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Pete Zehler

June 29, 2026

Monday News Brief

TACO BELL EYES LE ROY LOCATION, COULD OPEN NEXT YEAR A Taco Bell could soon be coming to Le Roy. Representatives from Indus Hospitality Group appeared before the Le Roy Town Board this week to discuss plans for a new 40-seat restaurant with a drive-thru at 7185 West Main Road....

Pete Zehler

June 26, 2026

Friday News Brief

SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS WEAPONS, DRUG AND CONCERT TRESPASS ARRESTS The Genesee County Sheriff's Office has announced several recent arrests. Thirty-five-year-old Nathaniel Wood of Batavia is charged with criminal possession of a weapon, menacing, and endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies say Wood allegedly pointed what appeared to be a...

Pete Zehler

June 25, 2026

Thursday News Brief

GAMING COMMISSION REVIEW COULD LEAD TO $5 MILLION UPGRADE AT BATAVIA DOWNS The New York State Gaming Commission is reviewing safety standards at harness racing facilities following last week's devastating barn fire at Saratoga Harness Track that killed 17 horses. Batavia Downs officials say the review could result in a...

Pete Zehler

June 24, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

CITY EXTENDS ICE ARENA LEASE THROUGH 2033 The City of Batavia has approved a five-year lease extension with Batavia Sports Management, keeping the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena under local management through July of 2033. City officials say the extension will help Batavia Sports Management secure a longer-term beer...

Pete Zehler

June 23, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

COUNTY SEEKING CONTRACTORS FOR $2.5 MILLION HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM Genesee County is looking for contractors to help bring vacant housing units back to life through its new Vacant Rental Program. County officials are seeking qualified contractors to perform rehabilitation and construction work on vacant rental properties and underused spaces that...

Pete Zehler

June 22, 2026

Monday News Brief

BATAVIA MAN KILLED IN PEMBROKE ATV CRASH A 23-year-old Batavia man died Saturday evening after the ATV he was operating struck a tree in the Town of Pembroke. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office says emergency crews were dispatched to the area of 9281 Ellinwood Road shortly after 7 p.m. for...