Joanne Beck

Michigan

News Editor at The Batavian

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Celebrating a 'beautiful and serene space' thanks to a few special people

3 weeks ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

Although two important people were missing from the list of board and staff leaders, the architect and construction team, volunteers, friends and neighbors present for a celebratory ribbon-cutting of the newly completed back deck at Crossroads House Friday, they were well represented.
This year's Pride gathering promises 'serotonin boost' for community

3 weeks ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

Lauren Berger has been juggling a lot of emails and inquiries during the planning process of this year’s Pride parade and festival in Batavia, as she wears the new hat of GLOW OUT! director for the seventh annual LGBTQ+ event.
Newly proposed bill to limit dairy cows 'one more hurdle' for local farmers

3 weeks ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

It’s safe to say that Jeff Post is no fan of Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, who represents District 67 in the Upper West Side and part of Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. Rosenthal was the primary sponsor, with fellow New York City co-sponsors, for legislation that attempts to regulate the number of cows on a dairy farm. Although still in the early phases of the bill process, this measure -- which would limit the number of cows to 700 on a farm -- has been gaining more widespread attention.
Hood returns with revised -- smaller -- expansion project for Batavia Agri-Business Park

3 weeks ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

After pulling a larger $120 million expansion project off the table in September 2024, HP Hood officials are pursuing another, albeit smaller, project at the Batavia Agri-Business Park, per a request made to Genesee County’s Economic Development Center board.
GOW CARES meeting and workshop set for July 9

3 weeks ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

GOW CARES Alliance is hosting its quarterly meeting at 9 a.m., registration at 8:30 a.m., and a workshop that runs 9:30 a.m. to noon, on July 9 at Genesee Community College, 1 College Road, Batavia. This workshop will define the Safer Choices Spectrum of Care with afocus on how to help and support individuals with substance use andmental health challenges to make safer choices in the fields of prevention, treatment and community care settings.
Musicians 'share a part of ourselves' through open mics taking hold locally

3 weeks ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

A soft-spoken Tom Ryan was getting a snack before taking his turn to perform at a new event at GO ART! in Batavia. Added to a slowly growing list of open mics, this one, located at the corner of East Main and Bank streets downtown, takes place every third Friday at 6:30 p.m.Ryan shared why he enjoys participating in open mics and why they seem to be growing in popularity, just before taking to the stage with his guitar and a song. “It’s safe, it’s a safe space,” he said.
Genesee County youth to benefit from state Summer Youth Employment Program funding

4 weeks ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

Genesee County, and more specifically its eligible youth, are expected to receive $140,702 of the $3.8 million designated for the Finger Lakes region out of a total $56.5 million pot being distributed to New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office says. The funding is part of a New York State Summer Youth Employment program announced by Hochul this week as part of the 2026 state budget. This program is to connect thousands of young people from low-income homes to jobs this summer.
Harvester Center tenants given a month to move: 'it is devastating'

4 weeks ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

A long Memorial Day weekend was abruptly ended by news that every tenant of Harvester Center would soon have to find a new space.
Batavia's first-time Special Olympics is 'so much fun' for 100 student athletes

4 weeks ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

Cameron, a student from Greece attending the New York State School for the Blind, was happy to be exercising early Thursday morning — an activity he’s actually been preparing for twice a week the last several months, he says. “Every Monday and Wednesday at the gym we’ve been practicing,” the young athlete said during this area’s inaugural Special Olympics at Van Detta Stadium in Batavia. “This Olympics is so much fun, probably just watching everyone do these special events.
Have you seen Moana? Her family is looking for her

1 month ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

By Joanne Beck Moana, a "very friendly" and sweet dog went missing from Main Road on Tuesday and ran toward Angling Road in Corfu. She was last seen at 9 p.m. Wednesday crossing Route 5 near Crosby's. If you see her, please contact her owner, Katie, at 716-548-0559. She may be skittish.

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