Tuesday News Brief

Batavia’s Production Club Recognized in Rochester

Batavia High School’s Production Club is celebrating major recognition following this year’s Stars of Tomorrow competition in Rochester.
On Friday, May 9, the Rochester Broadway Theater League honored Batavia’s spring musical, Disney’s Newsies, at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre. The show earned five awards—including Excellence in Dance Ensemble, Production Design, Production Crew, and Student Orchestra.
In standout individual honors, Gavynn Trippany and Gus Trippany were both recognized for Excellence in a Leading Role, portraying Jack Kelly and Davey.
Batavia was one of 48 schools evaluated in this year’s competition and took the stage to perform crowd favorites “King of New York” and “Once and For All.”
The Stars of Tomorrow program highlights the best in high school theater across the region, with top performers even earning a chance to advance to the national level.
Congratulations to Batavia High School for bringing home the spotlight.

Pizza 151 in LeRoy is giving back to the community today

From 4 to 8 p.m. this evening, the restaurant will donate 20% of all pre-tax sales to the Hope Center of LeRoy as part of a special “Local Helping Local” fundraiser.
As Gold Medal Level Sponsors, Brandon and his team invite everyone to skip the kitchen tonight and support a great cause—helping fund free community programs.
Grab a slice, make a difference!

In honor of EMS Week, Monroe County is supporting the future of EMS Services

On Monday, local leaders announced a new training program aimed at growing the ranks of EMTs and paramedics across the county.
Backed by $4.2 million in American Rescue Plan funding, the initiative removes key barriers—covering tuition, supplies, transportation, and even child care—to help more people pursue careers as lifesavers.
County Executive Adam Bello says the program is designed to support those who might otherwise be unable to enter the field.
Once certified, graduates will be ready to join local EMS agencies—helping to ease the ongoing shortage of emergency personnel.
Applications are now open for Monroe Community College’s fall EMT and paramedic classes, as well as for AMR’s next EMT course beginning in August.

Batavia Man Injured in Rochester Shooting

13WHAM News reports, one man was shot and another injured during a violent altercation Monday afternoon on Rochester’s northeast side.
Police were called just after 3:45 p.m. to the 900 block of Clifford Avenue for reports of a fight and a person shot in a parking lot.
When officers arrived, they found a 47-year-old Gates man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A second victim—a 32-year-old man from Batavia—was also injured during the fight, though his injuries are not life-threatening.
A suspect was located nearby and taken into custody, and a weapon was recovered at the scene. So far, no charges have been announced.
Police say the two men had been involved in an altercation that escalated into violence. The investigation is still ongoing.

Spring migration is in full swing at Genesee County Park!

Join a relaxed, guided bird walk every Tuesday morning from 8:30 to 10 at the Interpretive Center.
Birds traveling from as far as Argentina are stopping through—it’s the perfect chance to spot vibrant species and learn more about them.
It’s great for beginners and seasoned birders alike. Binoculars and field guides are provided.
Cost is just $5 per person or $10 per family.
Come connect with nature this spring at Genesee County Park!

Road Work Today in Batavia

A heads-up for drivers in the Town of Batavia—resurfacing work is happening today, Tuesday, May 13th, on Stegman Road and Barrett Drive.
Crews are working from 7 AM to 4 PM, and drivers should expect delays, short-term closures, and detours throughout the day.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed through, and local residents and businesses can still access their properties, but brief delays are possible.
This work is weather dependent—if rain interrupts operations, it’ll be rescheduled for the next available dry day.
Again, resurfacing is underway today only, Tuesday the 13th, on Stegman Road and Barrett Drive until 4 PM.
For any questions, contact the Town of Batavia Highway Department at 585-343-1729, extension 218.

Your Help is Wanted to Uncover a Historic Cemetery

Video News Service reports, the Newkirk Cemetery Restoration Project has been a labor of love for Jeffrey Scott, who first heard stories from his father about a forgotten cemetery at the 5 Corners in Batavia. Inspired by these tales, Scott began researching the site during the pandemic, uncovering the history of the cemetery, which had no visible grave markers since 1952.
The cemetery is believed to hold the remains of four individuals, including William C. McCrillus, who passed in 1817, and Deacon George Mills, an influential figure in Elba’s First Baptist Church. In the 1960s, road development led to the removal of part of the hill, and the cemetery was largely forgotten.
After 18 months of research, Scott compiled his findings into a booklet, The Newkirk Cemetery Restoration Project. His efforts led to a collaboration with the Rochester Institute of Technology’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology, which took on the challenge of mapping and excavating the site. In the fall of 2024, RIT students began using electronic grid mapping and ground scraping to locate the graves.
The team returned last Wednesday and plans to continue their work throughout the summer and fall. If you’d like to help, contact Jeffrey Scott at newkirkcemetery5corners@gmail.com.
This project offers a rare chance to help uncover and preserve an important piece of Batavia’s history.

Sports Scores

Here’s a quick look at Genesee County high school softball scores from Monday:
Le Roy picked up a solid win over Pavilion, taking the game 6 to 1.
Oakfield-Alabama and Pembroke faced off in a doubleheader — Oakfield took both games, edging Pembroke 9 to 7 in the first, then dominating in the second with a shutout, 19 to nothing.
And in a high-scoring matchup, Elba cruised past Byron-Bergen, winning 24 to 2.

Here’s a look at Genesee County high school baseball scores from Monday:
Notre Dame of Batavia shut out Oakfield-Alabama 4 to nothing in a solid defensive performance.
Pavilion/York kept the bats hot, putting up 16 runs in a commanding 16 to 4 win over Caledonia-Mumford.
Le Roy also posted a shutout, blanking Keshequa 10 to 0.
And to cap it off, Notre Dame Batavia took a second win on the day, defeating Alexander 7 to nothing.
That’s your Genesee County baseball roundup for Monday.