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GLOW Region Tech Wars to rage at GCC March 12 -- 'Lumber Labyrinth' is new this year

By Billie Owens

Submitted photo and press release:

The 13th GLOW Region Tech Wars will be held Thursday, March 12, at Genesee Community College's Batavia Campus. The annual Tech Wars brings middle and high school students from all 24 of the Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming (GLOW) region's school districts together in teams

Ascension Parish kicks off electronics recycling drop-off event to benefit campers touched by cancer

By Billie Owens

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.

Event Date and Time
2021-04-08T08:00:00 - 2021-04-08T16:00:00
Location
Ascension Parish Hall, 17 Sumner St., Batavia, NY 14020

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Labor commission to hold hearing in Batavia April 23 on overtime for farm workers

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon today announced she will convene a wage board for farm laborers that will hold hearings, review and make recommendations regarding overtime work for farm laborers in New York State.

Under the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which Governor Andrew M

Ensuring you get what you pay for: March 1-7 is 'Weights & Measures Week'

By Billie Owens

Press release:

As you try to make the most of your dollar, the county Weights & Measures Department is there to make sure you’re getting what you pay for. W&M acts as financial protection for both the buyer and the seller, ensuring fair transactions for all parties involved.

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Bergen Business and Civic Association honored seven stellar citizens on Saturday

By Virginia Kropf

Above, Mickey Hyde, left, and Charlie Cook, of Liberty Pumps.

BERGEN – The Bergen Business and Civic Association has put forth great effort to improve the quality of life within the Bergen community for many years. They also take the time and trouble to recognize those citizens of Bergen who

Hawley and others in Assembly Minority call for funds to be restored for vet services

By Billie Owens

Press release:

Assemblymen Steve Hawley (Batavia) and Jake Ashby (Castleton), both veterans themselves, alongside their colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference co-hosted a “Voices for Veterans” event today at the American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post 942 in Webster, where they called for the immediate restoration of Gov. Cuomo’s planned $5.68 million cut to veterans’ services

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