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Another national retailer is coming to Batavia at Towne Center Plaza in the town of Batavia. Five Below is a Philadelphia-based company that offers consumer goods priced between $1 and $5.

When I first developed the idea for this column — to write about the events, people and places that make the Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming region unique through the eyes of a newcomer — my wife, Kerri, told me “You have to go to Oliver’s.”

The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to enjoy its annual Local Restaurant Week in Genesee County, from March 31 to April 6. Area Chamber of Commerce member restaurants have created special menus for this promotion, and welcome families to their table to sample these offerings.

The revamped and reinvigorated Genesee County Home Show is just about ready for your visit this weekend. More than 60 vendors will have their wares on display and Chamber of Commerce President Tom Turnbull said those local and regional business owners will be the stars of the show.

The Holland Land Office Museum will host a Civil War Tea Party and Fashion Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 5. The cost is $20 per person. The program will include Civil War Era music featuring soprano Amy Savino accompanied by Jeffrey Fischer on piano.

One set of Jesse Conklin’s lines are telling of the plot in his latest Shakespeare play. Dressed in an olive green Army jacket with khaki pants, he rehearsed as character Benedick for “Much Ado About Nothing.”

It was Kevin Xaio's cousin who suggested the young chef open a restaurant in Batavia. Xaio, who lived and worked in New York City, tried to find out all he could about Batavia and the local restaurant market, Xaio said.

This year marks the 175th anniversary of the Genesee County Fair! It takes place at the county fairgrounds July 15-19. There are many changes and exciting events planned.

You could call it a springboard for spring rolls. Paul Berardini is providing his cousin, Josh Gaylord, kitchen space at Big Pauly's Pizza, to launch his sushi business, Yume Sushi.

Genesee County will receive a rare and significant gift in the near future, a collection of letters written by one of Batavia’s most famous native sons, Civil War Union Army General Emory Upton.

Former TV newswoman turns to writing

Tourism spending on rise

Daredevil Nik Wallenda to perform at Darien Lake

Saying HELL-O to JELL-O

'Color Me Rad' race returning to Darien Lake

Oliver's Candies wins Rocehster ROC

HLOM Feature: Genesee County in the Civil War

Batavia centennial: A hundred years ago, the start of something new

New exhibit showcases work of local award-winning photographer

BATAVIA — If you’re looking for a Pink Panther cake pan, look no farther than Richmond Memorial Library. The Ross Street site also has assorted cookie cutters and other bakeware available for loan. .

Residents flocking to see snowy owls at airport

Population of snowy owls at airport drawing birders and researchers from throughout the region

HLOM Feature: Sylvania was major player in Batavia economy for a few decades

Unusual number of Arctic snowy owls seen in U.S.