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The John Gardner Society, in conjunction with Genesee Community College, is sponsoring the Halloween-themed celebration at 8 p.m. at the Pok-a-Dot diner at Ellicott and Liberty streets.

Saturday, the Elba Historical Society hosted its annual barn dance at the Torrey Farm barn on Route 98.

It's the time of year again for The Batavia Cemetery Association's annual Candlelight Ghost Tours at the historic Batavia Cemetery

Old City Hall, 1955

The Genesee County Historians Association dedicated a War of 1812 bicentennial historical marker Thursday at the International Peace Garden, next to the Holland Land Office Museum in Batavia.

Many different kinds of quilts will be on display during the Museum Quilt Guild's biennial show, "Stitches in Time 2012."

Sunrise over Harlow Lake in Darien Lakes State Park. Time to take a drive and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage in Genesee County.

A group of nine honorees were praised Saturday for enriching the cultural life locally with theater, paintings, music and varied efforts to preserve and promote local heritage.

A beautiful fall afternoon, I thought I would stop by Godfrey's Pond and see what picture-making opportunities I might find.

Locally grown fruits and vegetables, including varieties that are cultivated organically, will be featured during a Harvest Festival and Farmer's Market at Genesee Community College on Thursday.

Owner Dave Pullyblank opened the market in the spring of 2008 on the farm that has been in his family since 1804. His goal then as now is to turn the farm into a family-friendly, agri-tourism attraction.

The property at Bethany Center and Raymond roads finds itself cloaked in a new mystery this week that appears to link Rolling Hills to a promotion for "American Horror Story," a popular FX cable thriller that begins its second season next month.

New for FrightFest 2012, magician Aaron Radatz will up the ante of this year's fall festivities.

Darien Lake announced exciting plans for the 2013 season including a major upgrade to the popular Laser Blast show and a new tower thrill ride.

Stanley Styliades will tell you what sets his restaurant apart from any other in Genesee County. A wide variety of Mediterranean-style food that caters not only to those who love meat but those who don't.

The Genesee County Legislature agreed Wednesday to allow a film crew to shoot movie and advertising footage in Genesee County Park in East Bethany.

A history professor from Columbia University will share insights from his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery," during an Oct. 10 talk at Genesee Community College.

Ben Shearin, a 2004 graduate of Batavia High School, is seen onboard one of the ships featured in "Deadliest Catch." Shearin is a cinematographer on the popular reality drama.

Karen Crittenden, of Pavilion, has opened a new arts and crafts store in downtown Batavia.

"Guys and Dolls" is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. Nov. 4 in the auditorium at Batavia High School, 260 State St., Batavia.

Darien Lake (NY, USA) announced plans for its 2013 season including a major upgrade to the popular Laser Blast show and a new tower thrill ride.

John Jenner recently donated a large, Morganville pottery bowl to the Stafford Museum of History. The bowl is unusual because a previous owner had it repaired with staples.

Travis Farewell and Lyndsey Oliver-Farewell show some of the homemade treats available at their newly opened Sweet Pea's Cupcakery Cafe at 23 Jackson St., Batavia.

The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council announced new gallery exhibits for September and October.