A trailer stacked with hay is reportedly on fire at 7328 Seldon Road. Le Roy Fire Department is responding.
UPDATE 6:06 p.m.: Bergen fire is requested to stand by in its hall.
UPDATE 6:18 p.m.: Bergen is called to the scene.
UPDATE 7 p.m.: The fire is out.
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Previously, we published a press release from GCEDC that announced an expansion for Premiere Credit. Here is a press release from Premiere Credit with more information.
Premiere Credit of North America, LLC, a leading national accounts receivable management company headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., announced today the addition of 50 jobs to its Batavia call center operation on Mill Street.
Premiere Credit will be hiring managers and collection cpecialists. Interested applicants can apply online at www.premierecredit.com and click on the Employment tab. These are solid jobs with good benefits and great earning potential for top performers.
“Premiere Credit opened an office in Batavia 17 months ago and we have been so impressed with the workforce in this location. We are excited to have the opportunity to expand our business here,” said President and CEO Rob Meck. “I am also proud to be part of a team that so willingly gives of their time and resources to this community through their involvement in local charities.”
“Premiere Credit’s expansion of its Batavia office is a testament to a high quality, productive and home-grown workforce,” said Steve Hyde, president and CEO of the Genesee County Economic Development Center. “This announcement builds on the positive economic development continuing to gain traction in Batavia and throughout the county.”
The Mill Street location started with 50 employees in March 2012 and will employ nearly 200 people after this expansion is complete.
Press release:
From as far away as Connecticut and as close as Monroe County, Genesee Community College welcomes a class of new administrators and directors to its main campus in Batavia. These leaders bring fresh ideas and extensive experience to help GCC continue to meet the needs of students and the community.
Kathleen (Kate) Schiefen, Ph.D., joined the College July 1 as provost/executive vice president for Academic Affairs. Schiefen will oversee all academic programs. She has more than 20 years experience in higher education and comes to GCC from Monroe Community College in Rochester where she served as dean of Academic Services at the Damon City Campus for the past four years. Previously, she was a department chair, tenured teaching faculty member and adjunct instructor at MCC and dean at Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz. She earned an A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology from Trocaire College, a bachelor of science degree in Organizational Management from Roberts Wesleyan College, a master's in Adult Education from the University at Buffalo and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Capella University.
GCC is pleased to welcome back to campus Kristen Clark Schuth, who became director of Athletics May 1. Schuth was head softball coach at GCC from 2005-2010. She returns to Batavia after serving as assistant director of Athletics at Finger Lakes Community College. A native of Hilton, Schuth starred in basketball and softball at SUNY Brockport where she was named female athlete of the year and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She earned a master's in Sport Management from California University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Spencerport with husband, David, and sons, Gavynn and Austynn.
Michelle Slawiak joined the GCC family July 8 as the new director of the Campaign for the Genesee Community College Foundation. Slawiak, of Buffalo, comes to GCC from the Botanical Gardens of Buffalo and Erie County where she served as an event and wedding coordinator. She previously served as the annual giving director for the Buffalo Niagara YMCA and as a development associate for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Canisius College.
Reid Smalley began his position as executive director of Workforce Development in The BEST (Business Employee Skills Training) Center April 15. Prior to GCC, he served as dean of Workforce Development, Continuing Education and Community Services at Middlesex Community College in Middletown, Conn. He has also worked at community colleges in Harrisburg, Pa. and Johnstown, NY. He holds a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Resources from Michigan State University and a M.Ed. in Training and Development from Penn State University.
A graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, Stephen Wise took over as director of Public Safety at GCC May 1. Wise served as director of Safety and Security for the Churchville-Chili Central School District for the last three years. He retired in 2009 from the Greece police department. A resident of Rochester, Wise holds a bachelor's degree, from SUNY Brockport and a master's degree from Keuka College.
