A mother possum was hit by a car this morning on Stegman Road, Town of Batavia, and when Deputy Chris Parker found the the dead mother by the side of the road, he also found four baby possums still clinging to it.
Parker said the babies are days old, if that.
Dispatchers contacted the Department of Environmental Conservation and the DEC is sending a "rehabilitator" from Oakfield to pick up the babies.
A 16-year-old Pembroke resident is in critical condition this morning at Erie County Medical Center following an ATV accident in the Village of Corfu last night.
Benjamin L. Falker was riding a 2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 on West Main Street when he attempted to enter the sidewalk south of Prospect Street. He lost control and struck a row of bushes and the four-wheeler flipped over and he was ejected.
The ATV struck a utility pole and came to rest in an upright position.
Benjamin, the sole occupant of the ATV, sustained a head injury and was transported to ECMC by Mercy Flight.
The investigation is continuing and charges may be pending.
Investigating the accident are Deputy Jason Saile, Sgt. William Scott of the Crash Management Team, Investigator Timothy Weis, Sgt. Brian Frieday and Officer Rich Retzlaf of the Corfu PD.
Assisting at the scene was the Corfu Fire Department and Mercy EMS.
A suspected burglar was allegedly caught in the act Saturday after a man was seen entering the home of an off-duty police officer in the Town of Batavia.
When the man was ordered to surrender, he allegedly fled from troopers and headed toward a cornfield on State Street Road.
He was subsequently captured by troopers and deputies on scene without further incident. At the time of his arrest, he was allegedly carring items taken from the residence and stolen credit cards from a residence in the City of Batavia.
Charged with second-degree burglary is Aaron W. Clark, 24, of Clinton Street, Batavia.
Clark is currently on parole for robbery, 2nd. He was also charged with parole violation, criminal possession of stolen property, 4th, and obstructing governmental administration.
Investigators believe Clark approached other homes in the area and if a resident answered the door, he left or claimed to need gas for his vehicle so he could get back to Rochester.
It's possible other homes in the area were burglarized. Any person with further information that may assist in the investigation can contact State Police at (585) 344-6200.
A four-wheeler has hit a utility pole in the area of 29 W. Main St., Corfu, near the corner of Prospect Street.
A person is injured. Mercy Flight requested to the scene. A landing scene will be set up at the Corfu Fire Hall.
UPDATE 11:20 p.m.: The patient is seriously injured.
UPDATE 11:24 p.m.: The landing zone is being switched to the area behind the primary school.
UPDATE 11:30 p.m.: Mercy Flight is on the ground.
UPDATE Midnight: Patient transported to ECMC.
A cat has reportedly bit its owner in the leg and bleeding is uncontrolled. The address is the 9200 block of Robbins Road in Le Roy. Le Roy police are responding to the alleged "animal attack."
UPDATE 8:57 p.m.: Medics are staging in the area.
Oakfield Fitness and Cross-Training Center has expanded to include a fully appointed cross-training room with dumbbells, squat racks, wall balls, ropes, step-up boxes and other training devices.
There is an experienced cross-trainer providing assistance and training Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 8 a.m.
The gym is fully equipped with a weight room including dumbbells, free weights and universal machines and a cardio area with treadmills, bikes and rowing machines.
The monthly fee for the weight room and cardio area is $30. To use the cross-training room is an additional $30 a month (total, $60 a month).
There's no sign-up fee.
The gym is open to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information and to inquire about a membership, visit OakfieldFitness.com, or call (585) 948-8000.
Det. Todd Crossett, working patrol today, takes a shot with a basketball while on foot patrol this evening on Maple Street.
Batavia PD officers have been doing a few neighborhood foot patrols this summer.
With Crossett are Jzon Richardson, left, and Santiago Deluna.
Teenagers are reportedly jumping into the falls behind the Indian Falls Log Cabin Restaurant and Sheriff's deputies are responding. The restaurant is located at 1227 Gilmore Road in Corfu.
One of Genesee County's grandest of the old barns collapsed today.
