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Public Health Column: 'Think Health' -- This is National Public Health Week

By Billie Owens

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

Today's Deals: Terry Hills, Pudgie's, Alabama Hotel, and more

By Ethan Thompson

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

Volunteers who help veterans honored at luncheon

By Billie Owens

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

United States wins dispute, finding China's grain quotas breach WTO commitments

By Billie Owens

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

Assemblyman Hawley holds outreach meeting at Old Courthouse, Batavia

By Billie Owens

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.

Event Date and Time
2011-04-14T18:00:00 - 2011-04-14T19:30:00

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Gardner Estates will require more public input

By Brittany Baker

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

The Greens of Le Roy acquired by Rochester-based St. Ann's Community

By Billie Owens

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.

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An Evening of Spirit Messages with Psychic Medium Sam Black

By Suzanne Zewan

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.

18+ Event

A clip from February 8, 2019's show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4dDul1rOFg&t=20s

"She was amazing and knew things no one else possibly could know!!! Sam is definitely by far the best!!"
~Jennifer Craig

"I had an unbelievable reading with Sam. I'm still trying to work through it all, but I can tell you this, she is the real deal. The insight she gave me and the specificity in which she was able to share messages with me literally blew my mind."
~Michele Glaze

"Samantha Black is the epitome of a superior Psychic Medium. She has a tender heart and a sharp mind to unravel the inner workings of your spirit. I have experienced first hand her accuracy and detail."
~Amy Brock

Email: theparanormalfactor@gmail.com
Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/theparanormalfactor

Event Date and Time
2019-05-03T19:00:00 - 2019-05-03T21:00:00
Location
The Quality Inn & Suites, 8250 Park Road, Batavia, NY

Winners of college's Civil War Essay Contest announced

By Billie Owens

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

City earns 'Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting'

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The City of Batavia is proud to announce that the Government Finance Officers Association of United States and Canada (GFOA) announced that the City of Batavia has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting – Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Award for the second year in a

GCEDC seeking applicants for high-tech training course

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

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

Bonarigo campaign announces successful petition drives for six lines on City Court ballot

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

Citizens to elect Ben Bonarigo for City Court Judge are pleased to announce that the required signatures have been collected to qualify him the for Democratic, Republican, Conservative, Working Families, Green and Independence lines on the ballot for the June 25th primary election. Bonarigo submitted more than 1,100

Sponsored Post: Five tips for choosing the right contractor

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Top LGBTQ leader is keynote speaker at GCC's Social Justice Day event Tuesday

By Billie Owens

Submitted photo and press release:

On Tuesday, April 30, at 12:30 p.m. Genesee Community College invites the campus and overall community to Social Justice Day featuring Jon Paul Higgins, Ph.D., as the keynote speaker appearing in the Stuart Steiner Theatre. The event is free and open to the public.

His

U.S. beef, poultry and egg products allowed to be imported to Tunisia

By Billie Owens

(Washington, D.C., April 17) -- U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the government of Tunisia and the United States have finalized U.S. export certificates to allow imports of U.S. beef, poultry, and egg products into Tunisia.  This announcement follows meetings between

Sheriff's Office releases 2010 annual report

By Howard B. Owens

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

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