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Batavia Morning News

Wayne Fuller — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:33:00 GMT

An arrest is made in a murder at Brockport College.
Clear-up has begun at Hillcrest Industries in Attica.
Two DWI arrests in Genesee County

Buffalo Man Faces Up To Seven Years in Prison for Batavia Break-In

Sloane Martin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:46:00 GMT

A 19-year-old Buffalo man nabbed through DNA evidence in May for a Dec. 15 break-in of a Batavia home faces up to seven years in prison.

Steven McKnight entered a guilty plea in Genesee County Court today. He was already sentenced to a prison term of one-to-three years for an unrelated crime in Erie County.

McKnight will be sentenced on two charges: today's guilty plea on attempted burglary, plus an earlier plea to the same charge for a break-in December 14 in the Town of Pembroke.

All three sentences -- Erie County, Pembroke and Batavia -- will be served concurrently.

EPA Releases Updated Results About Hillcrest Pile Health Risks

Sloane Martin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Elevated levels of benzene, ethylbenzene and styrene have been found at the top of the smoldering, buring pile at Hillcret Industries.

Friday, Sept. 28 Police Beat

Sloane Martin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:17:00 GMT

A Warsaw woman is facing petit larceny and criminal mischief charges
Genesee County State Police is seeking two men they say may be using a stolen vehicle and looking to rob a farm

Muckdogs Reach Agreement with New Parent Club

Sloane Martin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:16:00 GMT

After ending a six-year agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals, the Muckdogs are now joining up with a National League East team.

Kodak to Cut 200 More Jobs

Sloane Martin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:34:00 GMT

Company says it needs more time to submit restructuring plan.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:41:00 GMT

Suspect named in shooting death of school superintendent...
New car registration fee takes effect Oct 1...
E-waste now accepted at new ARC Recycling facility

$1 million Grant Announced for Genesee Agri-business Park

Sloane Martin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:51:00 GMT

Money to be used for aquifer direct water system.

Law Enforcement Names Suspect in Clymer School Superintendent Murder

Sloane Martin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:20:00 GMT

Anthony Taglianetti of Virginia is considered armed and dangerous.

Director Named in Orleans/Genesee Merged Health Department

Sloane Martin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:17:00 GMT

Paul Pettit was named the director at a Genesee Legislature meeting Wednesday.

New York State Aiming to Meet Legal Aid Demands

Sloane Martin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:13:00 GMT

A new rule requires law students to performa 50 hours of pro bono work; but will it affect Genesee County?

New Vehicle Registration Tax Takes Effect Oct. 1

Sloane Martin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:28:00 GMT

Genesee County is the last county in Western New York to adopt the tax.

LeRoy Police Department Seeking Forgery Suspect

Sloane Martin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:55:00 GMT

The yet-to-be-identified woman has allegedly passed numerous forged checks in many locations in Genesee, Monroe and Ontario Counties.

H-2A Agricultural Program to Accept Online Applications

Sloane Martin — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:56:00 GMT

The program will assist crop farmers, but Representative Kathy Hochul hopes it will soon apply to Western New York dairy farmers.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:45:00 GMT

EPA to extinguish Attica recycling fire...
St. Anthony's recommended for closing...
City man arrested for allegedly assaulting baby

UPDATED: Batavia Man Facing Child Abuse Charges

Sloane Martin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:45:00 GMT

24-year-old Randy Johnson of Walnut Street has been charged with three counts of reckless assault of a child

St. Anthony's Church May Close

Sloane Martin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:52:00 GMT

Citing financial difficulties, Ascension Parish Council sends recommendation to Diocese that the church no longer be utilized.

Changes Coming for Batavia Intersection

Sloane Martin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Route 5 at Ross Street will have an extended pedestrian crossing time.

Bill Hochul In Batavia to Discuss Prescription Drug Abuse

Sloane Martin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:49:00 GMT

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day takes place Saturday with three drop-off locations in Genesee County.

August 2012 Unemployment Rates

Dan Fischer — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:50:00 GMT

Genesee and Wyoming County jobless rates improve

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:38:00 GMT

Warsaw school super resigns...
Genesee County jobless rate declines...
"Holiday Inn" returns to Batavia

Hotel Addition a Compliment to Batavia's Convenience, Attractiveness to Visitors

Sloane Martin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Holiday Inn Express & Suotes opened its doors Tuesday. Batavia's geography and proximity to the thruway make it a strong choice as a destination for any kind of traveler.

CBP Pilots Discover Marijuana Plants in Wyoming County

Sloane Martin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:40:00 GMT

On a routine mission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Pilots alerted Wyoming County Sheriff of discovery.

Warsaw Man Facing Charges Following Domestic Incident

Sloane Martin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:36:00 GMT

44-year-old Richard Huehn is facing charges of unlawful imprisonment, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, assault, and obstruction of governmental administration.

Interim Probation May Allow Batavia Woman to Avoid Prison

Dan Fischer — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:49:00 GMT

Program is administered by Buffalo City Court and involves in-patient alcohol treatment and strict supervision

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:50:00 GMT

City Council postpones CATs report...
City Police probe burglary at St. Joe's School...
Alpina first yogurt plant to open in Ag-park

Alpina Foods Opens in Batavia

Dan Fischer — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:00:00 GMT

30 workers already hired, 20 more to be hired in the coming months

National Employ Older Workers Week Begins Today

Sloane Martin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Older workers deal with harsher unemployment conditions than their younger counterparts. The national initiative seeks to dispell myths and encourage hiring workers aged 55 and older.

Batavia Morning News

Dan Fischer — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:16:00 GMT

Alpina Foods officially opens today...
Schumer calls for tougher penalties on telemarkters...
Batavia City Council to hear report on Citizen Action Teams

Saturday Local News

Nick Sabato — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:45:00 GMT

Genesee and Orleans Counties to merge health services
GCC recognized by SUNY system
Child safety seat inspection