Batavia
Batavia schools weigh cuts in sports, extras
If the Bulldogs make it into the playoffs this season, the Batavia School District won't have money to send them to postseason games. Musicians at Rotolo Middle School will play in fewer concerts this year. Elementary school libraries will get no new books or magazines. ... Full story
Parking fines set to increase in Batavia
Residents could see the fine for overnight parking jump from $5 from $15 starting next week. The Batavia City Council on July 20 is set to vote on the increase. ... Full story
Mutual Ground to reopen shelter
Linda Healy calls it a miracle. And it came not a moment too soon. The sign hanging outside Mutual Ground in Aurora, where Healy has been executive director for 23 years, tells the story. Since July 1, when Healy was forced to close the doors of the 24-hour domestic violence shelter here, Mutual Ground has turned away 24 women and 32 children seeking protection. ... Full story
Pets show off talents during parade
Sara Ditchman was fairly sure that her cocker spaniel mix, Otis, was the pet with the most spots at Saturday’s Pet Parade in downtown Batavia. ... Full story
Schielke: Batavia not ready to sell church
Wilson and Route 25: City bought building for road project that the state said was too expensive. ... Full story
Batavia cracks whip on false fire alarms
The city will be cracking down on businesses that repeatedly sound false fire alarms. Aldermen this week approved a revised false-alarm ordinance which will result in fines for chronic cases. ... Full story
Batavia attorney Rice announces judicial bid
Batavia attorney Thomas Rice has announced a run for circuit judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit. ... Full story
Hall Quarry Beach to extend hours on hot days
Hall Quarry Beach will stay open until 6:30 p.m. when the temperature reaches 90 and above this summer. ... Full story
Music, games and 5K run on tap at Windmill Fest
Batavia's Windmill City Festival has reconfigured its schedule this year to offer activities over the course of two and a half days. The festival will be held Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12. ... Full story
Volunteer: Save Batavia's fireworks
Batavia Emergency Services & Disaster Agency Capt. Mark Davis knows a thing or two about crowd control. ... Full story
Biking panel continues to accelerate in Batavia
In two short years, a committee studying how to make Geneva friendlier to bikers and hikers has logged a lot of miles. ... Full story
Batavia hopes fireworks won't be last
Just as the skies began to clear, families began to trickle into to Engstrom Park to view the annual Fourth of July Sky Concert. ... Full story
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