Brian Quinn

1 week ago | thedailynewsonline.com | Brian Quinn

BATAVIA - By Aug. 1, the Batavia City School District and other districts around the state have to adopt a policy prohibiting student use of internet-enabled devices, including smartphones and tablets, during the school day. Superintendent Jason Smith spoke about the issue during Monday night's Board of Education meeting. kAmQ|J A=2? C:89E ?@H :D E@ 92G6 E9:D A@=:4J E@ J@F 282:? :? 2 7:?2=:K65 G6CD:@? :? yF=J[ 2E E96 >:5\yF=J 3@2C5 >66E:?8] p5@AE :E[ E96?

1 week ago | thedailynewsonline.com | Brian Quinn

BETHANY - The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at about 10:05 p.m. Monday on Route 63. The Sheriff's Office said in a news release this morning that preliminary investigation shows Marquel Kennedy, 27, of Buffalo was driving a 2008 Volvo SUV north on Route 63. Kennedy attempted to pass two northbound tractor trailers and a farm tractor. The SUV and a southbound 2017 Honda motorcycle ridden by Ryan A. Farley, 40, of Hemlock, collided head-on.

1 week ago | thedailynewsonline.com | Brian Quinn

BATAVIA — The Juneteenth celebration returned to Williams Park over the weekend with food, games, music and other activities to celebrate the day the people of Texas learned that all slaves were free. Greg Munroe of the community group Just Kings said the last week was a matter if making sure preparations were set. Munroe noted there were other events happening Saturday, such as Pride Month events, an event at the Holland Land Office Museum.

1 week ago | thedailynewsonline.com | Brian Quinn

LE ROY — The general election is less than five months away, but two Republican candidates for the Genesee County Legislature District 5 seat are already in a tight race for their party’s official endorsement. With early voting underway for the next few days and primary election day on June 24, Incumbent and Chair of the Legislature Rochelle Stein and newcomer Laurie Mancuso have been getting out to meet people when they can. kAm$E6:? D2:5 D96 92D DEC@?8 :?E6C24E:@? H:E9 G@E6CD :?

1 week ago | thelcn.com | Brian Quinn

BETHANY - A Hemlock man was killed Monday night in a motor-vehicle collision on Route 63 after his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle attempting to pass other traffic, reports the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. Ryan A. Farley, 40, of Hemlock, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Sheriff's Office said. kAm%96 4C2D9 @44FCC65 23@FE `_i_d A]>] k^AmkAm%96 $96C:77VD ~77:46 D2:5 :? 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 E9:D >@C?:?8 E92E AC6=:>:?2CJ :?G6DE:82E:@?