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RESULTS: 2013 School Voting

Dan Fischer — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:45:00 GMT

School budget fare well in local voting

Mt. Morris Man Charged in Child Porn Case

Dan Fischer — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:37:00 GMT

Local authorities acted on a lead from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office

Stafford Woman Pleads Guilty to Welfare Fraud Charge

Sloane Martin — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:35:00 GMT

An investigation revealed that Stacy Patterson, 26, submitted forms between October 2010 and October 2011 to the Department of Social Services to receive benefits, but failed to report her husband’s wages from employment.

Living with a Potential Major Leaguer

Sloane Martin — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:07:00 GMT

Host families that house Muckdogs players during the two and a half months they're in Batavia call it a rewarding experience.

Batavia Morning News Summary: May 21, 2013

Dan Fischer — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:00 GMT

Woman rescued from house fire in Pavilion...
School budget votes today...
GCC approves budget, raises tuition

GCC Board of Trustees Approves 2013-14 Budget

Sloane Martin — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:25:00 GMT

The new budget, a $38 million financial plan, raisies tuition, but will not affect staff positions. It still needs approval from the county legislature and SUNY.

When Firing Up the BBQ Grill this Summer, Remember to Play it Safe

Sloane Martin — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:58:00 GMT

The Firemen's Association of the State of New York is offering lifesaving tips on how to be safe with the barbeque this summer.

Two High-Speed Motorcycle Chases This Weekend

Sloane Martin — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:56:00 GMT

A 22-year-old Darien man and a 19-year-old Warsaw resident are facing a slew of charges for allegedly leading sheriff's deuties on high-speed motorcycle chases in two separate incidents this weekend.

Batavia Morning News Summary-May 20, 2013

Wayne Fuller — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:22:00 GMT

School District Budget Votes are tomorrow.
988 received diplomas yesterday at GCC
A parole officer busts a client for drug posession

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:28:00 GMT

GCC Graduation Tomorrow
Genesee ARC holds Annual Awards Ceremony
Hawley backs GCEDC
Girl hit by car in Pembroke

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.

Batavia Morning News Summary-May 17, 2013

Wayne Fuller — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:21:00 GMT

The unemployment rate in New York State drops to lowest level since 2009.
Two rollover accidents in the county.
19 drug arrests in Livingston County.

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.

Batavia Morning News Summary-May 16, 2013

Wayne Fuller — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:34:00 GMT

Buffalo Assemblyman questions tax breaks for Dick's Sporting Good Store
GCC has requested a one hundred thousand dollar increase from the county.
That proposed border crossing fee is reportedly dead.

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.

Batavia Morning News Summary-May 15, 2013

Wayne Fuller — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:18:00 GMT

A two car accident in Alabama.
School District Budget Hearing gathers no speakers.
The so called "Farm Death" bill moving through state government.

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:18:00 GMT

Help Stamp Out Hunger Drive Begins Today
Darien Lake Theme Park Opens Today
Senator Ranzenhofer launches Petition

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.