Mark The Longest Night by lighting a candle or ringing a bell Dec. 21 in Batavia As the sun slips below the horizon on the winter solstice Dec. 21, several Batavia groups are asking the community to join in The Longest Night event by stepping outside their front door, lighting a candle, ringing a bell, or sounding a horn to mark what has been lost this year and to look to the future. Daily Herald File Photo
Posted12/14/2020 12:30 PM
Historically, the days and weeks leading up to Christmas are considered a time of rejoicing. However, for many, the season sparks melancholy and depression.
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Bob Hansen named 2020 Batavia Citizen of the Year Bob Hansen is the Batavia 2020 Citizen of the Year. Courtesy of Bob Hansen The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet is the 2020 Spirit of Batavia Award winner. Currently the food pantry serves about 725 families. Courtesy of Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry
Updated 12/12/2020 12:17 AM
In a year where nothing is normal and everyone can use positive news, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that the 2020 Citizen of the Year is Robert Bob Hansen. Additionally, the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet is the Spirit of Batavia award winner for 2020.