There are unknown injuries following a one vehicle rollover accident on the Thruway at mile marker 401.
The vehicle turned over at least twice, according to multiple callers.
Pembroke and Indian Falls fire being dispatched as well as an ALS unit from Mercy EMS.
UPDATE 2:14 p.m.: All victims out of the car. No or very minor injuries. No ambulance transport anticipated.
City Fire is responding to a report of smoke coming from a house at 124 Bank St., Batavia.
UPDATE 7:50 p.m.: May be exhaust from a furnace.
UPDATE 8:06 p.m.: Engine 12, Ladder 15, back in service.
Do you know this man? He's wanted by the Batavia Police as a suspect in a larceny at Alberty Drug Store on East Main Street, Batavia.
The incident occurred Wednesday about 6:30 p.m The suspect was last seen on foot heading toward Jackson Street.
No word on what he is suspected of stealing.
Anyone with information can contact the Batavia Police Department at (585) 345-6350.
For 45 years, the Batavia Players have had to do without a place to call their own. Now, at last, they will have their own theater in the historic Batavia Industrial Center on Harvester Avenue.
According to board member Michelle Stamp, BP president Patrick Burk "put a lot of legwork into finding a physical space for us."
"It always helps the actors when they have a space to call their own," she adds.
"This is a really exciting thing for us to be doing," said Matt Mayne, BP board member and actor. "Hopefully, it will help to draw more attention to the building, which is definitely historic."
The location of the new theater is BIC's new Artisan Center, which the Mancuso Business Development Group wanted to establish in order to increase their own business activity.
The Artisan Center not only helps foster a relationship between business and the arts locally, but also affords artists of various stripes the chance to support each other.
"We will be doing things to encourage other artists," Burk said. "There will be areas in the Artisan Center in which they can work. And we'll also have people who come in regularly for BP events and shows, and we'll allow people to display their artwork for people to see."
Burk, Stamp and Mayne all believe that the coming change will prove beneficial to actors and their performances as well. One of the greatest challenges they have dealt with in the past was that of finding, in Mayne's words, "readily available space."
"Before, we would be in situations where we weren't sure what venue we'd be performing in," Stamp said. "Now we'll have our own space we can become accustomed to, we'll know what we have to work with, and we'll have all the materials at hand."
"Our types of performances will change," Burk said, "because we'll experience greater flexibility in terms of what we can do and when. We've had shows that we've wanted to do for quite some time that we'll now be able to fit into this venue."
The new theater's black-box format, which will have audience members seated to the right and left of the stage as well as in front, also offers fresh creative challenges and opportunities.
"This type of set up requires actors to do a little bit more, because people will be watching them from three sides instead of just one," Mayne said.
All BP performances -- beginning with the Spring 2010 show -- will be held in the Artisan Center except for the Summer Youth Theatre performances, which tend to require greater stage space. Please contact the Batavia Players for more information.
Oscar wants a pal who can appreciate where he's coming from. He's a great guy, a senior, neutered male, pug mix.
He's been around long enough to appreciate stuff like the horrible meaning of 9/11, the injustice of New Orleans drowning in a sea of incompetence and poor planning, the weird appeal of that funny-looking guy who sang "She Bangs" on American Idol and the out-of-left-field meltdown of sports icon Tiger Woods.
He's ready for a great, compassionate family who values his seniority, life experience and all that he's able to offer human companions. "The best is yet to come and babe, won't it be fine." Strike up the Hi-Fi, turn off the Wi-Fi, break out the highballs, and say, "whatta 'bout a poker game (for dogs only)?" So what if that fuss-pants Felix gets annoyed. Cigar anyone?
James is a "tiger-and-white" domestic, shorthair -- a mellow fellow who enjoys sunny windows and soft pallets. He has big paws and green eyes and would make a handsome, friendly addition to your household. "When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand, and nothin', oh nothin', is goin' right, close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there, to brighten up even your darkest nights." Sweet Baby James, sweet dreams and best wishes.
Volunteers For Animals
P.O. Box 1621
Batavia, NY 14021
www.vol4animals.org <http://www.vol4animals.org>
Working in partnership with:
Genesee County Animal Shelter
3841 W. Main St. Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-6410
Adoption Hours:
Sunday through Friday: 1 to 3 p.m. (closed on Thursdays)
Wednesday: 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A tractor-trailer reportedly rolled over a car at the intersection of routes 19 and 33.
