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Freedom Weekend in Genesee County

By Howard B. Owens

Philip and I  will be at the Muckdogs game Friday evening handing out water bottle kozies (assuming the shipment arrives today as expected). Game time is 7 p.m. at Dwyer Stadium and fireworks are scheduled to follow the game.

Weather.com is predicting continued showers  through today, partly cloudy for Friday

Gerald W. Yarington

By T.J. Woodward

Gerald W. Yarington, 76, of Warsaw, formally of East Bethany passed away on Wednesday November 5, 2014 at Medina Memorial Hospital.  He was born February 25, 1938 in Buffalo to the late Earl (Olive Barker) Yarington.  Gerald worked as a courier for the Buffalo News for 22 years and HSBC for 15 years.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years Dawn Yarington of East Bethany; Sons, Greg of East Bethany, Gerald Jr. of East Amherst and Earl of Pennsylvania; Daughter Heather Yarington of Alexander; Brothers Bob of Maryland and Earl of Cheektowaga; sister Pricilla Minchen; 6 grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday November 13, 2014 from 2 to 5 PM with a Funeral Services immediately to follow at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.  Mr. Yarington will be laid to rest at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to a charity of their choice. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main St. Attica, New York 14011.

On the Beat: Three nabbed for break-in at Rolling Hills

By Philip Anselmo

Three teenagers were picked up following a break-in at the Rolling Hills Paranormal Research Center in Bethany Saturday night, Genesee County sheriff's deputies said. Robert A. Ferguson, 19, of Oakfield, was charged with third degree criminal trespass, fourth-degree criminal mischief and unlawful possession of marijuana. Catrina M. Colvin, 16, of

Police Blotter: Wednesday, June 11

By Philip Anselmo

Police Blotter for Wednesday, June 11:

  • Genesee County sheriff's deputies charged a Batavia driver with a felony count of aggravated driving while intoxicated last night. Arron L. Zimblis, 44, of 114 Vine St. (Lower), Batavia, was driving on Putnam Road in the town of Bethany when deputies allege that he

On the Beat: Missing from Sheldon

By Philip Anselmo

State police out of Warsaw are searching for a Sheldon man who went missing nearly ten days ago. Michael F. Shiltz, 42, was last seen by his family on November 10. From the state police:

Sources close to the family reported locating Shiltz’s truck parked on a trail off of

Weekend Arrests

By Philip Anselmo

The following arrests were reported over the weekend:

  • Adam M. Zastrocky, 23, of Bergen, was charged with aggaravated driving while intoxicated Friday night, Genesee County sheriff's deputies said. Zastrocky was stopped on Lake Avenue in Bergen and ticketed with driving without a front license plate.
  • Dietrich Williams, 26, of 541

Closures and cancellations for Wednesday, Nov 19

By Howard B. Owens

These are the closing and cancellations we've been notified about so far:

  • Leadership Genesee, We the People session
  • Alexander Central 
  • Batavia City Schools
  • Notre Dame and St. Joe's
  • Pembroke Central Schools
  • Pavilion Central Schools
  • Byron-Bergen Central Schools
  • DAV Transportation pickups From the Batavia VAMC
  • Oakfield-Alabama Central Schools
  • Le Roy Family

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