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Pete Zehler

July 2, 2026

Thursday News Brief

BATAVIA SCHOOLS DEFEND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM Batavia City School District officials are defending their Social-Emotional Learning program, saying it has produced measurable improvements in student behavior despite criticism from some community members over its effectiveness. District leaders point to a 50 percent drop in behavior referrals and suspensions at Batavia...

Pete Zehler

July 1, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

BERGEN COMFORT CARE HOME PROJECT MOVES FORWARD A proposed comfort care home in Bergen is taking another step forward as Genesee Valley Regional Community Cares prepares to seek construction bids for the renovation project. The nonprofit plans to convert the rear portion of Stone Church Presbyterian Church on South Lake...

Intern WBTA

June 30, 2026

Muckdogs Outlast Tarp Skunks 8-6 to Claim Sole Possession of PGCBL West Lead

By: Cam Crossett Batavia N.Y.- With first place in the Perfect Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) West Division hanging in the balance, the Batavia Muckdogs rose to the occasion on Wednesday night, defeating the Jamestown Tarp Skunks 8-6 in a rain- interrupted showdown at Dwyer stadium. Entering the contest, both...

Jamestown VS Batavia July 1st

Pete Zehler

June 30, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

BATAVIA SIDEWALK PROJECT TO BRING TREE REMOVALS, NEW PLANTINGS New, wider sidewalks are coming to parts of Batavia this summer, but the project will also mean the removal of about 20 mature trees along Williams, Soccio, Buell and North Lyon streets. City officials say the sidewalks will be expanded to...

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...