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Grand Jury: Man indicted for 2013 Pembroke burglary, two others accused of DWI

By Billie Owens

David J. Mylar IV is indicted for the crime of third-degree burglary, a Class D felony. It is alleged that on Oct. 3, 2013, that Mylar knowingly entered or remained unlawfully inside a building on Main Road in the Town of Pembroke, with the intent to commit a crime.

Gregory J. Rodak is indicted for the crime of driving while intoxicated as a Class E felony. It is alleged that on Nov. 17 in the Town of Bergen that Rodak drove a 2007 Volkswagon on Townline Road while in an intoxicated condition. In count two, he is accused of DWI, per se, also a Class E felony, for allegedly having a BAC of .08 percent or more at the time.

Beverly B. Meadows is indicted for the crime of driving while intoxicated as a misdemeanor. It is alleged that on Dec. 6 in the Village of Le Roy that Meadows drove a 2003 Chevrolet on North Street while in an intoxicated condition. In count two, she is accused of DWI, per se, as a misdemeanor, for allegedly having a BAC of .08 percent or more at the time. In count three, Meadows is accused of the crime of aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree, a Class E felony. It is alleged that at the time of the crimes alleged in counts one and two, that she knew or had reason to know that her driver's license was suspended or otherwise withdrawn by authorities.

County Emergency Services advises residents to call them for non-emergency storm-related needs, also shelters open

By Billie Owens

Press release from the Genesee County Office of Emergency Management Services:

To address concerns regarding non-emergency storm needs, call the Genesee County Office of Emergency Management Services at 585-344-0078, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

At this time, there is no confirmed time for restoration of power to various areas. National Grid estimates 90 percent of restoration by midnight tomorrow (March 10) and 99 percent by midnight on Saturday.

An Emergency Shelter was established starting at 5 o'clock tonight at the Batavia Veterans Hospital, 222 Richmond Ave., Building #4, Batavia.

Two warming shelters will be open in Batavia at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday: the Salvation Army, located at 529 E. Main St.; and the Genesee County Office of the Aging, 2 Bank St.

VA to open shelter tonight

By Howard B. Owens

 

The Batavia VA, 222 Richmond Avenue, will open an emergency shelter for county residents for tonight starting at 5 p.m.

National Grid provides dry ice and water to area residents

By Howard B. Owens

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Dennis Schafer, with National Grid, carries a case of water for Carol Marriott, of Pembroke, to her car for her outside the City of Batavia Fire Hall this afternoon.

National Grid set up a station at the fire hall this afternoon to provide water and dry ice to residents. Schafer said the delivery of dry ice was late, but once it was there, they were out within an hour.

He said he expects a delivery of twice as much dry ice tomorrow. He hopes the dry ice is delivered by noon.

There's still plenty of water and National Grid will be at the station until 5 p.m.

For most of the county that is out of power, National Grid doesn't expect power to be restored before 10 p.m. tomorrow.

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House fire reported on Manhatten Avenue in the city

By Billie Owens

A house fire is reported at 39 Manhatten Ave. in the city. Smoke is spewing from the attic. City fire is responding.

UPDATE 4:21 p.m.: The smoke came from a pan burning on the stove. There's no fire, just heavy smoke. The residence is evacuated.

City opening yard waste station to help residents deal with debris from storm

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

In response to citywide tree damage, the City of Batavia Yard Waste Recycling Station on Law Street will open its normal spring operations beginning tomorrow, March 10, and remain open until further notice. The station’s hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. 

Please be aware, only green matter is accepted at the station, (i.e., grass clippings, leaves, branches and twigs). Items cannot be left in containers such as bags or boxes, and all containers used to transport yard waste must be removed – please do not leave them at the waste station. 

No construction debris, fill or other refuse/garbage will be accepted. 

In addition, the City is asking all residents to move storm-related limbs and branches to the parkway in front of their property, being careful not to block storm water drains. City crews from the Bureau of Maintenance will pick up this material throughout next week. 

Please call the Bureau of Maintenance at (585) 345-6400 with questions.

Power outage update

By Howard B. Owens

National Grid appears to making progress on restoring power to its customers in WNY, but there are still more than 100 outages in Genesee County affecting more than 10,000 customers.

