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City Council approves $50K for new fire vehicle after 4-year-old goes 'ka-put'

23 hours ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

Less than five years in, and Batavia Fire Chief Josh Graham’s vehicle — used for emergency response and transportation — went “ka-put,” City Manager Rachael Tabelski says. The 2020 Ford Explorer had many mechanical issues, including the transmission, which rendered it out of commission for several weeks. There is no estimated time of return.
Blue Heeler missing from Bergen area

1 day ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

By Joanne Beck This Blue Heeler has been missing since Saturday from Griswold Road in Bergen area. He is 4 years old and needs seizure medication, as the seizures can disorient him. Do not chase or call out to him, but please call or text any sightings of him to 585-630-8262.
Newcomer Schmidt running for school board, budget remains at $3M increase for May 20 vote

2 days ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

Ask Dan Schmidt about his boys and he will act like any proud father and fill the next several minutes with their accolades. That may be partly because Gavin and Garrett were just 3 and 5 when Dan and his wife Shannon moved to Batavia and the city school district. Their boys went from pre-kindergarten all the way through high school graduation, with plenty of opportunities to be positively impacted by coaches and teachers along the way, Dan says.
They were there: Nurses Honor Guard offers ceremony of remembrance at UMMC

2 days ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

By Joanne Beck Being part of a nurses honor guard serves double duty for a Navy veteran still active as a registered nurse after 18 years, Maxine Fearrington says. Not only is she able to honor any nurses who have died, but participating in the traditional ceremony connects Fearrington to her military experience—she proudly gave 20 years in areas of supply and finance.
Owner looking for missing Yorkie from Ross Street

2 days ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

By Joanne Beck A golden-colored Yorkie, nearly 16 years old, went missing from his home at the upper end of Ross Street in Batavia. Named Zach, this frail guy cannot hear and does not see very well. If anyone sees him, please call his owner at 585-409-4870.
Tennis: O-A beats Kendall 4-1

4 days ago | thebatavian.com | Howard Owens

Oakfield-Alabama beat Kendall 4-1 in tennis on Friday. First Singles, Carson Warner lost to Jonathan Esposito 0-6, 4-6Second Singles, Brady Williams beat Joe Fagen 6-0, 6-2Third Singles, Trevor Enes beat Mitch Buzard 6-0, 6-0First Doubles, Corbin DeMare/David Schichler beat Aidan Kwiatkowski/Caleb Opalecky 4-6, 6-3, 1-0(10-5)Second Doubles, Cara Williams/Logan Clark beat Dominic Heirigs/Devin Derosia 6-1, 6-2The Hornets is now 9-0, and Kendall is 7-2Photos by Jordyn Tobolski
Got some time? New York State DEC invites comments about Batavia Creekside Park

5 days ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

If you have thoughts or ideas about the prospective development of land along Tonawanda Creek near Evans Street on the city’s south side, the state Department of Environmental Conservation has opened the window for comments during the next month. Known as Batavia Creekside Park Development, located at 26 and 60 Evans St., Batavia, the property, under the direction of the city, Batavia Development Corp.
New jail superintendent brings passion for 'bringing it all together' to the job

6 days ago | thebatavian.com | Joanne Beck

Diana Prinzi seems like a no-nonsense type of person, someone with a shy smile backed up by a passion for law enforcement and keeping the protocols in check. So, it may come as no surprise to those who know her best that her latest role falls right in line with her goal to continue being a central point of the organization.
Developer planning 20-unit townhouse project in Pembroke, responding to demand for apartments

6 days ago | thebatavian.com | Howard Owens

In 2021, J&R Fancher Property Holdings started construction on a mixed-use -- apartments and retail -- near Brickhouse Corners in Pembroke, and given the demand for those six units in that complex, Randy Fancher is confident his new housing project will be a success. Fancher met with the Genesee County Planning Board on Thursday night to discuss his plans for two new 10-unit townhouse complexes in the same location. "The apartments -- they went great. The retail, not so much," Fancher said.
Tax reduction for WROTB included in state budget, could boost revenue over $25 million over five years

6 days ago | thebatavian.com | Howard Owens |Byron Brown

On Thursday night, Byron Brown, president and CEO of Western Regional Off-Track Betting, had something to celebrate during the concert of polka star Jimmy Sturr in Park Place at Batavia Downs. Earlier in the day, the state Senate and Assembly passed a budget that includes a 5% reduction in taxes on OTB revenue over the next five years. The budget is now on Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk, and she is expected to sign it.