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Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 20, 2013:

Dan Fischer — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:22:00 GMT

Fire destroys warehouse in Warsaw...
United Way goal falls short,
but pledges axceed last year

Batavia High School Graduation Rate Rebounds After 'Difficult' Year

Sloane Martin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:32:00 GMT

Reflecting as graduation approaches this Sunday, the district says its graduation rate is approximately 10 percent higher than last year.

Inclusive Playground Opens in Town of Batavia

Sloane Martin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:24:00 GMT

A months-long, $73,000 effort culminated last night with the opening of the one-of-a-kind park.

District Names New Batavia High School Principal

Sloane Martin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:14:00 GMT

Scott Wilson was most recently the vice principal at Hilton High School.

Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 19, 2013

Dan Fischer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:38:00 GMT

BHS principal is named...
Kiwanis "All Inclusive" Park opens...
Jail inmate pleads to sexual assault

Batavia Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Jail Inmate

Sloane Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:23:00 GMT

55-year-old Raymond Leach Jr. of Montclaire Avenue pleaded guilty to counts of first-degree sexual abuse for the action which left the alleged victim with physical injury.

A Challenge (and a Prize) to Engage Kids in Summer Reading

Sloane Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:17:00 GMT

"Dig into Reading," the Richmond Memorial Library's summer reading club for kids, helps them academically over summer vacation, but the benefits don't stop there.

New Lakeside/URMC Deal Involves 2 LeRoy Doctors

Sloane Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:08:00 GMT

The primary care practices of Vladimir Gaspar, M.D., and Didem Miraloglu, M.D., will continue their normal operations. Both doctors will also join the URMC faculty.

Four Rochester Men Arrested for Alleged Robbery at AT&T Store in Town of Batavia

Sloane Martin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:46:00 GMT

The four suspects, all between the ages of 18 and 23, were jailed in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 18, 2013

Dan Fischer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:24:00 GMT

Four arrested for AT&T Store Burglary...
Construction to close Vernon and S. Swan Sts today...
Kiwanis All-Inclusive playground opens tonight

Road Work in City of Batavia Wednesday

Sloane Martin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:44:00 GMT

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.

UPDATE: Strong T-Storms Moving in to Batavia

Sloane Martin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:41:00 GMT

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.

Batavia Muckdogs Season Premieres Tonight

Sloane Martin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:54:00 GMT

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

Town of Batavia Kiwanis Park Inclusive Playground Ribbon Cutting Tomorrow

Sloane Martin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:38:00 GMT

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

LeRoy Town Justice Kermit Arrington Dies

Dan Fischer — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:47:00 GMT

LeRoy community leader is dead at 86.

Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 17, 2013

Dan Fischer — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:17:00 GMT

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

Batavia Morning News Summary: June 16, 2013

Wayne Fuller — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:13:00 GMT

It's Father's Day and the weather forecast is not great.
A garage fire in Pavilion.
A rescuse from the Tonawanda Creel.

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:28:00 GMT

GCC Coach Faces Grand Jury
Hawley applauds restoration of funds to OPWDD
Pembroke named top public school in county

How Malt Could Transform Batavia

Sloane Martin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:27:00 GMT

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.

Seneca Nation/NYS Agreement to Affect Batavia Downs

Sloane Martin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:12:00 GMT

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

Part of Rt. 5 Closed Tonight for Stafford Parade

Sloane Martin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:21:00 GMT

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

Homemade Bomb Explodes in Livingston County

Dan Fischer — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:04:00 GMT

Neighbors evacuated while police investigate

Batavia Morning News Summary: Jun 14, 2013

Dan Fischer — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

NYS and Senecas resolve dispute over casino revenue,
will cause marketing changes at Batavia Downs...
NYS to restore funding for persons with disabilities

Stafford Carnival Closed Tonight

Sloane Martin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:51:00 GMT

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

Buffalo Business First: Notre Dame Best High School in Genesee County

Sloane Martin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:16:00 GMT

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.