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Pete Zehler

April 17, 2026

Friday News Brief

PEMBROKE SUPERINTENDENT MATTHEW CALDERÓN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT After more than two decades with the district, Pembroke Central School Superintendent Matthew Calderón has announced he will retire at the end of the school year. Calderón, who has served 23 years in the district including 15 as superintendent, submitted his resignation this week,...

Pete Zehler

April 16, 2026

Oxbo Opens New Bergen Facility, Bringing 250 Jobs Under 1 Roof

Oxbo is officially opening the doors to its new advanced manufacturing facility in Bergen. The company will celebrate the grand opening Thursday at the new 200,000-square-foot site, which will serve as a major production center for harvesters used in crops like seed corn, sweet corn, green beans and peas. The...

Pete Zehler

April 16, 2026

Thursday News Brief

STAFFING SHORTAGES CONTINUE FOR GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Staffing remains a major concern for the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff Joseph Graff during his annual report to county legislators. Graff says there are currently 4 road patrol vacancies, soon to be 5, along with openings for dispatchers and...

Pete Zehler

April 15, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

Residents Take Concerns Over STAMP Project Straight to Batavia City Council A group of residents brought their concerns about the proposed STAMP data center directly to Batavia City Council Monday — not once, but twice. Speakers first gathered in the City Centre concourse, then again during the council meeting, urging...

Pete Zehler

April 14, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

Old Main Street Building Getting Apartments, Major Upgrade A familiar Main Street building in Batavia is set for a major transformation. Local developer Matt Gray has secured support from the Genesee County Planning Board for a mixed-use project at 215 East Main Street. The plan calls for a two-story addition...

Pete Zehler

April 13, 2026

Monday News Brief

County Planning Board Opposes Batavia Gas Station Proposal A proposed gas station and convenience store project in the City of Batavia is facing pushback from county officials. The Genesee County Planning Board voted to recommend disapproval of the plan for the former Timebuyer property on West Main Street, citing concerns...