Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 19-6 held a fundraiser Saturday at VFW Veness Strollo Post 1602 in Batavia.
A five-vehicle accident is reported on the Thruway in the area of mile marker 385.9 in the westbound lane.
Minor injuries are reported but traffic is blocked.
Town of Batavia Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
A dog is locked in a vehicle in this sweltering heat in the parking lot of BJ's Warehouse in Batavia. The caller reports it's in a black Ford Expedition parked in a handicapped space without a handicapped placard displayed.
It's 88 degrees and there's heat advisory in effect until 6 p.m.
An animal control officer is responding.
Saturday, July 20 – Family Day/ Drive Your Tractor to the Fair Day
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Batavia Downs Concert series continued on Friday night with the Gin Blossoms.
As their breakthrough hit of 27 years ago “Hey Jealousy” says, “the past is gone, something might be found to take its place.” What has taken the place of the past is a renewed and refreshed Gin Blossoms.
The band has gone through a lot of transformations. They have broken up, reformed and two years ago had their most successful tour ever.
Tonight they played their hits from their quadruple platinum record “New Miserable Experience” mixed in with their new catalog of music.
Singer Robin Wilson (pictured above) sang with more fervor and emphasis on some of the more recent songs.
The band has been very busy touring and they looked comfortable and rested as they lounged outside at Batavia Downs before they went on stage. Critics are calling their work of the last two years some of their best.
Tonight’s entertainment started at 4:30, but the crowd was lit up until 30 minutes before the Gin Blossoms took the stage. By 8:30 the crowd had almost filled the entire infield of the track.
Saturday Batavia Downs hosts BataviaStock from 1 to 9 p.m. Live racing returns to the Downs this coming Wednesday July 24th. The next performance in the concert series is Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band July 26th.
David Bellavia, who received the Medal of Honor on June 25, will receive the Key to the City of Batavia in a homecoming program at 2 p.m., Tuesday.
Bellavia will be honored by city and county officials and will be asked to make a few remarks in a short program in front of City Hall.
Since receiving the Medal of Honor, Bellavia has been on the road almost constantly, traveling to New York City and Los Angeles to make public and media appearances on behalf of the Army.
President Donald Trump presented the Medal of Honor to Bellavia during a ceremony at the White House last month. Bellavia is the first living combat veteran from the Iraq War to receive the nation's highest military honor.
The award was presented for his heroic actions, saving the lives of his entire platoon, during the Second Battle of Fallujah on Nov. 10, 2004, which also happened to be his birthday. Bellavia distinguished himself by taking on a stronghold of insurgents single-handedly, killing four and seriously wounding a fifth.
A brass band is expected to play during the program and local veterans will be attendance to honor Bellavia, a Batavia resident.
The public is invited to the event.
In the event of rain, the program will be moved to the interior of City Centre, just inside the doors of City Hall.
City offices will close temporarily at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Jefferson Avenue will be closed during the program.
Previously:
Submitted photo of national country music recording artist JB Aaron will perform a fundraising concert Saturday at the Batavia VFW to help reduce the suicide rate among vets and solidiers.
Information from Western New York Chapter 19-6 of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association:
Did you know that every day in the United States, on average, 22 of our nation's veterans/soldiers take their own life? That number is more than 128,000.
That means that there have been more suicides since the 9/11 attacks, than there have been combined deaths in combat from the Korean War all the way through Operation Iraqi Freedom. This trend has to stop.
To help get these suicides down to zero, "Operation 22-0" -- 0 > 22 -- of the Western New York Chapter 19-6 of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is again hosting a memorial ride and fundraiser tomorrow (July 20) at the VFW Veness Strollo Post 1602 in Batavia.
It will assist our veterans with the help they need to try to get that number down to nothing.
Operation 22-0 is an amazing group of people help vets and their families in any way they can.
You are invited to join them for a day of motorcycling riding, good food, fun and live country music for a good cause.
The day starts out with a motorcycle run. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Kickstands up at noon; ride until 3 p.m. The ride donation is $10 per motorcycle.
Cash bar afterward, and $20 for dinner starting at 4, plus a chance to win a door prize. Food by Babz BBQ includes pulled pork, chicken and side dishes.
The post's banquet and bar area is huge and air-conditioned; a great place to cool off on what is expected to be a scorcher!
Hear live music until 8 p.m.
Rochester's own Worthy Duncan and Josh Shaff will perform, followed by national recording artist JB Aaron, who along with his band the Brethren, donates much of his free time to organizations such as this. Aaron supports and gives back every chance he can.
Please come out and join us as we help those who have helped our country for so many years. They have helped us, now its our turn.
The VFW Veness Strollo Post 1602 is located at 25 Edwards St.
To learn about the history of the motorcycle group, click here.
To visit their Facebook page, click here.
Below is a video produced by Cosmic Video of JB Aaron and the Brethren performing "Cadillac Bound" in June 2018 at the American Warrior Festival at The Ridge in Le Roy.
By Dan McComb:
The Batavia 24U Baseball Team beat Clarence at home 10-4 yesterday to remain unbeaten at 11-0 on the season.
