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12/15/2025

CJ Country Local News for Mon, December 15

The report of a domestic incident in progress lands an Arcade woman in jail. The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office says 40yo Tanya Kozlowski was arrested after an investigation at the scene at a residence on Southview Drive in the Town of Arcade. She was charged with Harassment, Criminal Contempt, and Aggravated Family Offense. Kozlowski was arraigned in Warsaw Town Court and committed to jail on $10,000 bail. She was to return to Arcade Town Court.

An Arcade man is facing drunken driving charges following a traffic accident. The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office says 48yo Ryan Miller was traveling on Route 39 in the Town of Arcade when he left his lane, entered a median and struck a utility pole, a small tree, and a boulder. While speaking with Miller, Deputies say they observed signs of impairment. Following a breath test, he was arrested on charges of DWI, Driving with a BAC of .08% or more, and moving from a lane unsafely. Miller is to appear in Arcade Town Court at a later date.

An Arcade woman is facing drunken driving charges following a one-car motor vehicle accident. The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office says 32yo Amanda Blair was traveling on East Arcade Road in the Town of Arcade when her car left the roadway, entered a ditch, and struck a tree. During the investigation, deputies observed signs of intoxication and say Blair admitted to consuming wine earlier in the evening. She was arrested on charges of DWI, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent, and Failure to Maintain Lane. Blair is scheduled to appear in Arcade Town Court at a later date.

Two men in Batavia are charged with possession of an illegal pistol. According to Batavia Police, Oraid Blackshear, Jr. and Alexander Parsons were arrested after an investigation at an apartment on North Spruce Street. They were each charged with three counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Blackshear and Parsons were both arraigned in Genesee County CAP Court and are due in Batavia City Court at a later date.

An Allegany County man is accused of driving with a revoked license in a car he did not have permission to use. The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office says 51yo Clinton Browne of Canaseraga was stopped on North Main Street in the Village of Warsaw due to the known operator having an active arrest warrant. After a DMV check, he was said to have a revoked license. After a brief investigation, Deputies say it was found that Browne did not have permission or consent to operate the vehicle according to the owner. He was arrested on charges of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Unlicensed Operator. Browne was directed to appear in Warsaw Village Court.

A portion of the area is under a Winter Weather Advisory. This is for Genesee, Wyoming and Erie counties and points to the north, as issued by the National Weather Service in Buffalo through 7:00 Tuesday morning. Lake effect snow is expected, with total accumulations of 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Weather officials say plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Allegany County has adopted a new local law to establish an Animal Abuser Registry. It is aimed at identifying individuals convicted of animal abuse offenses within the county. The law highlights the strong link between animal abuse and other forms of violence, including domestic abuse, and is seen as a step toward protecting both animals and the community. Legislator Gretchen Hanchett, a key advocate for the law, emphasizes its importance in addressing the broader issue of violence linked to animal cruelty. Sheriff Scott Cicirello supports the law, noting that the registry would introduce more significant consequences for animal abusers beyond minimal fines. The new Animal Abuser Registry law will take effect in Allegany County on January 1st.

State Police want drivers to take precautions to stay safe while driving - especially in the snow. Police officials say to plan ahead, leave a few minutes early to give yourself enough time to get to where you need to go safely and to go slow. Police say many accidents happen because drivers are going too fast for the road conditions. Police say if you can, travel during the day instead of the night. Also remember it's against the law to use your cell phone, or any other device while behind the wheel.

Schools across New York State have served more than 150 million free meals since the state's Universal School Meals law was implemented earlier this year. Governor Hochul says schools are now serving more than 2.5 million free meals per school day, and the meals are estimated to save families $165 per child in grocery spending each month. The law included $340 million for universal free school meals, allowing all students in participating schools to eat breakfast and lunch at no charge, regardless of their families' income.

The laying of wreaths was held at the WNY National Cemetery in Pembroke over the weekend. The WNY National Cemetery Memorial Council, a non-profit organization at the WNY National Cemetery, along with volunteers, assisted with the Wreaths Across America Day event Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of grave sites were decorated by families and community members at the WNY National Cemetery in Pembroke. A brief ceremony was held with the presenting of colors, laying of ceremonial wreaths by representatives of each military branch, along with the playing of Taps. Wreaths Across America honors all of our veterans with wreaths on each headstone. The nationwide event had over 4,000 cemeteries participating.

Today is expected to be one busy day for the post office. The next to last Monday before Christmas is typically their busiest shipping day of the year, about double the amount of a normal day. But that doesn’t mean things will be slowing down. Over the next few days Christmas greeting cards and packages will still be mailed to locations all over the world. To print postage and ship from home or for shipping deadlines, visit usps.com.

12/15/2025

Meet Harry! 😍💕

12/15/2025

Our Biggest Christmas Song of All Time tournament continues! Cast your vote in this “Reindeer 8” battle between:

Andy Williams “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

VS.

Burl Ives “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

The winner advances to the “Frosty 4”!
Hear each song in the comment section.

12/15/2025

📚 DID YOU KNOW…

🍪 Gingerbread dates back to medieval Europe and was originally eaten to aid digestion, not celebrate Christmas. Dessert with a prescription pad.

