Wayne Baker

The proposed developer of the former Batavia Junior High School site downtown has agreed to all the city's demands, including guaranteeing a minimum amount of commercial space and posting a...

Charlie Segraves blew into a breath-testing machine for the first time in his life while out celebrating with friends a few nights before Christmas. Although his blood alcohol concentration was...

In an effort to speed redevelopment of the former junior high school, the city has designated the property as a tax increment financing district. The move comes as no surprise,...

The city will spend $600,000 more in 1995 in its comprehensive road reconstruction program because officials decided that a street near two schools could not wait until 1996 for repair....

An alderman who is retiring in the spring after three terms is leading a referendum petition drive to reduce the size of the 14-member City Council back to 10. "It's...

The police hope to add a patrol officer to their 27-member department next year using a federal grant under the crime bill. The city is applying for $75,000 to hire...

An East Coast candle-making company will build a major manufacturing and distribution center next year on the city's northeast side, Mayor Jeff Schielke announced this week. The Candle Corporation of...

The City Council has unanimously approved a $7.5 million operating budget for 1995. The city will hire three police officers, a civilian community service officer, three firefighters and two public...

The city will collect slightly more than $3 million next year in property taxes to pay for general operating expenses and long-term debt. The new tax levy, approved unanimously this...

The city is considering restricting parking around Batavia High School in response to residents' complaints that students' cars block their driveways and mailboxes. The Public Safety Committee is recommending that...