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🌱 Patch AM: Driver Who Crashed Into Rosati's Pizza May Have Had Medical Issue: Batavia Police
And on the Batavia Patch calendar - Kashmir the Led Zeppelin Tribute - Sat. Dec. 27 @ Sandwich Opera House

Coffee in hand, Batavia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Batavia pizzeria reopens quickly after Jeep crashes through front
- How Batavia’s football record-holder saved a frigid shooting night
- See what a $775,000 Batavia home actually looks like
Also on today's calendar: Kashmir the Led Zeppelin Tribute - Sat. Dec. 27 @ Sandwich Opera House and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Bataviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Bataviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 48 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 59, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Windy; flurries, mainly early, with a high of 24 and low of 10 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Driver Who Crashed Into Rosati's Pizza May Have Had Medical Issue: Batavia Police (patch.com) — Batavia residents are learning more about a Christmas Eve crash at Rosati’s Pizza, where a 77-year-old driver’s apparent medical issue sent a Jeep through the front of the restaurant. Two employees and the driver were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the Wilson Street pizzeria, though significantly damaged, managed to reopen on Christmas Day as police seek additional witnesses.
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• Boys basketball: Berggren, Batavia edge York in opener at Tosh tourney (dailyherald.com) — Batavia senior Brett Berggren lifted the Bulldogs boys basketball team to a 37-36 win over York with a last-second putback at the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic. The standout receiver, who holds Batavia’s all-time football receiving record, is now sparking the basketball squad despite a cold shooting night from three-point range.
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• What $1 million or less gets you in Kane County, Dec. 15 to 21 (shawlocal.com) — A Batavia home at 2326 Kane Lane sold this month for $775,000, highlighting what buyers can get locally under $1 million. The Kane County roundup also showcases similarly priced, spacious properties in nearby St. Charles, Geneva, Elburn, and Sycamore for comparison.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Batavia
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★ Featured events ★
- Kashmir the Led Zeppelin Tribute - Sat. Dec. 27 @ Sandwich Opera House
Sandwich Opera House, 140 E Railroad St, Sandwich
8:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Tapped in Comedy Presents: Bits & Buckets - Ugly Sweater Edition
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Vik Pandya Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Pete Jive @ Sidecar
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden , 12 N River St , Batavia
9:00 pm - Heartfulness Wellness
Batavia Public Library , 10 S Batavia Ave , Batavia
1:00 pm - Bluegrass Sunday — Sidecar - Supper Club & Beer Garden
Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden , 12 N River St , Batavia
4:00 pm - Michael Palascak Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Michael Palascak Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Michael Palascak Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Trivia Night
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm - Steve Hytner Comedy and Trivia Show
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:30 pm - Joe DeVito Stand Up Comedy
Comedy Vault , 18 E Wilson St , Batavia
7:00 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- “Potential” Scam: Those who receive Social Security might find that the 2.
8% COLA adjustment doesn’t appear to be correct. It might prompt a lot of people to directly call SS, where you will be given the option to receive a… (Nextdoor West Town)
- Covenant Living Communities & Services posted a job opening for Housekeeper, Full-Time in Batavia. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Aurora
- Longtime Aurora Resident Celebrates 101st Birthday On Christmas (patch.com)
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- Christmas Day Fire Renders Aurora House Uninhabitable: FD (patch.com)
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