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Ranzenhofer announces Earth Day Poster Contest

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

Senator Mike Ranzenhofer today encouraged local student entries for the New York State Senate’s Earth Day Poster Contest, a statewide competition that raises student awareness of recycling and waste reduction.

“The New York State Senate takes this opportunity to celebrate the great strides New York has made in

Hospital CEO announces upcoming change in leadership

By Billie Owens

Press release:

Mark C. Schoell, CEO of United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, today announced that he plans to step down from his role as the organization’s highest administrator on Dec. 31. This is the expected completion date for the affiliation process between United Memorial and Rochester Regional Health System

Hiram and Lucine are the Talk of the Town on WBTA

By Howard B. Owens

The way Hiram Kasten and Lucine Kauffman see it, Genesee County is a great place to live.

It's beautiful, there's a lot going on, and you'll meet some of the nicest and most interesting people if you just get out on the town a bit.

It's these qualities that they

Nationally acclaimed balloon artist to appear at 175th Genesee County Fair

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

Nationally award-winning balloon artist Janice Spagnola will be appearing this year at the Genesee County Fair, July 15th-19th. Janice transforms thousands of latex balloons into works of art. “I call what I do air sculpture” says Janice.

This year marks the Genesee County Fair’s 175th year, and in

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

GO ART! presents annual awards tonight, four are from Genesee County

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council presents its 14th Annual Community Arts Awards Gala and Auction tonight. The event applauds the efforts of seven who have contributed significantly to art and culture in the Genesee-Orleans Region.

Nominations were sought from the public for individuals, organizations or businesses representing all

Proposed assistant city manager gets some council support in budget talks

By Howard B. Owens

Free Wi-Fi and free electricity for electric cars were all but shot down Monday night during a budget work session at City Hall.

Meanwhile, Council members remain divided on whether to hire a new assistant city manager.

The argument for: There are too many tasks on City Manager Jason Molino's

11th Annual Family Game Night

By Lu Ann Henry

Sponsored by the Genesee County Youth Bureau.  April 30th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ 2 Bank Street, Batavia.  Turn off the TV/ internet and spend quality time together.  Learn about our County Departments, enjoy a light dinner, play a board game and leave with a board game of your own to start your Family Game Night tradition.  $3 per person or $10 for a family of four.  Hope to see you there!

Event Date and Time
2014-04-30T17:30:00 - 2014-04-30T19:30:00

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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

Sponsored Post: Insource conducting free seminar on the Affordable Care Act

By Howard B. Owens

Insource Urgent Care Center of Batavia is offering a free seminar for the greater Genesee County Business and Professional Community:

The following topics will be discussed in an Open Community / Town Hall Forum:

  • The impact of the Affordable Care Act on Employers and Patients
  • Telemedicine and Telehealth improving Access and Quality

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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Local basketball promoter signs agreement to bring pros to town for camps, clinics

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

The Showtime Sports Academy has partnered with the Buffalo 716ers (Buffalo, N.Y.) and Erie Hurricane (Erie, Pa.), who participate in the Premier Basketball League (PBL). The objective of the Showtime Sports Academy is to provide high quality AAU basketball programs, which service the youth in grades K-12, throughout

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

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

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