Screenshot of the The Batavian website
Founded in 2008, The Batavian is an independent online news outlet based in Batavia, New York. It serves Genesee County through reporting on local government, courts, public safety, business, education, agriculture, and community affairs. The publication emphasizes original local reporting and provides ongoing coverage of developments affecting residents throughout the county.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
City of Batavia, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2008
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
:Genesee County and Batavia

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Blog

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Howard Owens
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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