Down a caretaker, Godfrey’s Pond turns to volunteers
Aug 15, 2017
STAFFORD — “The Best Keep Secret in Genesee County” is looking for more attention from job seekers. Genesee County Fish & Game…
Community
GCC’s building dedication, convocation, homecoming and fall fest all set for September
Aug 15, 2017
BATAVIA — Not many organizations celebrate their golden anniversary while opening up two new buildings valued at $25 million. And even fewer can…
freshLAB launches social media campaign
Aug 15, 2017
Press release: A volunteer committee led by the Batavia Development Corporation created a website (www.freshLabBatavia.com ) and Facebook…
Pints and pitches for new breweries
Aug 14, 2017
BATAVIA — The city will soon go from one that can bring in breweries for a single-shot event like Beertavia to a relative Beer-topia with…
Richmond library has your eclipse-viewing glasses
Aug 14, 2017
BATAVIA — Due to heavy regional interest, the Richmond Memorial Library will begin distribution of a limited supply of solar eclipse-viewing…
American Pickers coming to Western New York
Aug 12, 2017
There’s a lot of rich history in the barns and basements of Western New York, and Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz want to pick it. The popular…
New art gallery, antique shop opens in East Bethany
Aug 10, 2017
In the end of July, Terry Weber opened a new art gallery and antique shop in the Old General Store in East Bethany on Route 63, where she displays and…
State announces grants to projects in Batavia to assist economic growth
Aug 10, 2017
Press release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $1 million has been awarded to three municipalities in the Finger Lakes to help…
UPDATE: Resurgence says CDBG award will help with upfront costs for Batavia brewery
Aug 10, 2017
BATAVIA — Two Batavia projects have received Community Development Block Grants to support the establishment of a truck service and education…
Batavia Players’ youth theater presents ‘Fame’ this weekend
Aug 10, 2017
BATAVIA — Animosity, competition and jealousy may well be the reality for many performing artists in the 1980s-based musical “Fame.”…
Country music icon Clint Black to Jam at the Ridge on Saturday
Aug 9, 2017
Country music icon Clint Black is heading our way – Le Roy to be exact -- to play the Jam at the Ridge on Saturday (Aug. 12th).…
Beertavia is on tap
Aug 9, 2017
BATAVIA - Batavia will welcome 24 breweries, two cideries and a meadery for a sampling of the region’s brewing explosion at the Downtown Batavia…
Partners announce new name with ties to historic Batavia for brewery in Newberry Building
Aug 8, 2017
Press release: Three Batavia natives are giving a nod to the city’s past with an exciting plan they hope will be a cornerstone of…
Hollins feeling right at home
Aug 8, 2017
BATAVIA — Just a week ago, Batavia Muckdogs third baseman David “Bubba” Hollins was in the process of preparing for his senior…
Genesee County bed tax revenues rise and shine
Aug 8, 2017
BATAVIA — Revenues from visitors checking into Genesee County’s hotels are at their highest levels in four years. A report from the…
Truck show highlights vehicles’ history, ‘purpose’
Aug 7, 2017
STAFFORD — For one New York group, fixing up cars isn’t interesting — it’s all about the trucks. The Empire State Antique…
Fisher brings prespectives to Go-Art!
Aug 5, 2017
BATAVIA — Jodi Fisher, GO-Art!’s new programming director, is about to be engrossed in the wealth of artistic output of Genesee and…
GCEDC board approves Ellicott Station and Gateway II projects
Aug 4, 2017
Press release: The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) approved incentives for the $17.6 million Ellicott Station project by Savarino…
Cathy’s Crafts brings homemade goods to Attica
Aug 4, 2017
ATTICA — Cathy’s Crafts, A new craft shop in town is the result of, well, boredom. Cathy and Gerry Freeman have always been handy, always…
UPDATE: Ellicott Station gets $1.5M in county aid, BP2 aid
Aug 4, 2017
BATAVIA — The Ellicott Station project will receive $1.5 million in local tax incentives approved Thursday by the Genesee County Economic…
Public airport draws private planes
Aug 3, 2017
BATAVIA — The runways at Genesee County Airport are less frequently traveled than the Thruway or Route 33, but they see a fair share of traffic.…
Fabric painter displaying at GO-Art!
Aug 3, 2017
BATAVIA — Mary Ann Fritz’s art isn’t exactly unique, but it’s quite rare. Especially among artists who have exhibited in the…
Summer Serenade will return this Sunday
Aug 3, 2017
LE ROY — On Sunday, music will fill Mercy Grove as the Genesee Symphony Orchestra serenades the summer. This is the second year Summer Serenade…
Larry Gatlin to perform at Batavia Downs Sept. 16
Aug 3, 2017
Press release: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel is proud to announce that Grammy Award-winning American country and southern gospel singer Larry…
