. “Because it has its roots in the community, in farming, and that’s what we’re about. You know, the animals and all the shows, and it has something for everybody, with a demolition derby … the numbers go up every year here in recent history. So somebody’s doing something right.”
City receives $1.2M state grant for ice rink chiller
Some of the financial burden has been taken off of city leaders' and local taxpayers’ shoulders with the announcement of a $1.2 million state grant that will be used for the ice chiller at the McCarthy Ice Rink in Batavia.
Photos: Genesee County Fair Midway opens
The Genesee County Fair midway opened on Tuesday at 4 p.m.The schedule for the rest of the week:Wednesday, Noon to 9 p.m., kids 16 and under ride for $20/wristband from noon to 4 p.m.Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.Friday, Noon to 9 p.mSaturday, Noon to
Karaoke contest draws 28 contestants at Genesee County Fair
With 28 singers and a large audience, the Genesee County Fair Karaoke Contest, hosted by Karaoke Club NY, on Monday evening, was a big hit.The youth winners:1st Jesse Reagan2nd Hannah Beach3rd Elle Williams The adult winners:1st James Weston2nd Seth Kibler3rd Laura Guiste
Win, lose or draw at the fair: come and try for a win at The Batavian's eagle-drawing contest
The Batavian staff is at the fair all week, so stop by and say hello, enter our eagle-drawing contest and sign up to get all of the best Genesee County community news with The Batavian newsletter.
Downtown spa owner has opened for business at The Beauty Lounge
For the past three months, Kate Willson has been giving her business some special treatments before turning her attention to customers, who she now welcomes six days a week for luxury spa services, she says.
A 'Royal Court' was named for 2024 with Gabriella Zocco as queen
For nine years, Gabriella Zocco has been inching her way toward the title of Genesee County Fair queen, and she finally earned it late Sunday afternoon during a second round of the annual pageant that included crowning festivities.
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