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I forgot to post this on Jan. 1, but here are the ten most viewed stories on The Batavian in 2022.

• Actor and business owner Wendy Williams passes, press release
• Ground shifts under Pembroke family home, forced to evacuate with help of volunteer firefighters, by Howard Owens
• Homicide investigation underway at dairy farm in Alexander, by Howard Owens
• U of R Medical Center to temporarily halt services in Batavia, by Joanne Beck
• Batavia man wins $1 million with lottery scratcher, press release
• Genesee County travel ban to be partially lifted at noon, press release
• With an agreement to buy O'Lacy's in hand, Christiano promises continuation of the Irish pub theme, by Mike Pettinella
• Pavilion campground venture merges entrepreneurship with family values, by Joanne Beck
• Citizen alerts police to suspicious activity, two men accused of trying to steal heavy equipment, by Howard Owens
• Genesee County declares State of Emergency, institutes travel ban, press release

The Batavian was visited by users more than 5.7 million times in 2022, and the site received 9,639,357 page views.  

Thank you for your continued support of The Batavian.

Here are the most viewed stories of 2021:

• Madeline M. Bartz (obituary)
• Man dies as a result of accident at Western New York Concrete facility in Batavia, by Mike Pettinella
• Former UMMC employee attracts national attention as COVID-19 vaccine ‘whistleblower’, by Gretel Kauffman
• Billie Owens, editor of The Batavian, passes away at age 63, by Howard Owens
• Indian Falls is a public safety issue with no obvious solution, by Howard Owens
• BREAKING NEWS: Shots fired after vehicle stopped on Route 33, near Mill Road, by Mike Pettinella
• Teresa R. (Suozzi) Wormley (obituary)
• Lockport teen who died at Indian Falls was Section VI diving champion, by Howard Owens
• NYS shifts delivery of COVID-19 vaccines away from health care systems to other sites, Press Release
• City sends 'cease and desist' letter to O-At-Ka Milk as issues at waste water treatment plant continue, by Mike Pettinella

In 2021, The Batavian was visited by readers 5.9 million times and we served 10 million page views.

Thank you to our readers and local business owners for your ongoing support of The Batavian.  In 2022, we will continue to work hard as a team to bring you the most comprehensive and widest variety of local news coverage available in the area.

Here are The Batavian's most-viewed stories for 2019:

• Search and rescue team deployed to find missing man in Indian Falls, by Billie Owens
• Tying balloons to deer carcasses is apparently a thing
• The time is near, Genesee County resident, when your house will be on fire and there's nobody available to respond
• Missing man Mark Dibble is found alive in Basom, by Billie Owens
• Batavia man killed while trying to assist woman being attacked on Ross Street
• Michelle G. Buckenmeyer, Obituary
• Home-invasion robbery suspect shot by homeowner in Stafford
• Mother and adult son killed in crash on snow-covered Route 98 in Elba
• Man who allegedly ran over his ex-wife with his truck could be in Batavia area, reward offered
• Hawley is asking residents statewide if they'd prefer 'Two New Yorks', Press Release

There were 1,217,743 visitors to The Batavian in 2019, a new site record.

Most viewed stories of 2018:

• Tying balloons to deer carcasses is apparently a thing
• The DiSalvos' Christmas lights are back this year after 2017 hiatus, by Billie Owens
• UPDATE: Suspect in Thruway standoff taken into custody, by Billie Owens
• The bar formerly known as Billy Goats will close its doors for the last time Tuesday night
• Fully involved structure fire at Stumblin' Inn, Elba
• Apparent accidental self-inflicted fatal shooting under investigation
• Group of Alexander parents express frustration at how school district is handling discipline, student safety
• Four-foot alligator found in vacant building on Lehigh Avenue
• Man shot and killed after pointing handgun at deputy outside Log Cabin Restaurant
• Man in custody after domestic incident on Washington Avenue, suspected of setting house fire, by Billie Owens

