Maple Weekend is a great, local treat
Mar 11, 2015
New York State Maple Producers welcome you to the annual Maple Weekend March 21-22 and 28-29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visit your local maple…
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Here’s what’s making news in Genesee County’s tourism industry.
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New mom Kelly Clarkson bringing tour, baby to Darien Lake
Mar 11, 2015
DARIEN CENTER — The same day her latest album, “Piece By Piece,” dropped for purchase, Kelly Clarkson announced she is coming to…
Commemorative Civil War Ball March 21 at Clarion Inn
Mar 11, 2015
Besides the Encampment in Medina, Genesee Community College’s Civil War Initiative will be part of the upcoming Commemorative Civil War Ball…
No Blarney: Batavia music duo to perform March 10, 13
Mar 11, 2015
If call yourself No Blarney, you'd better have a strong repertoire of Irish songs. And you'd expect to be particularly busy in March when St.…
An ‘Unbroken’ link
Mar 4, 2015
BATAVIA — Although the film “Unbroken” was not nominated for Best Picture for this year’s Academy Awards Ceremony scheduled…
GCC officials hope 'Success Center' plans live up to name
Mar 4, 2015
BATAVIA — Once plans for two new buildings have materialized, Genesee Community College is to be home to a warm and inviting success center, a…
HLOM Feature: The wondrous waters of Alabama Springs
Mar 4, 2015
The Oak Orchard Sour Springs, located near the center of the area, which is now the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, has a history dating back to…
Darien Lake announces in-park concert series
Mar 4, 2015
Press release: This summer Darien Lake will host three special in-park concerts presented by TOPS Markets that are free with a Season Pass, a hotel or…
Site Selection Magazine recognizes Batavia for 11th straight year as top micropolitan area
Mar 3, 2015
Press release: For the 11th consecutive year Site Selection Magazine has recognized Batavia/Genesee County as one of the Top Micropolitans in the…
Kohl's opens store in Batavia
Mar 2, 2015
BATAVIA — Sunday’s opening of a Kohl’s department store in the Towne Center at Batavia Place…
Batavia Downs will sell land for hotel
Feb 27, 2015
BATAVIA — Western OTB officials revealed Thursday that another major project is coming to Batavia Downs, approving a land deal to bring a 80- to…
Civil War ball to commemorate anniversaries
Feb 27, 2015
Most Americans know the Civil War began when the Confederates fired on Union soldiers at Fort Sumter, S.C. on April 12. 1861. Most people also know…
City ready to move quickly on Batavia Downs hotel project
Feb 27, 2015
The city is ready, willing and able to help get construction started quickly on a new, five-story, 80- to 100-room hotel at Batavia Downs, said City…
Batavia Players sign three-year lease to stay at 56 Harvester
Feb 24, 2015
BATAVIA — After contemplating a move across town to the former St. Nick’s site, Batavia Players has decided not only to stay put at 56…
Le Roy Town Board gives OK to hotel project
Feb 24, 2015
LE ROY — It looks like James Gomborone can move ahead with plans to convert the former Brothers of Mercy convent into a hotel and…
Genesee Cancer Assistance earns Special Service Recognition Award
Feb 24, 2015
This is the second in our series of profiles of the 2014 Chamber of Commerce Award winners. The awards will be presented at a dinner at the Clarion…
Award-winning Elba dairy farm carries on family tradition
Feb 18, 2015
ELBA — Dairy farmers John and Dan Post followed in their father’s footsteps and the next generation followed in theirs, not only to work…
Kohl’s grand opening March 6
Feb 18, 2015
BATAVIA — The new Kohl’s department store in Batavia will conduct its grand opening and ribbon cutting at 8:45 a.m. March 6, the…
Darien Lake to get 'wet and wild' in 2015
Feb 12, 2015
DARIEN CENTER — Tom Turnbull remembers a time when Darien Lake Theme Park featured a small pavilion, a petting zoo, and paddle boats on the…
National Grid awards $350K in grants for Yancy's Fancy expansion
Feb 10, 2015
Press release: National Grid has awarded grants of up to $350,000 to support improvements in Yancey’s Fancy current manufacturing…
Hawley announces funding to protect local farms
Feb 10, 2015
Press release: Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) announced today that grant money will be distributed by the New York State Environmental…
UMMC planning new cancer center on Summit Street
Feb 10, 2015
A proposed new cancer center at UMMC will help the hospital treat more patients in Genesee County and provide those patients with a comprehensive,…
Snowshoe walks highlight wonders of winter
Feb 9, 2015
BETHANY — Shannon Morley couldn't stay away. The native Western New Yorker missed the cold crunch of snow beneath her boots and the wonder of a…
Owners carry on John & Mary's tradition in new Batavia location
Feb 6, 2015
He's Ted and she's Mary and together they're the new owners of John & Mary's in Batavia. If that sounds a little confusing, it might help to know…
