Two-vehicle accident reported in Darien at Route 77 and McVean Road
A two-vehicle accident is reported at Route 77 and McVean Road in Darien. One of the vehicles rolled over. Unknown injuries. Darien Fire Department and EMS are responding.
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Total of 69 local students named to Spring 2020 President's List at GCC
Genesee Community College named 63 Genesee County students to the President's List for the Spring 2020 semester. Students honored on the President's List have maintained full-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better.
In total, there were 253 students named to the President's List from all seven campus locations in Batavia, Albion, Arcade, Dansville, Lima, Medina and Warsaw.
Online, Genesee Community College's Spring 2020 President's List (PDF) honorees are listed alphabetically by their hometowns.
The College also maintains a Provost's List to recognize part-time students with a quality point index of 3.75 or better and a dean's list comprised of students who earn a quality point index of 3.50 to 3.74. These other GCC honorees are announced separately; see the College's website
Below are the 69 Genesee County students named to the President's List for the Spring 2020 semester:
Macie Riggs of Alexander
Jessica Scharlau of Alexander
Naomi LaDuke of Alexander
Jessica Lennon of Alexander
Jordin Cecere of Alexander
Logan Kellogg of Basom
Donovan Nephew of Basom
Megan Gilman of Basom
Stephanie Gilman of Basom
Megan Jacques of Batavia
Jocelyn Castaneda of Batavia
Monique McKenrick of Batavia
Kate Wasik of Batavia
Stacey Johnston of Batavia
Kristen Gloskowski of Batavia
Samuel Rigerman of Batavia
Gregory Metz of Batavia
Heather Demmer of Batavia
Steven Geyer of Batavia
Abigail Swinehart of Batavia
Meredith Cutro of Batavia
Bethany Ruffino of Batavia
Brandi-Lyn Heidenreich of Batavia
Nichole Ambrosoli of Batavia
Macy Midla of Batavia
Janelle DiMartino of Batavia
Trevor Zewan of Batavia
Mackenzie Pedersen of Batavia
Shane Cockle of Batavia
Jennifer Bartz of Batavia
Brittaney Lang of Batavia
Margaret Richardson of Batavia
Tara Clattenburg of Batavia
Cortney Dawson of Batavia
Alexis Balduf of Batavia
Tylin Torcello of Batavia
Anne Koestler of Batavia
Jessica Accardi of Batavia
Bailey Faucett of Batavia
Ryan Weaver of Batavia
Bailey Gavenda of Batavia
Danielle Joyce of Bergen
Marlaina Fee of Bergen
John Gabalski of Byron
MacKenzie Rosse of Byron
Julia Starczewski of Corfu
Mackenzie Jurek of Corfu
Nicholas Brown of Corfu
Carley Staebell of Corfu
Olivia Kohorst of Corfu
Katharine Smallwood of Corfu
Ryan Curtis of Corfu
Dustin Wheeler of Darien Center
Joshua Kramer of Darien Center
Haley Alvord of Darien Center
Caroline Pelton of East Bethany
Jessica Padilla of Elba
Emily Reynolds of Elba
Nicole Roth of Le Roy
Hanna Erion of Le Roy
Marshall Schultz of Le Roy
Brenda Turner of Le Roy
Morgan Ferrara of Le Roy
Kristin Griffin of Le Roy
Emma-Kate Uberty of Le Roy
Samantha Reinhardt of Oakfield
Annette Velletta of Oakfield
Jazmyn Dobson of Oakfield
Josilynn Russo of Pavilion
Genesee Community College serves more than 5,000 students with more than 65 academic programs and certificates. Among the many options are the Marketing and Social Media concentration within the Business Administration program, Computer Repair, and the newest Micro-Credential offerings in Human Resource Management, NYS Coaching and Professional Sales. GCC also offers a variety of Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and six different healthcare programs including the new Health Studies, A.S.
