Genesee County BEA adjusts its game plan to keep students plugged in to potential employers
Director Karyn Winters (photo at right) on Monday afternoon updated members of the Genesee
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Poetry Month: 'Pangur Ban' read by Dorothy Gerhart
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April is National Poetry Month, and as we did last year, we've asked Batavia Players to read some poems for us. Today, "Pangur Ban" is read by Dorothy Gerhart.
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Batavia Ophthalmology is newest participant in WNY clinical information exchange system
Press release:
HEALTHeLINK today announced Batavia Ophthalmology, PLLC, is the newest participant in Western New York’s clinical information exchange.
Currently more than 4,000 physicians, all of the area hospitals and many independent laboratory and radiology practices are connected to HEALTHeLINK with a goal of improving the quality of care, enhancing
Grant money available to people on public assistance to spay and neuter pets
Press release:
Volunteers For Animals wants to remind you that grant money is still available from the ASPCA to provide low-cost spay and neuter of canines and felines belonging to NYS residents who receive public assistance.
The ASPCA administers the New York State Animal Population Control Program on behalf of the
Batavia Downs Gaming spurred $83.4 million in economic activity in 2015
Press release:
Today, as part of the release of the New York Gaming Association’s 2015 Annual Report, Batavia Downs announced new data detailing the significant economic benefits generated by Batavia Downs to state and local government. Located in Western New York, Batavia Downs is a significant source of funding
Six-week series 'Quality Living: A Plan for the Road Ahead' to be offered by GC Office for the Aging and local church
Press release:
The Genesee County Office for the Aging in partnership with the Batavia United Methodist Church will be hosting, “Quality Living: A Plan for the Road Ahead.”
This program is a six-week educational series focusing on helping caregivers, older adults and professionals, but is appropriate for any adult.
Jill
Batavia Bulldawgs Football & Cheer to hold registration April 23 at Batavia City Centre
Press release:
The Board of Directors and coaching staff of the Batavia Bulldawgs Youth Football & Cheer program are excited to announce open registration will take place on Saturday, April 23, for the upcoming season. We look forward to welcoming new and returning athletes to the Bulldawg family.
Registration is from
GCC baseball player Barleben signs with Ashland University
Press release:
Genesee Community College baseball pitcher and outfielder Connor Barleben (Albion) has committed to Ashland University (OH) after signing a National Letter of Intent with the Eagles to continue his academic and athletic career beginning in the fall.
Barleben has played in 66 games during his season-plus career at
E-mailed bomb threat to Independent Living of Genesee Region prompts evacuation of downtown office
From our news partner WBTA:
A bomb threat was e-mailed this morning to Independent Living of Genesee Region, according to Rae Frank, director of the Batavia location at 113 Main St. downtown.
It is not clear, Frank said, whether the threat was intended for the Buffalo office or the Batavia
City of Batavia accepted into flood insurance rating system
Press release:
The City received notification yesterday from FEMA and the Insurance Services Office (ISO) that it will be accepted into the Community Rating System at a Level 7, becoming the fourth top-ranked community statewide. Beginning Oct. 1, residents and business owners in the City's Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)
Michael Slack of Bergen becomes member of Phi Kappa Phi at RIT
Michael Slack, of Bergen, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Slack was initiated at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Slack is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated
Byron-Bergen names new superintendent
The Byron-Bergen Central School District’s Board of Education has named Mickey Edwards as the district’s next Superintendent. Edwards’ start date is July 1.
“The search process was rigorous and the Board of Education truly values the input we received from the various stakeholder groups, including staff, and community
Proposed City School District Budget saves taxpayers money and enhances programs for students
Not only does the Batavia City School District's proposed 2016-17 budget have no tax increase, the average homeowner can expect a decrease in the tax levy.
The good news doesn't stop there.
Come October, homeowners can expect a property tax rebate check in the mail from the state.
"I think it's
BID's 17th annual Luncheon & Awards is Friday
Press release:
The Batavia Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to highlight its accomplishments for the 2015-2016 fiscal year at its 17th Annual Luncheon & Awards from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22nd at the City Church Generation Center, 15 Center St., Batavia.
Please join
Volunteers for Animals: city not involved in effort to reduce feral cat population
We received this e-mail from Rich Pearson, treasurer of Volunteers for Animals, in regards to the story we published April 12 about trapping and treating Batavia's community cats.
I wish to clarify some of the points presented in your recent article on trapping and treating cats under the city's program
South Korean company will purchase solar wafers from 1366 Technologies
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Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., (“Hanwha Q CELLS”) (NASDAQ: HQCL) and 1366 Technologies, Inc., (“1366”) today announced that they have entered into a supply agreement in which 1366 will supply up to 700 MW of wafers using 1366’s proprietary Direct Wafer™ technology to Hanwha Q CELLS over a five-year
Texas-style BBQ offered at the Waggin Wheel in Batavia: 'They're going to be amazed'
Top photo, sister and brother Heidi Richmond and Dale Banfield by their unique new sign, made with love in Elba. Above, a sampling of fare offered at a private party Friday at the new restaurant.
Authentic Texas-style barbecue is what you'll find at a new restaurant that officially opens at 11
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Finalists announced for Byron-Bergen superintendent
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The Byron-Bergen Central School District’s Board of Education (BOE), has named three finalists for the next Superintendent of Schools.
Debra List, president of the Byron-Bergen Central School District’s BOE, said she is pleased with the high-quality candidate pool and is enthused about the potential the three finalists have to offer.
“Choosing the best
