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Worth: 40-year water supply pact is a win-win for City of Batavia, Genesee County

By Mike Pettinella

Approval of a 40-year water supply agreement between the City of Batavia and Genesee County is a win-win situation for both municipalities, according to a City official who has played an integral role in the negotiations.

Speaking after tonight’s Batavia City Council meeting – at which council members unanimously approved

Ride the wave: County planners OK second waterslide at Darien Lake

By Mike Pettinella

The “Wahoo Wave” waterslide made a big splash with Genesee County planners on Thursday night as they recommended approval of the site plan for the state-of-the-art 60-foot attraction that will be coming to Darien Lake in the spring.

The planning board, at its monthly meeting at County Building No. 2

Evelyn M. Barraclough

By T.J. Woodward

  Evelyn M. Barraclough, 56, of Attica passed away in the early morning of April 20, 2018 and became an Angel with her loving husband by her side at Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo. She was born on July 4, 1961 in Batavia to her mother; Letha (Davis) Kreutter of Alexander and her late father Henry Kreutter and was raised on the family farm in Alexander.   In addition to her father, Evelyn is predeceased by her sister; Nancy Pierce; mother-in-law Beverly Barraclough

She met her husband, Howie, at Super Duper in Attica at 17 years old and he was the love of her life for the next 39 years.  Howie and Evelyn had many adventures together including raising 2 daughters, becoming grandparents, 10 years of tractor pulling and riding their motorcycles as much as they could. Evelyn was involved with the Attica Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Former Village of Attica Trustee, member of the Red Nights Motorcycle Club, and a life member of the TG@FC and former Color Guard member and supporter of the Alexander Fireman’s Band. Her smile was larger than life and brightened every room she entered.  She was taken too soon, and she will be deeply missed by so many. 

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving husband; Howard Barraclough Jr. of Attica; daughters Laura (Nicholas) Hanobik of Attica, LeeAnn (Jesse) McEwen of Batavia; siblings Barb (Fred) Desjardins of Alden, Margie (Keith) Filer of McDonough, NY., Howard (Catherine) Kreutter of Alexander, Sara (Robert) Weaver of Oakfield, Joseph (Tammy) Kreutter of Bethany; mother and father in law; Howard (Diane Storch) Barraclough Sr. of Attica; brother-in-law Lee Pierce of PA; sisters-in-law Laurie Bellucci of Attica and Lisa (James) Neory of Attica; grandchildren Mason and Abram McEwen along with aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday April 26, 2018 from 1:00-3:00PM & 4:00-7:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday April 27th at Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish 50 East Ave. in Attica. Evelyn will be laid to rest in St. Vincent’s Cemetery in Attica.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Attica Fire Department 11 Water St. in Attica. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

Rogers beats Bonarigo, Libertarian finishes second in Ward 3, Briggs wins Ward 5

By Howard B. Owens
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In a rare contested race for the full-time City Court judge's seat, Durin Rogers holds a lead over Ben Bonarigo and will likely be the winner once all of

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