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Man in Custody Suspected of Burglarizing County Homes

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:48:00 GMT

The man suspected of breaking into multiple homes across the county has been taken into custody.

Additional Police Could Soon Be Patrolling In The Village Of Oakfield

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:48:00 GMT

The burglaries, car thefts and reports of suspicious activity this past year have prompted Village of Oakfield officials to ask for additional police presence.

Paving Slows Down Traffic On Route 33 In Batavia

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:53:00 GMT

A paving project is taking place on Route 33 in Batavia.

Sinkhole Sweeps Away Part of Albion Road

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:41:00 GMT

A large sinkhole has swept away a 30-foot chunk of road along the Erie Canal in Albion.

Batavia Morning News

Wayne Fuller — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:23:00 GMT

Six arrests during a flight in the State Street-Lewis Place area of Batavia.
A Batavia man has been arrested on trespass chargres.
A trial date has been set for Jacquetta Simmons

Are Penalties Against Underage Drinking Strict Enough?

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:48:00 GMT

A record number of arrests for underage drinking at Darien Lake begs the question if the penalties are discouraging enough to young people.

The Genesee County Police Beat For Monday

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:38:00 GMT

A Batavia man is accused of disorderly conduct and another Batavia man is accused of stealing two 18-packs of beer from a local gas station.

Merrill Lynch Is Open In Batavia

Ashley Hassett — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:38:00 GMT

The Batavia branch of Merrill Lynch opened Monday.

Judge Noonan Reserves Decision on Constitutionality of "Granny Law"

Dan Fischer — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:18:00 GMT

Case against Jaquetta Simmons will move to trial on August 20 rfegardless of decision

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:15:00 GMT

Deputies issue 225 tickets following Toby Keith concert...
Rochester area soldier killed in Afghanistan...
Suspected Pembroke Pot farm raided

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:39:00 GMT

St. Paul's Lutheran Church burglar faces more charges
Batavia Downs begins racing season tonight
Rochester woman facing several felony charges

Family Business Owners Hope To Build Up Sports In The Community

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:12:00 GMT

After years of being hassled with driving to Buffalo or Rochester for sporting equipment an Oakfield family opens a Sporting goods store of their own.

More Charges For The Accused Church Burglar

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:47:00 GMT

John Cabrera is now facing criminal charges after attempting to escape from the Genesee County jail Tuesday.

Rochester Woman Faces Felony Charges

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:32:00 GMT

Rochester woman Brittany Benway used a stolen license to cash several checks at a bank in Alden then fled from the scene and now faces a number of charges .

The Genesee County Police Beat For Friday

Ashley Hassett — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Shawn Twardowski allgedly spit blood at a deputy while he was being arrested. Nicole Paddock is accused of striking a female friend at the concert parking lot of Darien Lake.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:23:00 GMT

Basom smoke shop clek arrested on federal charges...
Darien Lake: No more parking on Sumner Rd...
New principal for Byron-Bergen Elementary

Darien Lake Patrons No Longer Allowed To Park On Sumner Road

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMT

Darien Lake announced Thursday that due to safety concerns theme park goers are no longer to park along Sumner Road.

Byron-Bergen Elementary Names A New Principal

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:33:00 GMT

Brian Meister was named the new leader of Byron-Bergen Elementary School.

Expected Heavy Rain Still Not Enough To Provide Relief From Drought

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:58:00 GMT

Forcasters are calling for heavy rain to fall Thursday, but it will not provide any relief from the recent drougth like conditions.

Genesee County Police Beat For Thursday

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:41:00 GMT

A LeRoy man is accused of holding someone down on the ground and threatening to punch them and a Basom man faces a slue of charges after allegedly getting into a car accident while under the influence.

Batavia Morning News

Wayne Fuller — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:53:00 GMT

Rain today, severe weather possible.
Federal and State raids at the 420 Emporium in Batavia
24 arrested at Darien Lake concert.

Three Arrested After Largest Synthetic Drug Bust In WNY History

Ashley Hassett — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:04:00 GMT

U.S Attorney William Hochul announced the arrest of two Genesee County residents and one Rochester man in connection with the synthetic drug busts across WNY.

Local Farmers Call For Improvement Of The Guest Worker Visa

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:42:00 GMT

Chris Collins held a agricultural discussion luncheon Wednesday and the main focus was improvement of the guest worker program.

DWI/DWAI Rates Are Down In The County

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:09:00 GMT

The DMV has compiled data that shows Genesee County's DWI/DWAI rates are lower than many other counties in New York.

420 Emporium Raided By Local And Federal Law Enforcement

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:06:00 GMT

Four boxes of suspected “bath salt” product were removed from 420 Emporium during a raid by local and federal law enforcment agencies.

Inmate Attempts To Escape From County Jail

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:59:00 GMT

Accused St. Paul Lutheran Church burglar attempts to break-out of the County jail.

Batavia Youth Football's 2012 Season Cancelled

Ashley Hassett — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:12:00 GMT

Batavia youth football's 2012 season was cancelled due to lack of players.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:13:00 GMT

County Jail inmate on the loose for 30 min...
Argi-business Park gets $1-million for water system...
Another push for minimum wage hike

Two City Of Batavia Streets Will Be Closed For Resurfacing

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:33:00 GMT

A resurfacing project will take place on two streets in the City this Thursday and Friday.

Merger Of Rail Road Companies Will Expand Local Railroads

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:16:00 GMT

Genesee County railroads will benefit from purchase of RailAmerica by Genesee and Wyoming Incorporated.

Federal Grant Secured For Projects At County Ag-Park

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:37:00 GMT

Genesee County Agri-Business Park recieves funding for water purifying system and access road.

City School District Receives Fair Bid For Admin Building

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:31:00 GMT

Reed Eye Associates has bid $500-thousand for the Batavia City School District's administration building.

Wyoming County Man Accused Of Driving Over 100MPH

Ashley Hassett — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:05:00 GMT

Nathan Hulme was clocked by police going 55 miles per hour over the speed limit in the town of Warsaw.

Batavia morning News

Dan Fischer — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:39:00 GMT

Potential buyer for Batavia Schools Admin building...
Gas leak forces evacuation in Corfu...
Cuomo may cut back Thruway toll hike

Batavia Sunday News

Wayne Fuller — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:36:00 GMT

A Stabbing incident this morning on Ellicott Street.
A Rochester man has been arrested for passing counterfeit 20 dollar bills.
A Caledonia man is accused of choking an infant.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:43:00 GMT

Pay raise approved for Batavia City Manager
Fatal chain reaction accident near Lima
Downs sign comes down