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Pete Zehler

December 18, 2025

Thursday News Brief

Batavia Downs Set for Fan Appreciation Night Saturday Batavia Downs will wrap up the 2025 Live Racing Season this Saturday, December 20, with a holiday-style send-off highlighted by Fan Appreciation Night. Fans can enjoy two-dollar betting vouchers while supplies last, one-dollar programs, prize giveaways, and a special visit from Santa...

Pete Zehler

December 17, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

GO Health Seeks Public Feedback on Smoking Cessation Programs The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are asking residents to share their thoughts on local smoking cessation programs. GO Health is working to improve services for people who want to quit smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco products. Officials say...

Pete Zehler

December 16, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

WROTB Chairman Calls for Higher Service Standards as Strategic Planning Begins The chairman of the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation is calling for higher service standards — even before a new strategic plan is finalized. During board meetings this week, Chairman Dennis Bassett said customers should expect “a standard of...

Pete Zehler

December 15, 2025

Monday News Brief

Several notable arrests were reported by Batavia Police over the past few weeks. Two men were charged with felony weapons possession following an investigation on North Spruce Street. Oraid J. Blackshear Jr. and Alexander N. Parsons were each charged with three counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the...

Pete Zehler

December 12, 2025

Friday News Brief

GV BOCES Expands Electro-Mechanical Trades Program with $677K State Grant Genesee Valley BOCES has been awarded $677,000 through the New York Power Authority’s Clean Energy Workforce Training Initiative to expand Career and Technical Education opportunities and strengthen training in high-demand skilled trades. The funding will bring the Electro-Mechanical Trades Program...

Pete Zehler

December 11, 2025

Thursday News Brief

GCC Student Wins National APTA Outstanding Student Award Genesee Community College is celebrating a major achievement as Rylee Yanklowski, class of 2025, has been named the American Physical Therapy Association’s Outstanding Student Award recipient — one of only two students in the entire nation honored each year. Rylee was selected...