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Sunday Morning News

Wayne Fuller — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:25:00 GMT

It's Easter Sunday and rain is in the forecast.
Two arrested on drug charges in Pembroke traffic stop.
The county Democrats are looking for candidates.

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:43:00 GMT

State Budget Approved on Time
GCEDC Approves Tax Incentives for New Projects
Sheriff's Office Investigating Radio Shack Burglary

Sheriff's Office Investigating Radio Shack Burglary

Sloane Martin — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:24:00 GMT

Authorities haven’t determined how much or what exactly was stolen, but the thief or thieves made off with at least a number of smartphones.

Batavia Girl Missing

Sloane Martin — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:53:00 GMT

Chelsea Darnley Emondt-Fauel went missing yesterday and is considered a runaway.

State Budget Approved On Time

Sloane Martin — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:16:00 GMT

One of the provisions includes a $90 million cut to the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

GCEDC Approves Tax Incentives for New Projects

Sloane Martin — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:11:00 GMT

The projects will benefit Batavia Showtime and LeRoy Plastics, and also includes a near $1.1 million tax incentive for a major retailer to move into the former Lowe's space in the Town of Batavia.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:48:00 GMT

Sheriff responds to state report critical of jail...
Dick's Sporting Goods to occupy former Lowe's...
Buffalo Zoo polar bear cub on display

Inaugural “HIT THE BOOKS with the Batavia Muckdogs” Reading Program

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:20:00 GMT

Along with the help of Smoke Free NOW, 2013 will mark the first year of the “HIT THE BOOKS with the Batavia Muckdogs” reading program.

Sheriff Maha Defends Jail, Disagrees with Aspects of State Report

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:18:00 GMT

Maha says the jail is not “incompetent” or grossly negligent, as described in the report. He says the DOC issues similar reports whenever an inmate death occurs.

Albany Report: Thurs., March 28

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:53:00 GMT

State Senate approves budget
Lawmakers introduce marijuana legalization bill

Snow Plow Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel in Alexander

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:52:00 GMT

The accident happened around 2 this morning along Route 20 in Alexander. The truck driver, 63-year-old Thomas Drumsta of Alexander, was not hurt.

Genesee County Couple Fosters Effort to Promote Reading

Sloane Martin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:47:00 GMT

The program Linda and Tim Richter established in 2004 provides free books to children in school districts in Genesee County to develop a love of reading right from the start.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:20:00 GMT

Report critical of Genesee County Jail handling of inmate death...
Two vehicle accident results in Byron results in death...
Wyoming Co. man arrested for harboring python

Heavy Snow Expected in Genesee County

Sloane Martin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:16:00 GMT

An area of heavy snow impacting the region this afternoon through 4 pm; persistent moderate to heavy snow showers will continue.

Perry Man Caught with Burmese Python

Sloane Martin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:20:00 GMT

Darrell Alan Boyd, 39, of 65 South Main Street, was arrested for illegal possession of a Burmese python -- a violation of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law.

Tri-County Area Donates $457,000 to Catholic Charities Appeal

Sloane Martin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:52:00 GMT

The tri-county area is currently at 79.6 percent of its total for 2012, which was $574,941.

Police Beat: Wed., March 27

Sloane Martin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:53:00 GMT

An 80-year-old Corfu man is charged with stalking.
An underage Southern Tier woman is facing a DWI charge in the Town of Batavia.

One Dead in Two-Car Crash in Byron

Sloane Martin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:42:00 GMT

State Police have identified the deceased as 28-year-old Jeremy Murray of Clarendon.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:20:00 GMT

Fire damages M&M Manufacturing in Darien...
Former Batavia firemen begin sentence for bookmaking Easter weekend...
NYS: Pay your taxes or lose your license

Muckdogs Launch New Birthday Perk for Fans Through Partnership

Sloane Martin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:14:00 GMT

Seeking to reward their fans, the Batavia Muckdogs announced today that they will be partnering with HULEDET in order to give local fans a free ticket for their birthday.

NYPL Announces Plans to Relocate Team to Morgantown

Sloane Martin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:56:00 GMT

No team has been officially identified for relocation, but the plans are falling into place for an existing New York-Penn League team to move to West Virginia.

Three Bookmaking Former City Employees Receive Formal Sentence

Sloane Martin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:38:00 GMT

Brian Bordinaro, Gregory Phillips and Lance Engel were sentenced to a weekend work release program over the next 90 days

Two-Alarm Fire Reported in Darien

Sloane Martin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:11:00 GMT

State Rt 20 between Alleghany Rd and Colby Rd is closed at 3:54 PM until further notice in the Town of Darien. No injuries are reported.

Albany Report: Tues., March 26

Sloane Martin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:13:00 GMT

Delay on budget vote irks GOP
Most counties pass resolution against NY SAFE Act
Texting-while-driving fine in budget deal

Ag Census Helps NY Farmers

Sloane Martin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:05:00 GMT

Used by legislators to construct agriculture policy, participation in the Ag Census only benefits New York farmers get their needs addressed.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:17:00 GMT

City Council takes final action on new trash plan,
letters to go out explaining property owner's responsibilities...
Council passes new budget that cuts taxes 13-percent, but...

Free Child Safety Seat Check Event Friday

Sloane Martin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:33:00 GMT

On Friday, the City of Batavia Fire & Police Departments will hold a Free Child Safety Seat Check Event at Fire Headquarters (18 Evans St.) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Batavia Man Who Led Police on Two Car Chases Sentenced to 3 to 6 Years in State Prison

Sloane Martin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:12:00 GMT

Todd Weaver, 44, of Seven Springs Road was sentenced in County Court this morning on a second-degree criminal mischief charge.

Underage Drinking Detail in Akron Results in Two Arrests

Sloane Martin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:35:00 GMT

The detail there comes one week after the City of Batavia Police did the same thing at 10 unidentified businesses in our area. None of those investigated sold alcohol to underage persons

Police Beat: Mon., March 25

Sloane Martin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:33:00 GMT

A Batavia woman is accused of threatening bodily harm to another person at Tops on Friday.
A Brockport man was arrested for drunk driving after his car became stuck in the lawn of a Naramore Drive residence yesterday.
An Elba woman is accused of stealing almost $250-worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart last week.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:13:00 GMT

Batavia City Counicl to act on budget tonight...
Postal workers press for six day delivery...
Suspected drunk driver gets stuck on Naramore Dr. lawn