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Former Alexander track star leading the way for triathlon at Roberts Wesleyan

By Press Release
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Jadyn Mullen
Submitted photo.

By Connor Beagle

Women’s Triathlon is an “emerging sport” at the NCAA level. When Alexander Central School alum Jadyn Mullen transferred to Roberts Wesleyan University this past fall, she wanted to give Triathlon a go in hopes of using it as a way to cross train for the upcoming

Blue Devils score 90 in ninth win of season

By Staff Writer
Justin Smith shooting from the paint, Smith had 24 points in the win over Odyssey.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Justin Smith shooting from the paint. He had 24 points in the win over Odyssey.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

The Blue Devils scored a season-high 90 points on Friday, beating Greece Odyssey 90-68 for Batavia's ninth win against seven losses.

Carter Mullen scored 25 points, Justin Smith, 24, Aiden Bellavia, 15, and Brady Mazur, 10.

Also in Boys Basketball:

On Friday, Le Roy beat Geneseo 51-44. Merritt

Notre Dame tops Byron Bergen in boys hoops, 62-58

By Howard B. Owens
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Byron-Bergen fell to Notre Dame in Boys Basketball on Monday, 62-58.

For Notre Dame, Jaden Sherwood scored 20 points, Ryan Fitzpatrick, 16, and Makyell Walker, 10.

Braedyn Chambry scored 21 for the Bees, and Brody Baubie scored 10.

In other Boys Basketball action, Batavia beat HFL 61-57. Carter

Batavia and Notre Dame meet in Hoops for Hope Tournament at GCC

By Howard B. Owens
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Batavia and Notre Dame faced off against each other in both Girls and Boys Basketball in support of a good cause at Genesee Community College.

The Hoops for Hope Tournament benefited the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation.

The Notre Dame girls won the first game 29-24. For the Irish, Sofia

Batavia out swings Canandaigua in opening innings to win 20-5

By Steve Ognibene
Excited Batavia bench, bringing in two runs early in first inning that carried the momentum to victory.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Excited Batavia bench, bringing in two runs early in first inning that carried the momentum to victory.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

The Batavia Blue Devils hammered Canandaigua on Friday, pounding out 20 runs in the first four innings, securing a 20-5 win.

Jakob Hutchins tossed evening innings, giving up seven hits, walking two and recording nine Ks.  

Offensively: 

  • Cole Grazioplene, 4-5,  4 runs, 2 stolen bases, 3 RBIs
  • Dane

40 local students named to SUNY GCC Spring 2024 Provost's List

By Press Release

Press Release:

218 students from Genesee Community College named to Provost's List. 

Students honored on the Provost's List have maintained part-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better.

  • Kristian Natalizia of Alexander 
  • Katie Strohm of Alexander
  • Christian Haller of Alexander
  • Olivia

Batavia slams Pittsford-Sutherland on way to 10-4 win on the road

By Staff Writer
Cole Grazioplene hits a three run RBI in the third ignites Devils towards win.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Cole Grazioplene hits a three-run RBI double.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Batavia piled on the runs against Pittsford-Sutherland on Monday behind a strong outing by pitcher Bronx Bucholz for a 10-4 win.

Bucholz notched a complete-game victory, going evening innings, giving up only four hits and whiffing five batters.

The Blue Devils were two 2-0 after two winnings.  In the

Chambry tops 1,000 career points in Byron-Bergen win over Pembroke

By Staff Writer
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Byron-Bergen's Braedyn Chambry scored his 1,000th career point on Wednesday in Pembroke against the Dragons, as part of a 28-point effort to help the Bees to a 62-56 win.

The Bees are now 12-4 on the season, and the Dragons are 9-4.  The teams are 1-1 against each other

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

By Howard B. Owens
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County property tax record photo of 6177 Main Road, Stafford, the former Odd Fellows Hall from 2009, which James Pontillo acquired at auction in 2010.

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

Oakfield Girls defeat Geneseo 67-53 in sectional home opener

By Staff Writer
Caitlin Ryan going to the hoop, Ryan scored 20 points in the Hornets win.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Caitlin Ryan going to the hoop, Ryan scored 20 points in the Hornets win.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

Oakfield-Alabama, coming in as the #3 seed, beat #14 seed Geneseo to open Class C1 sectional play on Tuesday 67-53.

