Sheriff's deputies are at the college to check on a complaint of erratic driving. Campus security has the gray Ford Focus in question stopped in the parking lot of College Village. According to dispatch, it's the same vehicle that not long ago was "causing some issues" in the city related to traffic safety when it stopped and conducted "a Chinese fire drill."
A fire alarm has sounded in Hickory Hall at College Village and the Town of Batavia Volunteer Fire Department is responding. The address is 8170 Batavia Stafford Townline Road.
UPDATE 8:32 p.m.: Firefighters are responding to a "confirmed report of burnt food" in room H-102.
UPDATE 8:36 p.m.: A firefighter on scene says they are "trying to determine why the alarm went off. I don't believe (the reason) was cooking."
UPDATE 8:50 p.m.: No update on what set off the alarm, but the assignment is back in service.
A car-pedestrian accident is reported at 505 E. Main St. in front of the 7-11 store in the City of Batavia. The city fire department is responding and medics are on scene.
UPDATE 7:38 p.m.: City fire is back in service.
A fight in front of Genesee Community College, by the Clock Tower, is just now breaking up and it reportedly involves 15 people. Campus security is on scene and multiple law enforcement officers are responding.
UPDATE 4:48 p.m.: The fight has reignited. An ambulance is requested for injured victims.
UPDATE 4:50 p.m.: A law enforcement unit on scene reports other officers responding may disregard the call. They have the situation under control.
UPDATE 4:52 p.m.: Mercy medics are put back in service as they are deemed not needed.
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: Subsequently, medics were again called to the scene, in non-emergency mode. One 19-year-old male who was allegedly involved in the fight is being taken to UMMC with lacerations to his lips and an injured left hand.
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) will hold satellite office hours in Batavia from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the second-floor conference room at city hall, One Batavia City Centre.
This will provide constituents of New York’s 26th Congressional District with direct access to Rep. Hochul’s district staff to assist with casework issues.
A Community Harvest Supper will be held under tents on the lawn of the Batavia YWCA from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
The event celebrates local agriculture and our community. It will include face-painting, pumpkin painting and live entertainment.
The autumn supper will include beef and vegetable stews, stuffing, potatoes, breads, mac 'n' cheese, and desserts.
Cost is $6 per person, or $20 for a group of four. Reservations are required and the deadline is Friday, Oct. 5.
The Kiwanis Club of Batavia will hold its 53rd annual Pancake Day breakfast from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, the First Presbyterian Church Service Building (corner of Main and Liberty streets).
The meal is fully served and includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and beverages.
Cost is $5 adults, $3 for children 10 and under, $3 for seniors 62 and older.
But children under 10 wearing costumes (and accompanied by an adult) eat free!
Local author Dawn Ireland will sign copies of her book, “Love’s Guardian” at Coffee Culture from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. She will have a limited supply of her books on hand, and visitors may stop by to talk with her about writing, or fill out an entry slip for a “romantic basket” drawing.
"Love’s Guardian" is a historical romance set in England’s Georgian Era" (late 1700s) The “Dangerous Liason’s” timeframe is the perfect backdrop for a very improbable love story.
The following three suspects were accused of shoplifting at Kmart on Tuesday at 8:14 p.m.:
Chrisina Maria King, 19, of South Main Street, Castile, is charged with petit larceny. King is accused of shoplifting from Kmart.
Lisa Marie Uvenio, 34, of Borden Avenue, Perry, is charged with petit larceny. Uvenio is accused of shoplifting $56.88 in merchandise from Kmart.
Ashley Nicole Dumbleton, 17, of Lamont Road, Gainsville, is charged with petit larceny. Dumbleton is accused of shoplifting at Kmart.
Press release:
Taylor Harkness, of Batavia, was a vital reason the RIT Tigers Volleyball Team went 4-0 at the SUNY IT Invitational.
RIT defeated Cazenovia in four sets and Sage College in three on Friday. The following afternoon, the Tigers beat the host Wildcats 3-1 and had little trouble with Old Westbury, sweeping the Panthers.
Harkness dished out a team-high 84 assists over the weekend, including 29 against SUNY IT, and added 21 digs.
For the season, Harkness is second on the team with 125 assists.
The Tigers return to action Tuesday night at 7 p.m. when they travel to Nazareth College.