Each GCC student is assigned a success coach at the College's Student Success Center. The coach provides academic and career guidance from the first steps of the admissions process through to graduation or transferring credits to other institutions. The College's robust athletic program is housed in the state-of-the-art Richard C. Call Arena featuring a fieldhouse, fitness center, Human Performance Lab, press box, as well as coaches' offices and classrooms.
GCC operates seven campus locations throughout Western New York, a significant online program and student housing is available at College Village, just a three-minute walk from the Batavia Campus. With small class sizes and innovative technology inside and out of the classroom, SUNY GCC is known for its quality education at an affordable price.
Two GC students receive scholarships from Attica Lions Club
Press release:
The Attica Lions Club, located in Darien Center, has announced the recipients of their club scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year. Two of the eight recipients live in Genesee County.
The purpose of his scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a senior boy or girl from Alexander Central School or Attica Central School who has a genuine desire to further their education and needs financial assistance.
Applicants must be academically qualified to the extent that they meet the entrance requirements of the institution to which they seek admission. Coordinator of this program, Lion Ron Cole, announces the following recipients:
- Hailee Lowe, of Alexander Central, who will study Physical Education at Roberts Wesleyan;
- Skylar Rossi, of Alexander Central, who will study Nursing at SUNY Brockport;
- Cooper Gadd, of Attica Central, who will study Computer Science at Monroe CC;
- Andrea Halsey, of Attica Central, who will study Nursing at Daemen College
- Claudia Jo Hardie, of Attica Central, who will study Nursing at Monroe CC;
- Jacqueline Kibler, of Attica Central, who will study at either Mercyhurst of St. Bonaventure;
- Dylan Kipfer, of Attica Central, who will study Business at Genesee CC.
- Simon Rudolph of Attica Central, who will study General Studies at Genesee CC.
GC Highway Department announces bridge reopening in Darien, and bridge closure in Bethany
Public Notice
- Colby Road bridge (just south of CSX railroad) in the Town of Darien will be reopening on Monday, June 29.
- McClernon Road bridge over the Black Creek in the Town of Bethany will be closing Monday, June 29 for major repairs. The bridge is expected to be closed for four to five weeks.
Timothy J. Hens, P.E., Superintendent, Genesee County Highway Department
Total of 29 GC students made the dean's list at RIT this spring
The following local residents made the dean's list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2020 Spring Semester.
Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for dean's list if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Marissa Dispenza, of Batavia, who is in the Chemical Engineering program.
Nicholas Kelly, of Byron, who is in the Software Engineering program.
Celia Mercovich, of Bergen, who is in the Physics program.
Cody Zajaczkowski, of Le Roy, who is in the Packaging Science program.
Erik Scharlau, of Alexander, who is in the Physician Assistant program.
Andrew Pickard, of Batavia, who is in the Software Engineering program.
Ava Vescovi, of Le Roy, who is in the Business Administration-Marketing program.
Bethany Zwolinski, of Corfu, who is in the Biomedical Sciences program.
Tyler Henry, of Bergen, who is in the Illustration program.
Taylor Schofield, of Pavilion, who is in the Biomedical Engineering program.
Lauren Burke, of Bergen, who is in the Biomedical Sciences program.
Maddi Howard, of Elba, who is in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Jessie Abrams, of Corfu, who is in the Medical Illustration program.
Triton Adamski, of Corfu, who is in the Game Design and Development program.
Jacob Gualtieri, of Le Roy, who is in the Computer Engineering program.
Alex Warren, of Corfu, who is in the Computer Science program.
Grace Vogler, of Corfu, who is in the Business Administration-Management program.
Sarah Nati, of Corfu, who is in the Applied Arts and Sciences program.
Lily Mercovich, of Bergen, who is in the Film and Animation program.
Olivia Fox, of Alexander, who is in the Applied Arts and Sciences program.
Jordan D'Alba, of Oakfield, who is in the Mechanical Engineering program.
