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Open Letter: Kim Cox provides information on Leader's testing; responds to Bowcock's letter

By Howard B. Owens

Statement:

Letter to the Community

The Leader Professional Services Final Recommendations Review is posted below and available through this link. Since there still appears to be some misunderstanding regarding whether we are committed to conducting soil testing, I would like to clarify that we are committed to conducting soil testing

USDA says deadline looms for farmers to apply for conservation funding

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

Genesee County farmers and private landowners were matched $1.5 million dollars in federal assistance this past fiscal year to install conservation practices on their farms, fields and forests.

Heath Eisele, district conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service said, “We are currently accepting applications for fiscal year 2013

Arctic Refrigeration Co. of Batavia heating things up

By Jamie VanWyngaarden

This is the second in a series of stories about the 2011 winners of the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Awards.

Arctic Refrigeration Company of Batavia, Inc. is heating things up in Genesee County and is being honored by the chamber of commerce as the 2011 Business of the Year

Head of BEST Center at GCC resigns

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

With much ambivalence, Genesee Community College announces that Jerry Kozlowski, associate vice president for Workforce Development, commonly known as The BEST Center (Business Employee Skills Training), has tendered his resignation. After Jan. 4, Jerry plans to spend more time with his family, and also continue his graduate school

Batavia City School District Board of Education meeting highlights

By Billie Owens

Press release:

These are the highlights from the Batavia City School District (BCSD) Board of
Education meeting on Monday, April 16:

Superintendent of Schools Margaret Puzio announced that the consolidation and consequent reorganization of the district has been going smoothly due to the cooperation of the Batavia Teachers Association, staff

Pavilion bank robbery suspect may have been involved in Rochester and Geneva heists

By Howard B. Owens

Investigators believe they have identified a possible suspect in Friday's robbery of a Five Star Bank in Pavilion, according to Deputy Chief Jerome Brewster.

"We remain very optimistic that we'll be able to solve this," Brewster said.

According to Brewster, there are some "common denominators" with prior bank robbers in

Tops to start carrying Alpina yogurt

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

Artisan dairy manufacturer Alpina Foods has announced its yogurts will be available at Tops Friendly Markets, a leading grocery retailer in Upstate New York State and Northern Pennsylvania. The supermarket chain will carry Alpina Revive Greek Yogurt and Bon Yurt by Alpina at all Tops Friendly Market locations

GCC to hold half-day information showcase on SUNY opportunities

By Billie Owens

Press release:

A half-day program aimed at showcasing the quality, diversity and opportunities available at all colleges within the State University of New York (SUNY) system will take place at the Batavia campus of Genesee Community College on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

More than 100 guidance counselors from high schools in

Greetings from Knoxville!

By Bea McManis
August 5, 2012 Knoxville, TN Buffalo NY to Host 2014 Horseshoe World Tournament Lyle Dorler, President of the NYS Horseshoe Pitchers Association, announced that the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA)2014 World Horseshoe Tournament will be held at the Erie County Fairgrounds Event Center. Buffalo, Wausau, Wisconsin and Charlotte, West Virginia

Photo: DMV drop box installed in Village of Bergen

By Howard B. Owens

Dealing with the DMV just got a little bit easier in the Village of Bergen. At the urging of Trustee Anne Marie Barclay, the county (through the efforts of the County Clerk's Office, and the highway department) installed a DMV drop box outside the village hall.

"One of the things

Today's Deals: Alabama Hotel, Jagged Edges, Salsa & Curry, Spirits, and more!

By Lisa Ace

Alabama Hotel, 1353 Lewiston Road, Basom, NY: A historic and legendary tavern and restaurant. The Alabama Hotel is famous for its fish fries, but also serves a variety of top-quality entrees, featuring Certified Angus Beef. Now with expanded hours. We have a $25 gift certificate for $12.50.

Alli's Cones &

Batavia Downs announces it generated $17 million in revenue for education

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

Batavia Downs Casino generated more than $16.99 million for education during the 2011 fiscal year (April 2011 to March 2012), according to the recently released data by the Division of Lottery. As part of Batavia Downs Casino’s ongoing support of New York education, 51 percent of Batavia Downs

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