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Annual Children's Carnival at Austin Park is set for Aug. 18, volunteers needed

Community Action of Orleans & Genesee is hosting its fourth annual Children’s Carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18th at…

City’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative play could be rewarded soon

BATAVIA — An announcement in the Capitol Region Tuesday was the first domino in what could lead to a $10 million windfall for Batavia. Gov.…

Teens sewing their way to a small business

BATAVIA — A pair of young entrepreneurs are working to ensure fresh market shoppers don’t have to rely on plastic bags. Manning a booth at…

$2.6M spec building planned for Batavia site

BATAVIA — A 25,000 square-foot spec building in the town of Batavia is envisioned as the first of five phases of Gallina Development…

Now at GO ART!: 'Color Impressions' fiber art exhibit

Information from GO ART! Color Impressions by MAF: Fiber Art Exhibit is now on display at GO ART! 201 E. Main St. (Seymour Place) in…

HLOM History Heroes Summer Program -- 42 campers learned about the Great War, zoo animals, held Penny Carnival raising $160 for vets' PTSD Clinic

he 2017 Holland Land Office Museum History Heroes Summer Program was eight days of fun-filled times celebrating the centennial of World War One. Our…

GCC to get $450K state grant for at-risk students

Press release: The New York State Education Department announced today (July 31) that 44 colleges and universities in New York will receive Liberty…

Artist Terry Weber opens art gallery, studio and antique shop in Old General Store on Route 63 in East Bethany

Terry Weber, a member of the Batavia Society of Artists, has opened an art gallery and antique shop and has an art studio in the Old General Store on…

Field to Pint tour to highlight entire brewing process

BATAVIA — This isn’t the type of beer tour you might be thinking of. Harvest New York is hosting its second Field to Pint Craft Brewery…

Muralist goes small for GO-Art! exhibit

BATAVIA — Stacey Kirby tends to use a lot of paint when she creates her art. We’re talking gallons. That’s because she’s a…

Shake on the Lake’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ready for the road

SILVER LAKE — As players in the latest Shake on the Lake production go through tests of their costuming combinations and quick-changing…

New Dunkin' Donuts will power up electric cars for free

At the new Dunkin' Donuts on West Main Street, Batavia, you can get a free charge, if you have an electric car, to go with your morning jolt of…

Cuomo signs bill allowing rifles for deer hunting in Genesee County

Press release: Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer's bill (S5064) to permanently allow the use of rifles for big game hunting in Genesee County has been…

Darien farm’s wind turbine gets closer look from residents

DARIEN — Stepping back from the footprint of a 100 kW wind turbine at Miller Sonshine Acres, Delia Fisher of Corfu left an “open…

Byron Heritage Festival is Saturday, includes kids' fishing derby, 5K run, townwide sale, BBQ, music & fireworks

The Byron Heritage Festival will take place all day on Saturday, July 29, at the park behind the Byron Fire Department on Route 262. It starts with a…

Collins announces $2.9 million grant for Genesee County Airport

Press release: Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced new federal funding from the Department of Transportation for the Genesee County Airport.…

Teens learned about Environmental Science at Career Exploration Camp at Genesee County Park & Forest

Environmental Science Career Exploration Camp provided adventure and learning July 10th – 14th at Genesee County Park & Forest. Eighth-…

51 Genesee County 4-H exhibits to be showcased at NY State Fair

Press release: The Genesee County 4-H Office would like to thank all of the local 4-H members who entered exhibits in the 2017 Genesee County Fair. We…

Safe Summer Children's Carnival is July 27 at Falleti Ice Arena, Batavia

Press release: The Genesee County AmeriCorps Program, in collaboration with the Genesee County and Batavia youth bureaus, is planning the annual Safe…

5K race planned during Byron Heritage Day Festival on July 29

Press release: On Saturday, July 29th there will be a 5K race during the Byron Heritage Day Festival. Registration is 7 – 8:15…

Here's the 4-H schedule for the GC Fair, July 17-22 -- '4-H Grows Here'

Press release: Remember to visit 4-H at the fair! This year’s 4-H fair theme is “4-H Grows Here” and local 4-H’ers have…

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