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Volleyball: Elba earns 3-0 win in Class D1 semifinal

By Staff Writer
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The Elba Lancers secured a shot at a Section V title in volleyball with a 3-0 Class D2 victory over Arkport-Canaseraga on Tuesday.

Elba won the three sets 25-9, 25-15, and 25-16.

Mariah Ognibene had 10 kills and Alana Ocampo had 6. 

The championship match is Friday, 7 p.m., at Pavilion High School.

Photos by Kristin Smith.

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Volleyball: Elba advances to semifinal game

By Staff Writer
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The Elba Lancers beat Pavilion three sets to zero in the D2 Section V quarterfinal on Friday.

Sets: 25-10, 25-15, 25-16

Elba:

  • Mariah Ognibene: 6 kills, three digs, seven aces
  • Alexa Ocampo: 11 kills, two blocks, two kills, two aces
  • Jada Fite: 19 assists, three digs, two aces

Pavilion:

  • Severyn Winters: 3 blocks, two kills
  • Cori Gardner: eight assists, 11 digs
  • Cricket Coots: three kills, five digs
  • Peyton Gay: five digs

Next up for Elba, at the #3 seed, Arkport-Canaseraga, the #2 seed.  

 Photos by Kristin Smith

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Christian Yunker appointed to Tompkins Community Bank Board for Western New York

By Press Release

Press Release:

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Christian Yunker
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Furthering its commitment to community development, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) has appointed Christian Yunker to its Community Bank Board for Tompkins Western New York. Yunker brings an extensive background in agriculture and economics to his new role. Before returning to his family’s business in 2008, Yunker served as a credit officer and relationship manager at Farm Credit East; currently, he is the managing partner of CY Farms, Batavia Turf, CY Heifer Farm and CY Properties, all operated out of Elba.

“Christian’s agricultural and economic expertise, in addition to his background in public service, will be an asset to our Board,” said Diane Torcello, president, Tompkins Western New York Market. “His knowledge of the area and extensive network will also benefit our board as we continue to expand how we support the communities we serve.”

A dedicated member of the community, Yunker is heavily involved in the Genesee County Legislature. He is a member of several committees, sharing his expertise on agricultural and rural affairs, public service, ag and farmland protection, soil and water conservation and more; Yunker is also a member of the Genesee Association of Municipalities Committee. Most recently, Yunker volunteered as president of the Genesee County Farm Bureau. A graduate of Cornell University, Yunker resides in Elba with his wife and three daughters.

Volleyball: Elba picks up Senior Night win over Lyndonville

By Staff Writer
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On Senior Night on Wednesday, Elba beat Lyondville 3-0.

Sets: 25-23, 28-26, 25-13

Stats:

  • Alexa Ocampo: 10 kills, 5 assists 2 blocks 3 digs 4 aces
  • Sydney Reilly: 2 assists, 13 digs, 1 ace
  • Mariah Ognibene: 7 kills, 3 blocks, 4 aces 
Photos by Kristin Smith
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OAE picks up first-round win in Girls Soccer

By Staff Writer
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Oakfield-Alabama/Elba beat Bradford/Dundee in the first round of sectional play Girls Soccer on Tuesday, 2-0.

Stats:

  • Ava Buczek, 2 assists
  • Piper Hyde, one goal
  • Gracie Smith, one goal
  • Goalie Shutout Tori Davis and Lydia Ross

Photos by Kristin Smith.

 

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Volleyball: Elba beats Cal-Mum 3-2

By Staff Writer
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The Elba Lancers volleyball team beat Cal-Mum on Friday three sets to two.

Sets: 21-25, 18-25, 25-23, 26-24, 15-9.

Elba:

  • Alexa Ocampo: 8 kills, 3 aces, 10 digs
  • Sydney Reilly: 16 digs, 2 aces
  • Mariah Ognibene: 7 kills, 2 blocks, 4 aces

Cal Mum:

  • Mia Wilson: 2 aces, 7 digs
  • Reba Kessler: 19 kills, 2 aces, 14 digs
  • Olivia Amorese: 2 aces, 17 digs, 25 assists

Photos by Debra Reilly

 

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Alexander proves itself a tough opponent for OAE with 47-14 win

By Staff Writer
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On Thursday at Genesee Community College against Oakfield-Alabama Elba, the Alexander Trojans started hot and keep the heat through all four quarters of football for a 47-14 win.

