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2nd Annual Christmas in the City, Kids Ornament Contest!

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:26:26 -0500

We are looking for children 12 years old and under to submit a Christmas Ornament created by them by December 3rd. All entries should be delivered to Batavia Stage Coach Florist. Entries will be judged bsed on most creative, best holiday theme, most colorful, and best use of materials. Great prizes from local merchants will be awarded.

Fire above Pavilion Post Office

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:30:19 -0500

Firefighters did their best to save the mail when a fire broke out at the post office building, at 11142 Lake St. in Pavilion, overnight.

The fire actually started in the apartment that is above the post office. The fire chief said it started in a deep fat fryer in the kitchen around midnight. Smoke was billowing from the roof. Firefighters contained the fire to the apartment, but because of all the water they used, some of it leaked into the post office downstairs.

Leadership Wyoming Accepting Applications for 2009

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:05:08 -0500

Perry, NY - The 2008 Leadership Wyoming program is quickly winding down with the graduation of the second program year approaching in December. This year's class has embraced the program, diving into all aspects of Wyoming County and what makes it tick.

Contractor accused of falsifying invoices

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:58:41 -0500

A Wyoming County contractor was arrested Monday on felony charges for allegedly falsifying more than $56,000 in invoices, State Inspector General Joseph Fisch said.

David Darling, 61, the owner of Pro Care Contracting of Wyoming, is accused of forging 22 lease agreements and five invoices to boost bills on emergency construction jobs at the Attica, Collins and Gowanda correctional facilities in Western New York, dating back to 2006.

State says: Pontillo's Pizza owes more than $112k in back taxes

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:33:47 -0500

Monday morning, Pontillo's restaurant in Batavia closed up shop temporarily for renovations. "It's all good," owner Sam Pontillo told Daily News reporter Joanne Beck. In that article, which appeared in the Tuesday edition of the Daily, Beck wrote that Pontillo "expects to re-open ... within a couple of weeks."

Pheasant hunter fatally shot in Darien Lake State Park

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:27:00 -0400

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspected hunting accident that claimed the life of a 48-year-old Pembroke man.

Authorities said a preliminary investigation indicates that the victim, John E. Stocking, was hunting pheasants with a shotgun inside Darien Lake State Park when the incident occurred.

Budget mess means winter reductions at some parks

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:19:35 -0400

While visitors will find more state park gates shut this winter as a means to save money, they'll still be able to walk, snowshoe or ski in to most of those 325,000 acres scattered from Long Island to Niagara Falls and up to the Thousand Islands.

Financial Company expanding to Geneseo

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:14:07 -0400

Other people's financial misfortunes continue to be good jobs news for the Rochester region as a student loan collection company with operations in California and Louisiana plans to open a third location in Geneseo early next year.

Promising to redirect Power Authority

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:08:50 -0400

A lot of people have been saying the New York Power Authority should be doing more for Western New York.

The authority�^TMs new boss agrees. “We are going to have a real focus on Western New York,” Richard M. Kessel said. “I think there�^TMs been a disconnect between NYPA and this community.”

Team Training and Leadership Development

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:44:13 -0400

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Team Building Success - How to Develop Effective Training and Development

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:30:46 -0400

Do you want your team building program to be a success?

While many factors play a part in creating a successful meeting, off site and team training program �" here are 4 ways that work for organizations team success.

Star Spangled Mule

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:23:26 -0400

This is my mule Anna Mae and myself. I recently gave her a winter clip, as she grows a tremendous coat of fur causeing her to get uncomfortablly warm. ( She wears a blanket if it gets too chilly) Anyways, with all the hype surrounding the election I was inspired to use her as a canvas.

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Revitalized Nature Trail

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:27:43 -0400

Just in time for leaf peepers and happy hikers' autumn walks, Genesee Community College announces the grand reopening of its Nature Trail on the southwestern fringe the College's Batavia campus. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Trail's entrance. The ceremony will be held rain or shine, and will feature specially suited refreshments and decorations such as granola bars, GORP (good old raisins and peanuts), locally produced apple cider served in recyclable cups, and a ribbon made from 100% recycled or natural materials including turkey feathers found during the trail's renovation.

Fannie, Freddie bailout hits home for Five Star Bank

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:35:51 -0400

Five Star Bank is a small but growing institution that increasingly is making its presence felt in the Rochester region. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are huge but shrinking institutions whose presence �" and problems �" are felt worldwide.

Town Of York Boil Water Advisory

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:00:18 -0400

According to town officials in York, the town's water system lost pressure due to several breaks in the main water transmission line around 2 pm yesterday.

District Superintendent Thomas J. Manko opted to close York Central Schools on Friday because of the lack of water pressure and size of the district's water reserve. However, all off-campus athletic contests will take place as scheduled, he said.