Tuesday News Brief
Written by Doug Thompson on July 4, 2023
53-year-old Mark Frongetta of Batavia has been arrested for menacing and criminal possession of a weapon. It’s alleged he threatened another individual with the weapon making him fear for his life. Frongetta was transported to the Genesee County Jail and held pending a CAP Court arraignment.
The Genesee County Health Department has scheduled another anti-rabies clinic. There is no charge for the vaccine, but voluntary donations are accepted. Animals must be at least 3 months old. Each animal must be leashed or crated and accompanied by an adult who can control the animal at all times. Limit 4 pets per car. The next anti-rabies clinic will be at the Genesee County Fairgrounds on Thursday, August 10th from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. (The next one after that will be in the same location on Thursday, October 12th, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm). For more information, visit GOHealthNY.org or call 344-2580 (x5555).
Farmer’s Market Coupons will be distributed courtesy of the Genesee County Office for the Aging starting this Thursday. The coupons provide eligible older adults with an opportunity to access fresh, locally grown produce at participating farmers’ markets in the county. Stop by the Office for the Aging at 2 Bank Street on Thursday from 10:00am to noon. Additional distribution dates include two upcoming Mondays, July 17th from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and July 24th from 10:00am until noon. Coupons will also be available at the following locations and times:
The Goose in Oakfield – July 10 from 10:00am until 11:00am
Genesee Country Farmers’ Market – Every Friday in July from 10:00am until noon
LeRoy Farmers’ Market – July 22, 29 & Aug. 5 from 9:30am to 11:30am.
To find a complete calendar of Farmer’s Market Coupon distribution dates, interested individuals can refer to the Gene-Senior newsletter, visit the Genesee County Office for the Aging’s Facebook page, or visit the Genesee County Office for the Aging website: https://www.co.genesee.ny.us/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php. Or, you may contact the office directly at 585-343-1611.
An extensive culvert replacement project will begin tomorrow on South Street in LeRoy. The street will temporarily be closed through September 1. Detours will be marked to ensure traffic flow and the use of Route 5, Asbury and Harris Road. The initial focus will be relocating the water main to allow for replacement of the culvert. As this is happening, construction will start on the west side of the culvert. This task will involve building a temporary walkway to ensure continued access to the trail leading to Hartwood Park. After several weeks of preparation, pre-cast pieces can be delivered to the site. One of the highlights of the project is the implementation of a state-of-the-art pre-cast concrete box culvert, intended to provide enhanced durability and longevity, while also ensuring safety and convenience.
Aftermath of Department of Public Works dump truck accident (released photo)
The driver of a Buffalo Department of Public Works truck that crashed into a building on Niagara Street, narrowly missing a child on the sidewalk, has been ticketed and placed on administrative leave according to a city spokesperson. The crash happened sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the corner of Niagara and Austin Streets, although missing the child was just the start. The City of Buffalo has identified the driver as 35-year-old Vernon Harris of Buffalo. He was issued two traffic tickets for speed not prudent and unlicensed operation of a vehicle. Harris has also been placed on administrative leave while the incident is reviewed. As of yesterday afternoon, Harris was being treated at ECMc for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Buffalo Bills have announced more details about this year’s Return of the Blue and Red night. The team’s annual intra-squad scrimmage at the stadium in Orchard Park will be held Friday, Aug. 4th. Gates open at 4:00pm with practice beginning at 5:30. The scrimmage at the stadium marks a brief respite from the team’s training camp practices at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford. Free tickets for the scrimmage will be available Tuesday, July 11 at 1:00pm. Tickets for open practices at St. John Fisher were made available Monday and were all claimed quickly.
13WHAM Weather Authority Forecast from Meteorologist Marty Snyder
Meteorologist Marty Snyder
Today (July 4th): Mainly clear skies with hazy sun, very warm, and feeling humid. Highs will reach into the mid-80’s. Wind: NW 7-15 mph
Tonight: Partly cloudy to mainly clear skies, with lows dropping to the mid-60’s. Wind: NW/SW 3-8 mph
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny; the afternoon will be hot and humid, highs around 90 with light winds.
Thursday: Warm weather continues; high temperatures will reach into the low 90’s with light winds.
https://13wham.com/weather/radar
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Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo
The annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest is today in New York. Men and women will gather to see who can scarf down the most hot dogs and buns in ten minutes. Last year’s champ, Joey Chestnut, will try to beat his world record of 76 hot dogs he ate in 2021. On the women’s side, eight-time champ Miki Sudo will try and defend her title after eating 40 dogs and buns last year.
Scientists say time in the early days of the universe moved in slow motion. A study published in the journal Nature Astronomy shows how a team of astronomers studied black holes over time to see how the universe looked like it was speeding up as it aged. The lead study author said in a statement that when the universe was about a billion years old, time appeared to move five times slower. So someone in the “infant universe” would experience one second as one second, but from current times 12 billion years in the future, it seems to drag.
Dylan Mulvaney
Bud Light is now selling for less than water in some American warehouses. A warehouse in Pennsylvania said a 30-pack of Bud Light was $9. The manager there says he has cases of water that cost more.
Today is Tuesday, July 4th, the 185th day of the year.
July 4 in history…
…In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved, which marked America’s independence from the British.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died hours apart
…In 1826, the second U.S. President, John Adams died at age 90. Later that same day, the third U.S. President, Thomas Jefferson died at age 83.
James Monroe
…And then in 1831, James Monroe, the fifth U.S. President, died in New York City.
Dr. Samuel Smith
…Also in 1831, the song “America” was sung in public for the first time; Dr. Samuel Francis Smith wrote the words to the song. The music is of German origin.
Lou Gehrig announcing his retirement; July 4, 1939; he died June 2, 1941 at age 37.
…In 1939, New York Yankees great Lou Gehrig retired from baseball.
Casey Kasem; I can almost hear him say, “And now, on with the countdown…”
…In 1970, Casey Kasem hosted “America’s Top 40” for the first time.
In a photo finish, Joey Chestnut (right), wins the 2007 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
…In 2007, in a photo finish, Joey Chestnut claimed the title of the world’s hot dog eating champion. Chestnut defeated six-time champion Takeru Kobayashi 66 hot dogs and buns to 63, at the renowned Nathan’s on New York City’s Coney Island.
