Thursday News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on November 7, 2024
GCC Will Host NJCAA Division III Soccer Championship Tournaments
On Wednesday, it was announced that Genesee Community College will serve as the host site for the 2024 NJCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournaments.
GCC was chosen to host the tournaments because of their state-of-the-art sports facilities and their commitment to athletic excellence. Each tournament will bring the top 8 teams from the NJCAA to compete for a National Championship. There will be teams from Texas, Michigan, Maryland, Rhode Island, and several other states competing. This event should bring in a lot of out-of-town business for Batavia and is a big win for Genesee County as a whole.
The tournaments will take place from November 12th-17th and tickets are $10 per day and can be purchased at GCC’s Richard C. Call Arena.
Chapin International and Max Pies Furniture Recognized as Historic Businesses
On October 29th, Assemblyman Steve Hawley honored Chapin International and Max Pies Furniture for being officially designated on the New York Historic Business Preservation Registry.
The Historic Business Preservation Registry was established in 1920 and highlights the legacy of local businesses that have made a significant impact in their communities. More than 200 businesses all across the state are listed on the registry and it is a great way of honoring businesses that have been staples in their communities for decades.
Assemblyman Hawley said, “Both Chapin International and Max Pies Furniture have built a legacy of hard work, integrity, and service to the people of Batavia and the greater part of Western New York. Their presence has been a pillar in Batavia, and I am honored to celebrate their achievements.”
Alexander Man Gets Sentenced to 10 Years to Life in Child Rape Case
Wednesday morning at the Genesee County Courthouse, John Volpe, a 71-year-old man from Alexander, was sentenced to an indeterminate sentence of 10 years to life in prison in a child rape/sexual abuse case.
Volpe was indicted in June with a 13-count indictment that tracks his abuse as far back as 2011. Both the victim and the victim’s mother read statements to the court before Volpe was sentenced. The victim spoke about how Volpe began his abuse on them when they were just 5 years old, and it continued into their teen years with Volpe keeping track of their daily routines, intimidating them by stating the world is a dangerous place. The victim told the court, “The world wasn’t a dangerous place, you were, and it brings me peace that you will never abuse another child again,”
Volpe pleaded guilty to one count of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, a Class A Felony in June.
