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Historical dramatist R. J. Lindsey talks about the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic.
From the community

Titanic Tragedy Revisited 100 Years Later

By Michele Martzel | March 9 at 10:41 a.m.

One Book, One Batavia 2012 concludes March 15, when historical dramatist R. J. Lindsey gives two presentations related to the sinking of the RMS Titanic … Read more ›

Seen above, from left to right are Steve Ciaccio, Todd Masus, George Gebes, Gene Berndtston, and John Masus, The picture was taken in a conference room at Masus Financial Group that was originally used as a smelting furnace in the 1800s. The office has been refurbished, but maintains its historical features.
From the community

A Historical Visit

By Steve Ciaccio | Feb. 23 at 9:39 a.m.

Masus Financial Group sponsored a little bit of history by arranging a visit with George Gebes at the building that housed the Challenge Company in … Read more ›

United Methodist Church of Batavia - Photo Credit: Craig Wassel
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History Book Documents 175 Years of Methodism in Batavia

By Dan Van Haften | Jan. 20 at 6:18 p.m.

"The Past is Prologue: History of the United Methodist Church of Batavia, Illinois at its 175th Anniversary, 1836-2011" has been published. This book tells the … Read more ›

Professor Paul Stoddard will talk about Earth's moon at the Batavia Public Library, January 23.
From the community

New Lyceum Lecture to Feature the Moon, Jan. 23

By Michele Martzel | Jan. 9 at 4:25 p.m.

“Moon Talk: More than Just a Phase” will be presented at 7 p.m., Monday, January 23, at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Paul … Read more ›

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Creating Mexican American Identities: Multiple Voices, Shared Dreams

By Kim Granholm | Nov. 4, 2011 at 2:21 p.m.

Mexican Immigration Exhibit Extended to November 18, 2011 The exhibit “Creating Mexican American Identities: Multiple Voices, Shared Dreams” has been extended until November 18 at … Read more ›

From the community

Roundtable to Highlight Batavia Sports History, Sept. 25

By Michele Martzel | Sep. 20, 2011 at 11:32 a.m.

Share your stories and memories of the glory days at a Batavia High School Sports Roundtable to be held at 2 p.m., September 25, at … Read more ›

From the community

Depot Museum's New Display

By Marjorie Holbrook | Sep. 19, 2011 at 4:49 p.m.

BATAVIA – The most recent physician highlighted in the Batavia Depot Museum’s newest exhibit is Dr. Edward Ross. But many of the physicians and dentists … Read more ›

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In their own words: TribLocal contributors reflect on 9/11

By Patrick W. Rollens | Sep. 6, 2011 at 10:06 a.m.

Sept. 11, 2001, dawned bright and clear, but before the day was out indelible memories had been etched into our collective consciousness. For the 10-year … Read more ›

From the community

Lincoln Portrait To Be Unveiled at Batavia Public Library, June 21

By Michele Martzel | June 14, 2011 at 11:32 a.m.

In the Land of Lincoln, all things related to the sixteenth president are revered. So, it is with sincere pleasure that the Batavia Public Library … Read more ›

From the community

Civil Rights Attorney Donates a piece of African American History to University

By Rebecca Berlin | May 18, 2011 at 12:23 p.m.

(Chicago, IL) May 18, 2011 – Celebrated matrimonial attorney and historian Jeffery M. Leving will be donating an original 1855 first edition of My Bondage … Read more ›

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