All of Le Roy and most of Stafford and Bethany are reportedly without power and there are 39 separate outages in the City of Batavia.

There are now more than 800 outages reported for National Grid in WNY, but the total number of customers affected has dropped to 68,000.

Le Roy High School has rescheduled tonight's musical, a performance of "Bye Bye Birdie." A performance has been added for 1 p.m., Saturday. Tickets purchased for tonight's show can be used for any remaining show -- 7 p.m. tomorrow, 1 p.m. Saturday and also at 7 p.m. Saturday.

RWC Bohn's on Clinton Street Road in Batavia is offering a series of discounted entrees this evening for residents without power (the restaurant was without power last night). The meals are $9.99 each and include strip steak, fish fry, broiled haddock, chicken parm, penne pasta with a bolognese sauce and fettuccine Alfredo.

UPDATE: The John Ferrara fundraiser at the American Legion in Le Roy tonight has been postponed.

Here are a couple of more pictures from readers of storm damage:

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From Bob Jarnot of a tree down in Stafford.

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Lilya Kotmel, a seventh-grader, sent in another picture from yesterday, this one on North Street.

Suspect in Central Avenue attack now wanted as sex offender who failed to register address change

By Howard B. Owens

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A second warrant has been issued for a Batavia resident whom police believe was involved in an attack on residents on Central Avenue in October.

The new warrant is for alleged failure to register a change of address as a registered sexual offender.

Oliver Thomas was convicted of rape in 2009 and required to register as a Level 2 sex offender when he was released from prison.

From the alleged attack on Central Avenue, Thomas is wanted on charges of burglary, 1st, and assault, 2nd. 

Tips on his whereabouts can be called into police at (585) 345-6350 or the confidential tip line at (585) 345-6370.

Report of smoke in the residence in house on East Main Road, Le Roy

By Howard B. Owens

There's a report of smoke in the residence of 8286 E. Main Road, Le Roy.

Le Roy fire dispatched with mutual aid from Pavilion.

UPDATE 1:07 p.m.: There may be a problem with an electrical outlet. A thermal camera is requested in the house.

Reader Photos: Storm damage, part 3

By Howard B. Owens

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This is from Josh Gaylord. The pool his parents installed 30 years ago was destroyed.

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This picture and the one below, sent in by Jen Reichart, of McCormick Farms, show damage at the dairy farm in Alexander.

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From a reader in Oakfield.

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Sent in by a reader, bleachers hung up on a fence at Pavilion HS.

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This picture, and the two below from McKinley Avenue, were sent in by Tracy Cook.

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From a reader in Byron.

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From Lori Siedlecki on Madison Avenue.

Caller reports person in Centennial Park cutting wood

By Howard B. Owens

Yesterday, we reported on the number of downed trees in Centennial Park and we mentioned coming across a couple cutting one tree into logs for firewood.

As we said, City Manager Jason Molino basically said, while not encouraged, the wood would eventually be taken to the yard waste station anyway where residents could claim it as firewood.

Police have just been dispatched to Centennial Park for a "suspicious condition." A person with a rusted black pickup truck is cutting wood.

Genesee County still in grips of storm-related damage

By Howard B. Owens

There are still nearly 100 separate power outages affecting about 10,000 National Grid customers in Genesee County.

WBTA has a complete list of school closings for today.

UMMC just announced the following closures:

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation, 215 Summit St., Batavia
  • Genesee Orthopaedics Batavia, 33 Chandler Ave., Batavia
  • Internal Medicine, 229 Summit St., Batavia
  • Laboratory & Diagnostics Le Roy, 8745 Lake Street Road LeRoy
  • Laboratory Pembroke, 860 Main Road, Corfu,
  • Pain Care Center, 229 Summit St., Batavia
  • Surgical Associates, 229 Summit St., Batavia
  • Tountas Family Care, 3 Tountas Ave., LeRoy
  • Urgent Care LeRoy, 8745 Lake Street Road, LeRoy
  • Women’s Care Batavia (Prenatal visits will be seen at 127 North St.), 33 Chandler Ave., Batavia
  • Elective surgeries have been canceled  

The travel advisories for Genesee County and the City of Batavia were lifted at 11 p.m.

