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JoClair M. Surman, of Corfu, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1, 2023. She was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on March 29, 1934. JoClair is survived by her daughter, Stephanie (Scott) Thompson of Memphis, Tenn.; her granddaughter, Zoe Thompson of Corvallis, Ore.; her brother, Raymond (Priscilla) Kuntz; sister, Mary Ellen (the late Joe) Giblin; and brother, George (Christine) Kuntz; and a large number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Norman Surman; her parents, Raymond and Esther (nee Knabe) Kuntz; sister, Rose Ann Kuntz; and brothers, William “Billy” … Read more

February 2, 2023 – 2:05pm A wind chill advisory is in effect for 4 a.m., Friday, through 10 a.m. on Saturday. The arctic cold front could also generate a 30-minute burst of heavy snow with wind gusts of 40 this evening between 8 and 9 p.m.. Whiteout conditions are possible. The National Weather Service advises, “Those traveling later this evening should plan accordingly.” After the snow, temperatures will plunge from 30 degrees to single digits by daybreak with wind chill values of -10 degrees.    Source link Tyisha Guillemette

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) – The man crushed to death by a safe door in Milford has been identified. John Earhart, 59, of Batavia, died after the door fell on him sometime Wednesday, according to the Clermont County Coroner’s Office. Union Township police and fire responded to a workplace accident at Hamilton Safe on Round Bottom Road, police said. First responders found the man, later identified as Earhart, trapped beneath a safe door, according to police. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. The investigation is being conducted by Union Township PD with the Cincinnati office of the … Read more

There is a touch of irony every time Clermont Northeastern High School celebrates a commencement ceremony for graduates of its Adult 22-Plus program. Over the years, many of the graduates have talked about how math was their most challenging subject, but everyone has contributed to an ever-growing total of numbers that exceeds the goals of a program that began in 2017. The 31 members of the most recent class, many of whom received their high school diplomas Jan. 24 at Norlyn Manor in Batavia, bring the total to 282. Program coordinator Bob Havrilla said the most recent class earned … Read more

MILFORD, Ohio — One man is dead after police said he was trapped under a safe door at Hamilton Safe’s manufacturing plant in Milford. Union Township police said first responders were sent to the 1000 block of Round Bottom Road for an employee who was trapped. That employee, 59-year-old John Earhart of Batavia, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to its website, Hamilton Safe Co. is one of the largest manufacturers of physical security products, pneumatic tube systems and audio/video systems. Cincinnati’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) office is conducting an investigation. Union Township police are also investigating. … Read more

BATAVIA — Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., is offering T-Mobile Hotspots for patrons to check out. The hotspots were received through the Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant as part of the FCC American Rescue Plan Act. They can be checked out for a period of three weeks with a valid NIOGA library card in good standing. The NIOGA Library System includes public libraries in Niagara, Orleans and Genesee counties. Hotspots can only be checked out at Richmond Memorial Library and must be returned there. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Source link Tyisha Guillemette

BATAVIA — A polarized response emerged Wednesday as Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed state budget. Calling it a balanced, thoughtful plan, Hochul unveiled a proposed $227 billion fiscal 2024 executive budget. The spending plan represented a $5.4 billion or a 2.4 percent increase over the current year. The spending plan would boost aid for local schools and increase funding for health care and anti-crime efforts. February 1, 2023 n A total $34.5 billion for aid to local schools. Hochul said the 10 percent hike is the largest-ever increase in school aid, including a $2.7 billion foundation aid hike. The … Read more

While at least one City Councilman has expressed concern about ambulance response times in the city of Batavia, Genesee County officials are mulling similar issues elsewhere, Manager Matt Landers says. “My understanding is that Mercy Flight has a good response time. But there’s going to be isolated incidents that inevitably happen because there could be a call for service somewhere else that happens to pull ambulances out. So my concern, honestly, is more of a response time in our rural areas in the county, where response times are greater than the nine minutes that are currently being experienced in the … Read more

Monte Alban’s tacos and other Mexican treats are now available in Batavia. Andrew Galarneau Once only available during the agricultural season at the taco trailer next to Monte Alban Mexican grocery in Medina, Monte Alban’s tacos and other Mexican treats are now available year-round in Batavia. La Oaxaquena Taqueria has opened in Batavia, giving Monte Alban taco lovers a chance to hit their favorite tortilla-borne proteins closer to the Thruway. The restaurant is operated by Nancy Rosario, whose extended family is responsible for Mariachi de Oro in Medina and Maizal Mexican Kitchen and Mescaleria in East Amherst. “Our menu is … Read more