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Le Roy High's Marching Knights competed today in the NYS Field Band Championship @ Syracuse University. They earned a season-best score of 8160, which garnered the Knights a third-place finish in the SS3 Division.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott, QB Josh Allen and other players meet the media following a win over the Dolphins.

NFL: FINAL: Buffalo 26 Miami 11... Bills (5-2) ultimately took care of business, but didn't find the end zone until with 3:49 left in the 3rd quarter with a Gabriel Davis TD reception, capping a 80-yard drive. Buffalo's stalwart defense dominated the Fish. Up next: the Jaguars next Sunday in sunny Florida..

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: The 2021 Ghost Tales Story and Art showcase saw more than 30 pieces submit. Today, we share all of the submissions in this special collection available on our website. As you read the Ghost Tales selections, you’ll see stories inspired by classic tales of macabre, adept storytellers that build suspense throughout their tales as hairs rise on the back of your neck or chills descend the spine en route to a surprise twist or two at the end. Share your favorite story in the comments below...

UPDATE: A water leak which caused outages this morning in the city of Batavia has been located and repaired. All water conservation requests have been discontinued.

REPEAT PERFORMANCE: From Albany comes the confirmation that about 6,700 fans again will be allowed to attend this Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game pitting the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Buffalo Bills The same procedures as on this past Saturday will apply: ticket holders must obtain a negative COVID test and adhere to all health precautions. Contact tracing will also be conducted after the game and tailgating remains prohibited. Photo: USA Today Sports

UPDATE: While NYS’s economic fate remains unclear, in his State of the State message, Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered the broad strokes of his proposals for the coming year including dealing with the COVID crisis and bolstering the state’s economy.

Walter B. Hale Jr., 43, of West Main Street Road was stopped at 5 p.m. Saturday on Route 63 in Pavilion. He's facing felony DWI and other charges, and was committed to Genesee County Jail without bail.

CALLING ALL TINY BILLS FANS!!! Message us your photo of your children in Bills gear, and their photo may be featured in this Saturday's Batavia Daily News!! Be sure to include first names and hometown info with your photo. (Fur babies included!) Photos accepted through 4pm o 1/14. (Album is on our Batavia Daily News - Sports page.) #weBillieve #GoBills

House Democrats on Monday introduced an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump over his alleged incitement last week of the Capitol riot as Republicans blocked an initial attempt to pass a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to use the 25th amendment to remove the president from office.

City accident on Monday morning. Batavia Police and Fire departments responded to a minor two car accident at the Summit St. and Washington Ave. intersection. The gray truck on the left was hit on the rear passenger side buy the black truck as it went through the intersection. There were no injuries. Photos by: Mark Gutman/Daily News

Deputies were at a house on Church Street in Alexander attempting to arrest Andre L. Roberts, 28, of Rochester, when he allegedly injured a deputy during a struggle. It's at least the fifth time Roberts has been arrested in Genesee County this year.

Seasonal draining has begun on the Erie Canal in Western New York. This year's drainage was delayed as part of a pilot program aimed at boosting water levels in nearby fishing streams.

Police and firefighters responded to a car fire on Interstate 490 eastbound between the Bergen and Churchville exits. No one was hurt, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office personnel said at the scene.

Harry E. Diaz, 29, of Perry allegedly had argued with family members on the phone, went to the residence in Silver Springs and kicked open a locked door. Deputies said he went inside and began choking a person on a bed.

The Bills had little trouble moving the ball up and down the field but did have trouble getting it into the end zone, as they relied on six made field goals from rookie kicker Tyler Bass to get the job done against the still winless Jets.

After beginning its restoration process in July, Maison Albion will conduct a Fête de Nöel on Saturday, to allow the public its first look inside. To adhere to COVID regulations, it will only be welcoming 50 guests at a time designated two-hour time slots, with all proceeds funding the Community Action Fund of Genesee and Orleans County.

SCANNER CHATTER: Responders from Pembroke and Indian Falls were dispatched to a report of a truck striking a tree this morning on the Thruway, westbound at mile marker 400.3.

UPDATE: A head-on crash this afternoon on Rt. 33 in Stafford sent both drivers to the hospital, one with serious injuries.

Those rapid COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites throughout the GLOW region are attracting a large number of users. More are planned in the coming weeks.

UPDATE: With some in the crowd wearing red, white and blue and many waving American flags, supporters of President Donald J. Trump rallied Saturday in downtown Batavia.

NYS has shown it can control the COVID-19 virus, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo who took issue today with a top White House official. In a TV interview, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said the nation is not going to control the pandemic because of its contagious nature.

NFL FINAL: Buffalo 18 New York Jets 10 The definition of an ugly win. Bills (5-2) escape the Meadowlands after being down at one point 3-10. Buffalo fails to reach the end zone, relying on 6 Tyler Bass FG's for offense. Up next the New England Patriots in OP at Bills Stadium.

Two drivers were injured, one seriously, in today's accident at the intersection of Clinton Street and Griswold roads in Stafford, Genesee County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Andrew Hale said at the scene.

SCANNER CHATTER: Two-vehicle accident at Clinton Street and Griswold roads in Stafford.

For the Bills to restore their position as one of the upper echelon teams in the AFC, they need a strong, convincing victory this afternoon.

Looking at the concepts of restorative justice and implicit bias were reviewed as the city of Batavia Police Advisory Collaborative Stakeholder Group continues its work.

SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: Day of the Dead celebrations remembering those who have passed away lives on this year online.

A high school teacher tested positive, Superintendent Brian Bartolo wrote Friday in an announcement on the district website.

Community helping community is the end result of a project undertaken by the Batavia New York Rotary Club to benefit The Salvation Army Batavia NY. By gleaning produce leftover after the harvest, less food goes to waste.

The Old Hippies, Bill and Kay McDonald, are again live for their "Home to Home" concert series from their home in Florida. Singing along is encouraged.