Finally, the new Dean of Distributed Learning, Craig Lamb joins the College Aug. 12 from SUNY Empire State College's Center for Distance Learning (CDL) in Saratoga Springs. Lamb has worked as an assessment specialist in CDL's Office of Academic Review and, for the past six years, as director of Academic Support Services. He will continue to build the dynamic online learning program at GCC, where online enrollment now accounts for 15 percent of total enrollment. Lamb is a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service. He holds a bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University, master's from SUNY Plattsburgh and is completing a Ph.D. from SUNY Albany.
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Press release:
The Board of Directors of the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) reviewed and approved four items at the organization’s July 11 board meeting. The projects would create approximately 60 new jobs, including 50 new jobs at Premiere Credit in downtown Batavia while retaining approximately 50 jobs at Leroy Plastics.
The board also approved the sale of 10 acres of land to Alpina for a future use as yet not unveiled by the company. Alpina has already surpassed its commitment to create 50 new jobs to receive benefits from the GCEDC as 55 new jobs have already been created.
Le Roy Plastics received approval for a $100,000 loan fund from the GCEDC in order to purchase a building at 59 Lake St. in Le Roy. The company is seeking to consolidate its processes from current facilities located at 15 Lent Ave. and 7835 E. Main St. The loan would have a term of seven years.
Premiere Credit, which opened operations in the city of Batavia in 2012, received a sales tax exemption of approximately $26,000 in return for an investment of $325,000 to expand the footprint of the company’s existing call center at 1 Mill St. The expansion will create an additional 50 new employees for a total workforce of 135.
Imagination Industries is constructing a 7,015-square-foot facility at 8240 Buffalo Road in the Town of Bergen. The multiuse facility will house an indoor firing range, training center, gunsmith services and a laser engraving business. The company is investing nearly $400,000 and will create 10 new jobs.
Since this is a retail business, a public hearing was conducted on July 9 for community feedback to the project as part of the passage of new state legislation to determine if the project makes available services which would not be, but for the project, reasonably accessible to residents of the municipality where the project is located. After it was determined that the project fulfilled the new criteria, Imagination Industries received approval for sales tax and mortgage tax exemptions and a property tax abatement.
“These are all very high-quality projects that we believe will have a positive economic impact in the region,” said Steve Hyde, president and CEO of the GCEDC. “While the main function of our organization is to create new jobs, it’s also important to remember that we are here to help existing companies such as Le Roy Plastics retain jobs and keep them here for the long term.”
An alleged burglar who was originally indicted just as a John Doe based on a DNA profile from a crime scene, has been charged with another residential theft.
Samual G. Malone, 28, of 36 Walnut St., Batavia, was taken into custody during his appearance in Genesee County Court on his prior charges.
Malone was first arrested in April after a DNA profile from a crime scene was reportedly matched with his DNA. A grand jury had previously indicted the DNA profile on a set of burglary charges because the suspect had not yet been identified but the statute of limitations to file charges was running out.
Today, Batavia PD detectives took Malone into custody on an accusation that on Aug. 27, 2008 Malone entered an occupied dwelling by a side window and stole pieces of a drum set, including the bass drum, a snare and five cymbals.
Following processing on the new charge of burglary, 2nd, Malone was released from custody under the terms of his prior bail arrangment.
Jack Mayer, of Le Roy, gets his hand waxed by Lisa McCombs, owner of Wax Hands by Unique Creations, during the second day of the Oatka Festival on Sunday.
Tom McQuaig creates an airbrushed T-shirt.
Preparation for the annual Duck Derby across Oatka Creek.
Duck racing fans.
The winner selected. We don't have information yet on who won.
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A man on a stolen motorcycle that led local law enforcement on a high-speed chase through the City of Batavia and the Village of Le Roy yesterday got away.
A witness in Avon apparently saw the rider get off the red Honda bike and get into a green car and leave.
"The odd thing is, he took the time to put the kick stand down," said Chief Deputy Gordon Dibble, Sheriff's Office.
Dibble said it's likely the rider phoned a friend to pick him up in Avon.
There's no description available of the suspect, other than he's allegedly a black male.
The chase started on Route 5 at Kelsey Road, on the west side of Batavia, where a deputy was positioned on routine traffic patrol when the bike sped past, Dibble said.
City PD joined the pursuit when it came down Main Street.
