ALEXANDER - A Farming accident has claimed the life of a young farmer who was attempting to repair a broken down bailer. According to a press release from the Genesee County Sheriffs Office, Scott Booth Jr., 23, was apparently attempting to make a repair on his New Holland round bailer in the Townb of Alexander when he became pinned underneath it. Booth was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is still ongoing. … [Read more...]
Bananas Split as Tractor Trailer Rolls Over in Pavilion
GENESEE COUNTY – The York Fire Department was called to shut down traffic on Genesee Street at its intersection with Main Street in York following a tractor trailer rollover in Pavilion Friday evening. First responders told reporters on scene that the truck was packed with bananas. The truck apparently ran off the road, struck a utility pole and tipped onto its side at about 6:15p.m. Wyoming County Deputies added that the driver was uninjured … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball: Avon picks up the W
PAVILION — The visiting Avon Braves exploded in the third quarter to overtake the Pavilion Golden Gophers, 52-37, in a Section V basketball matchup, Tuesday evening. After going into halftime with a 25-18 lead, the Braves notched 20 points in the third quarter, as they excelled in forcing turnovers and playing a strong team game. “We wanted to do better on [defensive rebounding] because we felt we gave up way too many offensive boards and I … [Read more...]