Bob Oswald
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Facts Matter: Cop's claim he was insulted goes viral. He made it up.Jan 04, 2020 12:00 am - Herington, Kansas, Police Chief Brian Hornaday last week admitted one of his officers made up a story about a McDonald's employee serving coffee that had "(expletive) pi...
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New restaurant coming to downtown BartlettJan 03, 2020 12:00 am - The site plan for 120 Live, a restaurant that will offer outdoor seating, an entertainment area and karaoke, recently won unanimous approval from the Bartlett village bo...
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Facts Matter: It's OK for Starbucks employees to wish customers a merry ChristmasDec 28, 2019 12:00 am - An Twitter post supposedly from a Starbucks manager threatening to fire employees who wished customers “Merry Christmas” is fake, according to The Associated Press. The...
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Facts Matter: Bugs in Christmas tree not a widespread problemDec 21, 2019 12:00 am - A photo that has been shared on social media over the past few years shows a praying mantis egg case on an evergreen tree branch and claims the insects are commonly foun...
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Facts Matter: Report that Bernie Sanders is ending his campaign is falseDec 14, 2019 12:00 am - After Sen. Kamala Harris of California ended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, posts falsely claiming Bernie Sanders was also ending his 2020 bid ...
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Batavia committee approves new city logoDec 13, 2019 12:00 am - Commuters soon could be greeted by a new municipal logo as they enter Batavia's city limits. The city council's committee of the whole voted 13-1 this week to approve th...
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Batavia picks new alderman to fill vacant seatDec 11, 2019 12:00 am - Batavia resident Jennifer Baerren was chosen Tuesday to fill a vacancy on the city council when First Ward Alderman Scott Salvati resigns later this month. Baerren, who...
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Geneva mayor breaks tie vote to allow cannabis salesDec 11, 2019 12:00 am - Geneva officials have set zoning parameters to allow recreational and medical cannabis sales in the city. Mayor Kevin Burns voted to approve the ordinance, breaking a 5-...
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Facts Matter: Post office won't deliver Christmas cards addressed to 'any soldier'Dec 07, 2019 12:00 am - A social media post asking users to send an extra Christmas card to injured American soldiers has been flagged as false information by Facebook, according to PolitiFact....
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Batavia considering adding Boardwalk Shops to summer downtown businessDec 06, 2019 12:00 am - Batavia is considering adding several small shed-like structures, called Boardwalk Shops, to be used by local businesses downtown this summer. The committee of the whole...