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Pete Zehler

June 18, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

Sheriff's Investigating Fatal Crash in Bethany The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred just after 10 p.m. on Monday, June 16th, on Route 63 in the Town of Bethany. According to deputies, 27-year-old Marquel Kennedy, of Buffalo, was driving a...

Pete Zehler

June 17, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

Road Work in Batavia Could Interupt Traffic Attention residents, business owners, and commuters — a heads-up about new traffic changes in Batavia. As part of the ongoing Bank Street Streetscape Improvement Project, parking will be prohibited on Bank Street from Main Street north to Washington Street beginning at 6 a.m....

Pete Zehler

June 16, 2025

Monday News Brief

Batavia Fire Department to Flush Hydrants June 16–18; Water Discoloration Possible The City of Batavia Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants this week—Monday through Wednesday, June 16th to 18th—from about 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Crews will be working in the area north of West Main Street and west...

Pete Zehler

June 13, 2025

Friday News Brief

Hawley Backs Bipartisan Bill to Bring Fentanyl Education to All New York Schools In Albany, Assemblyman Steve Hawley is throwing his support behind a new bipartisan effort to fight the fentanyl crisis in New York schools. Hawley joined lawmakers at the Capitol this week to back Assembly Bill A.8540 —...

Pete Zehler

June 12, 2025

Thursday News Brief

Fatal Crash in Elba Claims Le Roy Residents Life The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred late Wednesday morning in the Town of Elba. Deputies responded to Arnold Road around 11:18 a.m. after a 9-1-1 call reported a rollover crash. When first...

Pete Zehler

June 11, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

Batavia Downs Announces Improvement to Track Batavia Downs is getting a major facelift ahead of its upcoming harness racing season. Last afternoon, President and CEO Byron Brown announced nearly $300,000 in improvements to the historic track, with opening day set for July 26th and the marquee New York Sire Stakes...