One person is trapped in the car and reportedly in and out of consciousness.
Bergen Fire and Mercy EMS are responding.
Mercy Flight is grounded by weather.
UPDATE 12:31 a.m.: The passenger is out. The driver remains entrapped and is semi-conscious.
UPDATE 12:40 a.m.: Patient extricated.
UPDATE 9:10 am.: The driver was Baxter K. Ritsema, 17, of 2373 Reed Road, Bergen. He is listed in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital. His passenger, Gabriel S. Ritsema, was treated at the scene for minor injuries. According to a report by Deputy Eric Seppala, Baxter was driving a 1997 Suzuki SUV and pulled out of a parking lot onto Route 33, right in front of a tractor-trailer driven by Michael G. Lewis, of Lockport, which was northbound.
The K-6 students of Elba Central School got to meet a parrot and learn about writing Friday morning in an assembly conducted by Academic Entertainment.
According to Principle Jason Smith, who supplied the picture, students were led through an exercise that involved them describing a favorite pet, and then the group leader brought out the parrot.
Last week, when the Grammy nominations were announced, the category for Best Country Instrumental Performance included the song Under The (Five) Wire, by Alison Brown.
Now, that may not mean much to most readers of The Batavian, but it means a lot to the Bohn family of Batavia.
The audio engineer on the recording was John J. Bohn, a 2003 graduate of Batavia High as well as a 2006 graduate of the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Roger Bohn tells us that John lives in Nashville with is wife and son.
You can hear more of John's work on his MySpace page.
Five people were injured Friday morning in an accident at the intersection of Route 63 and Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road when the driver of one car reportedly "forgot the stop sign was there."
Charles F. Monnen III, 24, of 1720 Hyde Park Blvd., lower, was reportedly driving westbound on Batavia-Oakefield when he allegedly failed to yield the right of way at Route 63.
His 2005 Ford sedan struck a car driven by Carmela A. Cling, 56, of 4528 Mack Road, Gasport.
The accident occurred at 7:13 a.m.
The drivers and all occupants of both cars were injured.
Susan M. Rozanski, 19, was transported by ground ambulance to Erie County Medical Center.
The other four patients were taken to UMMC.
Also reportedly injured were Kelsey McGill, 18, and Celena M. Grossman, 18.
Rozanski, McGill and Grossman were all passengers in Monnen's car.
The accident was investigated by Deputy Brad Mazur.
If you live in Byron and commute to Riga, you're in luck -- the trip is going to get much faster.
High-speed rail is coming to Genesee County, according to Congresswoman Louise Slaughter.
But it won't get you to Albany or New York City. It won't even get you to Rochester or Buffalo. But it will get you to Riga.
A more extensive high-speed-rail system would cost billions and President Obama didn't bless New York with that much money.
He earmarked just $150 million for a "demonstration project."
The tracks will lay beside a current rail line, but engineered so existing Amtrak trains can obtain a speed of 110 mph, compared to the current top speed of 79 mph.
Here's the D&C story.
UPDATE: WBTA's Geoff Redick interviewed Victoria Dillon (mp3) from Rep. Slaughter's office. Dillon reveals this stretch of track will not connect with anything. No train will run on it. It's just a third rail. Linking it into any other system, "would create extra crossing that we would just have to get rid of," Dillon said. She calls it "an important first step."
Currently, there are no warnings, advisories or watches from the National Weather Service, just an anticipation tonight of very cold temperatures.
It will be cold tomorrow, too, with temperatures dipping below 20 degrees.
And there will likely be some more snow -- flurries this afternoon and a little snow tonight, and about a 60-percent chance of snow tomorrow.
The wind will blow at about 15 mph tomorrow.
Alex's Place, 8322 Park Road, Batavia, NY: People come from all over the region for a fine dining experience at Alex's. It's best known for its ribs, of course, but Alex's seafood is also a favorite of the restaurant's diners. We have a $25 gift certificate for $12.50.
T.F. Brown's, at 214 E. Main St., Batavia, NY: T.F. Brown's is a great place for a good meal, good friends and to catch up on what's going on in the sports world. "If it happensin sports, it happens at Brown's." We have a $20 gift card for $10.
