Tuesday News Brief
Written by WBTA STAFF on August 20, 2024
Byron-Bergen Students Send Needed Supplies to School in Belize
The Byron-Bergen High School Adventure Club sent much-needed supplies to an underresourced school in Belize.
The Adventure Club went on a trip to Belize earlier this year where they visited Succotz R.C. School. When at the school they saw the school was under-resourced and relied on donations for supplies. The students at Byron-Bergen went to local businesses and were able to obtain classroom supplies, teaching materials, athletic equipment, and money to cover the cost of shipment.
The supplies and materials sent will make a big difference in Belize.
Batavia Fireman Honored at Erie County Fair
The Erie County Fair announced that as part of their daily honoring of different firefighters, City of Batavia Fire Department Captain Bob Fix was honored.
The Erie County Fair’s Firefighter Honoree is awarded to firefighters who exemplify the positive characteristics of a member of the fire service. Captain Fix was nominated by Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation & Genesee Senior Living Adult Home. During recent heatwaves, Captain Fix assisted residents at the nursing home making sure all the equipment at the home was operational and it was a safe environment for the elderly patients.
Captain Fix was the only Genesee County Fireman honored at the Erie County Fair.
May Robbery at Barrett’s Batavia Marine Finally Solved
The Batavia Police Department announced on Monday, that following a 2-month investigation they have finally made an arrest in relation to the robbery at Barrett’s Batavia Marine on May 27th.
Nathanial Thompson of Albion was arrested in relation to the robbery. It is alleged that Thompson broke into the store early on the morning of May 27th and stole multiple guns. Barrett was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail without bail.
Thompson faces charges of Burglary in the 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree, Conspiracy in the 4th degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree, and Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree.
