Weather may be the cause of a power outage along Dodgeson Road, Alexander, that has left 67 National Grid customers without power.
Main power lines that span as much as a five-pole distance came down, probably related to the cold weather.
The poles remain standing.
National Grid estimates that power will be restored by 10:15 a.m.
UPDATE 11:44: Power is still out. National Grid reports it is "assessing the situation." No ETA on repairs.
This is the temperature reading from my truck when I returned home from the office at 8:45 p.m.
This is the first time in the four years that I've owned the truck that I've seen a negative reading.
Tomorrow, the anticipated high is 20 with a 60 percent chance of snow in the afternoon and 80 percent chance at night.
A caller has reported seeing smoke coming from the roof of Le Roy Central School, 2 Trigon Park.
Le Roy Fire and Bergen Fire responding.
UPDATE 9:26 p.m.: Bergen requested to standby in quarters. Chief on scene says "nothing showing."
UPDATE 9:28 p.m.: Bergen standing down. Le Roy being held to tanker and ladder truck responding.
UPDATE 9:31: Le Roy back in service. "Normal operation from exhaust system."
A car accident is reported at Ellicott Street Road and Telephone Road in Texaco Town. There are no injuries, but it is blocking the roadway.
Pavilion Fire Department is responding.
A car has struck a tree at 10708 Alexander Road, in the area of the Alexander Fire Recreation Hall.
The driver has a head injury according to State Police on scene.
Alexander Fire Department and Mercy EMS are responding.
UPDATE 12:10 p.m.: The injury is minor and medics are told to come in non-emergency mode.
A car is on its side in a ditch in the area of 9208 Sheppard Road, Batavia.
If there are injuries, they are minor.
Town of Batavia Fire and Mercy EMS responding.
The vehicle is in about a 15-foot hole with "somewhat tricky access for the tow," reports a chief.
A chief responding roads are icy and slick at the intersections of Cedar and Main, and Cedar and Ellicott.
There have been a couple of vehicles off the road in various parts of the county, this morning, including a truck that jackknifed in conjunction with a three-car accident at routes 19 and 20 about 6 a.m.
Currently, there is a light snow falling that is expected to last a good bit of the day. It's about 8 degrees and windchill is -5 degrees. Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to -4.
UPDATE 9:35 a.m.: Town of Batavia Fire cleared. Law enforcement is shutting down Sheppard in both directions so tow truck can position itself to get good traction.
UPDATE 10:03 a.m.: Sheppard is opened.
Genesee Cancer Assistance held one of its biggest annual fundraisers this evening at Batavia Downs. It featured a full buffet-style dinner, hosted bar, basket raffles, auction and music from The Trolls.
Above, John Gerace, his wife Rhonda and children Taylor, 16, and Jackson, 13. John, a member of Rotary, is the son of Joe Gerace, one of the founders Genesee Cancer Assistance and also a member of Rotary. Rhonda, too, is a member of Rotary (There, that should be worth some fines.)
Local author Thomas Talbot, whose new novel "The Craft" is based on the disappearance of William Morgan, was at Present Tense today signing copies of his book.
A one-car rollover accident is reported at 6723 Clinton Street Road in Stafford.
The driver is still inside, but conscious and moving.
Stafford Fire Department and Mercy EMS are responding.
The location is between Waterman and Coward roads.
UPDATE 1:11 p.m.: Responders on scene say the driver has minor injuries and that no extrication is needed.
UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: The driver is out of the vehicle. A flatbed tow truck from Bethany is responding.
Scratch Bakery, 24 Main St. Le Roy, NY: A real bakery right in Genesee County. Scones, cookies, cakes, breads, rolls and more. Call ahead, 297-2441, for availability or special orders. We have $10 gift certificates for $5.
The Daily Grind, 85 E. Main St., Batavia, NY: For Batavia's finest coffee, smoothies, as well as fast and convenient breakfasts and lunches, stop into The Daily Grind. We have a $10 gift card for $5.
Center Street Smoke House, 20 Center St., Batavia, NY: Authentic Southern BBQ, from ribs to brisket with all the fixin's. We have a $20 gift card for $10.
Stafford Trading Post, 6173 Main Road, Stafford, NY: Lunch or dinner, Stafford Trading Post offers a variety of fresh, homemade meals, as well as snacks and drinks. Now in a new, expanded location. We have a $25 gift card for $12.50.
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.
Clor's Meat Market, 4169 W. Main St. Road, Batavia, NY: For the best, most flavorful, juiciest chicken or hamburger in town, hands down, stop by Clor's. Oh, and the steaks are great, too. And the sausage. Clor's also serves lunch and dinners from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. We have a $20 gift card for $10.
Kravings, Valu Plaza, 4152 W. Main St., Batavia, NY: Kraving's offers soups, salads and sandwiches, fresh and flavorful; Monday through Saturday. We have $10 gift certificates for $5.
Blue Pearl Yoga, 200 E. Main St., Batavia, NY: Exercise your soul as well as your body in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. We have a gift certificate for three weeks of yoga, 3 classes, a $30 value, for $15.