The Trojans drove down the field with their opening possession, capping the drive with a TD run from Junior Kingston Woods from three yards out.  

A stout defense gave the Trojans their second possession soon after and Brody Heckman tossed a 12-yard TD pass to Duke Snyder. With a two-point conversion, Alexander led 14-0.

On its next possession, OAE put together a drive of its own to make the score 14-7, but Alexander answered with a 92-yard kickoff return by Kingston Woods.

Four minutes later, Damien Hale sprung loose and scored on a run up the middle from 17 yards out. Melissa Sawyer's kick was good, notching the score at 28-7 into the half.

In the third, Ryder Reichert scored from three yards out, extending the lead to 34-7.  

OAE put together another drive of its own, making it 34-14.

Early in the fourth Heckman, ran a keeper from nine yards out for a TD and Sawyer's kick was good 41-14.

Later in the fourth, Hale scored on a 35-yard run that included braking four tackles, wrapping up the scoring at 47-14.

For Alexander, Sean Pietrzkowski led the Trojan Defense with seven tackles and two tackles for a loss.  Mason Snyder had six tackles and two tackles for a loss.  Damien Hale and Ryder Reichert each recorded QB sacks.  

For OAE Brayden Jachimowicz was 10-22 passing for 83 yards and two TDs, five yards to Hunter Tabolski, and 15 yards to Brendan Porey. Avery Watterson had 10 tackles. Jack Cianfrini had nine tackles. Dominic West had eight tackles.

"Hats off to Alexander for a physical game," said OAE coach Tyler Winters. "We will look to use the remaining weeks of the season to learn how to play tough football against tough opponents.  If we can take care of business the rest of the way, we hope to set ourselves up for a chance to still get to where we want to go."

Alexander is now 6-1 on the season, and OAE is 4-3.

Photos by Debra Reilly

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OAE tops York/Pavilion 41-14

By Staff Writer
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Oakfield-Alabama/Elba beat York Pavilion on Saturday in football 41-14.

OAE stats:

  • Senior RB/LB Jack Cianfrini - 13 Carries, 221 Yards, 2 Rushing TDs, 3 Receptions, 24 Yards, 1 Receiving TD,  5 Tackles and 1 INT on Defense
  • Senior RB/LB Avery Watterson - 54 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TD,  Team-High 8 Total Tackles
  • Sophomore QB Brayden Jackimowicz - 10/18 Passing,  119 Passing Yards, 3 TDs
  • Junior RB/WR Hunter Tobolski - 25-Yard TD Reception
  • Junior WR/LB Mark Caparco - 25-Yard TD Reception, 1 INT on Defense
  • Junior TE/DL Nick Scott - 30 Receiving Yards, 5 Tackles, 1 TFL

"A complete team effort in today's win," said Coach Tyler Winter. "From a competitive standpoint, it's nice to pick up a big win like this while knowing we still have not played our best ball yet this season.  We have a quick turnaround to the next challenge, but we are excited to get back to the grind."

Photos by Debra Reilly

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Girls Soccer: OAE beats Alexander 5-0

By Howard B. Owens

Oakfield-Alabama/Elba beat Alexander in Girls Soccer on Thursday, 5-0.

Scoring:

  • Alahna Chatt 2 goals
  • Lydia Ross 1 goal
  • Gracie Smith 1 Goal
  • Piper Hyde 1 Goal 1 Assist
  • Maddie Hall 1 Assist
  • Erin List 1 Assist
  • Ava Buczek 1 Assist

Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble presents fall concert November 23

By Press Release

Press Release:

The Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble (GVWE) will host its Fall Concert on Saturday, November 23, at Elba Junior/Senior High School, located at 57 South Main St., Elba. The concert is set to begin at 4 p.m.

The GVWE aims to provide the Greater Genesee Valley audience with both new and familiar live music while offering its members the opportunity to perform challenging wind ensemble literature. This concert also creates a opportunity for the conductor and musicians to enhance their collective musical talents.

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (55+) & Veterans, $5 for students (with ID), and children 5 years old & under are Free.

