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Final Sheriff's Office report on death at Darien's 'Ride of Steel' contains new details

By Howard B. Owens
Aug 25, 2011, 12:42pm

Sgt. James Hackemer, who died July 8 after being ejected from the Ride of Steel at Darien Lake Theme Park, boarded the roller coaster wearing a Brown Fox racing hat.

As the ride crested a hill on the east side of the ride, Hackemer's hat flew off his head. Witnesses

Batavia runs through Rochester Prep in home opener 46-6

Zailen Griffin runs an opening drive to the endzone and the Blue Devils kept the momentum going through each quarter on Friday evening at VanDetta stadium. Photo by Steve Ognibene

By Steve Ognibene
Sep 21, 2024, 1:21pm

Batavia put together an impressive air and ground game for its home opener on Friday, beating Rochester Prep 46-6.

Zailen Griffing ran for 105 yards and two TDs on 11 attempts. Isaac Varland threw for 106 yards and a TD, going 3-6, while Bronx Bucholz was 2-3 passing for