As we pointed out Friday, local shop owners are standing by, ready to help you with the perfect holiday gift.
And as we said, when you shop local, more of your hard-earned dollars stay in our local community where they can do the most good.
Above, Jim and Tina Lambert, Lambert's Design Jewelers.
Ross Walker, RW Vapors.
Bill Hume, Foxprowl.
Press release:
The Batavia Police, in partnership with Salvation Army, are collecting items to help those in need this holiday season.
Police officers as part of their normal duties meet families in unique situations and see firsthand the need for basic clothing needs such as socks, pajamas and other items. The Batavia Police Department is asking the citizens of Batavia to join us as we help supply these items for the Salvation Army to distribute.
There will be a collection container at the City of Batavia Police headquarters located at 10 W. Main St. We will be accepting new clothing items and of course new toys for those children of our community in need. Items will be collected through Dec. 14. Feel free to stop by and drop off.
Thank you, to the citizens of Batavia, for your support and have a safe and happy holiday season.
Photo: Officer Eric Dibble and Chief Shawn Heubusch, by Det. Rich Schauf.
A car accident is reported at East Main and Bank streets in Batavia. One person has chest pain as a result. Law enforcement is on scene and Mercy medics are responding.
UPDATE 10:27 a.m.: Two cars were involved, and one of them traveled to Center Street afterward where medics took the patient to UMMC. City fire also responded and is now back in quarters. A flatbed tow is called for the disabled vehicle at the initial crash site.
A car is off the road in a one-car accident on Route 20 just east of Asbury Road, Pavilion.
Pavilion fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
UPDATE 9:06 a.m.: The patient has reportedly lost consciousness.
UPDATE 9:39 a.m.: Pavilion fire back in service.
Dashawn A. Butler, 33, of 101 Summit St., right, Batavia, is charged with unlawful dealing with a child, 1st, criminal nuisance, 2nd, and unreasonable noise. Batavia PD responded to 101 Summit at 11:43 p.m., Saturday, on a complaint of a loud party. The police department reports having received numerous prior complaints for noise and underage parties. Butler was previously charged on similar allegations Oct. 20. On Saturday, officers report finding several underage people in the residence and the odor of marijuana. Butler was charged with unreasonable noise and maintaining a premise where unlawful conduct occurs for allegedly allowing persons under age 21 to consume alcohol. Following arraignment in city court, Butler was jailed on $10,000 bail.
Kasean L. Shannon, 20, of 119 State St., #4, Batavia, is charged with menacing, 2nd, criminal obstruction of breathing and harassment, 2nd. Shannon is accused of choking and menacing a woman with a knife during an argument at 9:30 a.m., Sunday.
Willie Miles Jr., 48, of 45 Washington Ave., Batavia, is charged with criminal mischief, 4th, disorderly conduct and harassment, 2nd. Miles is accused of damaging two windows at a residence.
Curtis J. Doward, 18, of 26 Ganson Ave., Batavia, is charged with harassment, 2nd, endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful possession of marijuana. Doward is accused of pushing another person and grabbing that person by the neck during a domestic incident. The alleged incident occurred in the presence of a young child. At the time of his arrest, Doward was allegedly found in possession of marijuana.
Joseph M. Dispenza Jr., 18, of 38 Church St., Le Roy, is charged with felony DWI, driving in violation of a conditional use permit, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely, inadequate headlights and refusal to take breath test. Dispenza was stopped at 2:40 a.m. Thursday on Pearl Street, Batavia, by Officer Darryle Streeter. Dispenza was jailed on $5,000 bail.
Bradley M. Crandall, 45, of 66 Lake St., Le Roy, is was arrested on a warrant out of drug court related to a DWI charge. Crandall was jailed on $100,000 bail.
Jason E. Carpenter, 34, of 33 S. Pearl St., Oakfield, is charged with harassment, 2nd. Carpenter was located on State Street and arrested on a warrant out of city court.
Kayla L. Rapone, no age or residence provided, was arrested on two bench warrants for alleged failure to appear in court.
