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Pete Zehler

July 3, 2025

Thursday News Brief

City of Batavia to Inspect Local Water This Summer The City of Batavia is conducting potholing inspections of residential water service lines throughout the summer. Public Works crews will use vacuum equipment to expose small holes near curb boxes to visually identify the type of service line material. After inspection,...

Pete Zehler

July 2, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

Fatal Accident at Batavia Karting Track A tragic accident at a Batavia racetrack has claimed the life of a longtime go-kart racer. 66-year-old Daniel Trendell of Fergus, Ontario, was killed Saturday while competing in a vintage karting event at Kelly’s Motorsports Park. Witnesses say Trendell lost control after a straightaway...

Pete Zehler

July 1, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

GCC is Freezing Tuition and Fees for Upcoming School Year In Batavia, Genesee Community College is keeping college affordable by freezing tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year. The move, approved by the Genesee County Legislature, means students won’t see any increase in costs, reaffirming GCC’s commitment to access...

Pete Zehler

June 30, 2025

Monday News Brief

Stein Drops Out of Le Roy Legislature Race Rochelle “Shelley” Stein, longtime Chair of the Genesee County Legislature and representative of District 5 in Le Roy, announced today she will not seek re-election on the Responsible Government Line, following her recent primary defeat. Stein has served on the Legislature for...

Pete Zehler

June 27, 2025

Friday News Brief

Project in Batavia Could Affect Acsess to Office for the Aging Heads up for drivers and visitors in Batavia—Genesee County is alerting the public that ongoing roadwork on Bank Street may affect travel and parking near the Office for the Aging. The City-led Bank Street Streetscape Improvement Project began this...

Pete Zehler

June 26, 2025

Thursday News Brief

The Results are in for Genesee County Local Elections In Genesee County, Laurie Mancuso claimed victory in the District 5 Legislature Republican Primary, defeating longtime incumbent Shelley Stein by more than 200 votes. Unofficial results from Tuesday night show Mancuso with 340 votes to Stein’s 121. George Vito received just...