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A motor-vehicle accident with minor injuries is reported at Cole and East Bethany-Le Roy roads. Le Roy fire and ambulance are responding.

Le Roy Fire Police are called to the scene.

A two-car accident (possibly three) with injuries is reported at Route 5 and Fargo Road. There is entrapment and extrication will be needed for one of the vehicles.

Stafford Fire Department, State Police and Mercy EMS are responding.

UPDATE: (5:18 p.m.): The entrapped person has been extricated. The 46-year-old female driver of one of the vehicles in en route to UMMC with bruises, a sore arm and other minor injuries.

The others involved apparently are being cared for at the scene or being transported via ambulance to UMMC.

Apparently two cars in separate incidences have had accidents within the last half hour at or near the roundabout on Oak Street. Traffic is now backed up "all the way around," an officer says, "so expect some complaints."

One car struck a curb, flattening a tire. A mechanic service is going to change out the tire with the driver's spare and she'll have to pay the expense. The cost will be $54 cash or credit, which the driver says she has. The service is en route.

The woman told police she was "confused," and an officer said she should go to the hospital.

Another car, a silver Mustang, reportedly struck a light pole whereupon the male driver abandoned the vehicle. He is known to police and has friends on Oak Street, which is where he is believed to be.

National Grid has been notified. The Department of Public Works has been notified about the pole.

A car and tractor-trailer accident is reported at route 63 and 246, unknown injuries. Pavilion and Bergen fire departments are responding along with Mercy EMS.

Batavia police are on the lookout for six youths who are reported to be stealing pumpkins in the city. Three other young people reported that the mischief-makers went into a house on Oak Street, but couldn't, or wouldn't, identify it.

Dispatch also mentioned Summit Street in connection with this incident. No word on the total of pumpkins involved.

A two-vehicle accident with possible injuries is reported in the area of 8297 Lewiston Road in the Town of Batavia. It is blocking southbound traffic, but there is a lot of distance between the two vehicles.

There is debris everywhere. Law enforcement on scene requests traffic control.

Town of Batavia Volunteer Firefighters and Mercy EMS are responding.

UPDATE 6:51 p.m.: The two vehicles are about 200 yards apart. One is heavily damaged. The debris field is described as pretty large. Northbound Lewiston is being shut down at Veteran's Memorial Drive.

UPDATE 7 p.m.: Oakfield Fire Police are requested to shut down southbound traffic on Route 63 at Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road. Another fire police vehicle is called for at Galloway Road.

UPDATE 7:35 p.m.: Route 63 is re-opened to southbound traffic at Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road. Traffic at Galloway Road is also re-opened.

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A fire in a Dumpster is reported at 8468 Seven Springs Road, toward the Clinton Street end. There is heavy smoke.

Town of Batavia and Stafford Fire departments are responding.

An "unknown type fire" is reported at or near 2 Lewis Place in the City of Batavia.

City Fire Department is responding.

It could be a bonfire. The young people who called dispatch are said to have been "very evasive" on the call-back by authorities.

An elderly man is reported to have fallen through a wall at the Jello-O Gallery Museum, landing six feet below, and is unconscious with a head laceration. He is in full cardiac arrest.

Le Roy ambulance is responding. The accident occurred at the rear of the building, located at 23 E. Main St. in Le Roy.

UPDATE (2:44 p.m.): The patient is on a stretcher, back-boarded and collared and en route to UMMC.

A fire is reported inside the maintenance shop of the Stafford Country Club. The shop is located off Route 5, just east of Route 237.

Stafford and Pavilion fire departments are responding, along with tankers from the Town of Batavia and fire police from Le Roy. South Byron fire is to fill in at the station for Stafford.

There is heavy smoke inside the structure.

UPDATE (5:53 p.m.): Firefighters are warned that there are chemicals stored inside the northeast end of the building. A firefighter says one piece of machinery is on fire but it is almost out. The roof does not need ventilating at this time.

UPDATE (5:57 p.m.): They are going to vent the north end of the building.

UPDATE (6:02 p.m.): The fire is confirmed to be contained to one piece of machinery and it has been dragged outside. Everything is under control. They are releasing some equipment to go back in service.

The Batavia High School Baseball Team is trying a new fundraiser this year to help pay for spring training camp in Florida.

Instead of having to do a whole bunch of fundraisers like they usually do -- bake sales, car washes, candy sales, bowl-a-thons, etc. -- they are going to have a one-day sale of a big-ticket item. Would you believe mattresses?

Yes, quality mattress sets at 30 to 60 percent off retail prices will be on sale this Sunday in the school's big gym from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They may still have to do other fundraisers, but they hope to raise a good chunk money Sunday.

This novel idea has proven to be successful for sports teams at other schools in the area, including Albion, Medina, Akron and Holley.

It's the brainchild of Tom McNamara of Custom Fundraising Solutions in Buffalo. Batavia varsity baseball Coach Rick Saunders said a mutual friend introduced them and McNamara made his pitch. It sounded worthwhile, and the guy had good references, so the coach brought the idea to the parents and other coaches.

"It's up to the parents to execute the fund raising," Saunders said. "So it was up to them to decide."

They learned that the least amount of money earned from the daylong event was $1,200 in Akron. A big school in Buffalo took in $9,000 in profits. All profits go directly to the team. The parents, players and coaches all got onboard with the plan.

"Every year we go to Florida," Coach Saunders said. "The returning varsity and potential varsity players get to play college (level) baseball in the Florida sun. It's a nice experience for the guys.

"It costs under $800 per player, and that includes airfare, room and board, and all the baseball they can handle. It's a pretty good deal."

So if you and yours are thinking of buying a new mattress set, here's a great win-win situation.

The blue-and-white sales flier says:

• All sizes available (twin-king)!
• Pillowtops, orthopedics and memory foams!
• All brand-new with factory warranties!
• Name brands such as Restonic, Southerland and more!
• Free layaway available!
• Delivery available!
• Cash, checks and credit cards accepted!

(FYI: Southerland Sleep was founded in Nashville in 1893, a fourth-generation family owned company. Restonic is a U.S. company whose motto is "Hitting the Hay Since 1938." Both are considered top-of-the-line brands).

If you can get your hands on a flier, there's a coupon for $50 off any order over $500.

The school is located at 260 State St.

A motor-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer is reported in Corfu on Route 77 near Cohocton Road. There are no injuries but medics are requested to the scene. State Police are on scene along with Corfu Fire Department.

Pembroke Fire Police are shutting down southbound Route 77 at Route 5. Corfu Fire Police are shutting down northbound traffic at Route 77 and Route 33.