Thursday News Brief
Written by Dan Fischer on April 24, 2025
Local Youth Honored at Banquet
Twenty-four local youth were honored Tuesday night at the 29th Annual Genesee County Youth Recognition Banquet, held at Terry Hills Restaurant in Batavia.
Hosted by the Genesee County Youth Board and Youth Bureau, the event recognized young people for their exceptional community service and leadership roles in their families, schools, and churches.
Also honored were two outstanding adults. Jennifer Bertrand received the Adult Youth Worker Award for her work at LeRoy Central School, where she supports struggling students and manages the school’s Knights Closet.
The Youth Volunteer of the Year Award was presented posthumously to Patrick Patton, whose wife Beth accepted on his behalf. Patton designed and built theater sets for the LeRoy Central School musical program for 17 years, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and dedication.
The event celebrated the powerful impact both youth and adults continue to make across Genesee County.
Wednesday Baseball Scores
Let’s check in on high school baseball scores from around Genesee County!
Le Roy shut out Warsaw in a dominant 14–0 win. Pavilion/York cruised past Mount Morris 11–1, and in a close one, Notre Dame of Batavia edged Albion 8–7.
That’s your local scoreboard update—more action coming up this week!
GCC Host’s Annual Business Pitch Competition
Aspiring entrepreneurs are taking center stage today at Genesee Community College for the 7th Annual Business Idea Pitch Competition.
The event runs from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Room T102 of the Conable Technology Building on GCC’s Batavia Campus. Students and community members are presenting their business ideas in front of local business leaders, competing for top honors in two categories: Most Likely to Succeed and Most Creative.
First and second place winners in each category will take home cash prizes—$100 and $75—while gaining valuable feedback and exposure in front of industry professionals.
The pitch competition gives participants a chance to sharpen their business skills in a real-world setting—an important step toward entrepreneurial success.
It’s all part of GCC’s commitment to preparing students for business leadership through hands-on learning and programs in entrepreneurship.
Fire in Elba
Fire crews responded just after 4 a.m. Wednesday morning to a reported building fire on Transit Road in Elba.
Thanks to quick action and strong coordination among responding departments, firefighters were able to get water on the fire quickly, containing most of the damage to the building’s office area. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
