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Pete Zehler

October 6, 2025

Monday News Brief

Severe Drought Expands in Genesee County Drought conditions are intensifying across Genesee County. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 60 percent of the county ,mostly the northern half — is now in a severe drought, with the rest under moderate drought. That means crop and pasture loss is likely,...

Pete Zehler

October 2, 2025

Thursday News Brief

$8.5 Million Dollar Hotel Renovation Proposed in Batavia The Genesee County Economic Development Center will consider a major hotel project today. Developers want to invest eight and a half million dollars into the water park hotel on Park Road, next to Target in Batavia. The plan would split the property...

Pete Zehler

October 1, 2025

Wednesday News Brief

Batavia Announces Annual Fall Leaf Collection The City of Batavia says its annual Fall Leaf Collection Program will begin in the coming weeks. Residents are reminded to place leaves only in the parkway area between the sidewalk and curb, not in the roadway. Officials warn that piles of leaves in...

Pete Zehler

September 30, 2025

Tuesday News Brief

Weird Crime Wave Hits Genesee County Batavia police have had their hands full this week with some bizarre arrests. One repeat offender, Jeanna Hattaway, was picked up twice in just three days, first for allegedly swiping groceries from Aldi, then for stealing a bicycle off East Main Street. Police also...

Pete Zehler

September 29, 2025

Monday News Brief

Attica Man Pleads Guilty in Genesee County Deer Poaching Case A nearly two-year investigation into illegal deer poaching across Genesee and Wyoming counties has ended with a guilty plea and stiff penalties for a Wyoming County man. Environmental Conservation Officers began their investigation in September 2023, after finding a headless...

Pete Zehler

September 26, 2025

Friday News Brief

Genesee County Honors First Responders for Bravery in Thruway Bus Crash First responders and support personnel were recognized Wednesday afternoon by the Genesee County Legislature for their “exceptional bravery, professionalism and dedication” during the tragic tour bus crash on the Thruway in Pembroke on August 22nd. Emergency Management Coordinator Tim...