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Pete Zehler

October 14, 2026

Thursday News Brief

SUNY BROCKPORT EMPLOYEE DETAINED BY ICE IN BATAVIA A union representing SUNY employees is calling for the release of a SUNY Brockport worker who was detained by federal immigration agents outside his Batavia home. United University Professions says German Machado, an information technology technician at Brockport, was taken into custody...

Pete Zehler

October 13, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

BATAVIA GRADUATE TO BE POSTHUMOUSLY INDUCTED INTO ROCHESTER BUSINESS HALL OF FAME A Batavia High School graduate will be honored later this month with induction into the Rochester Business Hall of Fame. The late Edward Pettinella, former president and CEO of Home Properties Incorporated, is one of three members of...

Pete Zehler

October 12, 2026

Monday News Brief

BATAVIA COUNCILMAN LAUNCHES 48-HOUR PUSH AGAINST LOCAL HUNGER Batavia City Councilman Nick Lord is planning an unusual two-day fundraiser next month aimed at helping families struggling with food insecurity. Beginning the morning of November 13th, Lord will remain outside First Presbyterian Church in Batavia through Sunday morning as part of...

Pete Zehler

October 9, 2026

Friday News Brief

MURDER CASE AGAINST FREDERICK SCOTT HEADED TO GRAND JURY The case against 53-year-old Frederick Scott is expected to go before a Genesee County grand jury in the near future as prosecutors seek a possible indictment. Scott is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon...

Pete Zehler

October 8, 2026

Thursday News Brief

NEW PICKLEBALL AND SPORTS CLUB OPENING IN BATAVIA THIS WEEKEND A new indoor sports facility is preparing to open in Batavia, bringing dedicated pickleball courts and several other recreational activities to the city. Liberty Pickleball and Sports Club, located at 29 Liberty Street, is the creation of Batavia native and...

Pete Zehler

October 7, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

BATAVIA MAN FACES MULTIPLE FELONY DRUG CHARGES AS COURT CASE CONTINUES A 24-year-old Batavia man accused of selling cocaine to an undercover drug task force agent on multiple occasions will return to Genesee County Court next month. Caeden White appeared before Judge Melissa Lightcap Cianfrini on six felony counts, including...