Try Hockey for Free brings kids to Batavia
Mar 1, 2023
BATAVIA — About 40 kids were out on the ice earlier today at the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena, getting used to the ice to possibly…
Area Attractions
Batavia police and firefighters plan hockey showdown fundraiser
Dec 9, 2022
BATAVIA — Anyone who wants to see the city police and fire departments face off in a hockey game can do so Jan. 8 while contributing to a local…
Progress, painting, and pucks: good things happening at McCarthy ice arena
Dec 7, 2022
After a tour of The McCarthy (a condensed version of David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena sometimes used at the rink) Monday, and noting the newly…
Lace up, glide along and slap some pucks: kids can try hockey for free this Saturday
Nov 3, 2022
If your child has visions of skimming the ice, hockey stick in hand, in a mad dash to slide a puck into the net, that vision can become reality…
City to look into rink chiller replacement
Oct 29, 2022
BATAVIA — The city needs to replace the entire ice rink chiller system at the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena in the near future, City…
Weiner Dog Races: Louie is top dog yet again
Oct 18, 2022
BATAVIA — Once again Louie defended his crown in the annual Weiner Dog Races. Louie bested 47 other dogs in a tightly contested competition on…
Business Spotlight: Game of Throws
Sep 29, 2022
About a year and a half ago, Game of Throws opened in the Harvester Center on Harvester Avenue, Batavia, and to celebrate, owners Eric and Sarah…
The Predator at Six Flags Darien Lake Will Feel Different This Year
Jun 2, 2022
It's officially June, which means that summer is finally here. Okay, technically summer does not begin until June 21st, but for most of us out there,…
A kayaking expansion at recreation area
May 8, 2021
BATAVIA — It seemed like a lifetime ago that Tom Turnbull, as president of the Batavia Rotary Club, and Jocelyn Sikorski, formerly executive…
Le Roy and Caledonia were influential in hatcheries and sport fishing
Apr 6, 2021
LE ROY — Trout fishing started Thursday in New York, and one of the best trout streams in the state is down on the Oatka Trail in Le Roy.The…
Ag Society planning for Genesee County Fair’s return
Mar 10, 2021
BATAVIA — The Genesee County Agricultural Society is ready to bring the County Fair back this July after its cancellation in 2020.With the…
Six Flags Darien Lake Will Reopen May 21
Feb 19, 2021
DARIEN CENTER, N.Y. — February 19, 2021 — Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of New York, is reopening on May 21, 2021 based on the…
Six Flags Darien Lake gears up for season in light of state's directive that parks can open in April
Feb 18, 2021
Six Flags Darien Lake will be kicking off its season after April 9th, but Wednesday’s announcement from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that outdoor amusement…
