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Pete Zehler

January 7, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

Amigos With Flavor Plans Patio, Bar, and Live Music for Warmer Weather Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, with warmer weather on the horizon, Batavia restaurateur Nestor Ocanas is preparing to bring outdoor dining, drinks, and live music to Amigos With Flavor on West Main Street. Ocanas says plans have...

Pete Zehler

January 6, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

Celebrate Agriculture Dinner Returns March 14 in Alexander Plans are well underway for the 22nd Annual Celebrate Agriculture Dinner, set for Saturday, March 14, at 5 p.m. at the Alexander Fire Hall. The event celebrates Genesee County’s number-one industry — agriculture — and features a full meal prepared entirely with...

Pete Zehler

January 5, 2026

Monday News Brief

Council House Road Fire Leaves Alabama Home a Total Loss A Saturday morning fire destroyed a home on Council House Road in the Town of Alabama, though no one was inside at the time. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene and found the house already heavily involved. Because of...

Pete Zehler

January 2, 2026

Friday News Brief

Richmond Memorial Library Announces Staff Promotions, New Hire Richmond Memorial Library has announced several staff updates, including a promotion and a new hire aimed at expanding services and programming. Laura Dumuhosky, who joined the library in November of 2023, was promoted to Assistant Library Director in November of 2025. Library...

Pete Zehler

December 31, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

Genesee County Travel Advisory Lifted, Caution Still Urged The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has cancelled the travel advisory for all of Genesee County as of 3 p.m. Tuesday. However, Sheriff Joseph Graff says motorists should continue to use caution, as winter weather conditions are expected to impact travel throughout the...

Pete Zehler

December 30, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

Fire Damages 18 Vehicles at Bergen Auto Auction Facility Eighteen vehicles were damaged by fire Sunday night at the Insurance Auto Auctions facility in the Town of Bergen. The Bergen Fire Department was dispatched just before 8:45 p.m. to the site on Apple Tree Avenue after reports of multiple vehicles...