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Photos: 4-H members compete in beef shows
On Sunday at the Genesee County Fair, members of the 4-H Club competed in the Stockyard Classic Beef Sow and the 4H Beef Show.On Monday, at 2 p.m., members will show their lambs in another competition and at 5 p.m. it is the Market Hog Show.For Monday's
Eaglez 'Take it to the Limit' to open live music at Genesee County Fair
The Eagles tribute band, Eaglez, kicked off this week's live music entertainment at the Genesee County Fair on Saturday.The coming week's fair entertainment:Sunday at 7 p.m., Knight PatrolMonday at noon, Kelly's Old Time BandMonday at 7 p.m., Karaoke competitionTuesday at 7 p.m., Karaoke open
Photos: Saturday at the Genesee County Fair
Kids and farm animals are always a highlight of any day at the Genesee County Fair, and on Saturday, the first full day of the 2024 fair, it was no different. Members of 4-H showed their livestock in a variety of competitions.There are also all of the games
Fair Photos: A sunny opening Saturday
Hot weather poured into Genesee County fairgrounds as visitors were more intermittent throughout Saturday's opening day. Attractions included animal shows -- rabbits, goats, sheep, halter draft horses -- vendor booths, the kids' bounce houses and talent show. The Eaglez tribute band is set to take the stage at 7
Fair queen contestants get down to earth, in the air during first night pageant
It didn’t take long for the action to begin at Genesee County fairgrounds Friday evening, as the six-horse hitch teams made their way to the horse arena and nine young ladies prepared to take the main stage one by one for the first half of the fair queen pageant.
Photos: North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic at the Fairgrounds
The Genesee County Fair is underway.Friday's first day featured only a few events, including the North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic.Check The Batavian daily for the fair schedule and coverage, and also stop by the fair's Media Center to meet the staff of The Batavian and WBTA
Genesee County's 4-H programs flourish, will fill grounds at the fair
Genesee County Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program is going to the dogs this year — and the pigs, chickens, goats, and many other animals, to be fair — Director Jocelyn Sikorski says.Sikorski gave a yearly review to county legislators this week about a program that’s been on the rise. There are 295 youth members, 37 clubs, 75 adult volunteers and a 10% increase in youth enrollment from the previous year, she said.
Town of Batavia schedules public meeting to discuss widening Route 98 north of Thruway
The Town of Batavia will hold a public information meeting at 7 p.m. on July 25 to discuss plans to widen Route 98 from the NYS Thruway bridge to West Saile Drive.The proposed project would widen the pavement from two lanes to three lanes, with left-turn lanes at Federal
Further clarification about Ellicott Station property, fencing, taxes still equals need for resolution
City Manager Rachael Tabelski clarified how Batavia Police ended up sweeping the Ellicott Station property at 50-56 Ellicott St. on Monday, resulting in the location of a person wanted on a misdemeanor charge.
Deputy investigating theft at Flying J seeks public assistance in IDing individual in photo
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspected larceny of items from the Flying J, 8484 Alleghany Road, Pembroke.A subject (photo) is wanted for questioning in connection with the suspected theft. The Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual.If you recognize the
'Ever Blue and White' merges two BHS alma maters for concert band's centennial
It was about four months ago when Joey Pero played an alumni concert at Batavia High School and ended up in talks about doing a little something for Batavia Concert Band’s centennial season this year.
Gagne honored for 'being the arms that hold us' during award ceremony
This is a better place because of the “Sues” in the world, Matt Landers says.Referring to mental health advocate Sue Gagne, the Genesee County manager spoke about her many attributes, including an ever-increasing passion and energy for providing support to others in her myriad roles since he’s known her the last two decades.
Law and Order: Driver accused of doing burnouts in drive-thru at McDonald's charged with DWI
Tyler J. Burns, 20, of Batavia, is charged with DWI. Burns was arrested after Batavia patrol officers were dispatched to the McDonald's on East Main Street, where Burns was allegedly doing burnouts in the drive-thru lane on June 28 (time of day not released). He was issued an appearance ticket.
Ellicott Station gets much-needed maintenance, left without fencing Monday
The fencing has been removed around Ellicott Station in downtown Batavia and a small work crew was spotted Monday on the premises performing some landscaping -- weed-whacking and the like -- to remove overgrown grass and weeds on the Ellicott Street property. City Manager Rachael Tabelski has recently said
Storm causes some localized flooding in Genesee County
The viaduct on Main Street in Le Roy flooded this afternoon during heavy rain. The roadway is now clear and reopened.The viaduct on Ellicott Street near Chapin also reportedly flooded.Send flood pictures to news@thebatavian.com
Documents reveal Ellicott Station built on foundation of misunderstood housing terms
What is mixed-income housing? Workforce housing? Low-income housing? Affordable housing? Market-rate housing?These terms appear frequently in thousands of documents obtained from government agencies by The Batavian for an investigation into how the 55-unit apartment building under construction at Ellicott Station transformed from “luxury” units to apartments eligible for Section 8 rental vouchers.How did this once promising project go from a complex where all tenants hold down jobs to one where potentially as few as 36 percent of the potential tenants are gainfully employed, and finally, one where the project's actual completion is in doubt?
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