Morning News Brief

The drivers of both vehicles that hit the elementary school in Warsaw on Friday afternoon are in stable condition according to Warsaw Police Chief Hoffmeister.  The driver of the pick up that was traveling at around 80 miles per hour straight at the school when it struck another pick up crossing in front of the school, a 61 year old man who has not been identified, suffered broken ribs and internal injuries and was taken by mercy fight to ECMC.  The driver of the other pick up, a 35 year old man,  suffered leg, back and internal injuries and was taken by mercy flight to Strong Memorial.  Both men are in the ICU and are awaiting surgery.  The cause of the crash, which caused the school to be evacuated, is under investigation.  No students or teachers were hurt.

Bergen, LeRoy, Churchville and Byron Fire Departments responded to a fire at the Insurance Auto Auction, a location where damaged cars that have been totaled by their insurance are taken on Appletree Ave, on Saturday night.  The fire reportedly involved nearly a dozen cars but the Fire department got it under control fairly quickly and no electric vehicles were involved in the fire according to the Bergen fire department.  The International Association of Arson Investigators is looking into the fire.

Batavia drivers are still saving a little bit of money at the gas pump as the price of fuel continues to fall. According to Triple A, the average cost for a gallon of regular gas is three-59. That’s down 3 cents in the last week and is also 18 cents cheaper than this time one month ago. The state average is sitting at three-70 a gallon while nationally it’s three-40.

Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council will be hosting a Local Authors Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday December 8th at 201 East Main St., Batavia, organizer Sammy DiSalvo says.  “Come support local authors with a night of meet and greets, readings, Q & A’s, and book signings,” DiSalvo said. “This event features five authors — Greg Van Dussen, David Neth, Sammy DiSalvo, Andrew Freeman, and Mary Ellen Reardon — from the Western New York community, and some of their most recent works.”  GO Art!’s cash bar will be available during this event.

The Neediest Children Fund is looking for donors for this year.  The 25 Neediest Children Fund, a charity run by a committee that has been in operation since 1934 in Batavia, helps students who have been identified by their teachers, the school nurse, or social worker as needing health care services, counseling, clothes, shoes, sneakers, or other educational services.  All money given to the fund goes straight to helping the children.  The Twenty-five Neediest Fund simply pays the bills without red tape or publicity. Although the initial intent was to assist twenty-five of the most needy children, the fund’s scope is to help whomever needs assistance, with no limit to the number of children helped.  Anyone interested in contributing to the Quiet Fund may make their check payable to the Twenty-five Neediest Children’s Fund, Inc. to be sent to Nann K. Zorn, 12 River Street in Batavia.

The Buffalo Sabres broke out the red and black jerseys and beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Sunday night.  Tage Thompson scored the first goal of the game, putting the Sabres up 1-0.  The lead was short-lived, but JJ Peterka opened up the second period with a big goal that tied the game at two and gave the Sabres the needed momentum.  Jack Quinn scored twice for Buffalo.  Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch also scored.  The Sabres play again on Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus Ohio.  Puck drop is at 7:30 pm.