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Intern WBTA

July 20, 2026

Ironbacks Capitalize on Muckdogs Errors in 8-4 Victory

By: Cam Crossett The Batavia Muckdogs saw their grip on first place in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League West Division tighten Sunday afternoon after falling 8-4 to the visiting Niagara Ironbacks at Dwyer Stadium. Despite the loss, Batavia remains in first place, one game ahead of Jamestown with only...

Niagara vs Batavia July 19

Pete Zehler

July 20, 2026

Monday News Brief

PROTESTERS RALLY AGAINST PROPOSED STAMP DATA CENTER Protesters gathered in Batavia over the weekend as part of a nationwide day of action against large artificial intelligence data centers, including the proposed Stream U.S. Data Centers project at the STAMP industrial park in the Town of Alabama. The demonstration comes after...

Intern WBTA

July 18, 2026

Muckdogs Hold off Late Olean Rally, for 3-2 Victory

By: Cam Crossett The Batavia Muckdogs continued their strong summer campaign Friday night, edging the Olean Oilers 3-2 in a tightly contested Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League matchup at Dwyer Stadium. With both teams battling for playoff positioning, runs were at a premium in a game dominated by pitching. Olean...

Oilers vs Muckdogs July 17th

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...