A good portion of the yellow barn next to the Stafford Fire Hall on Main Road, Stafford, simply gave way about 1:45 p.m.
Stafford Fire Chief Bill Plaisted said residents heard a lot of creaking coming from the old barn -- probably built in the 1830s -- all this morning.
Firefighters used a thermal-imaging camera to ensure nobody was trapped in the structure.
Plaisted said the barn was likely headed for demolition soon anyway. The owner wanted to donate it to the department for a controlled burn for firefighting practice, but Plaisted said before that could happen, workers would have been required to remove the shingles from the roof.
"Looking at it now, that wouldn't have been safe," Plaisted said.
He also recalled a local resident telling him how years ago there was a basketball court on the second floor. From the second floor to the ceiling, it was so high, he said, that nobody could throw a ball from the floor up into the rafters. That's how big the barn was.
In April 2010, I took a photo of the barn (bottom photo in this post) that proved pretty popular. UMMC purchased a large canvas print of the photograph to hang in its new surgical wing (the print has since been moved to another part of the hospital). To view a larger online version (or to purchase a print of the picture, click here).
Today the Indian Falls United Methodist Church held its annual Community Days -- Blueberry festival. The festival featured a car/tractor show. There were complimentary hot dogs, baked goods and other items for sale by the churches members.
At 4, the church held a kids peddle kart race for children of all ages to come out and race each other.
At 5, the church hosted a lawnmower race that was open to everyone to come out to and race.
The Indian Falls Fire Company also attended community days, bringing along two trucks with them.
A 10-year-old Oakfield boy with dire medical needs and his family will be the beneficiaries of a benefit next Saturday at Elroy D. Parkins Memorial Town Park. The public is encouraged to attend. The park is located at 37 Drake St. in Oakfield.
"Reach Out for Robbie" will feature entertainment, face painting, food, games, a yard sale, theme basket raffle and a raffle of others items, including gift certificates for goods and services. It runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10.
Robbie Burdick suffers from severe scoliolis -- curvature of the spine -- as well as Larsen Syndrome. He uses a ventilator with trach and a feeding tube. His scoliosis has worsened this year, increasing the painful pressure on his chest wall.
Money raised at the event will help pay for medical equipment not covered by Medicaid, the family's travel expenses to and from the hospital, including parking fees and meals.
Themed gift basket donations would be greatly appreciated, along with items to raffle, gift certificates and gently used items for the yard sale.
For more information and/or to arrange for pick up of donations, contact:
To mail a donation, send to:
Robert J. Burdick
Supplemental Needs Trust
c/o Heidi Burdick
56 N. Pearl St.
Oakfield, NY 14125
A caller reports possible child abuse at Walmart and Sheriff's deputies are responding. A woman was allegedly in the parking lot striking a child.
UPDATE 2:19 p.m.: They left in a gray Dodge Caravan and officers have it stopped in front of a nearby pizzeria.
UPDATE 2:35 p.m.: The van's occupants and the 7-year-old are on their way now after speaking with law enforcement. This was apparently a case of "grandparents trying to control their out-of-control grandchild," said an officer. No report was taken.
Volunteers with the Elba Boosters began construction today on a new concession stand adjacent the Lancers' football field.
Above, John McCulley and Kevin Bezon working on a portion of the back wall.
Jeff Singer
John McCulley
A barn reportedly collapsed behind the Stafford Fire Hall. The caller does not believe anyone was inside, but a person was seen running from the barn. Stafford Fire Department is responding.
It's believed to be on property of the Kemp Family Trust Homestead, west of the hall.
"There's all sorts of activity at your fire hall and people running around so use caution," says the dispatcher.
No injuries are reported.
Press release:
Monday night, City Slickers will be the place to be. Several Buffalo Bills players will be in Batavia at the restaurant for a live filming for Sports Q Television, a Buffalo-based company. The event which starts at 9:30 p.m. will feature two DJs, and up to 30 Buffalo Bills players that will be arriving shortly after in a limousine, courtesy of Mancuso Limousine (sponsor). The filming will take place on the stage and will be open to the public to enjoy and watch, and will be followed up with an after party.