Dibble said officers were aware the Oatka Festival was taking place in Le Roy and backed off as they approached the village.
The chase came through Le Roy about 5:45 p.m. and the crowd was dispersing from the Duck Derby, which had just ended. The derby had gotten a late start because of technical difficulties.
Witnesses praised the work of Le Roy PD patrolman Daryl Robb, who was handling traffic control at the intersection of Wolcott and Main streets.
Robb cleared the intersection of pedestrians and kept everybody away from the street as the motorcycle sped through village.
"We saw the kid crest the hill in an instant and fly down Main Street at a conservative 95 an hour," said Le Roy resident Bud Prevost. "Several City of Batavia police cars and two Sheriff's cars were in hot in pursuit. It was a very dangerous situation when you had several hundred people milling around that intersection.
"Kudos to this young man," Prevost added. "He took control, as a good officer should, and made a lasting impression on me."
When the plate of the motorcycle was first called it, the dispatch centered received a teletype indicating the bike had been connected to felony crime. That information turned out to be inaccurate, but the motorcycle had been reported stolen out of Rochester.
"This wasn't a situation like we typically get where a motorcycle is involved in a high-speed chase and then the owner calls later and reports it stolen," Dibble said. "It was reported stolen before the chase."
Brandon Michael Maldonado, 24, of Strennma Road, Largo, Fla., was arrested on bench warrants for criminal possession of a forged instrument, 2nd, and criminal possession of stolen property, 5th. Maldonado was arrested at a relative's residence in Florida and returned to Genesee County. Maldonado was sentenced on his prior convictions in County Court and sent to state prison.
Rodney Blackshear, 53, of 2 Lewis Place, Batavia, is charged with disorderly conduct (obscene language/gestures). Blackshear was allegedly using obscene language and gestures during an incident at 6:54 p.m. Wednesday on Lewis Place, Batavia, in front of children and adults.
Wayne D. Potter, 29, no address, is charged with assault, 3rd, unlawful imprisonment, 2nd, and endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stem form an alleged domestic incident on June 24. Potter was jailed on $10,000 bail.
Joel Hernandez-Zempoaltecati, 30, of Washington Street, Albion, is charged with felony DWI, felony driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, felony aggravated unlicensed operation, driving without interlock device and failure to keep right. Hernandez-Zempoaltecati was stopped at 3:16 a.m. Sunday on Oak Street, Batavia, by Deputy Patrick Reeves.
Lori L. Mullen, 46, of Watson Street, Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Mullen is accused of shoplifting at Kmart. Upon exiting the store, Mullen reportedly tried to elude security officers on motorized wheelchair and discarded the allegedly stolen items in the parking lot.
Joshua D. Ricter, 32, of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, is charged with criminal mischief. Richter allegedly damaged a laser radar unit while in Kmart.
Nicholas Calvin Klippel, 29, of Walden Creek, Batavia, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle and failure to keep right. Deputy Chad Minuto responded to a report at 3:17 a.m. Saturday on North Road, Le Roy, of a suspicious vehicle in the area. Upon investigation, he found an abandoned vehicle in an area of thick brush a short distance off the road. Klippel was located a short time later in the parking lot of his residence in Batavia by Batavia PD. Upon investigation, it's believed Klippel was driving the vehicle at the time he went off the roadway in Le Roy.
Katie Lee Winnie, 19, of Exchange Street, Attica, is charged with petit larceny and unlawful possession of marijuana. Winnie allegedly stole $188.31 in merchandise from Walmart.
Tate Nicholas Westmeier, 21, of Church Road, Darien Center, is charged with petit larceny. Westmeier allegedly stole $188.31 in merchandise from Walmart.
Arginia Elizabeth Jones, 19, of Whitney Place, Buffalo, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and failure to stop for stop sign. Jones was stopped at 2:19 a.m. Saturday on Alleghany Road, Darien, by Deputy Joseph Corona.
Benjamin J. Townsend, 25, of Clarence, is charged with DWI and driving with a BAC of .08 or greater. Townsend was stopped by State Police at 10:30 p.m. Friday on Colby Road, Darien.
