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The Weather Channel has issued an extreme heat alert for Genesee County, and the National Weather Service is warning of diminished air quality.
While the reported high temperature is 92 degrees, the heat index is 96. Humidity is 55 percent.
An air quality alert is in effect until 10 p.m
There will be a public hearing on proposed restrictions on outdoor wood boilers on Monday, June 14. It will be at the Conable Technology Building on the Batavia campus of Genesee Community College.
An informal informational meeting will be from 5 to 6 p.m. The actual public hearing is
The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center is on track to become one of the elite dispatch centers in the state, if not the country, with Director Steven C. Sharpe setting the bar high.
It's Sharpe's goal -- and has been since 2006 -- to have the dispatch center receive an
The Batavia Lions Club is sponsoring a raffle for a Bryant HOME STANDBY GENERATOR (8/7 kW LPG/NG) or $2,000 in cash.
All proceeds will be used to help fund several current and future community projects.
Current include: Lions Night at the Ball Park; holiday decorations in downtown Batavia; Christmas dinner
Here's a press release from the New York Farm Bureau:
The New York Farm Bureau today announced a fight-back campaign against proposed Department of Environmental Conservation regulations that aim to restrict the use of outdoor wood boilers in rural New York.
"This is another attempt by Albany bureaucrats to single
Public health column from the Genesee & Orleans County Health Departments:
The Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming County Health Departments are encouraging county residents to “Think Health.” Taking time to think about your health and taking positive health steps will lead to healthier outcomes. Learning something new every day is one way
Officials have yet to determine what caused an ammonia leak this afternoon at the Allens, Inc., food processing plant on Stevens Street in Oakfield.
The leak prompted a call for residents to evacuate the south side of the village, including the baseball fields and park off Drake, which was filled
Come to the 8th Annual World Wide Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 13th from 9am to 3pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main St., Batavia. FREE ADMISSION.
Build a Better World - Shop with Purpose. Support fair trade, not-for-profit and service organizations by purchasing high quality gifts from local, regional and international vendors. Fair Trade vendors include: One World Projects, One World Goods, Kingdom Ventures, Equal Exchange Coffee. Local not-for-profits include: Crossroads House, YWCA, Healthy Sisters Soup and Bean Works, The Paint Box Project from Roswell Park, Project Life.
Lunch, snacks and coffee available. Handicapped accessible.
Press release:
ROCHESTER -- April 29 -- Genesee RiverWatch has released the first-ever “Report Card” grading the water quality and usability of the Genesee River and its major tributaries. The Report Card was developed to raise awareness of the environmental challenges facing the Genesee River Basin so that actions can
A young female entrepreneur from Afghanistan recently spent time in Batavia as part of a tour of U.S. businesses. The visit was sponsored by Bpeace and hosted by p.w. minor, the Batavia-based shoe manufacturer located on Treadeasy Avenue.
Shahla Akbari is a 19-year-old shoemaker from Kabul. She started her company
Submitted information and photos from VA WNY Healthcare System:
A luncheon was held today at the Quality Inn in Batavia for VA Voluntary Service volunteers to recognize their many hours of volunteer service to veterans at VA WNY Heatlhcare System.
Irvin Bratz, in photo above, is pictured with Danielle Bergman, interim
The howls of anger and indignation you heard last night echoing from the Bronx to Buffalo is the reaction from special interests throughout the state to Gov. David Paterson's proposed budget.
While raising taxes $1 billion, the plan also cuts spending $5.5 billion.
You don't cut spending that much without
USDA press release:
Washington, D.C., April 18 -- U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found that China has administered its tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, corn, and rice inconsistently with its WTO commitments. Contrary to
In the late 1970s, the big issue in Genesee County was, should taxpayers fund the construction of a new jail.
According to former Sheriff Doug Call, now a Stafford town justice, the family court judge of the time, Charles Graney, wrote a letter to the editor that said something like
Here's a news release from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County about this year's fair and the 4-H Club.
It’s summer. And it’s been awesome! Looking for something to do? Something that will support our community, and our youth, and our roots? Something that will be fun, relaxing, easy to
This week The Greens of Le Roy senior assisted living facility announced that it has been acquired by St. Ann's Community, a leading provider of senior housing and health services in Rochester with a 134-year history there.
New signage and papwerork will display its new name, St. Ann's Community at The Greens.
Day-to-day
Chapin Manufacturing in Batavia recently teamed up with Mercy Flight WNY and Oatka for simulated emergency response exercises. Chapin is a world leader in compressed air sprayers.
The companies conducted the drills to help them prepare for emergencies. They were conducted at the 700,000-square-foot Chapin facility on Ellicott Street. One
Join Sam Black, Psychic Medium, for an Evening with Spirit in Batavia, NY. This evening is an evidential platform mediumship will demonstrate how are loved ones are always close by. Have an opportunity to learn about the signs that are sent to us from Heaven and enjoy an intimate group setting.
Tickets: $40.00 Presale $45.00 at the door.
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A clip from February 8, 2019's show.
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Press Release:
Batavia, NY --- The start of Labor Day weekend at Batavia Downs Casino featured four NY County Fair finals for 2 and 3 year-old pacers and trotters, worth $8,000 each.
The 3-year-old pacers kicked off the fair finals in race two. This one saw Emmas Lily (Artiscape-Sweet Rosa
Bob Swanson took the reins of the Batavia Lions Club last night from outgoing President Steve Watson an an induction ceremony at Bohn's Restaurant.
As the club's new president, Swanson outlined his plans for the upcoming year which, of course, includes continued involvement in the Batavia community and continued efforts
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