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Saturday Local News
Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:39 AM
  • GCC Graduation Tomorrow
  • Genesee ARC holds Annual Awards Ceremony
  • Hawley backs GCEDC
  • Girl hit by car in Pembroke 
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Orleans County Man Suffers Severe Burns in Explosion
Friday, May 17, 2013 3:39 PM

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.

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Muckdogs Announce "Magical" Promotional Schedule
Friday, May 17, 2013 1:35 PM

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

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Red Cross Releases Helpful Information for Earthquake Preparedness and Safety
Friday, May 17, 2013 12:26 PM

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

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Earthquake Felt in Genesee County
Friday, May 17, 2013 10:27 AM

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

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Batavia Morning News Summary-May 17, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013 8:25 AM
  • 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.
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Police Beat: Thurs., May 16
Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:23 PM
  • 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.
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Section of Trumbull Parkway Closed Tomorrow
Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:21 PM

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.

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Batavia Morning News Summary-May 16, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:37 AM
  • 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.  
     
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BID Hoping for "More Feet Downtown"
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:43 PM

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

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Genesee Community College Welcomes New Athletic Director
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:06 PM

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

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Wind Knocks Out Power in Genesee County
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 3:57 PM

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

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Following Empty Hearing, Batavia City School Budget Vote Slated for Tuesday
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:46 PM

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

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Batavia Morning News Summary-May 15, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:21 AM
  • A two car accident in Alabama.
  • School District Budget Hearing gathers no speakers.
  • The so called "Farm Death" bill moving through state government.
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City of Batavia Releases Annual Water Quality Report
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 1:47 PM

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

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Batavia City School Board Holding Budget Hearing Tonight
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 1:42 PM

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

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May 15 Deadline Fast Approaching for Submitting Pistol Permit Opt-Out Forms
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 1:30 PM

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

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Batavia Morning News Summary-May 14, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 7:45 AM
  • City Council approves new rules for renting city park pavilions.
  • It was cold overnight, but we probably avoided a freeze.
  • A Medina fireighter is head to jail on sex charges.
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Batavia City Council Approves New Park Pavilion Rules
Monday, May 13, 2013 8:44 PM

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.

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CORRECTION: 22-Year-Old Accused of Almost Crashing into BPD Patrol Car Head-On
Monday, May 13, 2013 1:08 PM

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.

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"Look Twice" for Motorcycles
Monday, May 13, 2013 1:07 PM

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

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Not-So-Spring-Like Weather For Mid-May
Monday, May 13, 2013 1:06 PM

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.

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Two car crash at Gorton and Route 63 in Alabama
Monday, May 13, 2013 7:28 AM
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Batavia Morning News Summary-May 13, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013 7:20 AM
  •  It's cold outside-A freeze watch for tonight.
  • A Lilverpool man charged after almost hitting a Batavia Police car head on.
  • Batavia City Council meets tonight in regular session.
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Saturday Local News
Saturday, May 11, 2013 7:30 AM
  • Help Stamp Out Hunger Drive Begins Today 
  • Darien Lake Theme Park Opens Today
  • Senator Ranzenhofer launches Petition 
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