Alli's Cones & Dogs, 7063 Lewiston Road, Oakfield, NY: Full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu; new all-you-can-eat salad bar; ice cream served year-round; eat-in or take-out. We have $20 gift certificates for $10.
Settler's Restaurant, 353 W. Main St., Batavia, NY: Settler's has a 25-year history of serving great, affordable breakfasts, lunches and dinners to Batavians. We have a $20 gift certificate for $10.
Adam Miller Toy & Bicycles, 8 Center St., Batavia, NY: Feel like a kid in a toy store again, or treat your kids to the greatest toy store they will ever see. We have a $25 gift certificate for $12.50.
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.
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A Batavia man is facing 42 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument after members of the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force searched his residence on Spencer Court and allegedly found forged U.S. currency with a face value of $940.
Taken into custody and jailed with no bail is Lendle R. Tucker, 28.
Also seized on Friday were Tucker's computer and printers.
He was also allegedly found in possession of marijuana, and so charged with one count of unlawful possession of marijuana.
The arrest of Lendle reportedly follows an investigation by the task force into the production and possession of forged U.S currency.
Lendle was allegedly found in possession of forged currency in various denominations.
The investigation is continuing and further arrests are possible.
Assisting in the investigation were Le Roy Police, Batavia Police, the District Attorney's Office and Orleans County Major Crimes Task Force.
A Bergen man has been arrested by the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force and accused of possessing $1,000 in drugs and nearly $1,000 in cash.
Lucien J. Marks, 31, of South Lake Road, was taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant at his residence.
He was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, 3rd, one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance, 7th, and one count of unlawful possession of marijuana
Investigators say they found more than a half ounce of cocaine, a quantity of pills, marijuana and $924 in cash.
The task force is comprised of members of the Sheriff's Office, Batavia Police and Le Roy Police.
The execution of the warrant was the culmination of a month-long investigation.
Marks was jailed on $25,000 bail.
A Batavia man was arrested in Oakfield on Jan. 14 after allegedly being found in possession of a shotgun with its serial numbers removed.
A Sheriff's Office press release accuses Jeffery T. Peyman, 21, of Ellicott Street, of possessing a shotgun with its serial numbers obscured with the intent of concealing the gun's identity.
Peyman was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, 3rd. He was located on Pearl Street Road in Oakfield allegedly in possession of the shotgun.
The arrest was made by the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force.
Peyman was arraigned and jailed on $5,000 bail.
A chimney fire has been reported at 2225 Bennett Road, Alexander.
The location is just east of Simmons Road.
Darien Fire, all equipment, with one tanker from Alexander and one from Corfu, requested to the scene.
Mercy EMS also dispatched.
UPDATE 4:34 p.m.: Chief on scene says, "no smoke showing."
UPDATE 4:37 p.m.: Fire appears out. A thermal camera is requested.
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At the request of The Batavian, the Genesee County Economic Development Center sent over a one-page summary of a compensation survey completed in 2008.
The survey gathered compensation information from 26 IDAs from across the United States, comparing budget, staffing and executive compensation.
Handwritten notes on the summary indicate GCEDC CEO Steve Hyde earned a base salary of $134,550 and the average salary of the 26 agencies was $148,000, with his total compensation set at $171,600 compared to an average of $166,600.
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A one-car rollover accident has been reported at Griswold Road and Route 33, Stafford.
One person is trapped in the car, but is not believed to be injured.
Stafford Fire is responding.
UPDATE 3:45 p.m.: Driver is out of the car and reportedly suffered minor cuts on his or her hand.
A one-vehicle rollover accident is reported at 4591 Batavia-Elba Townline Road in Elba. There are reportedly minor injuries.
The location is between State Street and Norton Road.
Elba Fire Department and Mercy EMS are responding.
UPDATE 12:14 p.m.: The female driver has wrist and leg injuries. The car is on its side. She is not trapped, but needs assistance to get out of the car.
UPDATE 12:17 p.m.: The victim is out of the car. A flatbed tow truck is called. The westbound lane is shut down.
UPDATE 12:26 p.m.: Route 98 is being closed at its juncture with Batavia-Elba Townline Road (Daws).
UPDATE 12:47 p.m.: All units back in service. Road is reopened.
A pre-trial hearing, called a felony hearing, was postponed today for Patrick Donahue, the 21-year-old Batavia man accused of rape in the first degree.
Donahue made bail, removing the legal requirement to have the felony hearing within a few days of his arrest.
The hearing is the first chance his attorney gets at challenging the evidence against him.
Donahue is accused of raping a 30-year-old woman at a residence on Walnut Street on Jan. 10.
Above, Lorie Longhany with Dr. Maidul Kahn and the opening tonight of the "Young at Art" show at the Senior Center. Kahn is one of Longhany's newer students. He's holding one of his paintings. It's of Centennial Park in the fall.
Other artists on display are Marie Washburn, Kathy Roblee, Carol La Valley, Longhany, the late David Rice, Sue Morgan, Farrel Ann Burdick, Joan Scherff, Rosemary Christian, Pat Fletcher and Elisa Di Pietro.
Below, Christian talks with visitor's about another artist's work.
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