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Sun In Pisces Psychic Fair and Holistic Expo at Quality Inn & Suites, Batavia
'Virtual Listening Session' tomorrow for input on how best to design a healthcare system of the future for vets
From the VA WNY Healthcare System:
Join us for a public "Virtual Listening Session for Veterans" on Friday, April 2, at 11 a.m. Provide your feedback to deliver better VA health care!
VA Western New York Healthcare System, along with several other local VA medical centers in the region, is
Michael F. Raczka
Buffalo - Michael F. Raczka, 73 of Buffalo passed away on Wednesday, (March 31, 2021) at Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center in Medina.
Mr. Raczka was born December 8, 1947 in Buffalo, a son of the late Frank M. Raczka and Helen S. (Papaj) Raczka.
Michael served honorably with the Air Force. He was a lover of sports, especially baseball; and enjoyed umpiring for little league.
Michael is survived by his sister, Elaine Skotnicki (late Robert) of Wethersfield; brother, Clifford Raczka (Michelle) of Florida; a niece, Lisa Portelli (Michael) of New Hampshire; nephews, Harry, Thomas, and Jeffrey of Florida and several great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins.
Michael 's Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, (April 7th, 2021) from St. Padre Pio Parish - St. Cecilia's Worship Site, 56 Maple Avenue in Oakfield. Burial with military honors will be in Union Park Cemetery in Wethersfield Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northpointe Council, which provides high-quality, person-centered prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery to those affected by alcoholism, substance use disorders, and other addictions. Their address is: 800 Main Street, Suite 2A, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.
Arrangements for Michael were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
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
APWA honors Genesee County's Hens, Town of Batavia's Lichtenthal, Le Roy's Carroll, Ellicott Trail project team
The Genesee Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association New York Chapter today honored three Genesee County municipal professionals and the Ellicott Trail walking/bicycle path project team with awards for 2020 during a ceremony via Zoom videoconferencing.
This year’s APWA award winners include:
- Timothy Hens, Genesee County highway superintendent
World Wide Christmas Fair
Foxprowl-Con
Poetry Month: 'Pangur Ban' read by Dorothy Gerhart
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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Poetry: 'In the Woods' by Oscar Wilde read by Stephen VanValkenburg
April is National Poetry Month, and as we did last year, we've asked Batavia Players to read some poems for us. We start with 'In the Woods' by Oscar
Ascension Parish wants your old electronics for recycling to benefit campers touched by cancer
There will be a 13-day electronics recycling event at Ascension Parish in Batavia starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 8, and running through Tuesday, April 20.
The drop-off site is the garage adjacent to the parking lot behind the parish hall, which is located at 17 Sumner St. Signs will be put up
Ascension Parish kicks off electronics recycling drop-off event to benefit campers touched by cancer
There will be a 13-day electronics recycling event at Ascension Parish in Batavia starting Thursday, April 8, and running through Tuesday, April 20 Thursday April 15.
The drop-off site is the garage adjacent to the parking lot behind the parish hall, which is located at 17 Sumner St. Signs will be put up to direct you.
Time is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Sunnking Recycling is handling the recycling.
Proceeds will benefit Camp Good Days & Special Times, an organization is working to help improve the quality of life for children, adults and families whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Planned Parenthood seeks volunteers to serve as patient escorts at its Batavia location
Press release:
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York is recruiting volunteers to serve as escorts at our Batavia health center.
It is located at 222 W. Main St. in the City of Batavia.
Volunteers will greet and provide comfort to patients upon their arrival to the health center
Electronics recycling event at Ascension Parish will end early due to terrific turnout
The electronics recycling event in the parking lot behind the parish hall* at Ascension Parish in Batavia has been so successful they are ending it early.
It got underway on Thursday April 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and planned to go for 13 days until April 20th.
This afternoon The
Open House at Grandma’s Luv’n Care in Batavia
NYS Office for the Aging director urges all New Yorkers to use free, anonymous online tool to assess COVID-19 risks
Press release:
Greg Olsen, director of the New York State Office for the Aging, urges all New Yorkers to take the CV19 CheckUp, a free, anonymous, personalized, online tool that evaluates an individual’s risks associated with COVID-19 based on their circumstances.
CV19 CheckUp assesses each person’s unique situation and presents
Molly Huber of Batavia and Lauren Burke of Bergen initiated into Phi Kappa Phi at RIT
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:
- Molly Huber, of Batavia, at Rochester Institute of Technology
- Lauren Burke, of Bergen, at Rochester Institute of Technology
They are among
Proposed county local law permits 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with strict supervision
Members of the Genesee County Legislature’s Public Service Committee on Monday approved a local county law to allow deer hunting by 12- and 13-year-old licensed hunters with a firearm or crossbow during hunting season under the supervision of a licensed adult.
Designated as Local Law Introductory No. 1 Year 2021
Pavilion man accused of grand larceny, first-degree coercion, also faces drug and weapon charges

Jared S. McDonald, 27, of South Street Road, Pavilion, was arrested by the Le Roy Police Department on April 23, following the execution of a Search Warrant.
McDonald was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a Class C felony, and
Have an issue? Town planning board opens a slot for public comments at its meetings
The Town of Batavia Planning Board will be adding a “public comments” segment to its meetings, which generally are scheduled for the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
In response to Planning Board Member Don Partridge’s inquiry into the procedure for conducting an annual review of