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Batavia School Board approves concussion policy

The Batavia District 101 School Board has approved a policy designed to protect student athletes with concussions. Board members unanimously approved the new rules, which comply with the Youth Sports...
A Mirror Image player races a Bulldog Plumbing player to the ball during a recent polo match at Blackberry Polo Club near Batavia.

Bringing polo to the people

Mentioning polo often evokes images of mounted players dashing about a field in a posh country club, while elegantly-dressed spectators enjoy high tea as they watch. But the audience at...
The Midsummer Theatre Troupe put on the annual Shakespeare in the Park performance in Geneva over the weekend.

Shakespeare in the Park leaves them laughing

"It is said that this is Shakespeare's first play and many say it is his worst play," wrote Midsummer Theatre Troupe Director Kristen Duerdoth in her program notes for "Two...
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Price of school lunch going up in Batavia

The price of a school lunch in Batavia is going up. School District 101 board members unanimously approved a 15-cent price increase on lunches at all schools in order to...
Jack Voytas, 3, of La Grange, was disappointed by rain last Halloween, but it was a dry event on Donnie Loves Jenny.

Season finale dresses up as Halloween

Oct. 31, 2015 is remembered around the Tri-Cities as one of the wettest Halloweens in history. Heavy rain pelted the area throughout the afternoon and evening, and only a few...
A volunteer helps Courtney Biery of Sugar Grove put the finishing touches on her ensemble at the prom dress sale in Batavia recently.

Event works to help Batavia students afford prom dresses

Racks of newly-cleaned evening gowns filled the basement recreation room at Congregational Church of Batavia recently. Dress shoes, jewelry and accessories waited on nearby tables, just as five Community Helpers...