The names of the players can't be released because of contractual arrangments.
"There will be even more guys coming out. Some of them we can't announce until they show up, others we are just waiting on confirmation," said event coordinator Tim Walton. "We have invited the whole team, so anyone can show."
City Slickers is no stranger to hosting the Buffalo Bills. Walton has recently put on events that included Buffalo Bills players Stevie Johnson, Aaron Williams, Kelvin Sheppard, TJ Heath and Crezdon Butler. The Bills will be traveling from St. John Fisher College, where they have been staying for training camp. They have Tuesday off due to the PGA Tour.
This event is 18+ with proper ID and will run from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to wear Buffalo Bills gear and to come out for dinner before.
The restaurant, which is not usually open on Mondays will be opening at 4 p.m. and offering a full dinner menu.
For more info you can visit the event at Facebook.com/CitySlickersBar (https://www.facebook.com/events/185226108319418/)
High Voltage Tattoo has added an additional tattoo booth and another artist.
In response to increasing business, we at High Voltage Tattoo and Piercing have added another tattoo booth and hired another artist. For most of 2013 all of the tattoo artists at the shop have been booked in advance with appointments, so we have rarely been able to accommodate walk-ins. Hopefully with an additional new workspace and another tattoo artist, we will be able to get more walk-ins into a chair.
Jeremy is the latest artist to join the High Voltage crew. Jeremy tattooed in Buffalo for six years and has recently moved to Batavia. We now have five people working full time to better meet the needs of our customers.
High Voltage Tattoo is Genesee County's longest established tattoo and piercing shop. We blend old-school values with modern safety standards. Our tattoo artists create custom artwork, coverups or they can bring your own sketches to life. Our studio is a sanctuary of creative self-expression and we uphold a zero-attitude policy. Each client is treated with integrity and respect.
We are open 7 days a week, so stop in for a new tattoo or piercing or call (585) 201-1127 to book an appointment. Visit us online: http://www.hvolttattoo.com/
An ATV rider with two broken legs who spent at least eight hours lying in a ditch by the side of Meadville Road, Basom, before being found by another person remains hospitalized.
Arlyn L. Jonathan, 34, of Shanks Road, Alabama, was reportedly driving an ATV on Meadeville Road at 1 a.m., Thursday, when he lost control and went off the roadway.
As the ATV flipped over, Jonathan was ejected and struck a tree. His ATV struck another tree.
He apparently had no means of communication and wasn't found until about 8 a.m.
Alabama Fire Department respond to the scene and Jonathan was transported to ECMC by Mercy Flight.
A hospital staff member said Jonathan remains hospitalized but his condition is not listed on his records.
Deputy Lonnie Nati investigated the accident and reported the cause as "unsafe speed." He did not report any citations being issued.
A vehicle reportedly rolled over multiple times on the eastbound Thruway at mile marker 388. Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding. Mercy Flight is put on standby.
UPDATE 12:47 p.m.: The chief said everyone's out of the vehicle, which went off the right shoulder, and they are being treated by medics on scene. The assignment is held to Engine #24. The Thruway accident is not far from the college.
UPDATE 12:54 p.m.: The town is back in service.
Christopher Paul Hoffman, 28, of Route 78, Java Center, is charged with petit larceny. Hoffman allegedly stole $34.93 in merchandise from Kmart.
Rachelle K. Mandigo, 42, of Holley, is charged with petit larceny. Mandigo was arrested by State Police on Wednesday for an alleged incident reported July 26 in the Town of Batavia. No further details released.
Michael C. Hill, 22, of Pike, is charged with petit larceny and unlawful possession of marijuana. Hill was arrested Wednesday for an alleged incident at a location on Veterans Memorial Drive. No further details released.
Jessica Mae Pfenninger, 31, of Jackson Street, Batavia, was arrested on a warrant for alleged failure to pay fine on a reckless endangerment, 2nd, charge.
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