Here are the 10 stories I wrote during 2018 that I like the best:

• Five school districts in Genesee County restrict speech for board members
• BPD officer who shot robber in 1977 says 'don't let others second guess you'
• The Batavian tours the Buffalo Detention Facility
• Muckdogs hire minor league groundskeeper with major league dreams
• In 2018, Muckdogs fans have watched perhaps the most intriguing player in the NYPL
• Batavia undone by key injury and great opposing QB in state championship game
• Collins says he's innocent and he may have narrow path to beat insider trading case
• Driver accused in fatal hit-and-run reportedly tried to talk deputy into letting her go during earlier DWI stop
• Adoption of 'Norms' at Alexander Board of Education retreat may have violated state's Open Meetings Law
• In effort to fight burglaries, County reviewing new regulation scheme for businesses that sell used merchandise

From all of us at The Batavian, Happy New Year. Thank you, readers and sponsors, for your support of our effort to provide news coverage of our community. Billie and I are grateful for the opportunity and pleasure of living here and being able to do what we love, which is local community news.

Looking back on the first 10 years of The Batavian, here are the most viewed stories. First, by cumulative page views and second, each top story for each year.

Top 10 most viewed stories in 10 years

• This weekend, Jason Lang lost his battle with drug addiction, 2017
• 'I just got lucky': Byron man bags 500-pound black bear, 2015, by Ray Coniglio
• Q & A with Dr. Susan Swedo regarding PANDAS, 2012
• Pembroke math teacher dies in ATV accident, 2017
• Three members of Elba family arrested following sex crimes investigation, 2015
• Two small children die in house fire on State Street Road, Batavia, 2016
• Winning drug-free posters from local students, 2010
• Le Roy Legion hosting event to honor WWII vets, 2013
• When a baby stopped breathing, one of Settler's regular customers saved her life, 2016
• Family hopes to find driver of red SUV involved in hit-and-run accident in Elba, 2016

The most viewed posts in each year:

• 2008: Christmas lights 12-13-08: DiSalvo's always best in show, by Brian Hillabush
• 2009: Manhunt in progress near Townline and 63
• 2010: Notorious woman allegedly trashes buffet at South Beach, by Billie Owens
• 2011: Brad Paisley fans get themselves arrested in droves during Darien Lake concert
• 2012: State health officials discuss outbreak of tics in Le Roy, but say they can't share the cause
• 2013: Le Roy Legion hosting event to honor WWII vets
• 2014: Jacquetta Simmons sent to jail as defense plans appeal of restitution order
• 2015:  'I just got lucky': Byron man bags 500-pound black bear, by Ray Coniglio
• 2016: Two small children die in house fire on State Street Road, Batavia
• 2017:  This weekend, Jason Lang lost his battle with drug addiction
• 2018 (so far): Suspect in Thruway standoff taken into custody, by Billie Owens

Reminder: We're celebrating our 10th anniversary today at 5:30 p.m. at Eli Fish Brewing Company (10 years ago, Main Street Coffee and our first "office").

These were the most read stories on The Batavian of 2017

• This weekend, Jason Lang lost his battle with drug addiction
• Pembroke math teacher dies in ATV accident
• Obituary: Brayden Robert Salvaterra
• Obituary: Brian D. West Jr.
• Woman from Batavia dies in rollover accident on Route 77, Alabama
• Brian West Jr., will be missed by Alexander community
• Blind School employee charged with endangering the welfare of children, by Billie Owens
• Child sex abuser found living with woman and her three kids, DA says, by Billie Owens
• Photos: Three serious injury accidents in Genesee County in one evening
• UPDATED: Teenager dies following rollover accident on West Bethany Road

Here are the most viewed stories published on The Batavian in 2016:

• Two small children die in house fire on State Street Road, Batavia
• Three members of Elba family arrested following sex crimes investigation
• When a baby stopped breathing, one of Settler's regular customers saved her life
• Local businessmen purchase the Red Osier in Stafford
• Hannah Dibble given max available sentence in drunken driving death of friend
• Family hopes to find driver of red SUV involved in hit-and-run accident in Elba
• Children in State Street Road fire died of smoke inhalation, believed home alone at time
• Obituary: Michael R. Houseknecht
• Six people accused of dealing drugs in Genesee County
• Photo of this morning's bank robbery suspect released

In 2016, we also once again set new traffic records. Total visits to the site grew from 5.86 million in 2015 to 5,922,880 in 2016. Total page views took a huge jump, from 9.4 million to 15.6 million in 2016.

Most viewed posts for 2015:

• 'I just got lucky': Byron man bags 500-pound black bear, by Ray Coniglio
• Person reportedly shot at residence in Town of Le Roy
• DEVELOPING: Feds raid residence on Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road
• Skunk loitering at front door of business on Liberty Street
• Driver in fatal accident in Bethany charged with manslaughter
• A father loses his best friend
• Batavia prom queen gives her crown to a special classmate, by Traci Turner​
• Victim of accident in Bethany succumbs to injuries
• Liberty Street resident accused of murdering infant

The bear story also became the most viewed story in the history of The Batavian.

We served up 9.4 million page views in 2015 across 5.86 million user sessions (site visits). 

Here are the 25 most viewed stories on The Batavian of 2014:

• Jacquetta Simmons sent to jail as defense plans appeal of restitution order
• Baby Chandler suffered head trauma, authorities say
• Father in custody in case of infant's death in Batavia
• Doctor reports no brain activity for Jeffrey Deats following CAT scan
• Town of Le Roy lawsuit aims to end 50 years of camping and concerts at Frost Ridge
• Teen who didn't come home on time gets cell phone taken away, by Billie Owens
• Deputy Frank Bordonaro dies of apparent heart attack while sleeping at home
• Man held in Baby Chandler case is not the father
• Home of Frost Ridge Campground owners in Le Roy destroyed by fire
• Parents of Notre Dame student air complaints about son getting Mohawk shaved off at school
• If things get worse, National Guard may be needed in Genesee County
• Suspect in baby death case reportedly attempts suicide in jail
• Truck drivers assist deputy being dragged by suspect's car
• Investigators seek help in identifying woman who may have used stolen gift card
• Inmate at county jail found hanging by bed sheet, pronounced dead at the scene
• Police respond to ham-throwing incident at Sav-A-Lot
• Oakfield man facing felony drug charges, by Alecia Kaus
• Up to two feet of snow, dangerously cold air expected Monday and Tuesday
• p.w. minor reportedly tells employees the business is closing
• Alpina laying off 32 employees at Batavia plant
• Dog found malnourished showing signs of recovery, now in foster care
• Possible fire in apartment above bakery and deli in Pavilion, by Billie Owens
• Guy and gal walking along Main Street, Batavia, allegedly behaving unlawfully, by Billie Owens
• Q & A with Dr. Susan Swedo regarding PANDAS
• Sheriff's Office releases names in Sunday night's ATV accident in Pembroke, by Billie Owens

It was another banner year in traffic to the site.

There were 6,153,368 visits to the site, up from 5,909,231 in 2013. We recorded 1,149,120 unique visitors to the site, up from 1,082,729 in 2013. And, there were 9,806,264 page views in 2014, compared to 9,794,627 the previous year.

The Batavian was once again the #1 online news source for Genesee County.

Most viewed posts for January:

• Jacquetta Simmons sent to jail as defense plans appeal of restitution order
• Today's Poll: Do you hold a favorable or unfavorable view of Gov. Cuomo?
• Truck drivers assist deputy being dragged by suspect's car
• Investigators seek help in identifying woman who may have used stolen gift card
• Up to two feet of snow, dangerously cold air expected Monday and Tuesday
• Travel ban issued for Genesee County
• Child left in car in Batavia Downs' parking lot, by Billie Owens
• Pizza delivery driver says he was robbed at gunpoint on Jackson Street
• Sunoco on West Main robbed, suspect already in custody
• Sheriff tells SCOPE members that SAFE Act enforcement is a matter of officer discretion

In January we topped one million page views in a month for the first time.