Melissa Mountain, of Batavia, who is in the Interior Design program.
Kiera Gross, of East Bethany, who is in the Computational Mathematics program.
Katelyn Hersee, of Batavia, who is in the business administration-accounting program.
Chase Roth, of Alexander, who is in the Mobile App Development program.
Charles Carroll, of Oakfield, who is in the Chemistry program.
Ethan Stone, of Batavia, who is in the Computer Engineering program.
Colin Hunt, of Batavia, who is in the Packaging Science program.
Allen Snyder, of Darien Center, who is in the Mechanical Engineering program.
Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls about 19,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.
The university is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Global partnerships include campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.
Cazenovia College names to local students to spring dean's list
Cazenovia College recognizes students for their academic achievement during the Spring 2020 semester. Those named to the dean's lst have achieved a 3.5 or better grade-point average.
- Sophia Cacioppo, of Le Roy
- Maria Fontaine, of Darien Center
Cazenovia College is an independent, co-educational college near Syracuse offering graduate and bachelor degree programs in the liberal arts and professional studies in an exceptional community environment, with academic and co-curricular programs devoted to developing leaders in their fields.
Cazenovia has been named a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report for 16 consecutive years and has also been recognized by Money and Washington Monthly as a best value institution. For more information, visit www.cazenovia.edu.
Eighteen GC students recognized for academic achievement at Canisius College
Canisius College in Buffalo congratulates more than 1,300 students who were named to the spring 2020 dean's list and Merit List.
Dean's list recognitions are awarded to those students who have attained a grade-point average of at least 3.50 for the semester and have completed at least four courses of three credits or equivalent.
Merit List recognitions are awarded to students who have attained a grade-point average of at least 3.25 for the semester and have completed two courses of three credit hours or the equivalent.
In Genesee County, those named to the dean's list and Merit List are:
Hannah Schaber, of Corfu -- Schaber is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2020 and pursuing a degree in Animal Behavior Ecology Conser.
Spencer Misiti, of Batavia -- Misiti is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Finance.
Bella March, of Batavia -- March is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Animal Behavior Ecology Conser.
Griffin Della Penna, of Batavia -- Della Penna is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Journalism.
Ava Horgan, of Le Roy -- Horgan is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.
David Doan, of Batavia -- Doan is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Finance.
Alexander Kunes, of Batavia -- Kunes is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2021 and pursuing a degree in Business Economics.
Jared Browne, of Darien Center -- Browne is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2020 and pursuing a degree in Political Science.
Harrison Dodson, of Bergen -- Dodson is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Pathfinders.
Christina Barraco, of Batavia -- Barraco is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2022 and pursuing a degree in Digital Media Arts.
Thomas Kubiniec, of Batavia -- Kubiniec is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2020 and pursuing a degree in Biology.
Mary Warner, of Le Roy -- Warner is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Mathematics.
Luca Zambito, of Elba -- Zambito is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2020 and pursuing a degree in Finance.
Zachary Brown, of Linwood -- Brown is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Pathfinders.
Jenna Whitmore, of Batavia -- Whitmore is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2022 and pursuing a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
Matthew Genaway, of Darien Center -- Genaway is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2021 and pursuing a degree in Accounting.
Alexis Hoerner, of Batavia -- Hoerner is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2021 and pursuing a degree in Communication Studies.
Calvin Herrick, of Le Roy -- Herrick is a member of the Canisius College Class of 2023 and pursuing a degree in Biology.
A dozen GC students at Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College is pleased to recognize the following 12 students from Genesee County who have been named to the Spring 2020 dean's list.