The featured works of art for the evening include:

  • The Pride of Camillus by William Palange
  • Scenes from the Louvre by Norman Dello Joio
  • Some Treasures Are Heavy with Human Tears by John Mackey
  • Norwegian Rhapsody by Clare Grundman
  • Dans Bacchanale by Saint-Saëns, arranged by Jay Bocook
  • Roman Holiday by Alfredo Antonini, arranged by John Cacavas
  • Marvin Hamlisch Showcase, arranged by Warren Barker
  • Alan Silvestri: A Night at the Movies, arranged by Michael Brown
  • Veni, Veni, arranged by Chip Davis, adapted by Robert Longfield
  • Solid Men to the Front by John Philip Sousa
  • The concert will conclude with a special holiday encore

The conductor for the evening will be Philip J. Briatico, conductor and founder of the GVWE.

For more information, please contact the Genesee Valley Wind Ensemble at geneseevalleywindensemble@gmail.com or visit their website at www.geneseevalleywindensemble.org. Follow them on social media on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter).

Football: OAE beats Attica 27-19

By Staff Writer
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Oakfield-Alabama/Elba beat Attica on Friday, 27-19.

OAE Statistics:

  • Senior RB/LB Avery Watterson -  42 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TD,  85-Yard Kickoff Return for TD, 19 Total Tackles, 4 TFLs
  • Senior RB Jack Cianfrini - 91 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TD, 15-Yard TD Reception from Sophomore QB Brayden Jachimowicz
  • Senior DL Ryan Stymus - 10 Total Tackles, 1 Fumble Recovery
  • Junior DB Brendan Porey - 1 INT, 2 PBUs

"We have begun to preach that October is 'tough guy' football season," Coach Tyler Winter said. "In order for our team to get to where we want to go, we need to find a way to persevere and get gritty wins.  Our boys did exactly that tonight.  There is plenty that we need to improve upon, but it's always good to go on the road and get the win on our quest for improvement."  

Also on Friday, 

  • Le Roy/Cal-Mum beat Livonia 40-0
  • Avon beat Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen, 62-7

Photos by Debra Reilly

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Volleyball: Elba beats Holley

By Staff Writer

Elba beat Holley 3-0 in volleyball on Tuesday.

Scores: 25-13, 25-7, 25-20

Stats:

  • Alexa Ocampo- 5 kills, 6 digs, 3 assists, 5 aces
  • Mariah Ognibene- 7 kills, 3 blocks, 1 dig
  • Brynn Stackhouse- 5 kills, 1 dig, 4 aces
  • Jada Fite- 17 assists, 3 kills, 3 digs, 5 aces

Volleyball: Pembroke beats Elba 3-0

By Staff Writer

Pembroke beat Elba in volleyball in three sets on Thursday.

Socres:

  • 25-21, 
  • 25-22, 
  • 25-24
Setter Juliana Cleveland had 20 assists and 12 digs. Outside hitter Reagan Schneider had 9 kills,  5 digs and a block. Right side Brianna Reynalds had 12 digs, 4 aces, 3 kills and a block. Middle hitter Onolee Easterbrook added 5 kills, 4 solo blocks and 3 blocking assists. 
 
For Elba, Alexa Ocampo had 6 kills, 10 digs and 4 aces. Sydney Reilly had 9 digs and Jada Fite added 13 assists and 1 ace. 

Volleyball: Elba beats Kendall 3-0

By Staff Writer
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Elba beat Kendall in volleyball on Wednesday three sets to zero.

Scores:

  • 25-21
  • 25-19
  • 25-16

Elba stats:

  • Alexa Ocampo- 7 kills, 2 digs, 8 aces
  • Jada Fite- 14 assists, 2 blocks, 2 digs
  • Sydney Reilly- 9 digs, 2 aces

Photos by Kristin Smith.

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Boys Soccer: OT goal lifts Bees to victory over Addison

By Staff Writer
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The Byron-Bergen/Elba Bees notched a 1-0 overtime win on Tuesday over the Addison Knights.

