A week ago or so I drove past this group of red barns on Route 98 in Alexander and noticed this attractive group of yellow flowers and thought it might make a nice picture, but the sun was bright and harsh at the time. Returning to Batavia from Alexander this afternoon, the light seemed better and the homeowner was home so I could get permission to move in for a closer shot.
The Town of Alexander celebrated its bicentennial today at the town hall in the village.
As WBTA reported this week, not too much is known about Alexander Rea, the man who founded the town.
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Hundreds of bikers converged on Downtown Batavia today for the 2nd Annual WNY Round Up Rally.
At one point, just about the entire length of the south side of Main Street was lined with parked Harleys (mostly), Triumphs, Ducatis and Suzukis.
The bars and restaurants were full and of course there were vendors to visit and live music in Jackson Square.
The rally continues on Sunday.
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A subject may have a broken nose following a fight on North Main Street, near Chapel Street, in the Village of Elba.
An ambulance is being requested to the scene.
A witness notified dispatchers of a fight less than five minutes ago and a deputy responded.
The suspect, described as a 25-year-old Mexican, is wearing black shorts and shirt and flip-flops, and is believed to be on foot in the area.
UPDATE 11:39 p.m.: The suspect lost a flip-flop. A deputy found it. The suspect may be heading south on Route 98 on foot.
UPDATE 11:40 p.m.: Suspect may actually have left in a red Mazda.
UPDATE 11:42 p.m.: The ambulance is responding to the area of 42 Chapel St., the apparent location of the victim.
UPDATE 11:45 p.m.: There are apparently multiple suspects. A couple are with deputies now.
UPDATE 12:21 a.m.: The flip-flop wearing suspect, who is now completely flip-flopless, seems to be in custody. Also, I heard something earlier about a knife being recovered, and it sounded like a deputy involved in this call, but not certain.
A person is reportedly pestering people in Austin Park, Batavia. The subject is wearing all-white clothing and has a teardrop tattoo under an eye. Police are responding.
An extremely intoxicated male who was found "unable to ambulate" beneath the East Main Street railroad overpass in Batavia is going to be transported to UMMC for evaluation. Law enforcement and medics are responding.
UPDATE 6:39 p.m.: Mercy EMS is cancelled. The man is up and moving about and will be taken to the Sunset Motel instead.
A three-car accident with injuries is reported at 7153 Alleghany Road in Alabama. It's near Bloomingdale Road. Alabama Fire Department, Mercy medics and law enforcement is responding.
UPDATE 6:34 p.m.: The extrication jaws will need to be employed.
UPDATE 6:37 p.m.: A second ambulance is requested, mutual aid, from Oakfield.
UPDATE 7:03 p.m.: Mercy is transporting two patients to Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo.
UPDATE 7:16 p.m.: A 17-year-old boy is being taken to UMMC for evaluation due to his age. He has no complaints of pain. He also has no local relatives.
UPDATE 7:28 p.m.: Alabama is back in service.
A Genesee County Sheriff's deputy is out by the Bergen exit on westbound 490 with a school bus from Monroe County. The bus was pulled over because its occupants were reportedly throwing beer cans out the windows.
"Occupied by a lot. Checking IDs," says the deputy, who asks for a State Trooper to assist at the scene, which is the parking lot of the Sugar Creek store.
A mother called dispatch to complain that her pregnant daughter's boyfriend allegedly took her daughter's pack of cigarettes, which she had purchased for her, and has since left the Le Roy residence. She'd like some justice.
In 2011, 7-Eleven, Inc., acquired the Buffalo-based Wilson Farms chain and according to an industry report, the company that pioneered the convenience store concept decided to sell three of newly purchased locations in Genesee County.
According to CSPnet.com, 7-Eleven will sell two locations in Batavia and one Le Roy.
The Batavia locations would appear to be the stores at corner of Ellicott and Cedar streets and at 189 Pearl St.
A month or so ago, 7-Eleven converted the Wilson Farm at 505 E. Main St., Batavia, to its own branded store.