Most viewed posts for February:

• Dog found malnourished showing signs of recovery, now in foster care
• Batavia couple were inseparable for 60 years, right to their final days
• Law and Order: Woman accused of mistreating pit bull
• Power out at Walmart, irate customer refuses to leave store, by Billie Owens
• Cat found on Thruway missing its owner
• Party broken up by Local Drug Task Force on Saturday in Le Roy
• Big fight in parking lot of Batavia's Original Pizzeria on East Main Street, by Billie Owens
• Burglary investigation leads to alleged drug stash discovery
• Package of meth allegedly shipped to address in Oakfield, Le Roy man arrested
• Former Marines in Batavia open personal defense training business

In 2013, The Batavian was visited 5,909,231 times and we served 9,794,627 page views. That's up from 2012 when there were 3.8 million visits and 5.4 million page views.

Here are the most viewed stories for 2013:

• Le Roy Legion hosting event to honor WWII vets
• Police looking for public's help in finding boy allegedly slammed to floor of Walmart by adult male
• Young man from Bergen killed in motorcycle accident in Le Roy, passenger seriously injured
• Oakfield teen's first deer bow hunting is an albino
• Armed robbery at Tops in Le Roy, by Billie Owens
• An evening with Phil Robertson: a glimpse into the life of the Duck Dynasty patriarch, by Jim Nigro
• Molasses Hill closed, seized by state
• Mother seeks help in finding her missing son
• 'Everybody was lucky' that nobody was seriously hurt when SUV slams into house on Akron Road
• Town of Le Roy supervisor arrested following alleged incident with neighbor

It's been four months since I posted the monthly top 10 most viewed stories, so below are the top posts for December, November, October and September.

December:

• Fatal accident on Route 63 near Shepard Road
• Missing Darien man found dead in woods near home
• Local woman accused of falsely reporting robbery at gentlemen's club in Florida
• Information sought on Basom woman missing since Monday morning
• Individuals who buy MVP health plans through new exchange reportedly not covered in Genesee County
• Vehicle rolls over into water, passenger trapped, on Route 63 just south of Orleans County, by Billie Owens
• Services set for Stafford resident who died following accident on Route 63
• Dashawn Butler released from jail
• More than 2,100 residents east of Batavia without power
• Law and Order: Man accused of hitting refrigerator

November:

• Oakfield teen's first deer bow hunting is an albino
• Major fire causes severe damage to one of Genesee County's largest ag businesses
• Tot found wandering along Main Street allegedly without supervision, by Billie Owens
• Person trying to fell a tree using a tow rope and pickup on Pringle Avenue, by Billie Owens
• Hunter needs to be rescued from Iroquois wildlife refuge swamp, by Billie Owens
• BREAKING: Arrest made in recent robberies
• Man who admitted to multiple burglaries in 2008 given chance to avoid prison term
• Active shooter reported on Bloomingdale Road
• Suspect says 'out of control' addiction to crack cocaine led to robberies
• Male claims he was chased down Jackson Street by trio, by Billie Owens

October:

• Armed robbery at Tops in Le Roy, by Billie Owens
• Multiple reports of gunshots in the area of Jackson and Central
• 'Everybody was lucky' that nobody was seriously hurt when SUV slams into house on Akron Road
• Winning drug-free posters from local students
• Man who was listed as a director at GCASA accused of driving while impaired by drugs
• Local tattoo artist opens own shop on West Main Street, Batavia
• Dog chases child, dad shows up with long gun threatening to shoot dog and owner, by Billie Owens
• Three Rochester men accused of brazen attempt to steal $1,900 in merchandise from Walmart
• Police announce arrest of suspect in alleged robbery of 7-11 in Batavia
• Young black, male Labrador retriever, 'extremely well behaved', found on Marsh Road, by Billie Owens