In general, students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the Buffalo State dean's list. Full criteria and grade-type exceptions can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
Carli Bogue, of Elba
Neve Georgia, of Batavia
Jaclyn Guzdek, of Oakfield
Jenna Huntington, of Elba
Jordyn Johnson, of Batavia
Brendon Kendall, of South Byron
Curtis Kreutter, of East Bethany
Mckenna Moran, of Darien Center
Dylah Pantlin, of Batavia
Tess Rebmann, of Darien Center
Miranda Schiller, of Alexander
Samantha Tatarski, of Corfu
Buffalo State is a State University of New York (SUNY) college located in Buffalo. The college offers 79 undergraduate majors as well as many minors and certificate programs. Every year, thousands of students benefit from Buffalo State's community engagement, hands-on learning opportunities, and affordable SUNY tuition. Buffalo State also offers more than 60 graduate programs.
Law and Order: Ellicott Avenue man accused of attempted burglary, criminal possession of weapon and menacing
Trevawn Oral Wright, 19, of Highland Park, Batavia, is charged with two counts of second-degree harassment -- with physical contact. Wright was arrested after Batavia police responded to Highland Park for a report of a disturbance. After an investigation, it was found that Wright allegedly punched a male in the head and attempted to strike another male with a jug of water. He was issued an appearance ticket to be in Batavia City Court on July 21. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Nicole McGinnis, assisted by Officer Joshua Girvin.
Torre Steven Walls, 28, of Alleghany Road in Darien, is charged with fourth-degree grand larceny. Walls was arrested at 9:45 p.m. on May 29 after an investigation of a domestic incident that occurred on Alleghany Road in Darien. It is alleged that Walls stole his girlfriend's Ruger SR22 pistol following a verbal argument. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Darien Town Court on July 21. The case was handled by Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy Mathew Clor, assisted by Deputy James Stack.
Rae C. Cook, 31, Liberty Street, Batavia, is charged with second-degree criminal contempt. Cook was arrested at 5:43 a.m. on May 30 on Liberty Street following an incident in which she was allegedly found in the presence of a person protected by an order of protection. She was arrested then issued an appearance ticket for July 21 in Batavia City Court. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Stephen Cronmiller.
Dalton Joseph Rarick, 30, Whitfield Avenue, Buffalo, is charged with: aggravated driving while intoxicated -- having a BAC of .18 percent or more; DWI; and refusing a preliminary breath test. Rarick was arrested at 10:16 p.m. May 29 on West Main Street in Batavia. He was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on July 15. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Samuel Freeman, assisted by Officer Christopher Lindsay.
Alan R. Murray, 74, Spencer Court, Batavia, is charged with operating a vehicle while having a BAC of .08 percent or more, and driving while intoxicated, with a previous conviction within the last 10 years. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Miah Stevens.
Brian Keith Dyer, 53, North Street, Batavia, is charged with second-degree harassment. Dyer was arrested at 9:50 p.m. on May 23 on Ross Street in Batavia after an investigation into a fight/disturbance there. He is due in Batavia City Court on July 21. Batavia Police Officer Arick Perkins handled the case.
Carrie L. Vargo, 35, of Tonawanda Creek Road, Clarence, is charged with second-degree criminal contempt. Vargo was arrested at 3:23 p.m. on May 14 after allegedly contacting a protected party on Summit Street in Batavia via email. Vargo was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on July 14. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Alec Roberts.
Nikkia Marie Farias, 22, of Thorpe Street, Batavia, is charged with making unnecessary noise. Farias was arrested at 3:17 a.m. on May 26 following several noise complaints. The defendant was issued an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on July 14. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Peter Flanagan, assisted by Officer Adam Tucker.
Thomas James Leonard, 36, address unknown, is charged with petit larceny. Police were called to Dollar General on East Main Street in Batavia after it was reported that a male had stolen items from the store and was fleeing. Leonard was arrested and issued an appearance ticket to be in Batavia City Court on July 21. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Nicole McGinnis, assisted by Officer Joshua Girvin.
A minor teenager who lives on Halstead Road in Batavia was arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana at 4:36 a.m. on May 24 on State Street in Batavia after a domestic incident. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Peter Post, assisted by Officer Stephen Quider.