It appears 7-Eleven is unloading the locations that sell gas.
"In any acquisition of an entire chain, there will inevitably be some stores that don't fit with a buyer's long-term strategic plans," said Robbie Radant, 7-Eleven vice president of mergers and acquisitions. "Such is the case with these 30 properties. While not right for our current operations, we believe they will provide great opportunities for the right buyers, as they did for Wilson Farms over the years."
The WNY Round Up Rally got off to a soggy start, but it is under way.
By tomorrow, thousands of bikers with bright, shiny Harleys and Triumphs, and maybe an Indian or two, are expected to fill the streets of Downtown Batavia.
There's only a 30-percent chance of rain, so perhaps we'll have a nice weekend for the round up.
At least it should be clear enough at times for all of us to make our way to Main and Jackson.
Bottom photo: You could win this sculpture and help contribute to canine health at the same time.
A motor-vehicle accident with injuries is reported at 6508 Oak Orchard Road, near Lockport Road, in Elba.
Elba Fire Department and Mercy EMS responding.
State Police on scene.
UPDATE 6:17 p.m.: Mercy is transporting one person to Strong Memorial Hospital. Elba is back in service.
A minor-injury accident involving a car and pedestrian is reported in front of the Hillside Children's Center at 50 Main St., which is in the Centre City building. City firefighters and Mercy medics are responding.
UPDATE 1:34 p.m.: The 45-year-old bicyclist is complaining of pain in his ribs and an injury to a finger which was already broken. He is being transported to UMMC.
An accident involving a motorcycle is reported at Maltby and Fisher roads in Oakfield. The rider is attempting to leave the scene but the caller is trying to prevent that as he believes the motorcyclist is injured. Oakfield Fire Department and medics are responding.
UPDATE 1:30 p.m.: This was a sign-off. No injuries. The emergency responders are back in service.
City Slickers welcomes everyone for a weekend full of events and drink specials!
Friday:
Country/ Southern rock DJ from 7 p.m. to close.
Meet the Labatt Blue girls from 10 p.m. to midnight and the Sweet Revenge girls from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday:
Hot Dog Cup 2012- "Batavia's largest hot dog eating contest"- To enter call City Slickers at 345-6788 or stop in before the event to register. $10 to enter and the winner will receive their name on the Hot Dog Cup and a free 1 year Next Level Fitness Membership. The contest is at 1 p.m.
Meet the Bud Light girls from 2 to 4 p.m., then meet the Labatt Blue girls from 4 to 6 p.m. and Sailor Jerry's girls from 9 to 11 p.m.
Country/ Southern rock DJ from noon-close.
Enjoy 16 oz. cans of Budweiser, Bud Light, Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light for just $3 all weekend long! Tent is up and the patio is open!
(...and don't forget, every Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m. is karaoke!)
City workers have closed School Street, along with all of Jackson Street for today, Saturday and Sunday, in order to make room for motorcycles and street vendors participating in this weekend's Round Up Rally. The rally, which last year hosted more than 2,500 bikers, was moved downtown in order to increase the number of vendors and bikes who could attend.
There were no arrests in the concert venue Thursday night in connection with the Big Time Rush / Cody Simpson concert at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center.
There were no citations for underage drinking, according to a Sheriff's Office release.
There was a DWI arrest in the parking lot.
Janet Mary Brady, 45, reportedly drove into the employee parking lot after being told not to enter the lot. Upon investigation, she was allegedly found to be operating in an intoxicated condition with her 5-year-old child in the car. The exact charges she faces were not listed in the Sheriff's Office press release. She was released on an appearance ticket.
If you're not familiar with Big Time Rush, below is a video.
Monroe County Water Authority is shutting off water tonight to at least a portion of the Village of Corfu in order to repair a water main break in the area of 14 E. Main St.
The break was reported at 11:40 p.m. by a Corfu PD officer and a passing motorist.
Tentatively, the work is expected to be completed by early morning.
A fight is reported inside Wendy's restaurant on Main Street. The parties have dispersed, but are still on scene. City police are responding.
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