Bob Oswald
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Recreational marijuana sales to be on November ballot in BataviaJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - After hearing from nearly two dozen residents and all of the aldermen, Batavia officials say they will let residents decide if they want to allow recreational cannabis d...
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Facts Matter: U.S. has not reinstated military draftJan 11, 2020 12:00 am - Following the U.S. drone hit earlier this month that killed Iran Gen. Qassem Soleimani, there was an increase in Google searches for the phrase "draft age," according to...
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Geneva updates employee manual to reflect cannabis lawJan 10, 2020 12:00 am - Geneva officials have updated their personnel policy manual for city workers to reflect the new Illinois law allowing the use of recreational cannabis, which went into e...
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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...