September

• Man seriously injured in altercation unconscious at State Street and Hutchins Place, by Billie Owens
• Big brawl in vicinity of State Street and Lewis Place, by Billie Owens
• Jason Jewett remembered with love, honor and respect
• Local businessman killed in skid loader accident at his home in Corfu
• Jason Jewett's love of cars honored by car club attending calling hours at Gilmartin
• Corfu girl flown to Strong following two-vehicle accident in Oakfield
• White, blond woman wearing blue sparkly shirt sought by the law for possible Walmart larceny, by Billie Owens
• A forgotten wallet helps police locate suspected copper thief
• Darien man accused of making sexual advance to teenage boy in Le Roy
• Smell of natural gas at Byron-Bergen Central School, students evacuated, by Billie Owens

Here are the most viewed posts for August, 2013:

• Young man from Bergen killed in motorcycle accident in Le Roy, passenger seriously injured
• Mother seeks help in finding her missing son
• Town of Le Roy supervisor arrested following alleged incident with neighbor
• Sunday night fight on Harvester Avenue left local man critically injured
• Car versus motorcycle accident, serious injuries, on North Road, Le Roy, by Billie Owens
• Derek Sheldon remembered with tears, laughter and duck calls
• County star Jason Aldean at Darien Lake means, of course, lots of arrests
• Thirty-six people arrested or issued citations at John Mayer concert at Darien Lake
• Woman 'covered in blood' walking dog on Route 19, Le Roy, by Billie Owens
• Suspected flirt charged with drunken driving

It was another record traffic month for The Batavian. We had 130,475 unique visitors, 551,570 visits and 931,241 page views.

Here's the most viewed posts on The Batavian for July 2013

• Truck tumbles from bridge in Rochester onto another truck and kills driver from Batavia
• Alleged assault case at Kid Rock concert grows more complicated with news of serious injuries
• Hot pursuit of speeding motorcyclist, by Billie Owens
• Former Village of Corfu court clerk charged with grand larceny
• Fifteen arrests at Toby Keith concert Sunday at Darien Lake
• Briefs in Simmons appeal reveal very different views of facts and law for defense and prosecution
• Corfu mayor's newsletter column criticizes village staff
• Fourteen arrests, scores of citations at Dave Matthews concert
• Owner places blame on GCEDC for decision to close Fisher Sports

In July, there were 120,670 unique visitors to The Batavian, 526,817 total visits and 882,229 page views -- all new records.

Most viewed posts for June:

• Molasses Hill closed, seized by state, by Howard Owens
• Stafford Carnival grounds flooded, no fun tonight, by Howard Owens
• A Day in the Life of a Teacher, by Gretchen DiFante
• Man says female is harassing his turtle, by Billie Owens
• Four Rochester men accused of $10K heist from AT&T store, by Howard Owens
• Police respond to hostage situation on Highland Park, by Billie Owens
• Basom man returns home to find burglars entering his house, by Billie Owens
• Kermit Arrington, much admired, dedicated to serving his community, has passed, by Howard Owens
• High speed chase of suspected stolen truck ends with three men in custody, by Howard Owens
• Driver reportedly seen stopping on Route 33 to hit a child, by Howard Owens

In June, there were 503,542 visits to the site and we served up 859,843 page views.

