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What's up Batavia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Voicemail gun threat triggers heavy police presence at Batavia High
  • How will Batavia handle Geneva in this high-stakes rivalry clash?

Also on today's calendar: Tour Channahon's Premier 55+ Community This Saturday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A morning sprinkle, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Voicemail Threat Prompts Police Presence At Batavia High School: District (patch.com) — Parents and students in Batavia are seeing extra police at Batavia High School after an anonymous voicemail threatened to bring a firearm to campus, but authorities say there is no credible evidence of danger. Classes are continuing as normal while Batavia police and District 101 treat the incident as a serious swatting case and coordinate with other agencies investigating similar hoaxes in the region.
   

• Five Week 6 high school football games to watch (dailyherald.com) — Batavia football fans can look forward to a big Week 6 showdown as the 4-1 Bulldogs host rival Geneva, with both teams undefeated in DuKane Conference play and loaded with Division I talent. The piece also highlights other key suburban matchups, but Batavia's long-running series with Geneva, dating back to 1913, is the clear centerpiece for local readers.
   

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Ok Batavia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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