Photos: Train cars filled with garbage catch on fire in Darien
Three train cars of garbage caught on fire in Darien this afternoon and to enable volunteer firefighters to fight the blaze, the train was moved further up the track into Erie County.
Darien Chief Jeff Luker said given how tightly compacted the trash was in the cars, it was a hard fire to fight but the rain was expected to help.
Darien Fire Department along with Pembroke, Corfu, Indian Falls, and Alabama responded to the fire.
Photos by Alecia Kaus/Video News Service.
Train with six cars on fire reported near Genesee Street and County Line Road, Darien
A train reportedly has six of its railroad cars on fire, with flames showing, on the tracks near Genesee Street and County Line Road. Darien fire and EMS are responding.
UPDATE 12:11 p.m.: Law enforcement is on scene. Pembroke's tanker is called to provide mutual aid.
UPDATE 12:12 p.m.: Corfu is also called to provide mutal aid to fight the fire.
UPDATE 12:30 p.m.: Erie County asks that Crittenden Road be shut down and law enforcement is responding to do that. Erie County fire police are also responding.
UPDATE 12:59 p.m.: Indian Falls and Alabama fire departments are called to the scene.
UPDATE 1:26 p.m.: The train was pulled into Erie County to provide firefighters with better access to entinguish the blaze. East Pembroke is called to their hall to stand by for all West Battalion calls.
UPDATED: Mark Your Calendar: 'Cruising for Mercy Flight' escorted by Sheriff's deputies is June 7
Route information from Bill and Jeanne Freeman:
Cruising for Mercy Flight is a car-cruise fundraiser that will be held on Sunday, June 7, escorted by Genesee County Sheriff's deputies.
Participants -- including classic automobile enthusiasts, hot rodders, vintage car owners, and people with way cool rides -- will assemble at the Genesee County Fairgrounds at 5056 E. Main St. Road (Route 5) in Batavia, and the procession will leave at approximately 1 p.m.
And this cavalcade surely must include thankful everyday operators who carry a valid license to drive in New York, have a vehicle that has adequate gasoline in the tank, is inspected, insured and runs.
They can all rally around Mercy Flight, a really good reason to enjoy some fresh air with people for a change, whether the weather cooperates or not weather weather permitting.
The Route
- From fairgrounds, turn left onto Route 5 westbound (about 1 p.m.);
- In Batavia, turn right on Route 98 north to Elba (1:15 p.m.)
- In Elba, turn right onto Route 262 going through Byron and into Bergen (1:35 p.m.);
- In Bergen, turn right onto Route 19 southbound through Le Roy (1:45 p.m.);
- Keep on Route 19 south to Pavilion (1:52 p.m.);
- Turn right on Route 63 westbound in Pavilion to go to junction of routes 63 & 20 (1:55 p.m.);
- Turn left onto Route 20 at Texaco Town (2 p.m.);
- Take Route 20 through Bethany and Alexander, to Route 77 westbound to Darien Center (2:15 p.m.);
- Take Route 77 northbound from Darien Center to Alabama (2:35 p.m.);
- Turn right on to Route 63 in Alabama and go to Oakfield (2:45 p.m.);
- Approximately 1 mile down the road, turn left onto Route 262 to Elba;
- In Elba turn right on to Route 98. This will take you back to Route 5 and also to the Batavia Exit on the Thruway.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR MERCY FLIGHT!
We would like to thank the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, especially Undersheriff Brad Mazur, the Genesee County Agricultural Society, and the Batavia and Le Roy police departments!
We certainly appreciate your support in being a part of this cruise. Be careful on your way home.
We sure hope to see everyone next month.
Stay Healthy and Be Safe,
Bill and Jeanne Freeman
UPDATE 12:28 p.m. May 21: A Mercy Flight Helicopter on a truck and trailer will be in the convoy, being held "in memory of all the former cruisers that have passed before us." A goodwill collection for Mercy Flight will be taken at the start of the event.
