Bob Oswald
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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...
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Batavia ordinance change could allow video gambling at FunwayDec 04, 2019 12:00 am - Funway, an entertainment center in Batavia that offers bowling, roller skating and bumper boats, is now a step closer to adding video gambling machines. The Batavia City...
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Former alderman Langeness remembered as Geneva 'volunteer extraordinaire'Dec 03, 2019 12:00 am - Robert M. Langeness is being remembered as a longtime Geneva elected official and dedicated community volunteer. Langeness, who died Dec. 1, served three terms on the ci...
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Career educator named Batavia Citizen of the YearDec 02, 2019 12:00 am - Batavia Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Citizen of the Year is most impressed by the spirit of the city. "Living in Batavia is like being in a Hallmark movie," recipient Nane...