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Free concert in Jackson Square -- Mitty & The Followers

By Billie Owens

The lineup for the Downtown Batavia 2021 Concert Series in Jackson Square is set for Friday evenings from 7 to 9 starting June 25. Admission is free.

Here are the entertainers:

  • Aug. 20 -- Mitty & The Followers
  • Aug. 27 -- Red Creek
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Free concert in Jackson Square -- Bluesway Band

By Billie Owens

The lineup for the Downtown Batavia 2021 Concert Series in Jackson Square is set for Friday evenings from 7 to 9 starting June 25. Admission is free.

Here are the entertainers:

  • Aug. 13 -- Bluesway Band
  • Aug. 20 -- Mitty & The Followers
  • Aug. 27 -- Red Creek
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Free concert in Jackson Square -- DSP Jazz Trio

By Billie Owens

The lineup for the Downtown Batavia 2021 Concert Series in Jackson Square is set for Friday evenings from 7 to 9 starting June 25. Admission is free.

Here are the entertainers:

  • Aug. 6 -- DSP Jazz Trio
  • Aug. 13 -- Bluesway Band
  • Aug. 20 -- Mitty & The Followers
  • Aug. 27 -- Red Creek
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Free concert in Jackson Square -- Tommy Geraci's Rio Bravo

By Billie Owens

The lineup for the Downtown Batavia 2021 Concert Series in Jackson Square is set for Friday evenings from 7 to 9 starting June 25. Admission is free.

Here are the entertainers:

  • July 30 -- Tommy Geraci's Rio Bravo
  • Aug. 6 -- DSP Jazz Trio
  • Aug. 13 -- Bluesway Band
  • Aug. 20 -- Mitty & The Followers
  • Aug. 27 -- Red Creek
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Free concert in Jackson Square -- Ghost Riders

By Billie Owens

The lineup for the Downtown Batavia 2021 Concert Series in Jackson Square is set for Friday evenings from 7 to 9 starting June 25. Admission is free.

Here are the entertainers:

  • July 23 -- Ghost Riders
  • July 30 -- Tommy Geraci's Rio Bravo
  • Aug. 6 -- DSP Jazz Trio
  • Aug. 13 -- Bluesway Band
  • Aug. 20 -- Mitty & The Followers
  • Aug. 27 -- Red Creek
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Free concert in Jackson Square -- Skycats

By Billie Owens

The Downtown Batavia 2021 Concert Series in Jackson Square is on Friday evenings from 7 to 9 through Aug. 27. Admission is free.

  • July 9 -- Skycats
  • July 16 -- The Don Newcomb Band
  • July 23 -- Ghost Riders
  • July 30 -- Tommy Geraci's Rio Bravo
  • Aug. 6 -- DSP Jazz Trio
  • Aug. 13 -- Bluesway Band
  • Aug. 20 -- Mitty & The Followers
  • Aug. 27 -- Red Creek
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Grass fire across from College Village sparked by downed wire

By Billie Owens

A downed wire that was sparking has caused a grass fire at 8076 Batavia Stafford Town Line Road. Flames are showing. Town of Batavia Fire Department is responding. The location is between the dead end and College Village.

National Grid has been notified; no ETA.

Traffic will be stopped on the roadway in order to extinguish the blaze.

Law and Order: State Street teen accused of providing indecent explicit material to a minor

By Billie Owens

Ermonie R. Schichler, 18, of State Street, Batavia, was arrested at 10:40 a.m. on May 17 and charged with disseminating indecent material to a minor in the second degree and endangering the welfare of a minor. It is alleged that she sent sexually explicit photos to a minor over a period of time. She was arraigned via Skype in Batavia City Court, then released on her own recognizance. She is due back in court later this afternoon (May 24).

Daniel J. DiFransecso, 39, of Libarty Street, Batavia was arrested at 5:48 p.m. May 9 and charged with second-degree harassment. It is alleged that on that day he verbally threatened to kill a person while banging on their window with a hockey stick. He was issued an appearance ticket for May 18 in Batavia City Court.

Robert Wood, 30, was arrested by Batavia Police Officer Peter Post at 3:45 p.m. May 19 in the City of Batavia (no address provided) and charged with first-degree criminal contempt. It is alleged that he had contact with a female who has an active stay away order of protection against him. Wood was arraigned in Batavia City Court and jailed without bail. He was due to return May 20.

Darren Ayrhart, 52, of North Main Street, Albion, was arrested at 8:45 p.m. May 19 and charged with first-degree criminal contempt and second-degree burglary. It is alleged that he violated a stay away order of protection against him after a domestic incident on Dellinger Avenue in the City of Batavia. He was put in jail; no bail status provided. Ayrhart is due in city court on May 27.