Melissa L. Coufal, 42, of Bergen, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, 7th. Coufal was arrested by State Police in connection with an alleged incident from Nov. 19. Coufal was released on an appearance ticket. No further details were provided.
Dispatchers have received reports of accidents involving at least five cars on Route 19 on the Thruway overpass in Le Roy.
DOT crews have been dispatched to deal with possible slickness on the roadway.
So far, no reports of injuries.
UPDATE 6:52 p.m.: There are at least 10 cars involved. Le Roy fire and Le Roy ambulance dispatched. Possible minor injuries. Responders warned to use caution upon approach, roads are very slippery.
UPDATE 6:55 p.m.: A Le Roy responder asks dispatch to contact DPW. The Clay Street bridge is covered with ice, he says.
UPDATE 6:59 p.m.: Medic on scene reports the northbound lane of Route 19 is blocked.
UPDATE 7:16 p.m.: A second ambulance, a Mercy rig, requested to the scene.
UPDATE 8:33 p.m.: Road salted and Route 19 is reopened.
Press release:
Join in the holiday spirit at the second annual “Taste of the Holidays” on Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Holiday Tent in Jackson Street parking lot in festive Downtown Batavia.
New this year will be The Scavenger Hunt: The Twelve Days of Christmas. This should encourage more people to go into the stores, identify the day, and then look around for holiday gifts. Another reason for coming downtown will be to see all the festive window displays.
The B.I.D. Taste of the Holidays Committee has put a lot of effort into this event and wants you to join in the celebration.
Friday, Dec. 7 (5-9 p.m.):
Saturday, Dec. 8 (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.):
Hosted by: Batavia Business Improvement District
For more information visit: www.downtownbataviany.com
(Don't confuse this event with Christmas in the City, which is inside City Centre on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.)
An accident blocking both westbound lanes of the Thruway has been reported in the area of mile marker 390.2.
No word on injuries.
Town of Batavia Fire Department dispatched.
UPDATE 2:44 p.m.: The location is right by the toll booth overpass, just east of Route 98. Three cars are involved. It may be that only one lane is blocked.
UPDATE 2:50 p.m.: Mercy medics on scene report no injuries. Town of Batavia fire will help troopers with traffic control.
A three-car accident with minor to no injuries is reported on the Thruway near mile marker 396 and in the westbound lane.
East Pembroke fire dispatched. It's the second call in the district for East Pembroke.
Mercy EMS dispatched as a precaution.
UPDATE 1:58 p.m.: The "car that caused it all took off" reports a chief on scene. Two cars involved on scene. No injuries. Town of Batavia Fire Department requested to the Thruway to check the west bound lane. Dispatch is receiving reports of several accidents in the westbound lanes of the Thruway. An East Pembroke chief has been told of another three-car accident "back there" in the median. All available manpower requested to the Thruway.
UPDATED 2:02 p.m.: Confirmed two-car accident at mile marker 294.8.
UPDATE 2:04 p.m.: No injuries in the accident at 294.8. Town of Batavia fire is going back in service.
UPDATE 2:13 p.m.: East Pembroke assignment to the Thruway back in service.
A trailer reportedly came off a truck in the area of North Pembroke Road and Beckwith Road, Batavia, taking down a utility pole and transformer.
East Pembroke fire responding.
No injuries reported at this time.
National Grid has been notified. No ETA at this time.
UPDATE 1:32 p.m.: Road being shut down at Beckwith and Phelps.
UPDATE 1:37 p.m.: Chief asks dispatch to notify National Grid, "we can't get near that trailer."
UPDATE 1:53 p.m.: National Grid has a 20-minute ETA.
UPDATE 1:56 p.m.: National Grid reports 60 customers without power.
UPDATE 2:08 p.m.: National Grid is on scene.
UPDATE 2:37 p.m.: East Pembroke back in service.
UPDATE: Photo submitted by a reader.
A bit of snow started mid-morning giving Batavia a little dusting over grass, on tree limbs and the hoods of cars. The light snow fall is expected to continue through the afternoon with an accumulation by 5:30 p.m. of about an inch. The forecast for tomorrow is partly cloudy with a high of 39 degrees.
