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Road Work in City of Batavia Wednesday
Monday, June 17, 2013 3:48 PM

Vernon Avenue and South Swan Street (from Ellicott to Sumner) will experience traffic closures for roadway milling on Wednesday, June 19 from, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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UPDATE: Strong T-Storms Moving in to Batavia
Monday, June 17, 2013 2:42 PM

The storm was picked up in Akron and it is moving across Genesee County.

UPDATE (3:21): The National Weather Service has rescinded its special weather message about the strong storm. Instead, spotty t-storms are expected throughout tonight.

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Batavia Muckdogs Season Premieres Tonight
Monday, June 17, 2013 12:57 PM

WBTA will be broadcasting almost all home and road games at Jamestown and Auburn.

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Town of Batavia Kiwanis Park Inclusive Playground Ribbon Cutting Tomorrow
Monday, June 17, 2013 11:40 AM

It's open to the public Tuesday at 6:30.

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LeRoy Town Justice Kermit Arrington Dies
Monday, June 17, 2013 10:00 AM

LeRoy community leader is dead at 86. 

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Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 17, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013 7:21 AM
  • Schumer calls for crack down on improper use of  ADD drugs...
  • Rochester man arrested for "raining" down on traffic from bridge...
  • Batavia Firemen rescue man from Tonawanda Creek
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Batavia Morning News Summary: June 16, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013 8:18 AM
  • It's Father's Day and the weather forecast is not great.
  • A garage fire in Pavilion.
  • A rescuse from the Tonawanda Creel.
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Saturday Local News
Saturday, June 15, 2013 7:32 AM
  • GCC Coach Faces Grand Jury
  • Hawley applauds restoration of funds to OPWDD
  • Pembroke named top public school in county
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How Malt Could Transform Batavia
Friday, June 14, 2013 2:09 PM

Genesee County is known for its agriculture, but its microbreweries? Not yet, but maybe soon. One local farm’s new malt house could propel the product, and maybe the area, forward.

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Seneca Nation/NYS Agreement to Affect Batavia Downs
Friday, June 14, 2013 1:27 PM

First off, it will no longer be called Batavia Downs Casino...

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Part of Rt. 5 Closed Tonight for Stafford Parade
Friday, June 14, 2013 12:23 PM

From 6:45 - 8:45 p.m.

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Homemade Bomb Explodes in Livingston County
Friday, June 14, 2013 9:07 AM

Neighbors evacuated while police investigate

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Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 14, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013 9:02 AM
  • NYS and Senecas resolve dispute over casino revenue,
  • will cause marketing changes at Batavia Downs...
  • NYS to restore funding for persons with disabilities 
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Stafford Carnival Closed Tonight
Thursday, June 13, 2013 2:52 PM

The grounds are flooded. Festivities will continue as scheduled the rest of the weekend.

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Buffalo Business First: Notre Dame Best High School in Genesee County
Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:18 PM

Looking at four years of data from the state Education Department, the weekly business publication says that Genesee County's only Catholic high school is also its strongest.

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Adult Novelty Store Robbed
Thursday, June 13, 2013 9:08 AM

Masked man weilding sawed-off shotgun robs Pandora's Box

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Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 13, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:29 AM
  • Livingston County fugitive returned after 30 years...
  • Seneca and Cuomo reported near agreement over WNY slot machines...
  • Jim Kelly recovering from cancer surgery 
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Business Publication: St. Joseph's Ranked Top Middle School in Genesee County
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:30 PM

Buffalo Business First is out with its rankings of WNY middle schools.

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UMMC's Action During Crisis Pregnancy Honored
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:26 PM

The man who drafted the Safe Haven law was in Batavia to recognize UMMC for its responsible efforts when dealing with a distressed birth mother.

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Child Safety Seat Check Saturday
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:52 AM

Nationally certified technicians will be on hand to answer questions, check recalls, and assist with making sure all seats are installed correctly.

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Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 12, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 7:19 AM
  • Accused rapist pleads innocent, argues with judge...
  • Batavian man facing federal child porn charges...
  • Town of Batavia gets $1.2-million grant for water porject 
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Batavia Man Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charge
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 5:52 PM

Jeffrey Wawrzyniak, 40, was found in possession of child porn during a search warrant.

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LeRoy Woman, 23, Facing Two Felony Charges
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 5:45 PM

Sara E. Schimley is charged with first-degree buglary and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

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Hawley's Veteran Bills Move Toward Passage
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:45 PM

Legislation passes committee vote.

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Elba's Tom Nowak Retiring from Coaching
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:27 PM

For 26 years, Nowak built Lancers girls basketball into a small school state powerhouse.

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Man Accused of LeRoy Break-in, Rape Enters Not Guilty Plea
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:05 PM

Charles D. Johnson is being held without bail.

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Town of Alexander Receives Assistance to Build New Water District
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 12:58 PM

The project totalling more than$1.6 million will bring public water to 66 residents.

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Buell St./Ellicott Ave. Paving Postponed Again
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:11 AM

Due to rain, the street paving has been delayed to tomorrow.

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Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 11, 2013:
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:21 AM
  • Woman killed in Orleans County crash...
  • Batavia City Council votes 7-2 in favor of repealing SAFE Act...
  • Perry man jailed for assaulting police officers 
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Woman Killed in Orleans County Accident
Monday, June 10, 2013 5:47 PM

Car crosses  into oposite lane, hits dump truck

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Batavia Morning News Summary, Jun 10, 2013:
Monday, June 10, 2013 9:52 AM
  • Batavia City Council to act on repeal of SAFE Act...
  • Beware of bear in LeRoy... 
  • Buffalo-Niagara lags behind in high tech jobs
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