Midday News Brief
Written by Dan Fischer on June 25, 2021
A Rochester man has been jailed without bail following a fight at a West Main Street motel in Batavia.
39-year-old James Saddler III collared for assault and weapons possession following a fracas at the motel late yesterday afternoon.
Deputies say Saddler struck one victim with a tire iron and a second person with his fists. The motive for the melee is unknown.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office did not disclose just where the fight occurred.
Here’s a reminder for Batavia motorists. BPD reminds you now that the State of Emergency has been lifted, no more extensions for expired driver’s licenses.
Expired drivers licenses and permits are no longer valid and need to be renewed.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Frankie is a lucky dog today.
Batavia Downs has donated $2,300 to the K-9 patrol.
It was money left behind at the Downs and never claimed.
The owners of Eli Fish Brewing Company announce that three third floor apartments in their building are ready for tenants.
There are already four apartments occupied on the second floor.
The new apartments rent at what’s called “market rate” which is about $1,000 a month.
Landmarks across New York State will be lit in rainbow colors this weekend in celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month. In Western New York, the water at Niagara Falls be decorated in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.
