Walking along Batavia's memory lane
Jul 13, 2023
I've enjoyed walking the streets of Batavia this summer. I am going to take you on one of my walks. This walk is like taking a trip back to when I was…
Events
Sweet music: Batavia Concert Band makes 2023 debut at Centennial Park
Jul 13, 2023
BATAVIA — Music filled the smoky evening air at Centennial Park this week as the Batavia Concert Band began its 99th season. The musicians,…
Great White replaces Skid Row Friday in Batavia Downs Summer Concert Series
Jul 13, 2023
BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel announced that due to circumstances beyond its control, Friday’s concert will no longer feature…
Expanded edition of Oatka Festival returns Saturday, Sunday
Jul 13, 2023
LE ROY — The Oatka Festival that returns this weekend is a little larger than the festival put together last year. “We have expanded this…
Vintage wheels to roll into town for Nash car show July 22
Jul 13, 2023
If you happen to be out and about for a nosh next weekend, you may also want to check out the Nash that will be in town. Nash Car Club of America that…
Music and art ‘ramble’ on in Batavia
Jul 3, 2023
BATAVIA — Except for a little rain Saturday afternoon, musicians were able to delight a crowd during the annual Batavia Ramble and Explore Art…
Downtown Batavia celebrates FeBREWary with a beer walk
Feb 26, 2023
BATAVIA — Groups made their way along Main Street and elsewhere in the downtown Saturday evening, trying to visit as many stops as they could to…
Ready to rock: Marshall Tucker Band, Skid Row and more in this year’s Batavia Downs concert series
Jan 11, 2023
BATAVIA — Marshall Tucker Band. Skid Row. Herman’s Hermits. A variety of acts are set to highlight the area’s soundscape as…
Santa brings Christmas spirit to Farmer’s Creekside Tavern
Dec 19, 2022
LE ROY — Santa Claus spread joy and the Christmas spirit when he stopped at Farmer’s Creekside Tavern and Inn to spend the day with…
Batavia celebrates Christmas in the City
Dec 5, 2022
BATAVIA — Downtown businesses and the City Centre were the centers of attention Saturday afternoon and evening as Christmas in the City returned…
BSA Winter Art Exhibit reception Dec. 8
Nov 30, 2022
Batavia Society of Artists is having its Winter Art Exhibit at the Richmond Memorial Library's Gallery Room for the month of December. All…
Christmas in the City set for Saturday in Batavia
Nov 29, 2022
BATAVIA — Tastings, contests and activities for both children and adults will be ready for the public during this Saturday’s Christmas in…
Pro sports champions Robinson, Nettles, Trammell opine during Legends & Stars event in Batavia
Oct 31, 2022
Dave Robinson, Graig Nettles and Alan Trammell all reached the pinnacle of success in professional sports. Robinson was a star linebacker for the…
Oakfield Haunted House
Oct 30, 2022
Things were spooky in Oakfield on Saturday evening with the Oakfield Betterment Committee opening up a haunted house.
Rotary's Trick or Trot 5k at DeWitt
Oct 30, 2022
With a course that encompassed the lake at DeWitt Recreation Area and took runners through two fall-colored cemeteries, the Batavia Rotary Club hosted…
Harvester Center haunted house open for visitors this weekend - if you dare
Oct 29, 2022
Cody Harloff was caught clowning around Friday evening at Harvester Center. Of course, the stark white face with black-rimmed eyes and deep red lips…
Batavia Downs event raises $23,605 for Breast Cancer Coalition
Oct 28, 2022
BATAVIA – Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) has received $23,605.70 to help those affected by breast or gynecologic cancer. Western…
Trick-or-treat draws families to Dwyer
Oct 24, 2022
BATAVIA — In its second year at Dwyer Stadium, the past weekend’s trick-or-treating event drew a larger crowd of kids and families than it had in…
Festival raises funds for Mockingbird Farm Sanctuary
Oct 18, 2022
BYRON — Running an animal sanctuary isn’t necessarily easy or cheap. That’s why cars were lined up Saturday on either side of Upper…
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…
Eli Fish celebrates 'wet hop' beers in Jackson Square
Oct 17, 2022
Eli Fish Brewing Company hosted a "wet hop" festival on a slightly-chilled Fall day on Saturday in Jackson Square, and more than 200 beer aficionados…
Batavia Downs crowned Louie as the 2022 winner of its annual Wiener Dog Races
Oct 17, 2022
Louie bested 47 other dogs in a tightly contested competition on Sunday afternoon. Following 2 hours of family related activities like face…
Upcoming Boxcar Derby stirs memories of Ellicott Ave. races
Aug 24, 2022
ATAVIA — Downtown Batavia Business Improvement District Executive Director Shannon Maute said she began hearing excitement about boxcar racing…
Festival brings a little Italy to Batavia
Aug 22, 2022
BATAVIA — There was a little taste of Italy in Batavia on Saturday. People swarmed Jackson and Center streets for the city’s first Italian…
