Midday News Brief
Written by Dan Fischer on October 25, 2021
Batavia drivers are still going to be feeling the pain at the pump following another increase in gas prices.
According to Triple A, the average cost for a gallon of regular is now $3.45. That’s up 8-cents in the last week and is $1.25 more than this time one
year ago.
The Walmart Store in Geneseo was evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious package.
The package was found yesterday in the produce section and the Monroe County Bomb Squad was called in. The store was evacuated.
It was determined the package was not a threat, and the store was re-opened soon after the incident.
A successful Fall Festival for All Babies Cherished.
About $4,000 was raised yesterday through the participation of 90 vendors in the City Centre Concourse.
The agency will be hosting a free online fundraiser on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in commemoration of its 25th year.
The Buffalo Sabres have lost their last two games and will be looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat tonight. The Sabres are hosting the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center. Face-off for tonight’s game is 7 p.m.
