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• Le Roy sweeps Cuba-Rushford to advance to Class C1 sectional volleyball championship

  Photos by Jordyn Tobolski Top-seeded Le Roy defeated fifth-seeded Cuba-Rushford in straight sets in a Section V Class C1 girls volleyball semifinal, winning 25-11, 25-14 and 25-23. The victory improved Le Roy's season record to 21-1 and advanced the Oatkan Knights to the…

• Pavilion Sweeps Oakfield-Alabama to Advance in Section V Volleyball Semifinals

  Photos by Jordyn Tobolski No. 2 Pavilion defeated No. 7 Oakfield-Alabama, 3-0, in a Section V Division I girls volleyball quarterfinal Friday, winning by scores of 25-19, 25-19 and 25-12. Pavilion controlled the momentum throughout the match, earning the straight-set victory and…

• Elba sweeps Arkport-Canaseraga to advance to Class D2 volleyball semifinals

  Photos by Debra Reilly Third-seeded Elba defeated sixth-seeded Arkport-Canaseraga in straight sets Friday in a Section V Class D2 girls volleyball quarterfinal, winning 25-19, 25-17 and 25-9. Elba improved to 15-3 with the victory and advanced to the semifinal round. Maggie…

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• Pembroke teachers’ Pizza Night raises $870 for mental health resources

  Press release: The Pembroke Teachers’ Federation hosted its fourth annual Pizza Night this week at Homeslice 33 Pizzeria in Corfu. This annual event raises funds and awareness for mental health resources in Genesee County. Teachers work with Homeslice employees to create custom…

• Photos: Trick-or-treating on Ellicott Avenue, Redfield Parkway in Batavia

  Photos by Brian Quinn

• Photos: Halloween in the Park, Corfu

  Families and kids went to Corfu Homestead Park this afternoon for Halloween in the Park. Photos by Brian Quinn

• Two taken to hospitals after being wounded in Batavia shooting

  The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is investigating shootings that happened in the parking lot at 3755 W. Main Street Road. Photo by Brian Quinn An argument among a number of people resulted in two people suffering gunshot wounds early this morning during an incident at 3755 W.…

• Alexander-Pembroke Defeats Midlakes, 14-6, in Section V Class C Football Quarterfinal

  Photos by Brennan Bezon Alexander-Pembroke opened the Section V Class C football playoffs with a 14-6 victory over Midlakes, advancing to the semifinals with a defensive performance that limited the visitors to 101 total yards. The second-seeded Defenders scored on their opening…

• Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen defeats Oakfield-Alabama-Elba, 28-14, in Section V Class D football quarterfinal

  Photos by Debra Reilly Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen defeated Oakfield-Alabama-Elba, 28-14, in a Section V Class D football quarterfinal, ending the Aggies' postseason run. Parker Moore led the Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen offense with 177 yards rushing on 20 carries and a 25-yard…

• Byron-Bergen sweeps Letchworth to advance to Class C2 sectional volleyball championship

  Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro Fourth-seeded Byron-Bergen defeated eighth-seeded Letchworth in straight sets to advance to the Section V Class C2 girls volleyball championship. The Bees won 25-4, 25-23 and 25-23 to improve to 16-3 on the season and secure a spot in Tuesday's…

• The Cheer Vault opens an account at former M&T Bank in Corfu

  Cheer program co-commissioners Katy Hobbs, left, and Jasmine Loggins cut the ribbon at The Cheer Vault, 1 E. Main Street in Corfu, former home of M&T Bank. Photo by Brian Quinn The building at 1 E. Main Street in Corfu stood empty for awhile after M&T Bank withdrew from it, but…

• From the City Historian's Desk: George Farrall and Farrall Park

  Farrall Park in Batavia. Photo submitted by Jason Smith Editor's Note: City Historian Jason Smith began his new role for the city of Batavia in April, and his columns about all things local will run monthly. He encourages folks to please send ideas, topics, and suggestions for…

• Spend time listening to reap much more from nature, and friendships

  Screech owl photo by Hans Kunze Editor's Note: Hans Kunze is an avid nature and wild bird enthusiast. He has been writing biweekly articles on birds and nature for 35 years for a variety of Western New York newspapers and publications. Hans is excited to share his biweekly…

• Photos: Batavia Trick-or-Treaters Fill Streets With Halloween Spirit

  Halloween 2026 on the streets of Batavia. Photos by Steve Ognibene Batavia was filled with Halloween excitement as trick-or-treaters took to the streets in costumes ranging from spooky to creative. Children and families visited homes throughout the community, collecting candy…

• Aliens visit North Street home for this year's Halloween tradition

  Diana Miller and Doreen Walker welcome alien visitors to North Street in Batavia on Halloween. Photo by Joanne Beck Last year around this time, clowns dominated the front lawn of 108 North St., Batavia, when a circus came to town, and this year the place became, well —…

• Bergen community researches, honors World War II Navy chaplain for his service

  A plaque representing Gerald G. Kelly's service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Photo by Camryn Brookhart For 25 years after his death, Chaplain Gerald G. Kelly was buried in his hometown of Bergen without a marker recognizing his military service, and only a fraction of…

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• Photos: Halloween fun in Batavia

  Little fawn gets treats on Halloween. Photo by Joanne Beck Catching a Winston the bumblebee at his folks' front yard Halloween tent. Photo by Joanne Beck Winston the bumblebee. Photo by Joanne Beck Getting an early start on Tracy Avenue. Photo by Joanne Beck Trick-or-treating on…

• Oakfield Fire Department gearing up for village Christmas/Holiday Light Display

  Christmas display in Oakfield Village Memorial Park. File photo by Howard Owens Press release: The Oakfield Fire Department will take the lead role in organizing the 2026 Christmas/Holiday Light Display at Oakfield Village Memorial Park. This is an opportunity for the department…

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