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If Deadline is Missed, Sequestration Cuts To Have Heavy Effect on BCSD

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:59:00 GMT

Superintendent Chris Dailey says the budget cuts could result in losses of $75,927.40 to $121,283.84 for the district which would lead to staff reductions.

County Legislature Votes Unanimously in Opposition to SAFE Act

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:58:00 GMT

County legislatures do not have the authority to overturn a state law, but legislators say it’s about taking a stand.

Sheriff's Office Has Possible Suspect in Sally Beauty Supply Store Robbery

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:44:00 GMT

The suspect was reportedly caught in the act of robbing a CVS in Owego when he was apprehended. Although the Sheriff’s office is not identifying the individual officially, other news reports say he is 62-year-old John Malowsky of Attica.

Police Beat: Thurs., Feb. 28

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:23:00 GMT

Three Genesee County residents allegedly involved in domestic incidents yesterday are facing charges.
A LeRoy woman who Sheriff’s deputies and City police officers were attempting to arrest for bench warrants on five charges was additionally charged with resisting arrest.

Sectional Basketball: Batavia Girls Seek First Section V Championship Tonight

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:18:00 GMT

Following an exciting semifinal win, the Blue Devils play Waterloo tonight live on WBTA.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:26:00 GMT

City trash pick-up ends May 31,
ARC will provide private service...
Genesee County legislature opposes SAFE Act

Notre Dame Ends Elba's 44-game Win Streak, Advances to Class D1 Final

Sloane Martin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT

By limiting Elba to 11 points at halftime and holding them off in the 4th quarter, Notre Dame finally overcame the reigning state champions after going 0-2 against them in the regular season this year.

ARC Announces Plans to Compete for Private Trash Services

Sloane Martin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:48:00 GMT

As the city sorts out what happens next in regards to privately contracted trash collection services, the ARC says it wants to continue providing the service under the new system.

Alcorn Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Assault Charge

Sloane Martin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:41:00 GMT

The veteran Niagara County Sheriff’s deputy who is accused of getting into a scuffle with a concert goer at Darien Lake this past summer pleaded not guilty to a second-degree assault charge yesterday in County Court.

Private Trash Collection in City of Geneva

Dan Fischer — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:28:00 GMT

Mayor says system has been working "fine" for several years

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:19:00 GMT

Messy weather, sloppy driving conditions...
City Council holds special Wednesday night meeting,
the topic: private trash collection

Notre Dame Boys' Season Over; ND Girls Take on Elba for Third Time This Season; Batavia Girls Advance to Class B1 Final Behind Big Freshmen Performances

Sloane Martin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:03:00 GMT

WBTA will broadcast the Notre Dame girls versus Elba tonight in a semi-final matchup and the class B1 sectional championship game featuring the Batavia girls Thursday night.

Police Beat: Tues., Feb. 26

Sloane Martin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:59:00 GMT

The 19-year-old Batavia man allegedly caught in the act of a burglary Jan. 1 on Washington Ave. is now facing seven additional felony burglary charges.
A 22-year-old Batavia man is jailed without bail after being charged with felony DWI.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:37:00 GMT

City of Batavia gets out of the trash business,
residents will contract with private vendor of their choosing...
Tonawanda Company sues Western Region OTB...

Undefeated ND Boys' Basketball Semi-Final Game Live on WBTA Tonight

Sloane Martin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:35:00 GMT

Final from Cal-Mum:
Class C-1 Boys Semi Final: Avon 60 Notre Dame 58

County Court Report: Mon., Feb. 25

Sloane Martin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:30:00 GMT

An Oakfield man facing four felony charges related to driving while intoxicated was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.
The sentencing for 24-year-old Randy Johnson – the Batavia man who pleaded guilty in November to a single felony count of reckless assault of a child -- was adjourned to March 14 at 10:15.

Police Beat: Mon., Feb. 25

Sloane Martin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:54:00 GMT

Two out-of-town men were arrested this weekend for allegedly stealing two X-Box game consoles from a dormitory at College Village.
A Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing serious charges after being accused of bringing contraband into the county jail and giving it to inmates.
A 23-year-old Medina man who allegedly drove 84 miles per hour in a posted 30-zone is facing a felony DWI charge.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:12:00 GMT

Batavia City Council to vote on trash plan,
defeat would eliminate tax rate decrease,
but would also defeat garbage user fee

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:21:00 GMT

Batavia Middle School Student Found with BB Gun given Five-Day Suspension
New York looks to stop price-gouging at the Gas Pumps
Erie County Denounces SAFE Act

Corrections Officers from GSCO Jail Bureau Graduate from Basic Corrections Academy

Sloane Martin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:21:00 GMT

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office recently filled three vacant Correction Officer positions with the hiring of Batavia residents Justin M. Gugel, Jason R. Queal and Lewis A. Henning.

Batavia Middle School Student Found with BB Gun on School Grounds Issued Five-Day Suspension

Sloane Martin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:16:00 GMT

Superintendent Chris Dailey said there were no threats and no indication the student intended to hurt anyone. A superintendent's hearing on the matter is the next step to determine if there should be more disciplinary action.

Notre Dame Sectional Basketball Double-Header on WBTA Tonight at 6

Sloane Martin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:08:00 GMT

The Notre Dame boys are the second game of the double header as they look to continue their undefeated season against ninth-seeded Williamson while the 16-2 Notre Dame girls play at 6 against Prattsburg.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:16:00 GMT

Batavia Middle School student caught with BB gun...
More burglary charges filed against Byron man...
Empire Games canceled in Rochester

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:54:00 GMT

The State of Genesee County
Sheriff's K-9 retires...
County legislature opposes SAFE Act