A fight involving six people is reported at 5 Dellinger Ave. in the City of Batavia. One or more of the participants is said to have fled the scene westbound on Main Street in a green Ford Explorer. Police are on scene.
Mark Masse, senior vice pesident of operations of the Genesee County Economic Development Center, was recently selected by Buffalo Business First as a "40 Under 40" honoree for 2012.
An independent panel of professionals identified Masse as one of Western New York's outstanding young leaders. Masse's professional success with the GCEDC and his community involvement made him a logical choice for this top award.
Masse is a graduate of Le Roy High School and Nazareth College of Rochester with a degree in accounting, and is a certified public accountant in New York State. He had been with Freed, Maxick & Battaglia for 15 years before joining the GCEDC.
He specialized in small business issues that deal with corporations, subchapter S corporations, partnerships and individuals.
At the GCEDC, Mark's key roles and responsibilities cover program management of all its real estate development and infrastructure projects, overseeing office operations, and engaging in sales and community development.
Read his full biography here:
http://www.gcedc.com/index.php/gcedc/gcedc-staff/?utm_source=GCEDC+September+2012+Newsletter&utm_campaign=September+Newsletter&utm_medium=email
Press release:
The Cancer Services Partnership of Genesee and Orleans County will hold its annual cancer awareness program, Pink Hatters, on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Clarion Hotel, 8250 Park Road, Batavia.
A Chinese Auction will be held from 4 to 6:30 pm. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert stations will available from 5 to 7 pm. Cancer survivors will be recognized and prizes awarded for the best pink hats. “Breadtime Stories” will be presented by the evening’s featured speaker, Chet Fery.
The evening is a colorful, celebratory event filled with laughter. However, when survivors stand up based on the number of years since they received their cancer diagnosis, an awe-inspiring hush fills the room. Women who are currently battling the illness are applauded with support. Women who have been cancer free for 20 years, 30 years or longer provide hope to everyone.
Tickets are $20 each and available by pre-sale only. Call the UMMC Healthy Living Department at 344-5331 for registration information. Reservations are available for tables of 10.
Payment and registrations must be received by Oct 4. This event is funded in part by a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Western New York.
The Cancer Services Partnership is a grant funded program which provides access to free colorectal, breast and cervical cancer screenings for men and women, age 18 to 64, who are uninsured or underinsured. United Memorial manages the Partnership for Orleans and Genesee counties.
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The Northgate chapter of Mothers of Preschoolers or MOPS regularly serves over 120 moms throughout the Genesee region.
Northgate MOPS meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Northgate Free Methodist Church’s South campus at 350 Bank St. in Batavia.
Morning MOPS meets from 9:30-11:30 and MOPS at Night meets from 6:30-8:30. In addition to a morning session and an evening session, a Teen MOPS group also meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30.
Available to all MOPS moms at meetings is a free childcare program called MOPPETS. Children are cared for by loving, caring, care providers through creative activities, games, story time and music.
MOPS meetings range from dynamic guest speakers, round table discussions, creative crafts and always include great food and fellowship.
“This year Is shaping up to be an awesome year filled with relevant topics and activities that aim to support and encourage moms from all walks of life,” Megan Williams, coordinator of the MOPS at Night group said.
“Our group truly shows the range of moms we welcome into MOPS. From married moms to single moms, working moms to stay-at-home moms, to moms of multiples and moms of just one, we all gather with one thing in common- to encourage, support and build community among moms. MOPS International has always affirmed that ‘better moms make a better world’ and I believe that’s what we’re doing right here in our own small communities.”
To find out more about Northgate MOPS contact the group coordinators:
(MOPS @ Night Web site- www.NorthgateMOPS.wordpress.com)
About MOPS International:
For over 35 years, MOPS International has been creating authentic communities where moms gather to experience encouragement, support and hope. But, it doesn’t stop there. Through training and development customized to women in this stage of life, and through do-able service opportunities, MOPS grows moms to make a better world. Every mom is welcomed, accepted and inspired to reach her potential and recognize her influence within her family and her world. MOPS believes that better moms really do make a better world. MOPS group meet all over the world in more than 30 countries and in over 4,000 groups in the United States. For more information visit www.MOPS.org.
Lecture: "The Search for Good Ground and Fair Weather: The Role of Climate and Topography in the Civil War." Wednesday, Oct. 3, Batavia Campus, 7 p.m.