At 1:30 in the sudden death OT, Colin Rae knocked in the golden goal from about 30 yards out.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

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Law and Order: Batavia man accused of threatening person with box cutter, fighting with police

By Howard B. Owens
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Michael J. Stack, 47, of Batavia, is charged with attempted robbery 3rd, attempted criminal possession of a weapon, 2nd, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, 2nd, menacing, 2nd, endangering the welfare of a child, and harassment 2nd. Stack is accused of striking another person and threatening that person with a box cutter. When police attempted to arrest him on Sept. 3, Stack allegedly fought with officers and attempted to take an officer's gun from the officer's holster. Stack was arraigned in City Court and held without bail.

Anthony Earl Parks, 19, of West 150th Street, New York City, is charged with criminal possession of a weapon 3rd and criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds. Parks, a Genesee Community College student, is accused of possessing an unregistered loaded pistol with a high-capacity magazine while at College Village at 11:50 p.m. on Sept. 22.  Campus security was made aware that Parks may possess a weapon through a social media post.  There is no information uncovered by investigators alleging any threats by Parks related to the handgun. Parks was arraigned and jailed on $25,000 bail or $5,000 bond. The incident was investigated by Deputy Rachael Diehl and Investigator Erik Andre. They were assisted by campus security.

Patrick O. Spikes, 43, of Batavia, is charged with criminal possession fo a weapon 3rd and menacing 2nd. Spikes is accused of threatening another person with a knife during a fight on Sept. 17 at an undisclosed location. Spikes was arraigned in City Court and held without bail.

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Nicholas C. Kingdollar, 28, of Batavia, is charged with burglary 2nd, criminal contempt 2nd, and aggravated family offense. Kingdollar was allegedly found on Sept. 6 inside a residence at an undisclosed location in violation of a stay-away order of protection. He was arraigned in City Court and was ordered held on $5,000 bail, $10,000 bond, or $20,000 partially secured bond.

Penny S. Hofert, 58, of Batavia, is charged with criminal of a controlled substance 3rdf and criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. Hofert was arrested on Aug. 22 following an investigation into an alleged drug sale on Aug. 5. Batavia PD reports that members of the Neighborhood Enforcement Team witnessed a suspect conduct a drug sale on Bank Street. Hofert was arraigned and released.

Adam J. Arsenault, 38 of Batavia, is charged with criminal possession of a weapon 4th. Arsenault is accused of possessing a muzzleloader. He was arrested on Aug. 27. Police state that Arsenault is a convicted felon and is not permitted to possess any guns. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Kyle J. Leenhouts, 36, of Rochester, is charged with DWI. On Aug. 24, Batavia patrol officers were dispatched to McDonald's on East Main Street where a person was reportedly causing a disturbance in the drive-thru. Leenhouts was arrested following an investigation. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Keith M. Lewandowski, 33, of Batavia, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. He was arrested on Aug. 26 on a warrant based on an incident on Dec. 3. Officers stopped Lewandowski on his bicycle for an alleged traffic violation. He was allegedly found in possession of narcotics. He was arraigned and released.

Mason D. Dumbleton, 33, of Alexander, is charged with DWI. Dumbleton was stopped on Aug. 23 on Ellicott Street, Batavia, by a Batavia patrol officer. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Lindsay Q. Brooks, 38, of Batavia, is charged with criminal mischief 4th. Brooks is accused of damaging the door of a residence on Ellicott Place, Batavia, during a fight. She was issued an appearance ticket.

Trevor N. Christman, 34, of Batavia, is charged with exposure of a person. Christman is accused of exposing himself and uritnating on a building on Ellicott Street, Batavia, on Aug. 15. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Dominic D. Czerniak, 25, of Batavia, is charged with harassment 2nd. Czerniak was arrested on Aug. 12. He allegedly kicked another person in a fight on West Main Street, Batavia. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Suzanne C. Stein, 62, of Byron, was arrested on Aug. 24 on a warrant. Stein was initially issued a traffic ticket for a misdemeanor traffic violation. The warrant was issued after she allegedly failed to appear in court. Stein was arraigned and released.

Michael C. Smith, 32, of Batavia, was arrested on four warrants on Aug. 19. The warrants are related to several different incidents where Smith was charged with petit larceny and trespass. He was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail. 

