Morning News Brief

Written by on February 22, 2022

A flood watch is in effect starting at 1 p.m. today and runs through Wednesday night. Melting snow due to the warm temperatures combined with a half-inch to an inch of expected rainfall this afternoon means potentially high water levels in local creeks and rivers.

 

If you own a small business in Genesee County that was hurt by COVID-19, you may be eligible for some help.

Genesee County is holding two informational meetings on Zoom about the Genesee CARES Business Recovery Fund. You’ll learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply, and ask any questions you may have about the program. The Genesee CARES Business Recovery Fund is providing grants of up to $75,000 for eligible businesses.

The first informational session is Thursday at 10 a.m., followed by next Wed., Mar. 2 at 11 a.m.

Here are the Zoom links to join:

  • Thur., Feb. 24 at 10 a.m.

o          Video Conferencing: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86560090929\

o          Audio Conferencing: Dial 1-929-205-6099, Webinar ID: 865 6009 0929

 

  • Wed., Mar. 2 at 11 a.m.

o          Video Conferencing: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83846902808

o          Audio Conferencing: Dial 1-929-205-6099, Webinar ID: 838 4690 2808

You can get more info on Genesee CARES Business Recovery Fund online at GenseeCares.com.

 

Neighbors are being credited with helping an older woman escape a fire in her home on Vine Street last night.

According to our news partner The Batavian, the fire started in the basement around 6:30 p.m. Monday night at 167 Vine St.

Interim Fire Chief Dan Herberger said the fire appeared to start in the basement where it is set up for a home hair salon. Herberger said that set up was an issue because of barriers and chemicals in te basement. The fire was fully involved by the time fire crews arrived on the scene.

“There is significant fire damage in the basement pop and the fire popped up through the first floor,” Herberger said. “There is significant smoke damage throughout the house. There is a lot of damage.”

The woman in the home, whose name has not been released, was treated at the scene for minor smoke inhalation. You can see the whole story at The Batavian.

 

With Tax Day just under two months away, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding folks that they can file their documents for free. Anyone whose 2021 income was $73,000 or less can submit their state and federal returns by using software available on the tax department website. And to get your refund faster, the agency suggests e-filing your documents and setting up direct deposit instead of sending them in through the mail and waiting for a check. Anyone who has questions can contact a tax department representative from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit tax.ny.gov.

 

Popular musician, educator and radio personality Bob Knipe has been honored by Genesee Orleans Arts Council.

GoArt has named its new podcast studio for Bob.

Knipe was involved in numerous community organizations, most of them around the arts.

He was on the board for GO Art! And played French Horn for both the Genesee Symphony Orchestra and Batavia Concert Band and was a member and past President of the Batavia Rotary Club.

Bob co-hosted his own show on WBTA until his death last year.

 

There’s still a few weeks left in winter, but officials at Six Flags Darien Lake say they’re already looking ahead to summer. The theme park is holding an in-person hiring event for summer jobs on Sat., Mar. 5 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Six Flags Darien Lake Hotel. There are roughly 15-hundred positions available including ride operators, lifeguards, food service and security. Starting pay is now $13.20 an hour but some people may be able to earn up to $15 an hour. Anyone who can’t make the job fair can apply online.


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