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Town of Batavia Fire Department Open House this Sunday

By Howard B. Owens
Oct 1, 2009, 5:49pm

Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Town of Batavia Volunteer Fire Department will hold an open house at its station at 8382 Lewiston Road. Lowe's is sponsoring the event through its "Heroes Project." The retailer has paid for 150 smoke detectors, 50 CO detectors and 200 kits for

The Batavian 2009 Election Survey Results

By Howard B. Owens
Oct 30, 2009, 11:40pm

Below are the results of the election survey taken of readers of The Batavian over the past three days.

Please keep in mind:

This is somewhat experimental. We're curious how close we can get to accurately reflecting how the election will go. That question won't be answered until election night

Police Beat: Basom man jailed without bail for damaging 13 mailboxes

By Billie Owens
Oct 26, 2009, 3:56pm

Justin W. Nanticoke, 21, of 7003 Council House Road, Basom, was charged with criminal mischief in the 3rd Degree (Class E felony) for allegedly intentionally damaging 13 mailboxes along Roosevelt Avenue in Batavia. The incident occurred at 12:48 a.m. on Oct. 24. Nanticoke was placed in Genesee County Jail

Batavia-based Christian recording artists Brothers McClurg headline concert at Northgate on Thursday

By Howard B. Owens
Dec 16, 2024, 8:10am

When Brothers McClurg, a Grammy-nominated Christian Americana band with roots in Buffalo and a base in Batavia, gather around a mic, they aim to do their part to serve God.

Guitarist Jeremy Thompson looks at it like this: "I feel like it's the kid with the five loaves and the bread just walking up and saying, 'This is what I got, and I want to use it for you, Lord,' you know? (John 6:1-13) If it blesses somebody, that's great. That's just to simplify it because God can do more with our little bit. I just want to get to the end and know that I used my gift in the most fulfilling way."

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