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Pete Zehler

July 6, 2026

Monday News Brief

VIKING VALHALLA CLOSES AFTER 72 YEARS IN BERGEN After more than seven decades serving the community, Viking Valhalla Restaurant at the Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen has closed its doors. Owners Tom and Chris Sardou announced Friday that the decision was both difficult and heartbreaking, saying the business had always...

Intern WBTA

July 4, 2026

Muckdogs Pull Away Late to Defeat Elmira 10-4

By: Cam Crossett The Batavia Muckdogs continued their strong start to the 2026 season on Friday night, defeating the Elmira Pioneers 10-4 at Dwyer Stadium to improve to 18-6 overall and remain in first place in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) West Division. The Fourth of July weekend...

Elmira Pioneers vs Batavia Muckdogs July 3

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July 3, 2026

Five-Run First Inning Powers Muckdogs Past East Coast Pipeline, 9-1

By: Cam Crossett The Batavia Muckdogs extended their winning streak on Thursday night at Dwyer Stadium, defeating the East Coast Pipeline, 9-1, in a exhibition matchup. East Coast Pipeline, a youth development team consisting of primarily 16 and 17 year old players from Buffalo and across Western New York, struck...

Pipeline vs Muckdogs July 2

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...

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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