Here are the rules:
- If you get out of your car you have to wear a mask.
- If you do get out of your car be sure to practice social distancing.
- If you bring a snack and a beverage with you, please take home any trash.
- CARRY IN AND CARRY OUT PLEASE!
Questions, call Jeanne Freeman at (585) 548-7197 before June 7.
Two GC students earn recognition for 'remarkable contributions' at Cazenovia College
CAZENOVIA -- Cazenovia College's Annual Leaders Celebration recognized the remarkable contributions students, staff, and faculty made to enrich the Cazenovia College experience. Those honored play various roles and contribute in different ways to creating a positive campus-life environment.
Two honorees are from Genesee County: Maria Fontaine, of Darien Center, and Haley Boren, of Alexander.
Maria Fontaine received:
- Leader Scholars Award -- The Leader Scholars Award recognizes students who serve in many roles, including Team Captains, Master Students, Resident Advisors, Peer Mentors, and Club Presidents. While serving, they have all also managed to achieve a minimum grade-point average of 3.70, demonstrating outstanding abilities to manage time, maintain priorities, and dedicate themselves in and outside the classroom.
- Cazenovia Excellence in Leadership Award -- Students achieving excellence for 2019-2020 take on leadership and support roles with chapter functions in addition to serving as participants and role models for reflective, training, and service activities.
- Shining Star Award -- The Shining Star Award is given to students who play different roles and their contributions are varied, but they all are critical to creating a spark in our campus life experience. These are the student whose presence, energy, and planning skills create bright and exciting places and spaces on the Caz College campus.
Haley Boren received:
- Cazenovia Excellence in Leadership Award -- Students achieving excellence for 2019-2020 take on leadership and support roles with chapter functions in addition to serving as participants and role models for reflective, training, and service activities.
About Cazenovia College
It is an independent, co-educational college near Syracuse, offering graduate and bachelor degree programs in the liberal arts and professional studies in an exceptional community environment, with academic and cocurricular programs devoted to developing leaders in their fields. Cazenovia has been named a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report for 16 consecutive years and has also been recognized by Money and Washington Monthly as a best value institution. For more information, visit www.cazenovia.edu.
Name of drowning victim released
State Police have released the identity of a 77-year-old man who apparently drowned on his property at a residence on Broadway Road, Darien, on Saturday.
David Scott reportedly had gone out to set up a pump in a retention pond. At about 12:27 p.m. his daughter found him partially submerged in the pond.
Volunteers with the Darien Fire Department along with Mercy EMS personnel attempted to revive Scott but were unsuccessful.
Darien man dead after apparent drowning in pond
A 77-year-old Darien resident was found yesterday afternoon by his daughter partially submerged in a pond on his property at 976 Broadway Road, according to State Police.
The victim could not be revived. State Police are refusing to release his name.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the residence at 12:30 p.m., yesterday.
A police source said investigators have yet to determine how he fell into the pond. The investigation is continuing into the cause of death.
Photo by Alecia Kaus/Video News Service.
Next week: portion of Colby Road in Darien to close for a week or two for repairs
From Tim Hens, superintendent, Genesee County Highway Department:
Genesee County Highway Department will be closing a bridge in Darien on Colby Road between Route 33 and Richley Road next week for a deck repair.
The bridge will not be open for any traffic during the repairs, which will last one to two weeks. The bridge is just south of the railroad tracks on Colby Road.
Law and Order: Stafford man accused of spitting at nurse and public health official
Jordin Michael Schultz, 22, of Main Road, Stafford, is charged with third-degree menacing and reckless endangerment in the second degree. It is alleged that Schultz spit at a nurse and public health official at 5:39 p.m. April 2 at a location in the 6200 block of Main Road in Stafford. The defendant is due to appear in Stafford Town Court at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9. The case was handled by Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy Brock Cummins, assisted by Kyle Krzemien.