Batavia banged out 13 hits including a 4-for-4 effort from Jerry Reinhardt. Dion Rosalina hit a two-run home run and knocked in three runs, and Burnie Jonis had two hits and three RBIs.
Also collecting RBIs were Casey Radka, Reinhardt and Luke McComb. Ryan Mullen and AJ Marcello also collected two hits.
Rosalina staked Batavia to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first iinning with a two-run blast over the left field fence.
Clarence would take the lead 3-2 with three runs in the top of the fourth inning. However, Batavia answered with four of their own in the bottom of the fourth inning, the key hit being a two-run single by Jonis.
After Clarence cut the lead in the top of the fifth to 6-4, Batavia answered with another run to go up 7-4 after five.
Batavia put the game away with three more runs in the bottom of the sixth inning with hits from Mullen, Jonis and Reinhardt contributing to the three runs.
Reinhardt and Radka hurled for Batavia, allowing four runs (three earned).
Batavia’s next and final game is on the road against Lockport. Batavia has never beaten Lockport on the road.
Muckdogs shortstop Dalvy Rosario goes deep in the hole to throw out a runner by half a step on Thursday. Rosario went 3-for-5 with a RBI double.
Submitted photo and press release:
Trailing 5-2 in the ninth, J.D. Orr led off with a walk, Dalvy Rosario hit a RBI double then Troy Johnston singled in Rosario. However, Pearson McMahan came in and struck out all three batters he faced for his third save of the season.
Both teams combined to leave a staggering 46 runners on base, 25 for Auburn, 21 for Batavia.
Batavia (19-13) remains in first place in the New York-Penn League Pinckney Division and will play at Auburn tonight (July 19) at 7:05 p.m. before returning to Dwyer Saturday.
Rosario finished 3-for-5 with a run while Johnston, Jack Strunc and Dustin Skelton each had two hits. Nic Ready added a RBI double.
On the mound, Bryan Hoeing, a 2019 seventh round draft pick out of Louisville tossed three scoreless innings with a strikeout. His ERA remains 0.00 on the season. Edison Suriel had another strong outing with four strikeouts in two scoreless innings without allowing a hit.
The Muckdogs are at home on Saturday with fireworks at the ball park following the 7:05 p.m. game with Mahoning Valley. The theme is Beach Boys music for the fireworks, which was sponsored by Farm Credit East.
On Sunday, the Muckdogs play at 5:05 p.m. as kids can run the bases, there will be an autograph alley and it is Muckpups funday, a kids club day.
Tickets are available at muckdogs.com or stop by the Dwyer Stadium Ticket office between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the week. The number is 585-483-3647.
Press release:
Kayaking at DeWitt Recreation Area has been cancelled for Saturday, July 20th, due to inclement weather.
It has been rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 10th. Preregistration is required on or before Thursday Aug. 8th, call 585-344- 1122.
Seize the day with a guided kayak tour of DeWitt Pond! Explore the pond by water and discover a new world.
Meet at the boat launch at DeWitt Recreation Area. No experience needed, a beginner kayaking lesson is provided! Rent a kayak or bring your own. Kayak rentals with life vests are provided by Adventures in Fitness Inc. Solo kayak rentals are available for ages 12 and up, tandem kayak rentals are available for kids under 12 and must be piloted by an adult.
Guided tour fee is $20/person without rental or $25/person with kayak rental per session. Fee for children under 12 is $12 per session. Maximum 20 participants per session.
For more information visit our website at http://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/parks/, or contact Shannon Lyaski at Shannon.Lyaski@co.genesee.ny.us or (585) 344-1122.
A "car into goose" accident is reported on the eastbound Thruway at mile marker 393.6. Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding. The driver reportedly has minor facial injuries.
Chief Shawn Heubusch welcomed three new police officers to the Batavia PD force today.
Adam Tucker, Alec Roberts, and Jordan McGinnis are ready to begin field training after being sworn in this morning at City Hall.
Friday, July 19th – CELEBRATE 4H DAY
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A car has reportedly rear-ended a semi-truck on Ellicott Street at Liberty Street in the City of Batavia.
Unknown injuries.
City fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
UPDATE 10:58 p.m.: No injuries. The truck driver said he stopped at the intersection for a red light.
Important Notice:
The Ricky Palermo spinal injury golf tournament SOCCER CLINIC scheduled for tomorrow Friday, July 19, has been postponed until next Friday, July 26.
Same time – 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Same place – Batavia Sports Park on Bank Street Road, Batavia.
We have been notified to postpone our event tomorrow because of the dangerous high heat index (110°) that will be dangerous for the kids to be exposed to.
Any questions call Roger Hume at 585-345-1701 or Ricky Palermo at 585-739-8522
The City of Batavia has completely renovated the landscaping in front of City Hall.
A supervisor yesterday explained that the old landscaping was more than 15 years old and had become difficult to maintain and control weeds.
The topsoil was replaced (see bottom photo) and new shrubs and flowers were planted today.
Thursday, July 18th – KId's Day / HP HOOD DAY
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