Jackson St. Grill/Belladessa's, 9 Jackson St., Batavia, NY: When it's time for a great hamburger, Jackson St. Grill will serve you among the best around. We have a $10 gift certificate for $5.
Kravings Kafe, Valu Plaza, W. Main Street, Batavia, NY: Recently opened, it offers soups, salads and sandwiches, fresh and flavorful; Monday through Saturday. We have $10 gift certificates for $5.
South Main Country Gifts, 3356 Main St. Road, Batavia, NY: Handcrafted items, gifts with a regional flair, candles, teas and spices -- South Main has a wide selection to please most any interest. We have a $20 gift certificate for $10. A great Valentine's gift!
Sallome's Italian Deli, 40 Oak St., Batavia, NY: Wraps, subs, paninis and pasta as well as pizzas -- Sallome's offers a tasty variety of Italian deli items for eat-in or take-out.
Delavan's Restaurant and Tavern, 107 Evans St., Batavia, NY: To me, Delavan's is one of those restaurants where you want to eat frequently until you try everything on the menu. We have a $20 gift certificate for $10.
The Enchanted Florist, 202 E. Main St., Batavia, NY: Now in stock: Of course, flowers are the perfect give for Valentine's Day. We have a $20 gift certificate for $9.50.
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, 15 Jackson St., Batavia, NY: When you're looking for an authentic Mexican meal, Margarita's is the place to go. The food and atmosphere are perfect and the service is always outstanding. We have a $20 gift certificate for $10.
Center Street Smoke House, 20 Center St., Batavia, NY: Authentic Southern BBQ, from ribs to brisket with all the fixin's. We have a $25 gift card for $12.50.
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Local law enforcement agencies conducted a sweep of the area last night checking on registered sex offenders and convicts on probation or parole.
In all, about 100 people received an unexpected visit from a plain clothes or uniformed cop.
Five arrests were made on outstanding warrants and nine people were found out of compliance with the terms of their release.
A total of 50 registered sex offenders had their current addresses verified.
Sixteen people out of jail under the supervision of Genesee Justice were checked, and three people were reportedly found out of compliance of the terms of their release. Those cases were referred to Genesee Justice for further review.
Fifteen people under the supervision of the county probation department were checked, and two were reportedly found out of compliance of the terms of their release. The investigation is continuing on these cases.
Eighteen New York parolees were checked on and four were reportedly found out of compliance of the terms of their parole. The investigation is continuing on these cases.
Arrested on outstanding warrants were five Batavians:
Participating in the sweep were City of Batavia Police, Genesee County Probation, New York State Division of Parole, Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Genesee County Local Drug Enforcement Task Force.
Limited visibility because of snow apparently contributed to an accident in Elba yesterday that sent four people to UMMC for treatment of minor injuries.
Marth G. Horton, 48, of East Branch, stopped at the intersection of Route 262 and Norton Road and then proceeded to cross 262. Her car reportedly struck a vehicle driven by Kathleen M. Kowalczyk, 35, of 30 Farnsworth Ave., Oakfield.
Horton was cited for alleged failure to yield right-of-way.
Also transported to UMMC were 77-year-old Catherine M. Horton and three-year-old Erin C. Lincoln.
The accident was investigated by Deputy Chad Minuto.
A Le Roy man allegedly stole marijuana from a suspected drug dealer, who then brought friends back from Batavia, leading to a fight at 31 Myrtle St., Le Roy, on Jan. 23.
Sought in connection with the fight is James J. Santiago Jr., 30, of 31 Myrtle St., Le Roy. The arrest warrant charges him with robbery 3rd (stealing the marijuana), assault 2nd and criminal possession of a weapon 3rd. (Santiago is pictured left.)
Already in custody is Ronald G. Carney, 21, of 1990 Genesee Street Road, Corfu. Carney, who reportedly suffered a three-inch cut to his neck in the fight, is charged with burglary 2nd. Carney is accused of entering Santiago's home with the intent to commit a crime. He was jailed on $1,000 bail. (Carney is pictured below.)
According to Le Roy Police Det. John Condidorio, two Le Roy residents ordered two ounces of marijuana from a dealer in Batavia. The deal was to take place around 10 p.m. in a parking lot on Lake Street. As the deal went down, Santiago allegedly stole the marijuana and fled with two other men.