Ronald M. Refermat, 35, of Broadway Road, Darien, is charged with endangering the welfare of a child. At 11:30 a.m. on April 11, Genesee County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a residence on Route 20 in Darien for a reported domestic incident. An investigation allegedly reveal that the defendant endangered the welfare of a child. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and released. The case was handled by Deputy Kevin McCarthy.
Luis J. Santiago, 31, of Buell Street, Batavia, is charged with second-degree criminal contempt. The arrested follows an investigation of a domestic incident that occurred on Edward Street in the City of Batavia at 2:49 p.m. on March 28. Santiago was released on an appearance ticket and is due in Batavia City Court on May 19. The case was handled by Batavia Police Officer Sean Wilson, assisted by Officer Jordan McGinnis.
Pole and wires blocking Darien Alexander Townline Road
A pole and wires are down in the roadway at 10797 Darien Alexander Townline Road, Darien. Contractors are on scene. The roadway is temporarily closed. Darien Fire Department was called, then asked to hold in quarters. The location is between Bowen Road and Route 238.
Field fire nearing trees reported in Darien
A field fire that is moving toward trees is reported in Darien at 10186 Harlow Road. Darien Fire Department is responding. The location is south of Broadway Road (Route 20).
UPDATE 2:31: Fire is out; it is advised that the field be sprayed down. Corfu Fire Department is asked to respond for mutual aid.
Municipalities working hard to keep a sense of normalcy during COVID-19 event
Batavia Town Supervisor Gregory Post is urging everyone to abide by “social distancing” mandates as he takes the necessary steps to continue providing services to residents while protecting the health of town employees.
“In order for us to get through this (COVID-19 pandemic), we continue to insist that people separate and practice social distancing,” Post said today while drafting a policy that, he says, “will maintain the status quo for the duration” of this situation.
(See press release below.)
Post said that Town offices will be closed to the public and that town employees will work from home to the extent that is practical. He said that Town Clerk Teressa Morasco will be available by telephone or email.
“Essentially, our town is well prepared for this event as we have had remote work stations and flex time for several years,” Post said. “It is not a leap to have staff work from home.”
He said he has reduced “in-house” staff to a minimum – no more than four employees in the building at any one time – and those on duty at Town Hall will work apart from each other as mandated by federal and state officials.
Post also said that the Town Court is closed with justices “on standby in the event of a significant case.” He also noted that engineering, highway and water/sewer employees are on duty and traveling in separate vehicles.
“We can take a sense of comfort in knowing that our day-to-day operations continue without any reduction, except for face-to-face meetings,” Post said, noting that internet and telephone options are being offered.
Darien Town Supervisor Steve Ferry Jr. said essential services such as picking up of debris and tree cutting by the highway department continue and that the Town Board is in the process of setting up governmental meetings on the internet.
“We don’t want the public to be shut out,” he said.
Ferry said he likely was speaking for all other Genesee County towns and villages when he said his primary concern was supporting the businesses in Darien while also making sure to protect the public’s health.
“Our biggest struggle is hoping that our town’s businesses will come out of this and continue to operate,” he said. “Plus, we hope that someone is keeping an eye on the welfare and unemployment situations.”
He said he believes that the decisions coming out of Albany, namely Gov. Cuomo’s daily briefings, are good ones and that most people are adhering to the mandates.
While all towns and villages have adopted the social distancing norms and have suspended face-to-face interactions, the Town of Oakfield also has enlisted a group of volunteers who will pick up and deliver food and household items to elderly and disabled town and village residents.
Volunteers are instructed to deliver the goods to the door and collect payment with minimal contact.
Those wishing to utilize this service are asked to call the Oakfield Town office at 948-5835, ext. 101, and leave a message if no one answers. A volunteer will return the call.
Town and village residents are urged to go to their municipality's website for updated information.