🐭 Some mice act as midwives, helping other mice through difficult births. Teamwork makes the squeak work.

🍇 An Arabic version of “making a mountain out of a molehill” is “making a wine shop out of a raisin.” Same drama. Better imagery.

📸 For most of history, smiling in photos was considered radical. Mark Twain even warned that nothing was more “damning” than a foolish smile caught forever. That’s why everyone in old photos looks like bad news just dropped.

🏒 Canadian hockey player Ivan “Ching” Johnson didn’t start competitive hockey until his 20s and was nearly 30 when he reached the NHL. He still played over 430 games and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Turns out ‘too late’ is a myth.

🎅 Switzerland has a Santa helper called Schmutzli, whose job was to punish naughty children — sometimes with a broom. Coal suddenly feels generous.

🎨 Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night is based on the view from his room at a mental asylum in France, where he voluntarily admitted himself. Out of pain, came beauty.

🧱 Professionals who walk on hot coals and broken glass say stepping on Lego bricks hurts more. Every parent already knew this.

🐍 Wrestler Jake “The Snake” Roberts is actually terrified of snakes, but still carried around massive pythons and even a king cobra — because there were enough zeros on the contract to make him forget his fear. Trauma, but make it profitable.

🥩 The world record for eating a 72-ounce steak was destroyed by a 120-pound woman, Molly Schuyler, who finished it in under three minutes. When your tapeworm has track shoes.

12/12/2025

CJ COUNTRY LOCAL BAND RUNDOWN

Fri 12/12
Damn the Flood @ Tracy B’s in LeRoy @ 6pm
Emily Ashworth & Friends @ Dublin Corners Farm Brewery in Linwood @ 6:30pm
Kyle Anderson @ OSB Ciderworks in Lakeville @ 7pm
Mike Whyman @ Holland Land Office Museum in Batavia @ 7pm
Rebels Posse Acoustic Trio @ Tyson’s Upper Deck in Lima @ 8pm
Highway Boys (Zach Bryan Tribute) @ Nashville’s in Henrietta @ 9pm
20 Foo Pilots @ Batavia Downs @ 9pm

Sat 12/13
Rebels Posse @ Rev it Up Bar and Grill in Chili @ 8pm
The True Believers @ Caledonia Village Inn @ 8pm
One & Done @ Nashville’s in Henrietta @ 9pm
Radio Relapse @ Copperhead Creek Bar in Batavia @ 9pm
Gumshoe, Matches Malone, and the Alumni @ Batavia Downs @ 9:30pm

Sun 12/14
WNY Blue Grass Music Association’s Open Jam @ Bennington Lanes in Attica @ 2p

12/12/2025

📚 DID YOU KNOW…

🌌 If the entire history of the universe were compressed into a single calendar year, humans wouldn’t appear until late on the night of December 31st — with all of recorded human history fitting into the final seconds before midnight.
We are very late to the party.

🐱 Cats prefer their food at around 100°F, about the temperature of a fresh kill. Cold food can signal prey that’s been dead too long.
Your cat isn’t picky — it’s a tiny apex predator.

🧂 There’s a hotel in Bolivia called Palacio de Sal made almost entirely out of salt — walls, floors, even furniture. And yes, there’s a strict rule: no licking the walls.

🎈 The world’s first airmail wasn’t delivered by airplane, but by hot-air balloon in 1793, when Jean-Pierre Blanchard carried a letter from George Washington over Philadelphia.
Addressed to “current occupant.”

🗣️ According to surveys, Atlanta is America’s sweariest city, while Minneapolis swears the least.
One city’s “Good morning” is the other’s “Hey now!”

🎸 In 1970, Oregon hosted the only state-sponsored rock festival in U.S. history — Vortex I — to lure young people out of Portland during a planned visit by President Nixon.
Only in Oregon can crowd control involve a jam band.

🎶 “Who Let the Dogs Out” was actually written as a protest against catcalling and disrespectful behavior toward women — with “dogs” referring to the men doing it.
It accidentally became a sociology lesson.

🇫🇷 In France, Home Alone was released as “Mum, I Missed the Plane,” and Home Alone 2 as “Mum, I Missed the Plane Again — and This Time I’m Lost in New York.”
France said: let’s clear this up.

🌉 In 1974, a bridge in Vulcan, West Virginia collapsed. After years of inaction, the town asked the Soviet Union for help. A Soviet journalist arrived… and within hours, the state approved a replacement.
In Russia, bridge crosses you.

⚖️ In 1871, lawyer Clement Vallandigham accidentally shot himself while demonstrating how a victim might have shot himself. He died.
His client was acquitted.

12/12/2025

UPDATE: Brenda Lee “Rockin Around the Christmas Tree” WINS and advances to the “Frosty 4”!

12/11/2025

Local bands and artists, we want you!... to submit your weekend plans for the Local Band Rundown!

If you or know a local band or artist playing around CJ Country this weekend, submit it to us in the Local Band Rundown!

We'll air it tomorrow at 1:15 on CJ Country!

