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Pete Zehler

December 24, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

Missing Le Roy Christmas Tree Reappears at New Location If you’ve noticed a familiar piece of holiday scenery back in Le Roy this season, you’re not imagining things. The large Christmas tree that once stood at the corner of Routes 5 and 19 — a tradition many residents remember fondly...

Pete Zehler

December 23, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

GCEDC Launches Environmental Review for Proposed STAMP Data Center The Genesee County Economic Development Center has formally begun the environmental review process for a proposed data center at the STAMP site in the Town of Alabama. During Thursday’s GCEDC board meeting, board member Craig Yunker pushed back against accusations from...

Pete Zehler

December 22, 2025

Monday News Brief

Corfu Motel Drug Sting Leads to 14-Year Federal Prison Sentence A Mexican national has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his role in a large, multi-state cocaine trafficking operation that included a controlled delivery at a Corfu motel. Fifty-seven-year-old Gilberto Alarcon-Holguin, also known as “Beto,” was sentenced...

Pete Zehler

December 19, 2025

Friday News Brief

LAPP Insulators Recognized as Historic New York Business LAPP Insulators is celebrating more than a century of manufacturing in Le Roy while also looking toward the future. The company was formally recognized Wednesday by Assemblyman Steve Hawley as a Historic New York Business, marking 110 years in operation since being...

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...