Alicia M. Lyons, 44, of Batavia, is charged with harassment 2nd. Lyons is accused of striking another person during a fight on Mill Street, Batavia, on Sept. 2. She was arrested again on Sept. 4 and charged with two counts of harassment 2nd. She is accused of striking another person at two separate times. She was arraigned in City Court and released.

Joseph M. Call, 24, of Batavia, turned himself in on a warrant on Aug. 28. Call was issued a misdemeanor traffic ticket, on June 10. A warrant was issued, after he allegedly failed to appear in court. Call was arraigned and released.

Brandon A. Honore, 39, of Batavia, was arrested on Aug. 29 on a warrant. Honore allegedly failed to appear in court on a misdemeanor traffic ticket. He was arraigned in City Court and released. 

Bill A. Thomas, 64, of Batavia, is charged with open alcohol container in public. Thomas was allegedly found in possession on Aug. 31 of an open container of alcohol in Austin Park. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Jeremy C. Goodell, 50, of Batavia, is charged with open alcohol container in public. Goodall is accused of possessing an open container in Austin Park on Aug. 31. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Jamie A. Dutton, 32, of Batavia, was arrested on Aug. 30 on a warrant and other charges. The warrant charges Dutton with petit larceny. He is accused of stealing merchandise from Aldi on June 20. He was additionally charged with criminal impersonation 2nd, for allegedly lying about his name in order to avoid arrest, as well as resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental Administration 2nd, for allegedly running from police who were attempting to arrest him. He was arraigned in  City Court and turned over to the Genesee County Jail, on a Parole warrant.

Francis A. Coombs, 57, of Batavia, is charged with criminal mischief 4th. Coombs is accused of kicking a hole in a wall at a residence on State Street on Aug. 25. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Deandre C. Lee, 30, of Rochester, and Myrin D. Lumpkin, 46, of Batavia, are both charged with disorderly conduct. Lee and Lumpkin are accused of fighting with each other on Aug. 25 in the street at the intersection of Main Street and Jefferson Avenue. Lee was also charged with criminal contempt 2nd. He is accused of violating an order of protection in relation to an occupant of a vehicle Lee and Lumpkin had been in. Lee was arraigned in City Court. Lumpkin was issued an appearance ticket.

Lyndsay T. Young, 41, of Batavia, is charged with trespass. Young is accused of living in the woods of private property on South Jackson Street, Batavia. She was arrested on Aug. 26. She was issued an appearance ticket.

Jennifer N. Wilson, 37, of Olean, was arrested on a warrant on Aug. 27. Wilson was initially arrested on Feb 26 on charges of criminal trespass 2nd, obstructing governmental administration 2nd and resisting arrest. Wilson allegedly failed to appear in court on the charges. Wilson was arraigned in City Court and released. 

Lamar I. Randall, 39, of Batavia, was arrested on Aug. 8 on a warrant. Randall allegedly failed to appear on a traffic ticket. He was arraigned and released.

Thomas J. Preedom, 36, of Clarence, is charged with failure to register. Preedom is reportedly a registered sex offender and allegedly failed to report a change of address within 10 days. He was arraigned in City Court and released under supervision.

Raymond L. Keffer, Jr., 47, of Brockport, is charged with failure to register. Keffer is reportedly a registered sex offender and allegedly failed to report a change of address within 10 days. He was issued an appearance ticket and released.

Mark W. McWethy, 56, of Batavia, was arrested on Sept. 11 on a warrant. McWethy was initially charged on Aug. 6 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 4th and criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th. He allegedly failed to appear in court to answer to the charges. He was arraigned and released.

Anthony R. Dunmore, 44, of Rochester, is charged with criminal obstruction of breathing. Dunmore is accused of placing his hands around another person's neck during a fight on State Street on Sept. 7., 2023. The suspect fled the scene. Dunmore was arrested on a warrant on Sept. 6. He was arraigned and released.

Michael A. Sweet, 38, of Batavia, is charged with harassment 2nd. Sweet is accused of grabbing another person and dragging that person during a fight on Raymond Avenue on Sept. 16. He was also arrested on a warrant charging harassment 2nd in connection with an incident involving the same victim. He was arraigned in City Court and ordered held in the Genesee County Jail.

