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A couple of years ago this 6x6 bull elk was bugling in the mountains of Colorado when bowhunter Jack Chmielowic Jr. first laid eyes on him. It was a moment in time he wanted to remember. In recreating the moment, he would need someone with experience and a meticulous nature
Since 1971, the Genesee Chorale has been making beautiful music for the people of WNY. That tradition continues this month with two holiday concerts.
First, the Chorale performs a show entitled "Hail the Star" starting at 7 p.m., Friday, at Le Roy Jr./Sr. High School, 9300 South St.
Two days
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Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is voicing his opposition to cuts in state funding to the least-wealthy school districts, the bulk of which are located in Western New York.
Recent analysis from The Alliance for Quality Education (AQE) shows that per-pupil support for students in
Terry Hills, 5122 Clinton Street Road, Batavia, NY: Terry Hills features a championship 27-hole public golf course that has been consistently ranked as one of the best in the area and an all new clubhouse, boasting both a restaurant and banquet facility that offer panoramic views of the golf course. We
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R, I, C – Batavia) is hosting his regular monthly outreach meeting for Genesee County residents in Batavia on Thursday.
“The meeting will present the people of Western New York with a chance to become directly involved in improving the quality of life in our area by sharing their thoughts, concerns and ideas,” Hawley said. “I strongly encourage all local citizens to attend this event.”
It will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 14 in the Old Courthouse in the Legislative Conference Room, located at 7 Main St.
All members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Hawley at hawleys@assembly.state.ny.us.
Residents who live around Clinton Street Road will have another opportunity to make their case for or against the proposed Gardner Estates housing development that could end up in their neighborhood.
Odds are, residents will continue to oppose the project that they say could drastically alter the character of their
In an era when it seems just about everything is going digital, Jennifer McAuley has taken her business in the opposite direction.
The former Buffalo resident -- she and her family moved to Corfu in August -- has made her living for years selling secondhand items on Ebay.
But as
At a ceremony preceding the last lecture in the Civil War Lecture Series at Genesee Community College last week, the winners of the essay contest were announced to a packed audience.
Seven students were recognized for essays on the topic, "What did/does the Civil War mean for American Identity?"
At
This is a copy of a photo, like the one below, that I acquired last night at auction through Bontrager's.
It was shot Dec. 4, 1940.
The photographer was William Seaver. He resided for a time at 21 Ellicott Ave., Batavia. His office was at 90 Main St., Batavia.
We
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The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) is offering a pilot training program in Advanced and High Tech Manufacturing that will be offered this fall.
The program will be funded through a grant secured by the GCEDC in cooperation with Genesee County.
The minimum qualification to apply is
When it’s time to spend money on upgrades to your home -- new windows, roofing, siding or renovations inside -- arguably the biggest decision to make is choosing who is right for the job. Here are a few tips to steer you in the right direction:
Choose a Local Business
GCEDC has landed its first business for the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park in Batavia. It is a Bogata, Colombia-based dairy product company that will use the plant to expand its yogurt business into the United States.
According to South American news reports, Alpina Productos Alimenticios will invest $15 million
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Red Osier, Route 5, Stafford, NY: Truly, one of the landmark restaurants of the area. Red Osier features prime rib carved table side. We have $25 gift certificates for $12.50.
Alabama Hotel, 1353 Lewiston Road, Basom, NY: A historic and legendary tavern and restaurant. The Alabama Hotel is famous
Democrats in the First Ward should vote for Councilman Bill Cox for re-election in November. Although I am a Democrat and Bill and I have disagreed at points, I know that Bill is the sort of person the City of Batavia needs on it's Council. He's smart, fair, objective and
The past year was another busy one for the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, with members of the department handling 21,334 calls for service.
While the number of calls for service was down, the overall number of calls to the dispatch center was up, according to Sheriff Gary Maha.
Increasingly, Maha
Frederick Rarick is licensed to practice law in California, Washington, D.C., and New York but, as he says, an "exceptionally equitable justice system" keeps him here as a defense attorney in Genesee County.
"I just like this area because you know the judges and prosecutors are fair and the system
A reader e-mailed me about this earlier this week and I've not had a chance to get down to Darien and check it out.
Charlie Flagg, muralist, has planted some 5,000 Jack Davis signs on his property. He says it's a project where politics meets art.
The Jack Davis
Meet Sundae Rose, a 4-year-old girl who is truly as sweet as her name.
Sundae loves nail polish, coloring, and putting together puzzles that should be too difficult for a girl her age. She also loves her big brother, Jack, and has been known to play "firemen" with him and
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