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Photos: Fatal accident reenactment gives O-A seniors stark message about drinking and driving
The message came through clearly at the end of a DWI drill staged for Oakfield-Alabama seniors on Friday -- nobody wants to be at a scene like this one -- one where a drunken driver has been involved in an accident, taking the life of a young person.Firefighter
Nine local WWII veterans honored at D-Day commemoration
BATAVIA, N.Y. – Local World War II veterans were honored on Thursday, eighty years after the invasion of Normandy. The service was held at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Thomas Fennie enlisted in the Navy in May of 1943. He was assigned to the USS Corry.
Students bring art to Nation House
On Wednesday, June 4, Tuscarora Elementary School turned the Nation House into a beautiful art gallery setting for its annual art show. Organizers said, “It was wonderful to see different members of the community there, including elders, students and parents from the high school looking, at their art. “There...
Large police presence on South Union Street in Spencerport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There was a large police investigation on South Union Street near Nichols Street in Spencerport Friday evening. Police have yet to share any information about the cause of the investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Kinderfarmin' celebrates 40 years in Genesee County at Hildene Farms
Now in its 40th year in Genesee County, Kinderfarmin' may hold a unique spot in New York -- the last event of its kind in the state.What started as a dairy farm day for first graders evolved into a more comprehensive introduction to farming for kindergartners, according to
Woman charged with assaulting man with machete in Orleans County
Carlton, N.Y. — A woman faces charges after police said she assaulted a man with a machete in Orleans County. Deputies said they found a 32-year-old man outside Heritage Meadows Apartments in Carlton bleeding from the back of his head around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. They determined Katelyn Jimenez, 31,...
Man arrested after 10-hour standoff in Batavia
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man was accused of shooting his gun while close to several residences in the Town of Batavia. This comes after a 10-hour standoff in the area of Route 5. According to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, they responded to the area of Route 5 and Wortendyke Road for the report […]
West Main Street in Batavia closed due to 'police incident'
West Main Street Road at Wortendyke Road in Batavia remains closed at 5:30 p.m. since a police incident that was called into Genesee County Sheriff's dispatch at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday.No other details are confirmed at this time.UPDATE 11:47 p.m.: Subject was taken safely into custody. Story
‘Remarkable rescue:’ High school student helps save the life of Brockport man in crash
BROCKPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — A Holley High School student came to the rescue of a car crash victim last Sunday on Brockport-Spencerport Road. Leigha Walker was working a normal shift at Subway in Brockport when she heard a loud noise from outside — a car ran into a pole connected to the building’s exterior. “I […]
Two men accused of pretending to be DOJ employees, scamming Livingston County resident
Mount Morris, N.Y. — Two men from Chicago were arrested for an alleged scam where they pretended to be employees for the United States Department of Justice, according to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. On May 22, deputies responded to a residence in Mount Morris, where someone claimed they...
Nine veterans honored in Batavia’s D-Day commemoration
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Department of Health held a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The celebration took place at the New York Veterans Home in Batavia. Nine veterans were honored for their service. “It doesn’t seem possible that it’s been 80 years since the invasion started,” said veteran […]
Batavia man charged after hours-long standoff
Batavia, N.Y. — A man has been charged with two misdemeanors after police say he fired multiple rounds from a rifle near several homes on Route 5 in the Town of Batavia on Tuesday. Around 12:30pm, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office found evidence of shots fired in the area...
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