There are several roads in the county that are closed:

  • Fargo Road, between Sweetland and Route 5
  • Route 5 between Keeny Road and Bater Road
  • Transit Road between Bridge Road and North Byron Road
  • Warboys Road between Merrill Road and Sautell Road
  • Sanders Road between Bartoff Road and Route 5
  • Gilbert Street southbound from Route 5
  • Creek Road between Putnum Road and East Road
  • State Street between Denio Street and MacArthur Park
  • East Avenue at Naramore
  • Dodgeson Road between Day Road and Beaver Road

The Sheriff's Office cautions roads may have debris. Be alert and careful. Give working crews plenty of space and slow down. A traffic light that is dark is treated as a four-way stop. The Sheriff's Office (dispatchers) have no information on estimated time of power restoration for those affected.

UPDATE 11:04 a.m.: Darien Town Hall is open and residents are invited to using it as a warming center.

Reports of possible unauthorized people at 7-Eleven on East Main Street, Batavia

By Howard B. Owens

There have been two calls tonight that suggest possible unauthorized people at the 7-Eleven at 505 E. Main St., Batavia. 

The first call was of three youths on bicycles who appeared to going in and out of the front door.

A second caller reports seeing people in the store with flashlights going on and off.

The 7-Eleven is closed because of a power outage in the area.

Robbery reported at 7-Eleven in Bergen

By Howard B. Owens

A robbery just occurred at the 7-Eleven in Bergen.

The suspect is described as a white male with a bandage on his nose.

Unknown direction of travel.

No weapon was displayed.

UPDATE 11:35 p.m.: The suspect may have fled in a vehicle. Unknown description. Unknown direction of travel.  It's possibly a dark-colored Jeep.

UPDATE 11:40 p.m.: The vehicle is described as a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler, last seen heading toward I-490.

Photos: Downed trees in Centennial Park

By Howard B. Owens

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Late this afternoon, I swung by Centennial Park and found several downed trees or trees that had lost big branches. I also found one couple busy cutting a tree into logs.  

I spoke with City Manager Jason Molino about it and he said the city generally prefers that people wait until the trees are hauled to the yard waste lot on Law Street, but on a day like today, the city wasn't going to do anything to stop people from cutting up the trees in the park.  He said the priority for city crews today was keeping roads clear of trees and debris.

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Resident on Attica Road reports person attempted to break in

By Howard B. Owens

A caller on Attica Road, Alexander, reports that a person tried to break into their house.

The subject is described as a tall black male wearing a white and black stripe jacket with a hood. He was last seen running west.

Law enforcement is responding.

Reader Photos: Storm damage, part 2

By Howard B. Owens

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Here are more pictures from our readers. These are ones that were sent in via text.

Also, a note, while a number of businesses had to close early, including some downtown restaurants, the restaurants around town that were open did a booming business tonight. Big Pauly's was packed, Settler's was full as was Ken's Charcoal Pits. John Spyropoulos, owner of Settler's, said he noticed that it seemed to be that way for all the restaurants that were able to stay open. A note about Big Pauly's, a reader sent me a message: Even though Stafford is normally out of Big Pauly's delivery area, they delivered a pizza to the reader's mom. "That was the only option for an old woman without power and I truly appreciate it," said John Michael.

These first two photos are from Lilya Kotmel, a seventh-grader. They are on State Street and North Street.

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Emily, a student at Pavilion, took this picture while in study hall of a piece of metal roof lodged in the grass.

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A reader sent in a picture of a tree down in his back yard on Ellicott Street Road.

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Mark Fanara sent in this of a tree down River Street, Batavia.

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A reader sent in this picture, and the two below, from the Trigon Park area of Le Roy.

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From a reader, another view of the overturned truck on Route 98 overpass.

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Damaged utility pole by Batavia HS on State Street, submitted by a reader.

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This is from 7030 Lyman Road, Byron, Honqualac Haven Farm.

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This last two photos are from Jim Elmore on Galloway Road, Batavia.

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NOTE: If I get more pictures overnight, I'll try to post them in the morning. howard@thebatavian.com or (585) 260-6970.

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