12/11/2025

📚 DID YOU KNOW…

🦒 Giraffes have the highest blood pressure of any mammal. They must read the news too — that’ll crank anyone’s blood pressure.

🎨 The little metal band that holds the eraser on a pencil — and keeps the bristles on a paintbrush — is called a ferrule. Ferrules: keeping your paintbrushes from going bald since the late 1800s.

🧪 The world’s first true antibiotic, penicillin, was discovered because Alexander Fleming went on vacation and came back to find mold contaminating his petri dishes. He noticed the mold killed the bacteria.
Hey, that’s your sign to stop cleaning your desk — you might cure something.

⚽ The word “soccer” was actually coined in Britain, and Brits used it regularly until only about 30 years ago.
Then they dropped it and pretended it was our fault.

🧈 When margarine first hit the market, laws banned it from being colored yellow — it had to be sold plain white, and some states even forced it to be dyed pink.
Manufacturers got around it with little yellow dye packets people mixed in at home. Meanwhile, butter producers doubled down on tinting their butter so people wouldn’t confuse the two.
And yes… I am VERY aware this next line is terrible.
Ready?
Those copycows.
You're welcome. I'm not proud.

🐜 In 1999, skydiver Joan Murray survived a 14,500-foot fall when her parachute malfunctioned — and landing on a mound of fire ants helped keep her alive. She was stung over 200 times, and doctors think the massive adrenaline surge helped her hang on long enough to be saved.
Talk about adding insult to near-fatal injury.

🎄 CBS executives hated “A Charlie Brown Christmas” before it aired.
They thought the kids’ voices sounded unprofessional, they hated the jazz soundtrack, and they were sure the Bible reading would “ruin it.”
It went on to win an Emmy, a Peabody, and become a Christmas classic.

🎉 After a 1993 winter power outage kept the town of Bérchules, Spain from celebrating New Year’s Eve, they moved their celebration permanently to August. More than 10,000 people now show up every year for the “New Year.”

😭 Some actors use mint oil under their eyes to cry on command. Others think of trauma. The rest just picture their student loans.

☀️ In 2010, a Spanish woman filed legal papers claiming she owned the sun — and wanted to charge humanity a usage fee. Finally, a utility bill we can’t argue with… but still won’t pay.

12/11/2025

UPDATE: Eagles “Please Come For Christmas” WINS and advances to the “Reindeer 8” !

12/10/2025

There's stand up comedy Friday night in Batavia at 7:30pm at Iburi Photography Studio, 35 Jackson Street. Hosted by the area's Frank Corbiserie and headlined by Naomi Karavani

at Iburi Photography Studio in Batavia, New York. Get tickets below or at the door.
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About Naomi...
Featured on Comedy Central and NPR, NYC comedian and writer Naomi Karavani brings her razor-sharp, darkly funny stand-up to Batavia this December. Voted by Time Out Magazine as one of “NYC’s Best Comedy Shows” for her work on Bi***es Brew, Naomi is known for her sardonic wit and captivating storytelling. She’s a regular performer at New York’s legendary Comedy Cellar, has opened for Dusty Slay and Jim Norton, and tours nationally, headlining top clubs and festivals across the U.S., including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Don’t miss international touring Stand-Up Comedian Naomi Karavani for one night only at Iburi Photography Studio in Batavia, New York.

12/10/2025

📚 DID YOU KNOW…

🪐 Did you know… Saturn’s moon Titan has rivers, lakes, and rain — but all made of liquid methane and ethane, not water? So basically, Titan is the world’s coldest tailgate.

🌊 It’s estimated that about 3 million shipwrecks lie on the ocean floor — and less than 1% have ever been found. At this point, the ocean’s basically the world’s largest lost-and-found box.

🍺 In tomb inscriptions and pottery records, ancient Egyptians routinely poured out beer or wine as an offering to dead friends, family, and gods. Yeah — it’s basically a 4,000-year-old tradition of “pouring one out for the homies.”

💃 Dancing in perfect sync with someone else can actually raise your pain threshold. Ain’t no party like an endorphin party, ’cause an endorphin party don’t stooop.

🎄 Disney made a rare exception to its internal hiring rules when it cast Tim Allen — a former federal inmate for co***ne trafficking — in The Santa Clause. Nothing says holiday magic like a little felony flexibility.

📘 The phrase “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger” comes from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Geez, I didn’t know Kelly Clarkson was so into German existentialism.

🎾 In his autobiography, Andre Agassi admitted he’s always hated tennis — despite winning eight Grand Slams. I can’t even unload the dishwasher without complaining.

🚗 The word “tire” actually comes from “attire,” because the wheel’s protective band was considered the carriage’s clothing. So yes, your car literally has shoes.

🦷 The Mexican border town of Los Algodones has over 350 dentists serving Americans seeking cheaper dental work — earning it the nickname “Molar City.” A place where the population AND the plaque are both concentrated.

😴 Courts have ruled that sleep-talk is inadmissible because it’s not the product of a conscious mind. So if you mutter something incriminating at 3 AM, legally it’s just dream noise. Would somebody tell my wife?