JoClair M. Surman | Obituaries

JoClair M. Surman | Obituaries

JoClair M. Surman, of Corfu, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1, 2023. She was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on March 29, 1934. JoClair is survived by her daughter, Stephanie (Scott) Thompson of Memphis, Tenn.; her granddaughter, Zoe Thompson of Corvallis, Ore.; her brother, Raymond (Priscilla) Kuntz; sister, Mary Ellen (the late Joe) Giblin; and brother, George (Christine) Kuntz; and a large number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Norman Surman; her parents, Raymond and Esther (nee Knabe) Kuntz; sister, Rose Ann Kuntz; and brothers, William “Billy” … Read more

Arctic chill coming to Batavia

Arctic chill coming to Batavia

February 2, 2023 – 2:05pm A wind chill advisory is in effect for 4 a.m., Friday, through 10 a.m. on Saturday. The arctic cold front could also generate a 30-minute burst of heavy snow with wind gusts of 40 this evening between 8 and 9 p.m.. Whiteout conditions are possible. The National Weather Service advises, “Those traveling later this evening should plan accordingly.” After the snow, temperatures will plunge from 30 degrees to single digits by daybreak with wind chill values of -10 degrees.    Source link Tyisha Guillemette

Power outage reported on Barrville Rd. in Elba | Local News

Power outage reported on Barrville Rd. in Elba | Local News

ELBA — Elba and town of Batavia firefighters were at an Arc Genesee County Chapter Day Habilitation building at 4603 Barrville Rd. checking on a smell of smoke. National Grid staff are also nearby, dealing with an area power outage, Elba Fire Chief Mike Heale said at the scene. Heale said the call about a smell of smoke at the building came in around 8:30 a.m. There were no reports of actual smoke in the building, he said. No Arc clients were there yet and no injuries were reported, he said. “There is am area power outage right now. We’re … Read more

Man identified after being crushed to death by safe in Clermont County

Man identified after being crushed to death by safe in Clermont County

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) – The man crushed to death by a safe door in Milford has been identified. John Earhart, 59, of Batavia, died after the door fell on him sometime Wednesday, according to the Clermont County Coroner’s Office. Union Township police and fire responded to a workplace accident at Hamilton Safe on Round Bottom Road, police said. First responders found the man, later identified as Earhart, trapped beneath a safe door, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. The investigation is being conducted by Union Township PD with the Cincinnati office of the … Read more

Batavia library makes wireless ‘hot spots’ available | Lifestyles

Batavia library makes wireless ‘hot spots’ available | Lifestyles

BATAVIA — Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., is offering T-Mobile Hotspots for patrons to check out. The hotspots were received through the Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant as part of the FCC American Rescue Plan Act. They can be checked out for a period of three weeks with a valid NIOGA library card in good standing. The NIOGA Library System includes public libraries in Niagara, Orleans and Genesee counties. Hotspots can only be checked out at Richmond Memorial Library and must be returned there. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Source link Tyisha Guillemette

WATCH: Mixed reactions as Hochul proposes 7 billion budget | Public Service News

WATCH: Mixed reactions as Hochul proposes $227 billion budget | Public Service News

BATAVIA — A polarized response emerged Wednesday as Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed state budget. Calling it a balanced, thoughtful plan, Hochul unveiled a proposed $227 billion fiscal 2024 executive budget. The spending plan represented a $5.4 billion or a 2.4 percent increase over the current year. The spending plan would boost aid for local schools and increase funding for health care and anti-crime efforts. February 1, 2023 Details included: n A total $34.5 billion for aid to local schools. Hochul said the 10 percent hike is the largest-ever increase in school aid, including a $2.7 billion foundation aid … Read more

County officials in talks with Mercy Flight about ambulance service

County officials in talks with Mercy Flight about ambulance service

While at least one City Councilman has expressed concern about ambulance response times in the city of Batavia, Genesee County officials are mulling similar issues elsewhere, Manager Matt Landers says. “My understanding is that Mercy Flight has a good response time. But there’s going to be isolated incidents that inevitably happen because there could be a call for service somewhere else that happens to pull ambulances out. So my concern, honestly, is more of a response time in our rural areas in the county, where response times are greater than the nine minutes that are currently being experienced in the … Read more

Taqueria adds to Batavia’s Mexican draws

Taqueria adds to Batavia’s Mexican draws

Monte Alban’s tacos and other Mexican treats are now available in Batavia. Andrew Galarneau Once only available during the agricultural season at the taco trailer next to Monte Alban Mexican grocery in Medina, Monte Alban’s tacos and other Mexican treats are now available year-round in Batavia. La Oaxaquena Taqueria has opened in Batavia, giving Monte Alban taco lovers a chance to hit their favorite tortilla-borne proteins closer to the Thruway. The restaurant is operated by Nancy Rosario, whose extended family is responsible for Mariachi de Oro in Medina and Maizal Mexican Kitchen and Mescaleria in East Amherst. “Our menu is … Read more

From wrestling mat to motherhood, Iowa Soldier looks for “next best thing” | Article

From wrestling mat to motherhood, Iowa Soldier looks for “next best thing” | Article

1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Spc. Megan Black-Campion, a recruiter for the Iowa Army National Guard, smiles for a photo at Fort Carson, Colorado, July 2020. Black-Campion joined the Colorado Army National Guard and wrestled for the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program in 2019. She was also the first woman to win a match at the Iowa state wrestling tournament. (Courtesy photo) (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Spc. Megan Black-Campion, a recruiter for the Iowa Army National Guard, wrestles at the world team trials finals in … Read more