The person who had the marijuana stolen called friends in Batavia. He then returned to Batavia and met up with five other people, and all six reportedly returned to Le Roy with the intent of recovering the marijuana.
The six individuals arrived in Le Roy and walked into Santiago's home and reportedly confronted Santiago. Santiago allegedly refused to return the marijuana, and the confrontation reportedly became physical.
Police say the weapons used in the fight included a knife and golf clubs.
There were initially reports of shots fired, but Le Roy Police have been unable to corroborate the use of a gun in the incident.
A total of nine people were involved in the alleged melee.
The six people who attempted to retrieve the marijuana fled the scene without it, according to police.
A total of three people, including Carney, suffered knife cuts and were treated and released at area hospitals, according to police.
The investigation is continuing and further arrests are pending.
The Le Roy Police are seeking the public's help in locating Santiago.
A two-car accident with minor injuries is reported at West Main and South Lyon in the City of Batavia.
City Fire and Mercy EMS are responding.
Mercy EMS is being dispatched to the toll both at the Oak Street exit of the Thruway to attend to a woman with a head injury from a motor vehicle accident.
The car is in the parking lot at the exit.
No word on where the accident occurred.
UPDATE 9:49 p.m. Town of Batavia Fire just dispatched.
My name is Mackenzie Reynolds and I am the Genesee County Dairy Princess. Superbowl Sunday is right around the corner and it is the second food consumption event behind Thanksgiving Day. While you are rooting for your favorite football team, you will probably be enjoying food with all your friends. A great and easy recipe to take to the party you're attending is a cheese pizza. Along with ease, pizza includes one of the 3-A-Day of dairy you should consume everyday. Getting 3-A-Day of milk, cheese, and yogurt everyday will help you maintain a healthy body. I hope everyone has a safe Superbowl Sunday!
All My Cheeses Four Cheese Pizza
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 prepared 12 inch pizza crust
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup diced tomato
Additional fresh basil, chopped for garnish
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Place pizza crust on a cookie sheet and top evenly with mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
3. Bake pizza until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly; spinkle with tomatoes, and additional chopped basil.
Did you know that people come to Batavia to make landscapes out of glass?
Well, sort of...
A student of Amanda Taylor's four-day "Painting Images and Landscapes in Glass" course gets her creative groove on at the Oatka School of Glass on Harvester Avenue...
...while (left to right) Tessa, Sheba and Shiloh look on.
This is only one of many classes offered by Le Roy native Lance Taylor and his Canadian-born wife, Amanda. They both run the OATKA School of Glass and Glass Studio out of their work-and-home space in the Harvester Center. In these classes -- open to all ages -- they teach people how to paint using glass powder and "frits" (ground-up glass) as well as various other ways of turning glass materials into works of art (including bowls, cups and glass mosaics).
Lance and Amanda teach many of these classes themselves -- together and individually -- but for some of them, they bring in internationally renowned artists to teach.
"Some of our instructors have an international following," Lance said, "so we're able to attract people from all over the United States and from different countries. Soon we'll be offering a class taught by an Italian artist named Mirriam de Fiore. This is the only place she'll be coming to teach here in the U.S."
Many of the courses are for beginners. However, a lot of people have said that their expectations for what a beginners' course should be were far surpassed by the Taylors' teaching styles.
"All too often you see a 'shotgun' approach taken in teaching beginners' courses," Lance said. "In other words, students do a little of this, a little of that, and they don't really learn anything. We do hands-on activities where, for example, instead of doing many different things, people learn to do one particular thing very well."
Lance and Amanda are the perfect team when it comes to coordinating these classes. Lance approaches glassmaking from a technical standpoint, Amanda from an artistic one.
"The great thing about glass is that it's both artistic and technical," Lance said.
This week's class -- which began on Tuesday and extends through Saturday -- focuses on replicating photographed landscapes in the form of glass art. It is being taught, appropriately enough, by Amanda, who often looks to nature for artistic inspiration.
"A lot of times when I go for walks, I'll collect things like tree branches, rocks, etc.," she said. "I also try to be attentive to things that most people don't notice because they don't take the time to slow down and really see it."
Lance and Amanda are always interested in doing classes based on special interests, provided that requests come far enough in advance. For more information and to see a schedule of upcoming classes, please visit the OATKA Glass website at: www.oatkaglass.com.
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