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Pete Zehler

September 17, 2026

Thursday News Brief

KELLY’S MOTORSPORTS PARK CLEARED TO REOPEN Kelly’s Motorsports Park in the Town of Batavia has been approved to resume operations at its Harloff Road location. The Town Planning Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the site plan and special use permit for the longtime go-kart track. Owner Mike Lauterborn...

Pete Zehler

September 16, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

GENESEE COUNTY CELEBRATES BROADBAND EXPANSION More than 700 Genesee County homes and businesses that previously lacked broadband service now have access to high-speed internet following a major expansion project with Spectrum. County officials and Spectrum representatives are highlighting the project and its impact on some of the county’s more rural...

Pete Zehler

September 15, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

BASOM MAN KILLED IN ROUTE 63 CRASH A Basom man was killed and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night in the Town of Batavia. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office says 63-year-old Donald Fitch died from injuries suffered in the collision at Route 63 and Batavia-Oakfield...

Pete Zehler

September 14, 2026

Monday News Brief

BATAVIA TO HOLD MEETING ON VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM The Town of Batavia will hold an informational meeting tonight on a proposal designed to help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters. The meeting runs from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Town Court Facility on West Main Street Road and comes ahead...

Pete Zehler

September 10, 2026

Thursday News Brief

FAILED CHIP SEAL CAUSES PROBLEMS ON ROUTE 262 IN BYRON A road project on Route 262 in Byron caused headaches for motorists Wednesday after freshly applied chip seal failed to properly set. Genesee County Public Works Commissioner Laura Wadhams says crews were installing a fiber mat treatment that normally becomes...

Pete Zehler

September 9, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

NEW SUPERINTENDENT TAKES OVER AT PEMBROKE Pembroke Central School has a new superintendent, with Paul Galgovich officially beginning the job this week. Galgovich comes to Pembroke after seven years as principal at Wilson High School in Niagara County. Earlier in his career, he worked in special education and held several...