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Orleans County Man Suffers Severe Burns in Explosion

Sloane Martin — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:37:00 GMT

Deputies say a 75-year-old man was using an acetylene torch to patch a hole in a 200 gallon above-ground gasoline tank. Residual vapors ignited and caused the explosion.

Muckdogs Announce "Magical" Promotional Schedule

Sloane Martin — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:31:00 GMT

With 32 days until opening day, the Dwyer Stadium box office opens Monday.

Red Cross Releases Helpful Information for Earthquake Preparedness and Safety

Sloane Martin — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:00 GMT

The Red Cross says to have a future plan following the recorded 4.4 earthquake in Quebec.

Earthquake Felt in Genesee County

Sloane Martin — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:26:00 GMT

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in near Shawville, Quebec according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Police Beat: Thurs., May 16

Sloane Martin — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:21:00 GMT

A 17-year-old already on probation is charged with a felony count of grand larceny for allegedly stealing an ATV.
An inmate at Attica Correctional Facility is charged with felony assault.
A Warsaw mother is accused of leaving three children in the car with it running while she shopped at Tops.
A Geneseo woman is accused of stealing a man’s identity to pay for cable.

Section of Trumbull Parkway Closed Tomorrow

Sloane Martin — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:19:00 GMT

Trumbull Parkway between Farwell Street and North Street will be closed to all-through traffic tomorrow from 8:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. for pipeline repair.

BID Hoping for "More Feet Downtown"

Sloane Martin — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:33:00 GMT

New banners along Main Street, Batavia, promote all the aspects of downtown.

Genesee Community College Welcomes New Athletic Director

Sloane Martin — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:58:00 GMT

Kristen Clark Schuth returns to GCC to lead the Cougar athletics program.

Wind Knocks Out Power in Genesee County

Sloane Martin — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:56:00 GMT

Almost 500 National Grid customers in Batavia are affected as well as 90 in Pembroke along with several other outage spots in the county.

Following Empty Hearing, Batavia City School Budget Vote Slated for Tuesday

Sloane Martin — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:35:00 GMT

Although no one showed up for the budget hearing Tuesday night, Superintendent Chris Dailey says that's actually a good thing.

City of Batavia Releases Annual Water Quality Report

Sloane Martin — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT

This report contains information as to how your drinking water is produced, testing results, and other general information relating to the public water supply.

Batavia City School Board Holding Budget Hearing Tonight

Sloane Martin — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:31:00 GMT

The public is welcome to speak at the meeting. The vote takes place a week from today.

May 15 Deadline Fast Approaching for Submitting Pistol Permit Opt-Out Forms

Sloane Martin — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 GMT

County Clerk Don Read's office has been keeping up with processing the forms. Find out what happens if you miss the deadline...

Batavia City Council Approves New Park Pavilion Rules

Sloane Martin — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:02:00 GMT

City of Batavia parks officially open for the season May 15. Here's what you need to know to rent a pavilion for your next gathering based on what City Council approved Monday night.

CORRECTION: 22-Year-Old Accused of Almost Crashing into BPD Patrol Car Head-On

Sloane Martin — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:08:00 GMT

22-year-old Joshua Banick of Liverpool is charged with DWI, Driving While Ability Impaired Combined Influence of Alcohol and Drugs and other traffic violations.

"Look Twice" for Motorcycles

Sloane Martin — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:06:00 GMT

With the warmer season upon us, State Police has advice for being safe on the road with motorcyclists.

Not-So-Spring-Like Weather For Mid-May

Sloane Martin — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:02:00 GMT

A Freeze Warning will be in effect for Genesee County from midnight to 8 a.m. Tuesday. That means plants need to come inside or be protected.

State Providing $500,000 to Alabama's STAMP Project

Sloane Martin — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:12:00 GMT

State Sen. Michael Ranzenhofer also announces over $117,000 in state money is going to Batavia-based New York Craft Malt.