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Law and Order: Liberty Street man charged with criminal possession of controlled substance

By Billie Owens
May 7, 2020, 12:04pm

Joshua Stanley Martaus, 36, of Liberty Street, Batavia, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree. At 3:07 p.m. on May 5, a motor vehicle was stopped on Route 33 in the Town of Batavia following the alleged observation of a vehicle and traffic violation

Timeline, based on public documents, of issues with Stafford Odd Fellows Hall since acquired by James Pontillo

Odd Fellows Hall Stafford 6177 Main Road

By Howard B. Owens
Oct 9, 2024, 8:05am

The following is a timeline of actions and events related to the former Odd Fellows Building, 6177 Main Road, Stafford. The information comes from documents obtained by The Batavian with a Freedom of Information Law request to the town of Stafford for documents related to the building. We also

Law and Order: Highland Park teen accused of child sex abuse, more victims possible

By Billie Owens
May 1, 2020, 5:07pm

Devon A. Wright (inset photo), 18, of Highland Park, Batavia, is charged with: two counts of criminal sexual act in the second degree -- actor 18 years old or more / victim under age 15 -- a Class D felony; two counts of endangering the welfare of a child less

All school district budget votes set for June 9 by absentee balloting

By Mike Pettinella
May 20, 2020, 1:42pm

As Genesee County school districts gear up for 2020-21 budget voting and school board elections, The Batavian is providing the following capsule summaries to keep residents informed about key dates, propositions and candidates.

Per Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order, all school districts in New York State will hold annual budget voting

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