The following people were arrested during the Rockstar Engery Mayhem Festival at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Sunday.
Matthew J. Greif, 42 of Ranchview Avenue, North Olmsted, Ohio, is charged with trespass after allegedly reentering the concert venue after being ejected and told not to return. Greif was jailed on $500 bail.
Christopher Matusak, 30 of North Avenue, Avon, is charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly fighting with concert security inside the venue. Matusak was jailed on $300 bail.
Christopher M. Hund, 36, of North 12th Street, Olean, is charged with forcible touching after allegedly grabbing the buttocks of a 17-year-old girl.
Christopher M. Fasso, 16 of Point Peter Road, Gowanda, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and possession of another’s license after allegedly being found in possession of another person's NYS driver's license and marijuana.
Stephen R. Kenney, 20 of Thurston Road, Rochester, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and possession of another’s driver's license after allegedly being found in possession of another person's NYS driver's license and marijuana.
Nicholas G. Guido, 17 of Central Street, Moravia, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and issued a citation for possession of alcohol after allegedly being found in possession of marijuana and alcohol being under 21.
Joshua B. Scott, 18 of Richardson Hill Road, Moravia, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and issued a citation for possession of alcohol after allegedly being found in possession of marijuana and alcohol being under 21.
Caitlin C. Bernard, 20 of Hillview Avenue, Collins, is charged with criminal possession of a
controlled substance, 7th, after allegedly being found in possession of a controlled substance.
Jason M. O’Reilly, 26 of Jackson Road, Webster, is charged with criminal possession of a weapon, 4th, after allegedly being found in possession of a dagger.
Anthony M. Basso, 22 of Parkhurst Boulevard, Tonawanda, is charged with criminal possession of marijuana, 5th, after allegedly being found in possession of more than 25 grams of marijuana.
Jack C. Staples, 23 of Wheeler Road, Lockport, is charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly causing a disturbance in the employee parking area after being ejected from the concert.
Patrick A. Garbutt, 24 of Penfield Road, Penfield, is charged with trespass after allegedly jumping onto the concert venue back fence in an attempt to reenter the venue after having been denied entry.
Austin M. Jorgensen, 16 of West Genesee Street, Auburn, issued a citation for possessing another’s license and possession of alcohol after allegedly being found in possession of another person's NYS driver's license and alcohol being under age 21.
The following people were charged with unlawful possession of marijuana:
Daniel R. Mentecky, 22, Harvest Avenue, Buffalo
Justin K. Berner, 18, Countryside Lane, Orchard Park
Damon C. Koscinski, 22, Moose River Road, Boonville
Rebecca M. Kaufman, 19, Hemlock Road, Forestport
Joshua A. Sudyn, 18, North Creek Road, Lakeview
Eric J. Lortz, 21, Violet Parkway, Eden
Timothy J. Nicholson, 19, State Route 414, Seneca Falls
Benjamin T. Cultrara, 18, Allens Creek Road, Pittsford
Corey A. Miller, 19, South Street, Lyndonville
Gregory P. Smith, 25, Jefferson Street, Dansville
Christopher J. Mouer, 30, Doran Street, Rochester
Joseph T. Adams, 26, North Greece Road, Hilton
Dwayne M. Conyne, 25, East Linden Avenue, Rochester
Jeremy D. Seiling, 20, East Park Road, Grand Island
The following people were issued citations for possession of alcohol with intent to consume under 21.
Bryant J. Hough, 17, Lockegroton Road, Groton
Zachery J. O’Donnell, 20, West Quaker Street, Orchard Park
Andrew M. Kirsch, 20, Tuscarora Road, Chittenango
Devin J. Christpher, 20, West Hazeltine Avenue, Kenmore
Max Tyler J. Blueher, 19, Huckleberry Lane, Liverpool
Derek A. Markle, 19, Fireside Drive, Liverpool
Dolan G. Morton, 20, South Geneva Street, Ithaca
Dylan M. Jorgensen, 20, West Genesee Road, Auburn
Police are in pursuit of a motorcyclist who failed to stop when they attempted a traffic stop. He was on Route 5 headed into the city going 100 mph and allegedly passing vehicles unsafely. He sped through downtown going 80 mph, zoomed into Le Roy and ran the red light at Church Street. Dispatch has notified Livingston County of the incident.
