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Pete Zehler

July 17, 2026

Friday News Brief

NEW DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT NAMED FOR GENESEE VALLEY BOCES Genesee Valley BOCES has a new district superintendent. The Board of Education has appointed Dr. Julie Donlon-Yates to lead the organization, effective August 1st, following approval from State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa. Donlon-Yates brings more than 25 years of experience in public...

Pete Zehler

July 16, 2026

Thursday News Brief

WILDFIRE SMOKE TRIGGERS AIR QUALITY ALERT Wildfire smoke from Canada is impacting the GLOW region, prompting state officials to upgrade today's air quality advisory as fine particulate pollution is expected to reach unhealthy levels. Western New York is expected to see some of the worst conditions, with air quality likely...

Pete Zehler

July 15, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ASSAULT CHARGES TOP SHERIFF'S BLOTTER The Genesee County Sheriff's Office reports several recent felony arrests. Forty-year-old Bobbi Jo Capretto of Batavia is charged with second-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon after deputies say she intentionally burned a person with a butane torch-style lighter during a domestic...

Pete Zehler

July 14, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER Batavia Police report several arrests over the past week, including a Batavia man accused of violating an order of protection by entering a residence. Fifty-nine-year-old James Wroten is charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree criminal contempt. He was arraigned in CAP Court. Forty-year-old Rosemary Waters of Batavia...

Pete Zehler

July 12, 2026

Monday News Brief

YWCA ANNOUNCES MOVE TO NEW DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER The YWCA of Genesee County is moving to a new home in downtown Batavia, announcing plans to relocate to 85 Main Street as part of a major expansion of services. The new community center will feature expanded domestic violence advocacy, private counseling...

Intern WBTA

July 10, 2026

Muckdogs Extend Winning Streak to Seven with 17-8 Comeback over Americans

By: Cam Crossett The Batavia Muckdogs extended their winning streak to seven games on Thursday night, erasing an early five-run deficit with a relentless offensive attack to defeat the Niagara Falls Americans, 17-8, at Dwyer Stadium. Niagara Falls wasted little time jumping on Batavia starter Nolan Bonell. With runners on...