There are two motor-vehicle accidents on the Thruway in the area of mile marker 401. There are no injuries reported for the one in the eastbound lane, which involves a red Jaguar. The one in the westbound lane resulted in a minor injury. Mercy medics are responding along with Pembroke and Indian Falls fire departments.
UPDATE 10:50 a.m.: A second ambulance is requested and assistance for traffic control. The Jag has major front-end damage and is on the bridge over Route 77, which is said to be extremely slick and cars are traveling on it too fast. A third car has slid on the bridge.
UPDATE 10:57 a.m.: The state DOT has salt and maintenance trucks headed to the bridge.
UPDATE 11:14 a.m.: Two patients are being taken to UMMC.
UPDATE 11:22 a.m.: The patients headed to UMMC have minor injuries. One is a 49-year-old female, the other is an 18-year-old male.
UPDATE 11:25 a.m.: Indian Falls is leaving the scene and so is the State Trooper.
UPDATE 11:27 a.m.: Pembroke command calls for an ambulance at the top of the ramp of the Pembroke exit off the Thruway for an accident in which a person has neck and back pain.
UPDATE 11:55 a.m.: The person with neck and back pain is a 42-year-old male who is being taken to UMMC.
UPDATE 11:56 a.m.: The Pembroke assignment is back in service.
The Sheriff's Office has announced two arrests in connection with an incident Nov. 10 that led deputies and troopers responding to a house on Asbury Road, Le Roy, with lights and sirens after dispatchers were told a shot had been fired.
Steven A. Myers, 46, of Asbury Road, Le Roy, is charged with criminal mischief, 3rd, for allegedly shooting the phone of 17-year-old Brandon N. Benz, of Clinton Street Road, Batavia.
Myers reportedly came home and discovered Benz at the Asbury Road residence. He is accused of shooting a phone belonging to Benz.
Benz has been charged with sexual abuse, 2nd, and endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors.
Nobody was injured in the incident.
The case was investigated by Deputy Bradley Mazur, Deputy Brian Thompson, Trooper Paula Caton and Investigator Roger Stone.
A business owner at 13 Mill St. called Batavia police after spotting four teens tipping over barrels on his property at 11 Mill St. Some property may have been stolen. The four white males are wearing blue coats and took off running toward the bridge on Walnut Street. Patrols are now searching the Walnut Street area.
Le Roy Fire and Le Roy Ambulance are being dispatched to mile marker 379.9 westbound on the Thruway near Le Roy for a car/deer accident. One subject has minor injuries due to glass in the face. State Police are also on location.
A minor injury accident at 64 S. Main St., the Yellow Goose in Elba, Mercy Medic 3 and Elba Fire Department are responding. Fire police are now requested.
Update 11:15 a.m.: Elba assignment back in service and Mercy Medic 3 out at Strong Hospital in Rochester.
When you do your holiday shopping at a locally owned store, not only will you find unique and special gifts, more of your dollars will stay in the local community and do the most good.
Local shop owners are the people who do the most to support your community, from volunteering for local organizations to donating to local charities. Strong communities have strong local business communities, and the more we support our local businesses, the more our local economy will grow.
I stopped in on three local businesses today just to get three pictures of local people in local shops as a reminder to shop locally this holiday season.
Above are Mary Valle and Carrie Lawrence of Valle Jewelers.
John Roche, Adam Miller Toy and Bicycles
Don Brown of Charles Men's Shop
Photo and info submitted by Rachel Chudoba:
Civilians of the NYS Police Headquarters in Batavia raised money in awareness of October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month." They worked all year raising money from Dress Down Day, selling purple ribbons, drawings and luncheons.
They raised $500 to donate to Path Stone Corporation's Domestic Violence Services program. A brunch was served and check was presented to Path Stone.
Pictured from left are: Tina Zack, Teresa Ferris, Kelly Peruzzini, Margie from Path Stone, Dianna Bogue and Rachel Chudoba.
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