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- May 25, 2012
Ex-SPCA officials plead not guilty at arraignmentATTICA — Two former Wyoming County SPCA officials pleaded not guilty Thursday in Attica Town Court.
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Maureen Edwards is Broadway bound
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Hochul visits troops in Afghanistan
- 12:55 am Schumer urging faster track for STAMP project
- 12:54 am OTS wants to better link with Orleans agencies
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BID workshop to mix magic with customer service advice
BATAVIA — If you see no connection between customer service and magic, Bill Gormont wants to make that link.
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BEA offers plethora of summer camps
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DWI checkpoints planned in Le Roy during holiday weekend
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City’s Yard Waste Station closed Monday
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Lyndonville will debut song for Trevor Cook
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Bittersweet reunions at Towne school gathering
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GOP candidates invited to June 19 debate in Clarence
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GCASA hosts annual membership meeting
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Children to help decorate veterans’ graves
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Wyoming County Democrats plan fundraiser
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Packed house opens new Grace Baptist Church worship center
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Covel tosses perfect game for O-A softball squad
OAKFIELD — If the Oakfield-Alabama softball team had any qualms about not being the No. 1 seed in the Section 5 Class C2 tournament, the No. 2 Hornets won’t verbally say it.
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Elba downs ND in tennis; Batavia beaten in sectional finals
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Notre Dame captures sectional golf crown
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Le Roy edges Bishop Kearney in softball
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Manning Up Men redefining 'manly' -- and not just for laughsNEW YORK (AP) — May, it turns out, is a manly month, and a funny one at that.
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Maureen Edwards, a sophomore at Notre Dame High School, Batavia, has been starring on local stages for years. Her next stop is Broadway.
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- Was anyone clamoring for another 'MiB' movie? Film Review
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- 1:30 am 'Darling Companion' is for the dogs Film Review
- 1:30 am How Phillip Phillips won 'American Idol'
BoyPower Dinner: Scouts urged to take up call of serviceBATAVIA — As a kid growing up in Oconomowoc, Wisc., Dirk Debbink said he made a life-changing commitment. He joined Boy Scouts.
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PHOTO: Lions Club bike tour
Gearing up for the third annual Batavia Lions Club Bike Tour are, from left, Beth and Brian Kemp of T-Shirts Etc., Batavia Lions Club President John Murray, Lions Bike Tour Coordinator Tony Mancuso and John Roche of Adam Miller Toys & Bikes.
PHOTOS: Medina McDonald’s reduced to McRubble
Crews began demolition of the McDonald’s restaurant on Maple Ridge Road in Medina about 8 a.m. Wednesday. By 4 p.m., the building was reduced to McRubble. The restaurant is planning to build a new, more modern facility.
Read the articleHeberlein making a name for himself in wrestling
ALEXANDER — Dane Heberlein, a wrestling standout at Alexander High School, is not like many other seventh-graders.
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Le Roy artist's passion taking root in sculpture 'garden'LE ROY -- Creating sculptures is not a hobby for Adriana ippel Slutzky. It is more like a passion, the internationally exhibited and collected artist said during an interview at her Oatka Trai…
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- 5:00 am An unlikely friendship brings writing honor to Le Roy girl
- 3:00 am Raitt steps into ‘Slipstream’
- 2:00 am GO ART! puts out call for Picnic participants
- 1:30 am Poster contest winners on display at GCC Medina
PHOTOS: Medina McDonald’s r…
Crews began demolition of the McDonald’s restaurant on Maple Ridge Road in Medina about 8 a.…
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Legislature honors CiacciaPEMBROKE — The Genesee County Legislature honored its outgoing assistant county manager Wednesday.
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Mark’s Pizzeria chain joins Batavia community New!
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Sentencing for former Orleans County sheriff’s deputy adjourned
Sentencing for a former Orleans County sheriff’s deputy who committed dozens of domestic violence-related incidents against his wife was adjourned Wednesday because a judge decided he couldn’t sentence him in Genesee County.
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New York City: 5 free things for visitors to doNEW YORK (AP) — It's ironic in a city with some of the most expensive hotels and restaurants in the world, but many of New York's best attractions are free.
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Phillip Phillips is the new 'American Idol'LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new "American Idol" on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer voting. He was the …
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Batavia man gets prison sentence for 2011 burglary
BATAVIA — A city man with a long criminal history was sentenced Wednesday in Genesee County Court to state prison for burglarizing a business on Center Street in June.
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WNY Army National Guard aviation unit to deploy
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Scorse, Kircher defend state Four-Ball crown
VICTOR — For the second day in a row the weather was perfect for scoring and birdies came in bunches for much of the field, but it was the consistency of the defending champions, J.P. Kircher and Jim Scorse that led them to defend their title Tuesday at the New York State Golf Association Four-Ball Amateur Championship at Ravenwood Golf Club.
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Alexander coasts to tennis victory
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Pavilion upsets Lyons in sectional softball
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Kings edge Coyotes 4-3 in overtime to win West
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Notre Dame golf team stays unbeaten
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Guy With a Remote Eugene Polley, this click’s for youWhen you sit down on your couch or drop into the recliner tonight, and before tuning in to find out who wins “American Idol” take a run through the channels.
- May 23, 2012
For sale: One church with smalltown charm in OakfieldOAKFIELD — If you’re in the market for a property filled with colorful stained glass windows, decorative mahogany wood, plenty of reading materials and an entertainment center, Steven Metcalfe has got just the thing.
Warsaw man inducted into State Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame
ALBANY — Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, R - 59th District, honored Warsaw resident Spec. Ted N. Wilkinson Tuesday by inducting the Vietnam War veteran into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.
