AAA names its “Top Shops” in Western New York
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com Finding a trusted mechanic can be difficult at times, which is why AAA rigorously reviews facilities to find the best. AAA Western and Central New York recently…
Medaille men’s basketball drops first-round NCAA game
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — Following its Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Championship victory on February 26, the Medaille College Mavericks men’s basketball team saw its 2016-17 season come to…
GCC to hold 6th Annual Arts Fest
BATAVIA — Genesee Community College will hold its 6th Annual Arts Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 23 at the college’s Forum Stage. The free festival offers…
School closings list grows
More and more schools are opting against opening on Friday, allowing more time to re-coup from Wednesday’s devastating wind storm. As of 9:18 p.m., the closings for Friday are as…
2nd Annual Orleans County Heritage Festival looking for participants
BATAVIA — With a fresh focus on new themes, the Second Annual Orleans County Heritage Festival will once again celebrate some of the region’s invaluable historic places, organizations and assets…
ALERT: Batavia school evacuated due to nearby fire
BATAVIA — Jackson Elementary School on South Jackson Street has been evacuated due to a nearby fire at an apartment house. The students, who are all unharmed, were temporarily sent…
GCC Ducky Derby slated for Thursday
BATAVIA — The Ninth Annual Ducky Derby to benefit the United Way will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the GCC Aquatics Center. Organized by the GCC Business Forum…
Batavia woman participates in Peace Garden dedication in Mexico
BATAVIA — Paula Savage, a Batavia resident and a 1976 graduate of Genesee Community College’s Tourism and Hospitality program, recently returned from Mexico where she participated in the dedication of…
‘Medical event’ leads to fatal crash
ALABAMA — New York State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred this afternoon on State Route 77. Troopers responded to a 2003 Dodge Caravan into a tree shortly…
Hawley expresses support for local libraries
BATAVIA — Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-Batavia, has signed on to a letter to the Speaker of the Assembly, Carl Heastie strongly encouraging the full funding of libraries in this year’s…