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Pete Zehler

October 7, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

Nick Lord Enters Batavia City Council Race Joanne Beck with the Batavian reports, Nick Lord, a 29-year-old Batavia native and 2014 Batavia High School graduate, is one of three Republican candidates running for City Council at-large seats this November. Endorsed by the city GOP alongside incumbents Richard Richmond and Eugene...

Pete Zehler

October 7, 2025

Sabres Finalize Roster and Gear Up for Season Opener

The Buffalo Sabres are officially set for the 2025–26 NHL season. Following the conclusion of training camp and a busy few days of roster moves, the team announced its opening night roster Monday, trimming the group to 23 players. Over the weekend, defensemen Radim Mrtka, Vsevolod Komarov, Zach Metsa, and...

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Pete Zehler

October 7, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

Downtown Batavia Trick or Treating Returns Oct. 18 The Batavia Business Improvement District is bringing back its popular Downtown Trick or Treating event on Saturday, October 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. The free, family-friendly Halloween celebration invites families, kids, and community members to dress up and explore downtown Batavia...

Pete Zehler

October 6, 2025

Monday News Brief

Severe Drought Expands in Genesee County Drought conditions are intensifying across Genesee County. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 60 percent of the county ,mostly the northern half — is now in a severe drought, with the rest under moderate drought. That means crop and pasture loss is likely,...

Pete Zehler

October 2, 2025

Thursday News Brief

$8.5 Million Dollar Hotel Renovation Proposed in Batavia The Genesee County Economic Development Center will consider a major hotel project today. Developers want to invest eight and a half million dollars into the water park hotel on Park Road, next to Target in Batavia. The plan would split the property...

Pete Zehler

October 1, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

Batavia Announces Annual Fall Leaf Collection The City of Batavia says its annual Fall Leaf Collection Program will begin in the coming weeks. Residents are reminded to place leaves only in the parkway area between the sidewalk and curb, not in the roadway. Officials warn that piles of leaves in...