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Moving out of the planning board and into the construction phase for new BK
Barriers have been put up on the corner, and work has begun inside the former Batavia Restaurant Supply building at West Main and South Lyon streets in preparation for the demolition of the Batavia site to make way for a future Burger King.After several trips between the city
Milling work still in progress on city streets
Work crews have been out on the streets for milling, and are expected to be wrapping up by the end of Thursday, according to a prior city announcement. All motorists have been forewarned that they will experience traffic delays this week between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4
Longtime Batavian celebrates a century of 'keep going' attitude
For Joseph Oddo, a Batavia native and Army veteran, it didn’t take long to name what’s kept him going for a century.“I always help people out. That’s why I think the Lord blessed me, because, you know, the things I did in my life to help people,” the newly turned 100-year-old said during an interview with The Batavian. “I worked with people. I kept going all the time.”
City fire captain awarded for going above and beyond during heatwave
During a heatwave in early July, Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation faced several related challenges: the nursing home’s HVAC system faltered, the mechanical room overheated, and the elevators broke down, creating a potentially hazardous situation for the senior residents.When City of Batavia Fire Captain Bob Fix was called to the scene, he didn’t merely give a standard response, he exceeded expectations, Supervising Administrator Samantha Vagg says.
Chapin's CEO and Steve Hawley discuss state's business environment during plant tour
The seemingly anti-business posture of New York's government dominated a conversation on Tuesday at Chapin International in Batavia during Assemblyman Steve Hawley's visit with CEO Tim Onello and other Chapin executives.
Labor Daze to celebrate old favorites and new additions for 40th event
Here’s hoping that the extended weather forecast is off base for this weekend, because organizers are bringing back the car cruise to this year’s Labor Daze, Jamie Lindsley says.The cruise is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the village of Oakfield.“We are looking forward to a great turnout of classic cars thanks to help from some experienced car cruise and show aficionados,” said Lindsley, Oakfield Betterment Committee chair. So pay no mind to a chance of rain on Saturday and dress accordingly for a day of fun, food, music and mingling. Labor Daze is arguably the area's—and certainly Genesee County's—biggest three-day Labor Day weekend festival.
City Fire's hot bats dominate Batavia PD in Battle of the Badges at Dwyer Stadium
Batavia PD's softball team could have used somebody to put out the fire at Dwyer Stadium on Sunday, but City Fire was a little busy fanning the flames on the way to a 23-3 victory in the annual Battle of the Badges.In four matches, the boys in blue
Law and Order: Man wanted on warrants accused of assaulting police officer
Jon H. Bush, Jr., 41, of Batavia, was arrested on two warrants and also charged with assault 2nd and obstructing governmental administration 2nd. On Aug. 5, Batavia patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on Park Road and observed Bush attempting to hide in the back seat.
A dedicated couple celebrates 20th anniversary and growth of Imagination Library
When Tim and Linda Richter began their venture for the Imagination Library, they could only hope it would be successful in Oakfield. Even there, Linda says, it was a challenge.“We were shaking in our boots,” she said with a laugh. “We had to do a 501(c)(3) and we were very nervous and thought, can we do this?”Well, they soon found out that, of course they could do it. And they're celebrating the 20th anniversary of when they established their nonprofit Richter Family Foundation in July 2004.
Salon owner in Le Roy announces new specialty boutique
Businesses often experience setbacks, and the ones that survive are those that find ways to adjust. Lori Steinbrenner took that approach when, after a couple of years of trying, she couldn't find a qualified nail technician.Steinbrenner, who has owned Personal Preference Salon and Spa in Le Roy for
Adding the 'KEYs' to Jackson through artist's mural
Kids at Jackson Primary School are going to return this fall to a surprise landscape inside the hallway.Based on the “KEY” principles of kindness, empathy and you, there’s a large swath of artistic scenery that was painted by artist Linda Fix this past month.
Hearings reveal new statements by defendants in criminal cases related to death of Sgt. Sanfratello
The ongoing pre-trial process for two defendants connected to an incident at Batavia Downs on March 9 that led to the death of Sgt. Thomas A. Sanfratello continued in Genesee County Court on Friday morning.Michael J. Elmore is charged with first-degree manslaughter, and Lyndsey J. Wilcox, charged with assault in the second degree, appeared separately in court for hearings on the admissibility at trial of statements they made on March 9 and 10 to police officers
B-B library seeks additional funding, may pursue Byron taxpayer support again in future
Rising health insurance, program and workers' compensation costs for Byron-Bergen Public Library have triggered a request for nearly $4,000 more in the Town of Byron’s 2025 budget, Board President Sally Capurso says.
OTB chair says search committee moving quickly in attempt to hire Wojtaszek replacement before year's end
The search for a new president and CEO of Western Regional OTB is well underway, with the field of global candidates getting narrowed, and the expectation Henry Wojtaszek's replacement is announced before the end of the year, Dennis Bassett told reporters on Thursday.
Law and Order: Pembroke PTA leader accused of stealing more than $15K from treasury
Nicole M. Will, 43, of Teachers Lane, Orchard Park, is charged with grand larceny 3rd. Will is accused of stealing $15,585.07 from the Pembroke PTA bank account while serving at the PTA president and treasurer from January 2019 to April 2024. She was arrested on July 30. She was
Public hearing to determine if 'eyesore' should come down in Byron
A dilapidated wreck of a building that’s riddled with dangerous features, including broken windows, rodents and insects, and is in your neighborhood, would ordinarily be cause for nightmares except for one thing, Anthony Nicolucci says. He barely gets any sleep.
Law and Order: Five people charged with drug possession following traffic stop
Eric J. Flowers, Randy G. Leach, Sara J. Anzalone, Christopher L. Rebmann, and Shanda L. Williams (no ages nor residences provided), are all charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. The five people were charged following a traffic stop on Aug. 5 on an
Wings Over Batavia promises brilliant, patriotic, and new additions
Most people have seen a drone flying above a field or taking photos at an event, but just imagine 500 of them all orchestrated in perfect aerial harmony to tease the audience about what formation they're making before magically turning into a dazzling design.
Column: When a church closes, parishioners lose a piece of their hearts
Batavia proudly once had four independent Catholic Churches. Over the years, St. Mary's merged with St. Joseph's Church and became Resurrection Parish, and Sacred Heart and St. Anthony's became Ascension Parish. It was a very sad day when St. Anthony's closed on Jan. 12, 2013.Every church has its
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