Monday News Brief

BATAVIA POLICE REPORT MULTIPLE ARRESTS IN LATEST BLOTTER

Batavia Police report several recent arrests in their latest blotter.
Bryon Keller is accused of intentionally ramming another vehicle during a road rage incident on Clinton Street, while James Boyce faces burglary and drug charges after allegedly breaking into a West Main Street home.
Police also arrested Joanna Coates following a traffic stop on East Main Street, where she was allegedly found with narcotics.
Other arrests include Vanessa Aquino, charged with endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly allowing a fight between juveniles, and Austin Medina, accused of throwing a rock through a State Street window.
Brian Daggar and Ana Uribe both face harassment charges from separate incidents, and Gerardo Henriquez was charged with DWI following a complaint of reckless driving.
Most were issued appearance tickets, with several cases headed to court later this month.

 

 

 

LE ROY STUDENTS WIN “BEST IN SHOW” AT ROCHESTER PHOTO EXHIBIT

Le Roy’s student photographers are making a big impact, earning “Best in Show” for the second straight year at the Through the Student Lens exhibit in Rochester.
The event featured more than 200 student photographers from 24 schools, with nearly 240 images on display.
Led by teacher Karen Castro, 10 Le Roy students had their work showcased, with judges praising the program’s creativity, technical skill, and originality.
Organizers say the award recognizes not just individual talent, but the strength of the entire program.
Castro called the honor a major validation of Le Roy’s photography program.

 

 

 

PROTESTERS CLASH WITH POLICE AT WISCONSIN BEAGLE FACILITY

A large protest turned chaotic Saturday in Wisconsin as animal welfare activists attempted to break into a beagle breeding and research facility.
Authorities say between 300 and 400 protesters tried to force their way into Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, prompting deputies to use rubber bullets and pepper spray to disperse the crowd. A significant number of arrests were made, including the group’s leader.
The Dane County Sheriff says protesters ignored designated areas, blocked roads, and attempted to breach barricades, calling the situation anything but peaceful.
Activists were trying to remove dogs from the facility, which houses about 2,000 beagles.
It marks the second such incident in recent weeks, after protesters took dozens of dogs during a similar break-in back in March.

 

 

PEMBROKE UNVEILS NEW GYM AS PART OF $35.9 MILLION PROJECT

Pembroke Junior-Senior High School officially opened its new gym Thursday, marking a major milestone in a $35.9 million capital project.
School leaders say the state-of-the-art facility is built for students—designed for games, practices, and bringing the school community together for years to come.
Principal Nathan Work called it a place where students will build memories, push themselves, and support one another, while Superintendent Matthew Calderón emphasized the project reflects the district’s commitment to student success.
The upgraded gym features expanded seating, new locker rooms, improved sound and scoreboard systems, and modernized facilities.
The celebration included a ribbon cutting and a Unified Basketball game, highlighting inclusion and school pride as the new space officially opened.

 

 

 

 

 

ATTICA POLICE CHIEF DEAN HENDERSHOTT RETIRES AFTER DECADES OF SERVICE

After more than three decades in law enforcement, Attica Police Chief Dean Hendershott officially retired Friday.
Hendershott, who joined the department in 1990 and served as chief since 2014, was seen packing up his office late Friday morning as he wrapped up his final day.
He says he originally planned to retire earlier, but stayed on when the chief’s position opened—calling it an experience he truly enjoyed.
Hendershott long emphasized community policing, saying knowing your neighbors is key in a small-town department.
He’s expected to return this week in an administrative role to assist during the department’s leadership transition.

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKS HIT RECORD AS OIL PRICES DROP ON STRAIT REOPENING

U.S. stocks surged to record highs Friday as oil prices dropped sharply following news that Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
The S&P 500 jumped more than 1% to a new all-time high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained more than 800 points and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.5%.
Oil prices fell nearly 10%, easing concerns about inflation and the global economy as a ceasefire in the region appears to be holding.
The reopening of the key shipping route is raising hopes for lower fuel costs and potentially lower interest rates moving forward.
Markets have now rallied more than 12% since late March, driven by optimism that the conflict will not derail global growth.

 

 

KENDALL STAYS UNBEATEN, LE ROY WALKS OFF AVON IN PITCHER’S DUEL

Kendall stayed perfect on the season Friday, rolling past Pembroke 13-2 in a matchup of Genesee Region League contenders.
Jacob Abrams led the charge with 3 hits, 3 runs, and 3 RBIs, while Andrew D’Agostino also had 3 hits and drove in 3. CJ D’Agostino picked up the win on the mound, striking out 8 over 5 innings.
Pembroke was led by Brayden Lang and Anthony Abbatiello with 2 hits each.
Elsewhere, Eastridge beat Batavia 7-2 despite a strong effort from Maggio Buchholz.
In softball, Le Roy edged Avon 1-0 in a pitcher’s duel, as Kylie Wilson delivered a walk-off home run in the 7th. Bryar Biracree struck out 11 in a complete-game win.