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Report: Buffalo teens led deputies on high-speed chase with stolen vehicle
Authorities with the Genesee County Sheriff's Office say four teenagers from Buffalo led deputies on a high-speed chase with a stolen vehicle. Deputies used a spike strip to stop the car.
Soapbox derby registration opens this evening at John Kennedy's Mud Run
Registration is now open for the Boxcar Derby, sponsored by the Business Improvement District, and to be held at Centennial Park on Aug. 17.The first opportunity to register is today at John Kennedy Intermediate School, 166 Vine St., Batavia, during the Mud Run, which starts at 6:30 p.m
Quality and Quantity: UConnectCare celebrates expansion of services, honors Friends, scholars
Wednesday afternoon’s annual meeting at Terry Hills Restaurant in Batavia may have been the first under the name UConnectCare, but it served as a celebration of the many ways the agency formerly known as Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse is having a positive impact on community health
City shuts down further talk with downtown businesses, refers to current parking plan
Downtown property owner Sharon Kubiniec made a return visit to City Council Monday evening to remind the elected leaders that, despite the good intentions and efforts made so far to rectify a parking issue around the new police station in progress, “we are not flourishing.”Coverage of local government takes time and money. You can help support local journalism by joining Early Access Pass. Your support will help us hire more reporters to cover the community. Click here to join today and with your annual membership, receive a $50 gift card for T.F. Browns. Members of Early Access Pass are able to read select stories four hours before non-members.
'A great way to start your day': Kelkenberg Farm introduces Goat Yoga for farm visitors
CLARENCE CENTER, N.Y. (WKBW) — Need a fun way to start your day? Kelkenberg Farm is introducing Goat Yoga as a new way for people to interact with the animals. The farm had previously offered yoga, but this will be the first time the animals will be involved in the classes.
Soup kitchen in Lockport gets dedicated to the woman who started it all
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Salvation Army’s soup kitchen in Lockport welcomes the entire community to come join them for a warm meal. Throughout the past four decades, the Sister Mary Loretto soup kitchen has helped serve more than 1.2 million meals to the community. On Wednesday, they honored the woman who started it all. […]
Bear caught on camera prowling through Batavia neighborhood. See the video
A recent bear sighting in Batavia, captured on video by a local resident, has prompted the Batavia Police Department to issue safety tips regarding potential bear encounters. Authorities reported that the bear was observed walking through the yard of a residence on Vine Street. Bear in your yard? Tips to...
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