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Pete Zehler

February 27, 2026

Friday News Brief

WROTB Earns Top Marks for Cash Management Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. is being recognized for sharply improving its investment strategy. At a Finance Committee meeting at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, Pittsford-based three+one presented WROTB with a 90+ cashVest Award. Since partnering with the firm three and a half...

Pete Zehler

February 26, 2026

Thursday News Brief

Multiple Felony Arrests Reported in Batavia Police Blotter Several felony-level arrests highlighted recent activity in Batavia. On February 3rd, 46-year-old George Budzinack was charged with Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree and Failure to Register an Address as a Sex Offender after allegedly listing a false residence. He was...

Pete Zehler

February 24, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

BB Gun Recovered After Ross Street Incidents The stretch of Ross Street between the Middle School and the Richmond Memorial Library is now considered safe after Batavia Police recovered a BB gun tied to two weekend incidents. Late Saturday night, a driver reported their vehicle window was shot out while...

Pete Zehler

February 23, 2026

Monday News Brief

Public to Weigh In on Proposed City Budget City residents will get their chance to speak Monday night on a proposed 42-million-dollar budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The plan calls for pay raises for nonunion employees, a new assistant deputy fire chief position, and continued investment in infrastructure —...

Pete Zehler

February 19, 2026

Thursday News Brief

Four Arrested After Drug Raid on Bank Street in Batavia Four people are facing felony drug charges following a search warrant on Bank Street in the City of Batavia. The Genesee County Drug Task Force says investigators executed a warrant February 10th at 144 Bank Street, Apartment A, where they...

Pete Zehler

February 18, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

Genesee County Exploring Joint Code Enforcement Study Genesee County may hire a consultant to study whether municipalities could combine code enforcement services. Speaking at Thursday night’s County Planning Board meeting, County Planner Felipe Oltramari said several towns have expressed interest in sharing services, if not consolidating efforts at the county...