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Shop Local: Keep our community strong and vibrant

By Howard B. Owens

Today is Shop Local Saturday. Ironically, it's a national event pushed by a multinational corporation. Be that as it may, our readers know one of the underlying philosophies of The Batavian is that people should strive to shop at local businesses as much as possible.

In this day and age

New downtown restaurant, Carter's, opens today

By Howard B. Owens

Yes, dreams can come true, and so far, they have for Brenden Mullen, who eight years after going to work in his father's restaurant, formerly Larry's Steakhouse, is now the owner of Carter's in the same location.

But the dream doesn't stop there. Carter is the name of his 9-year-old son

Larry's Steakhouse closes, but new restaurant to open soon

By Howard B. Owens

Larry's Steakhouse has closed, but the Mullen family is far from done with serving up great meals at 60 Main St., Batavia.

Owner Steve Mullen is stepping aside and his son Brendon Mullen is planning a new restaurant at the same location, which will be called Carter's.

"I don't want

Boys Basketball: Batavia’s offense dominates Marcus Whitman 63-36

By Staff Writer
Carter Mullen going for two points last evening on Batavia's home court vs Marcus Whitman.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Carter Mullen going for two points last evening on Batavia's home court vs Marcus Whitman.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

Batavia's offense sizzled against Marcus Whitman on Wednesday leading to a 63-36 win at home.

Casey Mazur scored 17 points for the Blue Devils, Gavin White, 15, Carter Mullen, 14, Justin Smith, 7, and Ty Gioia, 6.

Mazur hit five three-pointers.

"We're trying to become an inside-first team with

Baseball: Batavia loses to Medina 7-1

By Staff Writer

Batavia took its third loss in baseball on Monday, 7-1, against Medina.

Brady Carney took the loss. He gave up three runs but only one hit in 3 1/3 innings. He left the game after catching a line drive with his bare hand in the fourth inning, causing his hand

Melchiora "Millie" Pilato

By T.J. Woodward

  Melchiora “Millie’ Pilato, 85, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Friday February 5, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. She was born on September 8, 1930 in Realmonte, Italy to the late Giuseppe & Anna (Zambito) DiSalvo.  

In addition to her parents, Millie is predeceased by her loving husband Calogero “Charlie” Pilato who passed away in 1988; a sister Giovanna Tutino; brothers in law Guiseppe Coco and Frank Pilato; sisters in law Rosina DiSalvo and Josephine Coco.  

Millie enjoyed cooking and baking many Italian specialties, especially “Millie’s” Pizza and Ossi di Morte cookies.  She was a seamstress for Alexanders Department Store in Batavia and her passion for sewing began in Italy where she was trained.  Millie was known for her love of God in her life, those that loved her knew they would always be fed and prayed for.  She was member of St. Anthony’s Church, Notre Dame Prayer Group, St. Joseph’s Table, the Alter and Rosary Society, St. Nick’s Club along with St. Michael’s Society.

She is survived by her three daughters; Paula (Thomas) Pilato Mullen of Virginia Beach, Anna Pilato of Fairfax, VA and Josette Pilato of Batavia; brothers Franceso DiSalvo of Penfield and Antonino DiSalvo of Italy; brother in law Alfonso Tutino of Italy, sister in law Antonina Pilato of Fairport, brother and sister in law Dr. Philip and Frances Pilato of Camp Hill, PA; her beloved granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth Mullen of VA along with many nieces And nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday February 8, 2016 from 3:00PM-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday February 9, 2016 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary’s) 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020. She will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum in Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

Baseball: Batavia suffers first league loss

By Staff Writer

Batavia lost to Eastridge at Eastridge on Wednesday, 8-0.

It was the Blue Devils first loss of the season to a league rival.

Brady Carney took the loss, going 3 2/3 innings, giving up four hits and eight runs.

Batavia Offense 

  • Carter Mullen, 1-3
  • Jameson Motyka, 1-3
  • Hassan Harris, 1-1

Hoops for Hope: Blue Devils top Fighting Irish in Boys Basketball

By Staff Writer
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In a special second-annual battle of hometown rivals, Batavia topped Notre Dame in Boys Basketball at GCC on Saturday, 63-53.

Hoops for Hopes benefits the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation.

Batavia's Buddy Brasky, head coach, conceived of the idea for the tournament in 2024 and after a successful tournament last

Batavia Baseball defeats Olympia-Odyssey 5-1

By Staff Writer
 Batavia beat Olympia/Odyssey monday afternoon at Dwyer Stadium by a score of 5-1.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Batavia beat Olympia/Odyssey Monday afternoon at Dwyer Stadium by a score of 5-1.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

Starter Brady Carney went all seven innings for the complete game victory on Tuesday as Batavia beat Olympia-Odyssey, 5-1.

Carney fanned seven, walked two and only gave up one hit.

Batavia offense 

  • Carter Mullen, 3-4, triple, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored
  • Maggio Buchholz, 3-4,  1 RBI
  • Nolan Ball, 2-3

Batavia walks it off against Eastridge to improve to 5-0 in league play

By Staff Writer

Batavia remained dominant in league play, improving to 5-0 (8-4 overall) with a 6-5 win over Eastridge on Tuesday.

The winning pitcher was Bronx Buchholz, who threw a complete gaming, surrending only five hits and striking out seven without walking any hitters.

Offense:

  • Maggio Buchholz, 2-3, RBI, run scored, triple

Blue Devils beat Eastridge giving Coach Buddy Brasky 500th career win

By Howard B. Owens
Coach Buddy Brasky pictured with his team, former students, parents now helped celebrate his 500th career win over Eastridge 83-79 at Batavia High School Friday evening.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Coach Buddy Brasky pictured with his team, former students, and parents now helped celebrate his 500th career win over Eastridge 83-79 at Batavia High School Friday evening.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

Genesee County Undersheriff Brad Mazur was there for Buddy Brasky's first win as Batavia's varsity basketball coach, and on Friday, he was in the Batavia High School gymnasium for Brasky's 500th win.

Mazur played on Brasky’s first squad in 1990-91, and this season, his son Brady, a senior, and

Highview Conall N splashes to Open victory at Batavia Downs

By Billie Owens

(Photo of Highview Conall N with driver Jim Morrill Jr.)

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs

An all-day rain left the track sloppy for the card at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Oct. 1), but some of the fastest times of the meet were recorded during the evening. None the

Genesee ARC celebrates 50th anniversary at annual meeting

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

Genesee ARC’s 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting was held Friday night, just two days shy of the actual May 1, 1966 date that the agency was founded. Master of Ceremonies, WBTA's Dan Fischer, welcomed the 200 guests to Genesee ARC’s Community Center Forum.

The first order of business presented

Batavia ready to ask state to place $10 million bet on community's future

By Howard B. Owens

Just 10 years ago, Batavia was a city barely hanging on. Nobody could imagine, said City Manager Jason Molino, that things would have turned around enough by 2016 that Batavia could be a serious contender for a $10 million prize in a competition for downtown revitalization projects.

Genesee County Economic Development Center

Lots of personnel changes in county Sheriff's Office

By Billie Owens

Press release:

Due to numerous retirements, promotions, and vacancies over the past year, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has seen several personnel changes within all its divisions during fiscal 2015-16.

“These individuals are excellent additions to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and will reflect the professionalism of this agency," Sheriff

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