Jerry Smith, Jr., 49, of Batavia, is charged with harassment 2nd. Smith is accused of shoving another person during a dispute on South Swan Street. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Kristen L. Kocent, 36, of Batavia, is charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs. Kocent was stopped by a Batavia patrol officer on Oct. 13. She was arrested on Sept. 16, accused of driving while under the influence of narcotics. She was arraigned in City Court and released on her own recognizance.

Rachel A. Baer, 37, of Le Roy, was arrested on Sept. 17 on a warrant. Baer was initially arrested in May on a charge of petit larceny. She allegedly failed to appear in court. She was arraigned and released. 

Timothy J. Niccloy, 39, of Batavia, was arrested on Sept. 15 on a warrant. Niccloy was issued a misdemeanor traffic ticket on June 4. He allegedly failed to appear in court. Niccloy was arraigned and released.

Daniel P. Frey, 42, of Batavia, is charged with theft of service. Fey is accused of not paying for his meal at Tully's. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Joseph Anthony Saccomanno, 67, Highland Drive, Williamsville, is charged with harassment 2nd. Saccomanno is accused of hitting another person inside of the concert venue at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center at 8:11 p.m. on Sept. 17. He was issued an appearance ticket. 

Tiaan Geldenhuys, 26, of Watson Road, Elba, is charged with assault 3rd. Geldenhuys is accused of attacking a co-worker at a location on Transit Road in Byron at 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 17, causing physical injury. 

Casey Thomas Vaughn, 35, of Prestige Xing, Batavia, is charged with criminal contempt 2nd. Vaughn is accused of violating an order of protection at 10:09 p.m. on Sept. 19. He was held pending arraignment.

Nathaniel Austin Moultrup, 24, of West Main Street, Batavia, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, driving left of pavement, moving from lane unsafely, drinking alcohol or using cannabis in a motor vehicle. Moultrup was stopped at 1:55 a.m. on Sept. 21 on West Main Street Road, Batavia, by Deputy Jacob Kipler.

Maura Carina Diaz-Garcia, 41, of Batavia Oakfield Townline Road, is charged with assault 2nd. Diaz-Garcia is accused of hitting another person multiple times and hit the person in the head with a coat hangar. The victim sustained multiple physical injuries, including bruising along the the left side of his or her body and a cut on the forehead. Diaz-Garcia was held pending arraignment.

Dean Michael Boldt, 57, of Wende Road. Alden, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08 of alcohol and motor vehicle lights not meeting standards. Boldt was stopped at 1:28 a.m. on Sept. 22 on West Main Street Road, Batavia, by Deputy Jacob Kipler.

Rebert gets 6th straight Arc 5K win with previous record holder only seconds behind

By Howard B. Owens
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With record-holder Mike Richenberg on his trail, Oakfield's Brandon Rebert became the second man in the history of Arc of Genesee Orleans Friends and Family 5K in Elba to win six consecutive races.

He tied the record set by Richenberg in 2014.

Rebert posted a time of 19:19. Richenberg, of Corfu, came in second with a time of 19:42.

Neither man has won as many races as Oakfield's Kimberly Mills, who at 20:34, picked up at least her eighth title on Saturday in the Arc 5K, with her first coming in 2009. The online and The Batavian's records are incomplete, so we don't know if she might have more than eight wins. We can't account for two years of races. She said she doesn't keep count.

Rebert started his record-tying streak in 2018. There was no race in 2020 because of the pandemic.

In 2021, he recorded the race's fast time at 18:09.

For The Batavian's prior coverage of the annual race, click here.

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Girls Soccer: OAE beats Pembroke 3-2

By Staff Writer
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In Girls Soccer on Thursday, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba beat Pembroke 3-2.

OAE's goals were scored by Piper Hyde, Alahna Chatt, and Lydia Ross.

Photos by Kristin Smith.

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Photos: Daisies in Elba

By Howard B. Owens
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At Batavia Elba Townline Road and Bank Street Road, there is a nice stand of daisies along the roadside.

UPDATE: Lori Forsyth points out that these flowers are properly called Jerusalem artichokes. They are perennial. She says she grows them at the other end of Townline Road.  She says they are edible, "although I've never eaten one ha ha."

Photos by Howard Owens.

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