Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on March 16, 2023
Wyoming County is under a Winter Storm Watch for Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Heavy Lake Effect snow is expected with snow accumulations of more than 7 inches possible. Winds are also expected to gust over 40 miles per hour. Travel could be difficult Saturday night with blowing snow causing drifts and reduced visibility.
The Amherst Police Department is investigating another incident at Compasscare. Police said the incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday. CompassCare, a pregnancy services clinic located at 1230 Eggert Road, posted a link to surveillance video of the incident on its website which shows its sign being vandalized with red graffiti to spell the word “Liars” by a Caucasian woman in a dark gray sweatshirt and black leggings. CEO of Compasscare Rev. Jim Harden said that politicians and pro abortion agitators use increasingly violent rhetoric accusing pregnancy resource centers of lying to and manipulating women into having babies and then don’t help them afterwards. Compasscare and other pregnancy resource centers list of services includes free baby care items, educational services, help getting formula and baby clothes and much more for both pregnant women and women and their babies.
56 Harvester Center could soon have a new tavern and bar. Bill and Michelle Snyder are just waiting on a permit to open their new establishment. They own Windy Brew brewery in Strikersville. The City Council has approved their application for a liquor license and Batavia Police have no objections. Plans are to include live music and a tasting room for brews, including Windy Brew.
Rochester Police said they have two people in custody in connection to a vehicle stolen at knifepoint that crashed into a police car and a school bus Wednesday afternoon. 20 year old Maliq McCullough and 23 year old Adeosun Hughes were arrested after allegedly stealing a jeep at knifepoint from a 51 year old woman on Costar Street and then fleeing a traffic stop on Bernard and North st. They rammed a police car and then went across an intersection against the light when they were struck by a school bus which caused the jeep to spin out. They then attempted to flee on foot but were quickly apprehended. No injuries were reported on the bus. McCullough is charged with robbery, assault and two counts of grand larceny. He was taken to Monroe County Jail. Hughes is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was issued an appearance ticket.
This weekend is the first half of Maple Weekends in New York State which runs this Saturday and Sunday and also next weekend. Dozens of maple producers are participating with tours, tastings, wagon rides and special events throughout the weekend. The events are completely free to attend but you may find yourself buying lots of sweet treats like: maple syrup, cotton candy, ice cream, maple candies and sauces to take home. There are plenty of producers near Batavia such as Sweet Dream Maple in Corfu, Merle Maple near Varysburg, A and A Maple and Maple Moon Farms near Attica and Randalls Maple Products near Darien. You can see an interactive map of participating locations by following the link at wbtai.com.
https://mapleweekend.nysmaple.com/
Allen No.2 is coming to join the Buffalo Bills quarterback room. Kyle Allen looks to be Josh Allen’s newest backup after spending his most recent season with the Houston Texans. Ironically, the same place former Bills backup quarterback Case Keenum just joined. The new Allen duo are known to be friends spotted via social media hanging out during the offseason. The new Allen has spent time with the Panthers, Commanders, and Texans, totaling 19 career starts.
The Batavia Indoor Track Team competed at the Nike Nationals meet this past weekend in New York City at the Armory Track and Field. Parker Kleinbach earned a second-place finish in the Weight Throw with a distance of 57′ – 6.25″. The 4×200 with Fabian Vazquez, Aidan Anderson, Parris Price, and Cole Grazioplene finished in 13th place with a time of 1:34.20. This was the second fastest time in program history and a very competitive race for these athletes. In the 4×400 Relay the team finished in fifth place, earning a medal with a time of 3:29.40. This performance is a new school record, the first time Batavia has had a team run under 3:30 in program history, and the fastest time of any team in Section V this season. The girls 4×800 had an incredible race running the 2nd fastest time in program history and only missing the school record by 1 second. Nicole Doeringer, Jadyn Boyce, Izzy Scott, and Campbell Riley finished in 9th place with a time of 9:59.05. Batavia had 22 athletes compete at the Nike Nationals this season in a three-day competition with thousands of athletes from across the country.
