About Us

The Batavian was officially launched May 1, 2008. It is the first local, online-only news source for Batavia and Genesee County. The Batavian now stands as Genesee County's most popular online news site.

The purpose of the site is to provide local residents with timely news and information mostly about Genesee County. It is also our mission to ensure that every resident has a chance to contribute to the community by posting news and opinion about events, whether of local interest or national or international importance.