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Pete Zehler

March 11, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

Batavia Council Passes $42M Budget After Debate Over New Fire Department Position Batavia City Council approved a $42 million city budget Monday night in a 7–2 vote. The plan includes a $24.5 million general fund, which is up about $2.1 million from last year. The city’s property tax levy will...

Pete Zehler

March 10, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

Several Arrests Reported in Batavia Area Batavia Police report several recent arrests. On February 28th, 24-year-old Nicholas Wissinger of Middleport was charged with DWI following a traffic stop on North Lyon Street. He was issued traffic tickets and released. Also on February 28th, 33-year-old Candice Fiegl of Batavia was charged...

Pete Zehler

March 9, 2026

Monday News Brief

Former Pro Ballplayer Opening New Baseball, Softball Training Facility in Batavia A former professional baseball player is bringing a new training opportunity to young athletes in Batavia. Matt Pita is preparing to open The Armory Baseball and Softball, a new development and training facility located at 216 East Main Street....

Pete Zehler

March 8, 2026

Sabres Win Wild 8–7 Thriller Over Lightning, Extend Winning Streak to Seven

In a game that had everything — fights, momentum swings, and a dramatic late comeback — the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 8–7 Sunday night at KeyBank Center, extending their winning streak to seven games and strengthening their hold near the top of the Atlantic Division. The deciding...

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Pete Zehler

March 8, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Buffalo Sabres Game Thread — March 8, 2026

📅 Date: Tonight, Sunday, March 8, 2026🕕 Puck Drop: 6:00 p.m. ET📍 Location: KeyBank Center 🏒 Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 🔍 Storylines to Watch Tonight’s game has major playoff implications — the Sabres and Lightning enter the night battling for first place in the Atlantic Division, giving...

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Pete Zehler

March 6, 2026

Thursday News Brief

Four Charged After Drugs Found in Stolen U-Haul in Batavia Four people are facing drug charges after deputies say they were found inside a stolen U-Haul truck in the Town of Batavia. According to investigators, Jennifer L. Sprague-Clark, Sandra L. Marsceill, Shandell M. Lissow, and Lindsay M. Pajek were located...