Justin Thagard, 32, was arrested at 12:54 a.m. May 11 for violating a court order of protection by being in the presence of the protected party -- he was allegedy found inside their vehicle during a traffic stop in the City of Batavia. Thagard was arraigned in Batavia City Court then put in jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond or $10,000 partially secured bond.

Eladio A. Wattles, 23, of Hutchins Street, Batavia, was arrested at 5:10 p.m. May 16 and charged with second-degree criminal contempt. It is alleged that he violated an order of protection by sitting inside a vehicle with the protected party. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court then released under supervision of Genesee Justice. He is due back in court June 24.

Adam T. Shipwash, 41, of West Main Street, Batavia, was arrested at on May 19 on a warrant out of Batavia City Court and charged with petit larceny. It is alleged that at 9 p.m. April 8 Shipwash stole money from a person on West Main Street. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court then released on his own recognizance. He is due to return to court June 17.

Michael L. Jackson Jr., 40, of East Main Street, Batavia, was arrested at 1:36 p.m. on East Main Street and charged with petit larceny. It is alleged that Jackson stole merchandise from a grocery store and was still present in the store's parking lot when a Batavia police officer arrived. He was taken into custody without incident then released on an appearance ticket for May 25 in Batavia City Court.

Accident blocking traffic at Main and Center

By Billie Owens

A two-car accident with no injuries that is blocking traffic is reported at Center and Main streets in Downtown Batavia. City fire and police are responding.

Here's the lineup for the free concert series on Friday nights in Jackson Square starting June 25

By Billie Owens

The lineup for the Downtown Batavia 2021 Concert Series in Jackson Square is set for Friday evenings from 7 to 9 starting June 25. Admission is free.

Here are the entertainers:

  • June 25 -- Penny Whiskey
  • July 2 -- Old Hippies
  • July 9 -- Skycats
  • July 16 -- The Don Newcomb Band
  • July 23 -- Ghost Riders
  • July 30 -- Tommy Geraci's Rio Bravo
  • Aug. 6 -- DSP Jazz Trio
  • Aug. 13 -- Bluesway Band
  • Aug. 20 -- Mitty & The Followers
  • Aug. 27 -- Red Creek

Possible school bus accident reported at Batavia High School

By Billie Owens

A possible school bus accident with a person down in the parking lot is reported at Batavia High School. City fire and Mercy medics are responding to 260 State St.

UPDATE 9:28 a.m.: A first responder says this is NOT a school bus accident; it's strictly a medical issue. He said he believes a school bus driver was the reporting party.

Old Hippies livestreaming Home to Home Concert for the Common Good #60, then they're 'goin' fishin' ' for awhile, pausing concert series

By Billie Owens

GONE FISHIN'! Kay and I have come to a difficult decision to pause our Home to Home Concert Series for the Common Good livestream after this evening's show -- #60 in a row -- May 22 at 7 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who has joined in our fun and music.

We will keep you posted on our website when the livestreams will start again, www.oldhippiesmusic.com, facebook old hippies, and billmcdonald, instragram Oldhippiesbillandkay, and twitter Ohippies.

The livestream can be found as follows:

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FREE admission -- Spring artisan, crafter and gift marketplace at Batavia Downs to benefit Breast Cancer Coalition

By Billie Owens

"Wonderful Welcome" -- a Spring arstisan, crafter and gift marketplace with free admission -- will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 23 at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel.

Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Coalition.

More than 100 displays of handmade treasures and top-notch gifts will be on available for browsing.

The Downs is located at 8315 Park Road in Batavia.

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Pavilion's Collin Lajoie to graduate from SUNY Potsdam with degree in Biology

By Billie Owens

Collin Lajoie, of Pavilion, is set to graduate from SUNY Potsdam with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology.

The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize Collin at Commencement, on Saturday, May 22.

SUNY Potsdam will honor the Class of 2021 with a series of three livestreamed socially-distanced ceremonies, including special recognition of "virtual" graduates joining the celebration from afar.

To learn more about Commencement at SUNY Potsdam, visit http://www.potsdam.edu/commencement.

About SUNY Potsdam:

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit http://www.potsdam.edu.

American Warrior Cigar Night with live acoustic music at Major Stash

By Billie Owens

It's American Warrior Cigar Night at Major Stash Cigar in Batavia on Friday, June 4.

This veteran-owned premier cigar and tobacco shop and smoking lounge will host a free acoustic music night with performers The Remediators and Joel Russlett.

Time is 5 to 9 p.m. Address is 60 Liberty St. (Major Stash is located behind the Pok-A-Dot.)

Enjoy the music and a cigar. Bring your own drink.

More than 65 kinds of cigars and sizes and growing.

Phone is 356-8911.

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Accident blocking traffic on West Main Street in the city

By Billie Owens

A two-vehicle accident is reported at 385 W. Main St. in the city. It is blocking traffic. City fire, Mercy medics and police are responding.

The caller is a driver with a possible head injury.

It's in front of Falcone Electric.

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