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Photos: Sunset in Indian Falls

Howard Owens — Jun 2, 2023, 2:40pm

Joanne Meiser provided this photo of the sunset last night over the cemetery in Indian Falls.

Another photo by Joanne Meiser showing contrails making an X over Pembroke.

Photos: Memorial service at the WNY National Cemetery

Staff — May 29, 2023, 9:18am

Residents from throughout Western New York gathered in Pembroke on Sunday to honor the nation's fallen heroes in a ceremony at the WNY National Cemetery.

Photos by Nicholas Serrata

Pembroke Unified team offers players with disabilities a chance to shine

Howard Owens — May 26, 2023, 8:45am

D.J. Hale points to the basket to assist Cooper VonKramer with his shot on Thursday for an Assembly Game between the Pembroke Dragons and the City Honors Centaurs in the Unified Basketball League, which brings together teams comprised of players with intellectual disabilities and players who do not have disabilities so that players who might not otherwise get the opportunity to represent their schools in sports are able to take to the court in school colors.

"It's palpable on campus," said Pembroke's principal and united team coach Nathan Work. "You can feel it. Some of the students are mostly in self-contained classrooms, but they walk around the halls, and they're legends right there with the announcements of their scores. You see the other players in the stands today. They're cheering for kids that otherwise wouldn't have a chance to wear the Pembroke uniform or the Pembroke colors."

Two-vehicle accident reported in Indian Falls

Howard Owens — May 25, 2023, 8:29am

A two-vehicle accident is reported at Route 77 and Indian Falls Road, Pembroke.

One vehicle rolled over but the occupant is reportedly out of that vehicle.

Unknown injuries.

Pembroke and Indian Falls fire departments dispatched along with Mercy EMS.

UPDATE 8:31 a.m.: Minor injuries. All occupants out of the vehicles.

Judge rules against Scott Doll in latest appeal of 2010 murder conviction

Howard Owens — May 17, 2023, 5:24pm

The latest attempt by Scott F. Doll to get his 2010 conviction for murder overturned has failed to persuade another judge and his appeal based on what his attorney claimed was new evidence has been denied.

Hornets beat Dragons 10-0 in baseball

Howard Owens — May 16, 2023, 1:14pm

Brayden Smith pitched a complete-game, five-inning shutout on Monday to help lead Oakfield -Alabama over Pembroke 10-0.

Pembroke managed only three hits.

Smith struck out 10 hitters and walked two.

Bodie Hyde was 2-2 with five RBIs. Cole Kornow had two hits, scored twice, and drove in a pair of runs. Seth Gibson walked three times and scored three runs.

Photo by Kristin Smith.

Law and Order: State Police arrest four people on theft charges in three separate incidents

Howard Owens — May 15, 2023, 11:16am

Brittany L. Richway, 32, of Syracuse, and Angel M. Scott, 34, of Batavia, are charged with petit larceny. Richway and Scott are accused of stealing from a location in the Town of Batavia at 7:46 p.m. on May 11. They were arrested by the State Police and released on an appearance ticket. No further information was released.

Michael R. Vickery, 45, of Lackawanna, is charged with petit larceny. Vickery is accused of stealing from a location in the Town of Batavia at 12:52 p.m. on May 10. He was arrested by State Police and released on an appearance ticket. No further information was released.

Daniel Stevens, 49, of Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Stevens is accused of stealing from a location in the Town of Batavia on May 8 at 9:46 a.m. Stevens was released by State Police and released on an appearance ticket. No further information was released.

Cody Middlebrooks, 32, of Akron, is charged with criminal mischief 4th. Middlebrooks is accused of damaging property in the Town of Alabama on May 9 at 4:15 a.m. He was arrested by State Police. His release status is unknown. No further information was released.

Tony Robert Graber, 44, of Main Road, Pembroke, is charged with criminal contempt 2nd. Graber is accused of violating a complete stay-away order of protection on May 5 in the Town of Batavia. He was processed at the Genesee County Jail, arraigned, and released on bail.

Law and Order: Two people charged with drug possession after complaint of intoxicated driver

Howard Owens — May 8, 2023, 7:24pm

Jacob W. Patterson, 27, of Kilian Road, Pembroke, is charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, obstructing governmental administration and operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs. Patterson was arrested after officers William Yung and John Gombos were dispatched to a gas station on East Main Street on April 24 to check on a report of an intoxicated driver. Patterson allegedly tried to run from officers before being subdued and apprehended. He was issued an appearance ticket.

Van strikes tree off Thruway in Pembroke

Howard Owens — May 6, 2023, 1:37am

A van has reportedly left the roadway and struck a tree in the area of mile marker 404.6 in the eastbound lane of the Thruway.

Unknown injuries.

Pembroke Fire, Indian Falls FIre, and Mercy EMS dispatched.

UPDATE 1:50 a.m.: No injuries.

Unusual Discovery Made on Vacant Property in Pembroke

chrisbutlerjournalist@gmail.com — May 4, 2023, 9:10am

A vacant lot on Snipery Road in Pembroke is up for sale, but a search and survey process recently uncovered a surprise 133 years in the making.