Batavia hotel adds water park
Sep 26, 2011
The ribbon will be cut today on a new $2 million indoor water park at the Clarion Hotel in Batavia.
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Batavia Rotary Club's annual October Brew Fest
Sep 24, 2011
Batavia Downs had a packed house Saturday night for Batavia Rotary Club's annual October Brew Fest and Corvette Raffle.
Marty Stuart at Frost Ridge
Sep 24, 2011
Five-time Grammy winner Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives were in Le Roy on Friday night, playing before a capacity ground at Frost Ridge Campground.
Summer shines on Jackson Square
Sep 22, 2011
Jackson Square proved to be a popular place this summer and drew in more than 5,800 people.
Kutter's Cheese Factory Store Annual Customer Appreciation Day
Sep 19, 2011
Saturday was Kutter's annual Customer Appreciation Day. They celebrated being open since 1947!
A sweet story of success
Sep 18, 2011
Le Roy is a pretty little town in western New York. Probably not a lot of people know about it, but millions know the famous product that first came from here more than a century ago.
Batavia Players begin run of Williams one-acts Much beneath the surface of 'Tennessee'
Sep 15, 2011
There's more than meets the eye in the three one-act plays being performed by the Batavia Players.
Frost Ridge gaining ground as popular venue for country music stars
Sep 14, 2011
If you've never thought of Frost Ridge Campground in Le Roy as a great place to see live music, it might be time to change your perception.
Batavia's International Peace Garden dedicated
Sep 12, 2011
Americans and their Canadian friends participated in groundbreaking for the Batavia International Peace Garden on Sunday.
Peace Garden ceremony scheduled Sunday
Sep 10, 2011
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Batavia Peace Garden took place over the weekend with a great turn out.
Muckdogs go out on high note in final game of 2011
Sep 4, 2011
Music: Pero's hometown is leading edge of new 'Empire'
Aug 30, 2011
Trumpeter Joey Pero wants to help lead a resurgence in drum corps performance.
And, if he has his way, the revival begins this week in his Batavia hometown.
A museum for an icon: JELL-O
Aug 26, 2011
There's always room for the Jell-O museum.
New Mexican restaurant greeted with busy first day
Aug 19, 2011
It was a busy day for Guillermo Leon and his staff Wednesday as they opened Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant.
Cats' bring plentiful cast, puff-fect makeup to BHS
Aug 18, 2011
The Batavia Players will take the stage with the Broadway hit, CATS.
Annual Summer in the City to include 5K run/walk
Aug 11, 2011
The dunking will be part of food, crafts, adult and youth entertainment and — returning this year — Donald R. Carroll Toys for Kids 5K run/walk — for the seventh annual summer festival. It’s set for noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 20 downtown.
Muckdogs send six league-leading players to all-star game
Aug 9, 2011
The 2011 New York-Penn League All-Star roster will include a league high of six players from Batavia. They will send catcher Juan Castillo, infielders Joey Bergman and David Medina, and pitchers Jonathan Cornelius, Seth Maness and Todd McInnis to the game to be held Tuesday, Aug. 16 at LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Mass.
Attica Rodeo
Aug 6, 2011
I spent a little time at the Attica Rodeo on Saturday hoping to come away with some pictures of Genesee County residents competing. I came away with two.
Elba Onion Festival, opening night
Aug 6, 2011
The Elba Onion Festival is underway, with all the fun, games, live music and great food that highlights the event every year.
Brothers produce artisanal cheese in East Bethany
Aug 5, 2011
Two brothers with degrees from prestigious universities believe they have found their calling in life, and it’s far from the ivory tower.
Byron Dig is History
Aug 3, 2011
The Byron Dig team is in its 29th and final season of hunting for remains of Ice Age animals in a swampy area that’s been a treasure trove for mastodon bones.
Downs will open casino an hour earlier
Jul 29, 2011
Customers at Batavia Downs Casino can start playing about 600 video gaming machines an hour earlier beginning this Sunday.
Large crowd greets drivers for opening night at Batavia Downs
Jul 26, 2011
Warm weather and a large crowd greeted drivers Monday for the opening night at Batavia Downs.
Batavia Downs Opening Day 2011
Jul 26, 2011
Batavia Downs opens its 2011 harness racing season