Here's the most viewed posts for May:

• Police looking for public's help in finding boy allegedly slammed to floor of Walmart by adult male
• Suspect accused of slamming son to the floor of Walmart tells judge, 'I was in the wrong'
• Terry Platt says he's done investing in Genesee County after city denies rooming house application
• Le Roy PD reports home invasion sexual assault
• Council to consider law to license landlords, institute fines for nuisance tenants
• Photo: Tim McGraw stops in at Next Level Fitness for workout
• The future of a Wegmans in Batavia hinges on the success of STAMP in Alabama
• Photo: Big Pauly's open for business
• Old Glory flown over Main Street to honor young Marine laid to rest this morning, by Billie Owens
• Video: Buffalo TV station airs lengthy piece on salary paid to GCEDC CEO Steve Hyde

Yesterday, May 1, was The Batavian's fifth anniversary. Over the first five years of The Batavian, here are the 10 most viewed posts:

• Le Roy Legion hosting event to honor WWII vets
• State health officials discuss outbreak of tics in Le Roy, but say they can't share the cause
• Notorious woman allegedly trashes buffet at South Beach, by Billie Owens
• Brad Paisley fans get themselves arrested in droves during Darien Lake concert
• Sex in the City: Batavia 'adultery' case getting wider media attention
• Manhunt in progress near Townline and 63
• Teenage Bergen bow hunter takes down 17-point buck
• South Beach owner "was forced to close" restaurant, says sister-in-law, by Philip Anselmo
• Walmart greeter, age 70, seriously injured after allegedly being punched by 26-year-old woman
• Suzanne Corona accused of shoplifting from Batavia florist

Falling just outside of the top 10 was a post by Brian Hillabush, Christmas lights 12-13-08: DiSalvo's always best in show.

And to catch you up on the monthly most viewed posts ...

Most viewed posts for February:

• Darien man killed in early morning crash on Route 238
• Robber of Sally's appears to have executed a plan to avoid identification
• BREAKING: trash proposal fails on 7-2 vote
• Legislature poised to call for repeal of Cuomo's gun control law
• Tom Houseknecht asserts new trash plan an attempt to skirt property tax cap
• Attica man charged with DWI in Pembroke crashes vehicle in Darien a few hours later
• Possible suspect in Sally Beauty robbery hospitalized after arrest in Owego
• Alabama man accused of raping woman during argument
• Woman accused of stealing money from charity raising money for cancer patient
• Batavia Middle School student in trouble for packing a BB gun

Most viewed posts for March:

• The vote is final: The Wiss Hotel building will come down
• Law and Order: Man accused of installing illegal water line
• Oakfield Fire Department issues statement regarding water dispute with Village
• Judge tells bookies they will serve in a weekend-work program
• Law and Order: Mother accused of not being at home when children were dropped off by school bus
• Sheriff responds to allegation that investigator placed bets with bookie working in fire department
• Ken Mistler buys downtown theater with hope of keeping more entertainment dollars in Batavia
• Woman robbed in parking lot of Save-A-Lot in Batavia, by Billie Owens
• Two women get their hair done at salon, then stiff the stylists, by Billie Owens
• Caller says car parked across the street is harassment, by Billie Owens

Most viewed posts for April:

• Le Roy Legion hosting event to honor WWII vets
• Apparent blow-up between Corfu mayor and employees has village administration in jeopardy
• The story of a stolen thermometer and the police officer who made a gift of it
• Young 'inconsolable' woman resists arrest in Oakfield, is pepper-sprayed, by Billie Owens
• VP at GCC reportedly arrested in Rochester on public lewdness charge
• Trustee asks Corfu mayor to resign
• New pizza shop will have a familiar sounding name and familiar looking face
• Pero brothers entering trash business in Batavia
• Corfu sewer contractor reacts to anonymous letter threatening his business with the village
• Village of Corfu office remains closed this morning

April -- even with the ad server trouble -- set traffic records with 128,425 unique visitors, 512,095 visits and 852,965 page views.

The previous records were set the month before, with 108,490 unique visitors (the first time had more than 100K unique visitors), 493,303 visits and 834,797 page views.

On May 1, 2008, we received 125 visits to the site.