Presented by Aaron Wheeler, Ph.D., of Capital Community College.
It's free and takes place in the Stuart Steiner Theater. The college is located at One College Road, off R. Stephen Hawley Drive.
St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, welcomes Sarah M. DiBacco, of Batavia, as a member of the Class of 2016. DiBacco graduated from Batavia High School.
Each first-year student participates in St. Lawrence University's innovative First-Year Program, an introduction to the liberal arts curriculum taught in residence halls by faculty teams. Clear writing and speaking skills are stressed, and careful advising is provided for all students.
Some 669 first-year students from 34 states, as well as 56 international students, have joined the St. Lawrence student body.
Located in Canton, N.Y., St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,300 students, founded in 1856. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet.
Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.
On the Web: http://readabout.me/achievements/Sarah-M-DiBacco-of-Batavia-Enrolled-at-St-Lawrence-University/4907559.
There isn't much new news in Genesee County so far this morning.
There was a massive fire in Wyoming County over night, in Castile and several fire departments from Genesee County responded.
A 25-year-old restaurant, the village offices and town offices along with some apartments were destroyed. There is some concern for the safety of at least one person, though no confirmation of injuries or fatalities. Water had to be trucked in because the water main to the village is being repaired, so fire hydrants were not working. Here's coverage from WIVB and WHAM13.
We don't know what winter will bring weather-wise, but no matter how cold it gets, we can expect to pay 3 percent less for natural gas to heat our homes and businesses, National Grid announced yesterday. It's the lowest price level in eight years.
And Genesee County Economic Development Center shared this video created by Buffalo Niagara Enterprise to promote the Genesee Valley Agribusiness Park.
A 29-year-old Batavia man was arrested by federal authorities today and accused of transporting a minor to another state with the intent of sexual activity.
Timothy Logsdon was taken into custody following an investigation that started Saturday when the parents of a 16-year-old girl contacted the Genesee County Sheriff's Office to report her missing.
During an interview with FBI agents, the parents indicated the girl might be with Logsdon.
Authorities obtained a court order and traced Logsdon's mobile phone activity and determined he was in Kentucky.
That same day, State Police in Kentucky located Logsdon in Bowling Green and he was allegedly with the teenager.
“Thanks to the awareness of the victim’s parents and the hard work by the FBI and Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, this case was investigated and closed in extremely rapid fashion,” said U.S. Attorney William Hochul in a news release. “This is yet another example of how the public coming forward to police with important information can stop criminal conduct before it gets too far.”
Logsdon remains in federal custody pending further legal proceedings.
UPDATE AND CORRECTION: The first name of the alleged perpetrator contained in the original post was wrong. The story has been changed to contain the correct first name.
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Do you like to work with your hands? Are you a problem solver? If so, a career in the skilled trades industry could be your path. Come and learn about the many options the skilled trades can offer you. An Open House and Skilled Trades Fair will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center.
During the open house, you can tour classrooms, and speak with students and teachers to learn the educational pathway to a career in the trades. Some programs will host skilled trades professionals who will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend.
Refreshments will be served and a raffle for door prizes will be offered.
The Batavia Career and Technical Education Center is located at 8250 State Street Road, Batavia. For more information, please contact the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center at 344-7711.
Press release:
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Car Care Month, Grease Lightning auto repair shops are for the third year partnering with AutoTex to sell AutoTex PINK wiper blades in their stores.
With each sale of AutoTex PINK products, a donation will be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The blades can be found locally at: Grease Lightning, 4003 West Main St., 2418 North Main St., Warsaw and at Castrol Premium Lube Express, 50 Liberty St. Batavia and 29 East South St., Geneseo.
AutoTex Pink wiper blades come in black with a pink ribbon insignia or an all pink style
Grease Lightning Founder Ben Thompson is thrilled to be partnering with AutoTex again.
“There is almost no one alive who isn't affected by breast cancer, either personally fighting the deadly disease, or watching a friend or loved one deal with the tragic consequences of breast cancer. Our team is happy to support the cause, and our customers seem happy when they make a purchase -- knowing that they are supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
AutoTex PINK is a women-owned and created company based in Pine Brook, NJ that is among the nation's leading global suppliers of windshield wipers. Get more info at www.autotexpink.com
Grease Lightning is on the Web at mygreaselightning.com
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