Morning News Brief

Around 2 pm on Sunday police and first responders were alerted to a crash on I90 near Pembroke.  It was reported that the accident involved 5 vehicles in the westbound lane with persons trapped.  Once Pembroke, Indian Falls and Alabama responded a Chief on the scene said the accident was only 2 cars and there was no trapped individual.  3 people were injured.  Mercy Flight came out of Olean but was turned back.  

The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant was the site over the weekend of the 50th anniversary celebration for the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce.  Hosted by Chamber staff Tom Turnbull, interim president, and Kelly Bermingham, director of Member Relations and Events, the gala drew 100 local business, municipal, and community members for a year-end celebration.  50 years ago Leroy and Batavia signed an agreement to merge their chambers and make one, even though they were rivals in many ways.  John Dwyer was on hand to tell of how the rivalry sparked from a controversial football call back when he played for the Blue Devils in 47.  He then became the head of the Batavia Area Chamber and oversaw the merger 25 years later.  Interim President Tom Turnbull said that after 50 years “it’s headed in the right direction.”

This week is Sheriff’s week.  First established in New York in 1777 in the state constitution and in Genesee County established in 1802 the office of the Sheriff has been held for the last 5 years by William Sheron Jr.  He has served the Sheriffs office for 45 years.  This week, the community celebrates the historical and current contributions of the Office of Sheriff and the significant role that the Sheriff’s Office plays in the modern criminal justice system.

Batavia Downs raised 20,000 dollars for Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester with a fundraiser dinner and silent auction on Saturday.  The grandstand sold out for the fundraiser.  Melisande Bianchi, a board member with the coalition, said the coalition funds research, offers seminars, and offers services to breast cancer patients such as book clubs, yoga, and meditation.

The Buffalo Bills are heading into Monday Night Football in Buffalo against the Titans with a couple injuries.  Receiver Gabriel Davis has an ankle injury after practice Saturday.  He joins lineman Ed Oliver also with an ankle injury.  Dane Jackson and Tim Settle are back in but both listed as questionable for the game.  Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 in Orchard Park.