Most viewed posts for January:

• Batavia PD nabs suspected thief during alleged burglary in progress on Washington Avenue
• Pedestrian struck by car at West Main and North Lyon, serious injuries, by Billie Owens
• Proposed budget means big changes in garbage pick-up, police department structure
• City video features Jason Molino demonstrating advantages of totes
• Car crashes into house on South Main Street in the city, driver flees, by Billie Owens
• Seven-year-old boy found wandering down Washington Avenue with no shoes or jacket, by Alecia Kaus
• City firefighters called to hose off 'a large amount of blood' on Lewis Place, by Billie Owens
• Cat on porch preventing homeowner from getting in the house, by Alecia Kaus
• Hawley: New gun law demonstrates Albany's dysfunction
• Lt. Jankowski says he couldn't have stepped down to sergeant, likely to retire

Top 15 most viewed posts for 2012:

• State health officials discuss outbreak of tics in Le Roy, but say they can't share the cause
• BREAKING: Jacquetta Simmons sentenced to five years in prison
• Teen killed in head-on crash on Route 33, woman seriously injured
• Angry mother confronts store employees she believes sold bath salts to her son
• Batavia woman's cause of death not yet known
• Four smoke shops on reservation raid by feds -- cigarettes, fake pot, bath salts seized
• Chris Collins wants to go to Washington to restore the American Dream
• Two people killed in Sunday morning accident
• Specialist questions scientific validity of Le Roy district's environmental reports
• DEA raids 420 Emporium in Batavia as part of nationwide assault on bath salt sales
• Attorney, young celebrity arrested in Pembroke on charges of DWI and prostitution
• Potentially dangerous synthetic drugs readily available in Genesee County
• Three members of Le Roy family jailed after scuffle with police
• Report: Cyberbullying at local high schools
• Woman accused of giving bath salts to minor allegedly said she thought it was OK

Look at how many of these stories The Batavian broke or brought you more information about than available in other news sources. The Batavian broke the story about Jacquetta Simmons at Walmart on Christmas Eve, 2011 and was in front of the competition as the story developed. The Batavian brought to light the local issues with bath salts and either broke stories or had stories the competition never even carried. The Batavian carried more in-depth stories that were widely read on the tic disorder issue in Le Roy. We work hard to bring you news about Genesee County. We ask that you support the effort by becoming a member of The Batavian Club.

In 2012, TheBatavian.com was visited 3.8 million times and we served up 5.5 million page views.

Top 10 most viewed stories for December:

• Teen killed in head-on crash on Route 33, woman seriously injured
• Person struck by vehicle in front of Batavia Downs, minor injuries, by Billie Owens
• BREAKING: Firefighters accused of bookmaking plead guilty to greatly reduced charge
• Car parked by St. Joseph's Cemetery reported to be a 'suspcious condition', by Billie Owens
• Jacquetta Simmons posts $50,000 bail
• Corfu teen dies in Orleans County crash Sunday night
• Weather related reports, Dec. 26
• Property between Lewiston and Main will be more than just a Tim Horton's
• Driver who died on Route 20 accident wasn't wearing a seat belt
• GCEDC board approves 2012 bonuses, raise for agency's CEO

Most viewed posts for November:

• BREAKING: Jacquetta Simmons sentenced to five years in prison
• Dollar General store on East Main Street in Batavia just robbed, by Billie Owens
• Popular local restaurant closes for good after most recent cook quits without notice
• BREAKING: Prison sentence for Jacquetta Simmons stayed pending appeal
• Three people injured, two needing helicopter transport, in accident on West Main Street, Batavia
• Church burglar gets near maximum sentence from Noonan
• Another good bow season for Batavia's Pietrzykowski brothers, by Jim Nigro
• Batavia PD seeks assistance in identifying Dollar General robbery suspect
• Rowell Mansion finding new life in the hands of couple with Hollywood and Batavia ties
• Today's Poll: Are you surprised that Obama won?