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Medina says farewell to Towne School on Thursday
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Economic development workshop Wednesday
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Friends of Richmond Library preview book sale set
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Obituaries for Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Is your child's temperament a good fit with yours?NEW YORK (AP) — It's a concept that parents may not be familiar with, but experts say it can explain a lot about family conflicts: Is your child's temperament a good "fit" with yours?
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Video Games 'Starhawk' soars, with a bumpy landingHere's the problem with science fiction video games: At some point, you know you're going to run into some alien race that wants to crush humanity. From "Halo" to "Gears of War" to "Mass Effec…
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- 1:15 am 5 favorite Reese Witherspoon performances New on DVD New!
- 1:00 am 5 great movies about airplanes New on DVD New!
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Albion man faces 13 charges after rampage
ALBION — A former corrections officer from Florida went on a rampage at a village hotel Friday night and then stole a truck from his employer and used it to ram his girlfriend’s vehicle as police were interviewing her in a patrol car.
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Genesee Memorial Day ceremonies start at 7 a.m.
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Man survives 180-foot plunge over Niagara Falls
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Spotlight
PHOTO: ‘Anything Goes' recital
B&J School of Dance will present a recital at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Oakfield-Alabama High School auditorium.
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PHOTO: ‘Anything Goes' recital
B&J School of Dance will present a recital at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Oakfield…
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Orleans Community Health breaks ground on Albion siteALBION — A project that has been six years in the making is moving forward with an expected completion Sept. 30.
Community the key to Leadership Genesee’s garden project
BATAVIA — Leadership Genesee’s Class of 2011 special project is blooming. During February of their program year, the Class of 2011 was charged with developing a class project to meet Leadership Genesee’s vision, by providing leadership opportunities to be good stewards within the community.
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Bellavia forms ‘Second Amendment Coalition’
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Man jailed for allegedly holding woman against her will
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Ridgeway man faces new child pornography charge
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PHOTO: Corvette caravan
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House passes Slaughter amendment
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PHOTO: Getting her goslings in a row
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Thunder eliminate Lakers
OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder surged ahead in the second half to beat Los Angeles 106-90 in Game 5 on Monday night and eliminate the Lakers from the playoffs.
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Sojda tosses no-hitter for Alexander
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Dwyer box office open for season, promotions announced
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Two Bills' games already sold out
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Monteleone 17th in sectional golf
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Obituaries for Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Julia Child, a legacy of teaching the joy of foodMassaging poultry, dropping food and utensils, and warbling her way through boeuf bourguignon and coq au vin, Julia Child left an indelible mark on American food.
'Idol' favorite would continue winner monotony
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "American Idol" viewers could be in for a serious case of deja vu if Phillip Phillips wins on the Fox talent contest's 11th season finale this week.
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Proof of success is in the numbers as GCC graduates largest-ever classA swarm of students and family descended upon the sunlit campus of Genesee Community College Sunday, taking part in the largest-ever graduation ceremony since the college was founded in 1966.
Police blotter for Monday, May 21, 2012
ELBA — Christina C. Fiscus, 33, of Byron was charged with DWI after she was stopped for speeding at 2:11 a.m. Sunday on Route 262, Genesee County sheriff’s deputies said.
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GCC names library classroom in honor of Lynn E. Browne
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ARC client ‘head over heels’ after hangin’ with The Go-Go’s
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Elba Historical Society hosting events
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Five Star Bank VP will retire
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Movers & Shakers for Monday, May 21, 2012
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PHOTO: Author visit
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PHOTO: Memorial flag
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Firemen’s auction, BBQ June 2
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Batavia Lions Bike Tour is June 9
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Attica girls win GR meet title
SCOTSVILLE — It was quite a day Saturday afternoon in the Genesee Region League Track and Field Championships at Wheatland-Chili.
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Owens and Owens lead way in LCAA track
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Monteleone, Gaesser qualify for golf SuperSectionals
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O-A, Pembroke are No. 2 seeds for baseball sectionals
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Palmer bows out in tennis qualifier
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Obituaries for Monday, May 21, 2012
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Burnett and Poehler share lots of laughs![]()
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- With seven Emmy nominations, seven years on "Saturday Night Live" and top billing on her own weekly primetime series ("Parks and Recreation"), 40-year-old Amy Poehler is, b…
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- 12:30 am 'Solitary House' a mystery with a dose of Dickens Book Review
- 7:30 am Past Tale authors offer congratulations for reading program's recent honor
- 6:30 am Late Bee Gee Robin Gibb hailed in Britain (1)
- 1:30 am MAG commissions Albert Paley work for sculpture park
- 12:30 am Kristen Wiig gets an emotional sendoff from ’SNL’
PHOTOS: GCC commencement ceremonyGenesee Community College graduated the largest class in its history -- more than 900 people -- during the college's 44th commencement exercises Sunday afternoon.
High ozone levels prompt air quality alert
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality alert until 11 tonight due to high levels of ozone.
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Batavia wins Rotary baseball tournament
BATAVIA — It wasn’t easy, and it definitely wasn’t quick, but the Batavia baseball team got it done once again.
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Robin Gibb, founding member of Bee Gees, dies at 62
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Robin Gibb, founding member of Bee Gees, dies at 62LONDON (AP) — With his carefully tended hair, tight trousers and perfect harmonies, Robin Gibb, along with his brothers Maurice and Barry, defined the disco era. As part of the Bee Gees — shor…
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- 9:20 pm 'Avengers' sinks 'Battleship" to remain No. 1 Weekend Box Office (0)
Weekend police blotter for May 19-20, 2012
(The following was reported by area police agencies over the weekend:)
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PHOTOS: Batavia wins Rotary baseball tournament
The Batavia High School baseball team won the Batavia Rotary baseball tournament late Saturday night at Dwyer Stadium.
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