Ryan Caitlin scored 20 points to lead the Hornets. Alea Groff scored 19, and Jess Sosnowski scored nine.

The Hornets jumped to a 22-11 lead in the first quarter

Tenney introduces act to grant child support payments during the prenatal period

By Press Release

Press Release:

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today introduced the Unborn Child Support Act to enable expecting mothers to receive child support payments during pregnancy.

Additional cosponsors of the legislation include U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy

Batavia runs through Rochester Prep in home opener 46-6

By Steve Ognibene
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
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

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

Steve Hyde's retirement plans? Step out of the limelight, help with a new grandchild

By Howard B. Owens
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Steve Hyde.
Photo by Steve Ognibene.

At only 61, Steve Hyde isn't planning a second career after his final days with the Genesee County Economic Development Center; he's planning to try out an actual retirement -- for awhile, at least.

"My kind of core values in retirement, I think are, I want to spend more time with my family, do a little traveling," Hyde said in an exclusive interview with The Batavian on Monday. "I'll try to be around to help out, but it's time to step away from the limelight and the leadership role a little bit."

Hyde has led the EDC for 21 years, overseeing the construction of eight shovel-ready industrial parks, including WNY STAMP, the Genesee Valley Agribusiness Park, Apple Tree Acres, Buffalo East Tech Park, and Gateway I & II corporate parks, among them. During that time, GCEDC has assisted more than 500 projects, from building expansions to whole new factories, worth a combined $2 billion-plus of investments leading to the creation of thousands of new jobs and increased tax revenue for municipalities and school districts.

Pavilion schools host 'Eclipse Learning Night' for community

By Pavilion Journalism Class
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By Darrell Upright and the PCS Introduction Journalism Class

Tuesday night, Pavilion Central School hosted its first-ever full-district community event, “Eclipse Learning Night,” in preparation for the  April 8 total solar eclipse. 

Hosted nearly two weeks before the celestial occurrence, 400 students and their families mobbed the Middle-High school’s

Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello named officer of the year, responders to incident recognized at annual Sheriff's awards

By Press Release
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Ian Sanfratello, Kyla Sanfratello, and Alexis Sanfratello, the children of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello, who died while on duty on March 10 at Batavia Downs during a confrontation with two customers.
Submitted photos.

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office held its annual awards luncheon on Tuesday and released the following press release announcing the awards.

Officer of the Year Award –  
Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello has distinguished himself in the performance of service to the citizens of Genesee County during 2024. 

In

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

By Howard B. Owens
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Brothers McClurg in their recording studio in the Harvester Center, Batavia.
Photo by Howard Owens.

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."

Facing challenges and skeptics, Plug Power officials say new plant expected to begin production in 2025

By Howard B. Owens
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Plug Power in WNY STAMP.
Photo by Howard Owens.

The company's share price hasn't risen above $5 in four months after executives informed investors that it is facing a cash flow problem, and while it has made progress on improving its cash holdings and has increased production at plants in Tennessee and Georgia, there are stock analysts downgrading Plug Power as an investment opportunity. 

Even so, Plug Power's leadership indicates the company is plowing ahead with plans to build the nation's leading fully integrated hydrogen power supply company -- a revolution in alternative energy production if Plug Power can pull it off.

Law and Order: Batavia man accused of fighting with police during disturbance on Thomas Avenue

By Howard B. Owens
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Allister Gunter

Allister L. Gunter, 28, of Batavia, is charged with attempted assault 2nd, attempted robbery 3rd, four counts of unlawful imprisonment 2nd, two counts of criminal mischief 4th, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, resisting arrest, two counts of obstructing governmental administration 2nd, and harassment 2nd. Gunter was charged following an incident reported on March 17 on Thomas Avenue. Patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance. A victim reported a fight. Gunter is accused of barricading the door, requiring officers to make a forced entry into the residence. When officers attempted to take Gunter into custody, he allegedly resisted arrest and fought with officers. The victim alleges that Gunter attempted to assault her and would not allow her or her children to leave the residence. He allegedly prevented her from calling the police for help. He was arraigned and released under supervision.

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