He is described as a black man on a red Honda, registered to an address on Clinton Street in Rochester. He briefly slowed down, which is how they could get the plate information. They have information that the driver is wanted for allegedly committing a felony in Rochester and the bike is reportedly stolen.
He is being followed now by law enforcement in Caledonia.
UPDATE 6:03 p.m.: The dispatch center was notified that the suspect ditched the bike and fled on foot, last seen running through back yards off River Street in the Village of Avon. A K-9 unit is being dispatched to try and apprehend the suspect. Genesee County Sheriff's deputies are also going to that area.
A caller reports to dispatch that the neighbor's dog is running loose on Maple Avenue in Oakfield and the owners have moved out of their apartment, possibly leaving the dog behind. It is described as a "police dog and somewhat aggressive."
UPDATE 9:27 p.m.: Two Sheriff's deputies are scouting for the dog, which was last seen "by the mulch pile."
UPDATE 9:33 a.m.: They were unable to locate the dog. They are back in service.
UPDATE 11:25 a.m.: A Sheriff's deputy has spotted the dog. It's in the area of Ledge Road and Route 77. It's a white German shephard with a blue collar. And its owner contacted authorities and told them the dog was missing. It will reunited with the owner shortly.
UPDATE: This afternoon it was determined that the white German shephard is owned by a member of law enforcement who lives in Batavia and who reported the dog missing very early this morning. So, apparently it's not the dog said to be running loose from a reportedly vacant apartment in Oakfield.
A car crashed into a tree in Alabama and the elderly female driver reportedly has a back injury and is unable to move but is conscious and alert. Alabama Fire's Engine #1 is responding along with Mercy medics. The location is 7495 Maple St. across from Ledge Road.
UPDATE 8:45 a.m.: The patient is being transported to Strong Memorial Hospital.
UPDATE 9:39 a.m.: The Alabama assignment is back in service.
Photos from Saturday's Oatka Festival Parade.
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Tom Rivers, editor of the online-only site to the north of us, Orleans Hub, was in Batavia today for Dan Kennedy's appearance at Present Tense Books.
Kennedy is author of "The Wired City," a book about the future of journalism that includes a section about the news business in Batavia.
Rivers spoke with Kennedy and shares some of the things he learned.
Nancy Jo Rademacker has a joy for teaching yoga that is no more evident than when she teaches one of her regular classes for young children at her new studio in City Centre.
More than 13 years ago, Rademacker reached out to BOCES to see if it offered yoga classes. They didn't, so she offered her services. That was her first job teaching yoga and it's been her passion ever since.
She said it's her "inner calling" and why she also decided to open Maya Yoga Studio across from Sunny's Restaurant in the mall.
The studio is named after her 11-year-old daughter, who also practices yoga.
“Yoga is a way to take care of yourself positively," Rademacker said. "It focuses on the whole of who you are -- physical, emotional and spiritual."
All classes are taught by her. She recently completed an advanced yoga training degree through the Kripalu School of Yoga and Health. The studio space is newly renovated and it is warm, comfortable and inviting. Classes are taught in low lighting with peaceful music playing softly in the background.
The classes that are offered range from gentle yoga for the beginner, to vigorous yoga for the experienced. There are several classes in between, as well as specialty classes, such as prenatal yoga, chair yoga and meditation classes.
There is even lunchtime yoga, which allows you to drop in for a few minutes or spend the whole hour. For some classes, drop-ins are welcome, while the more specialized classes require advance registration.
For more information visit the Web site at http://www.yogawithnancyjo.com/ or call 716-913-9616.
Yet another fight involving juveniles is reported in Austin Park. Police are on scene.
A group of youths are reportedly fighting on the east side of Austin Park. Not clear if this is related to the earlier calls, but the police were called there a minute ago and are on scene.
UPDATE 3:24 p.m.: A responding officer cleared the scene.
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