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Photos: Opening of Downtown Farmers Market for 2023

Howard Owens — Jun 2, 2023, 4:15pm

Four-year-old Levi Maerten enjoys an apple at Friday's opening of the Downtown Farmers Market in Batavia. The Famers Market is located next to the former J.C. Penney building of of Alva Place. The market runs each week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Photos by Howard Owens.

Photos: Car from Joe Gibbs Racing on display at Cedar Street Sales and Rentals

Howard Owens — Jun 2, 2023, 3:36pm

A car that is part of the Joe Gibbs Race Team visited Cedar Street Sales and Rental today. Race team sponsors include DeWalt and Cub Cadet, brands carried by Cedar Street.

The team has won five Cup Series titles since 2000 and is based in Huntersville, N.C.

Pictured are Cedar Street's Guy Clark, center, Ethan Carter, from Club Cadet, and Morris Abernathy, representing Joe Gibbs Racing.

The car will be at Cedar Street on Saturday from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.

Photos by Howard Owens.

Photos: Ducklings rescued on Raymond Avenue

Howard Owens — Jun 2, 2023, 10:56am

City firefighters were called to Raymond Avenue this morning to rescue a family of ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain.

Photos by Frank Capuano.

Photos: motorists asked to Fill the boot for MDA

Howard Owens — Jun 2, 2023, 10:45am

City firefighters, Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 896 members, are positioned at strategic locations in Downtown Batavia today (Friday) until 2 p.m. collecting donations for Muscular Dystrophy Association as part of their annual Fill the Boot campaign.

Photos by Frank Capuano

Law and Order: Batavia woman, 80, accused of trespassing, kicking police officers

Howard Owens — Jun 2, 2023, 8:30am

Carolyn L Kurek, 80, of West Main Street, Batavia, is charged with trespass and harassment 2nd. Kurek is accused of refusing to leave a location on North Street. After a lengthy negotiation with police, according to the report, the officers attempted to physically remove her, and she allegedly kicked and scratched the officers. Kurek was issued an appearance ticket, transported to her apartment, and released.

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Truck reportedly strikes tree on Pearl Street Road

Howard Owens — Jun 2, 2023, 8:27am

A truck has reportedly struck a tree in th area of 3207 Pearl Street Eoad, Batavia.

The initial report is the driver was entrapped. Law enforcement on scene says that’s not the case. The driver will need evaluation by a medic.

East Pembroke Fire an an Engine from Town of Batavia along with Mercy EMS dispatched.

From the margins into the mainstream: PRIDE Month kicks off with Thursday celebration

jfbeck_99_272012 — Jun 2, 2023, 8:20am

Genesee County Legislative Chair Shelley Stein, center, presents a proclamation for PRIDE Month to Ayden Carlson, a junior at Batavia High School, during a flag-raising event to kick off the month Thursday at the War Memorial in Batavia. Photo by Joanne Beck.

Ayden Carlson admitted to being pretty excited Thursday, minutes before speeches, proclamations, brief history lessons and a flag-raising ceremony to kick off PRIDE Month.

Ayden, a soon-to-be senior at Batavia High School, is the game coordinator and a youth leader for the LGBTQ outreach agency GLOW OUT and the youth league ACT OUT, which is part of new summer initiatives funded by the state Office of Mental Health, led by Executive Director Sara Vacin.

“It’s the first year that this has happened. I’m also staying on for next year, so I will be doing the same thing next June. I’m very, very excited because I’ve met a lot of wonderful people through this program. And it’s nice to have a place where you feel like you belong, especially being in a marginalized community,” Ayden said.

Flag ceremony puts rainbow 'way up high' and signals that dreams do come true

jfbeck_99_272012 — Jun 2, 2023, 8:15am

Members of GLOW OUT and ACT OUT gather Thursday to kick off Pride Month at the War Memorial in Batavia. Photo by Joanne Beck.

Thursday marked the beginning of June and what promises to be a busy month for Pride activities, local organizers and members of GLOW OUT said during a gathering and flag-raising ceremony at the War Memorial at Jerome Center in Batavia.

Car reportedly flips over on Batavia Elba Townline Road

Howard Owens — Jun 1, 2023, 10:25pm

A vehicle has flipped over in the area of 5230 Batavia Elba Townline Road, Batavia.

Two occupants inside the vehicle.

No word yet on injuries.

Town of Batavia Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.

UPDATE 10:28 p.m.: A chief arriving on scene reports on vehicle on its side.

UPDATE 10:29 p.m.: Confirming two occupants. There are no injuries. Crews can respond non-emergency.

Vehicle strikes parked car on Harvester Avenue, Batavia

Howard Owens — Jun 1, 2023, 7:58pm

Reader-submitted photo.

A vehicle has struck a parked car in front of the Harvester Center, 56 Harvester Avenue.

One occupant, seems confused, according to a caller.

City Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.