As the news media focuses on American’s unhealthy eating habits, there is also a growing trend across the county to eat fresh foods grown locally.

Batavia residents are fortunate to have quality resources available to help them maintain healthy eating habits. From the various farmers’ markets in the area to the community supported agricultural programs provided by local farms, there’s little excuse not to seek out healthier foods.

A higher nutritional value, safer foods, and supporting local farmers are just a few of the reasons people are choosing to forgo the cheap, often imported produce found in many grocery stores.

Find all the farmers’ markets in the area here and start enjoying a healthy summer!.

Farewell to two of Batavia’s Finest

Recently the City of Batavia lost two of its longest serving police officers and most dedicated employees. Both Deputy Chief Dennis Thomas and Deputy Chief Gregory Thrun, who served the City for 39 years and 34 years respectively, retired and will move to the next chapter of their lives. Get all the details here plus summer safety tips, Batavia’s recycling program and more.

New additions to downtown

Keep up with Batavia’s downtown and enjoy the history, nature, recreation and arts right in the heart of the city. Find out what you can do from shopping to festivals!

Chamber appoints BATV board representative

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce has appointed Len Davis, president and founder of Pure Imagination as the Chamber’s representative to the Board of Directors of BATV. Read more here.

School District 101 announces a new customer service initiative

A new customer service initiative is underway at the Rosalie Jones Administration Center to provide Batavia Public School District communities with enhanced customer service. See how it works here and read all the news from BPS101.

Meet the volunteers from the Batavia Foundation

Have you ever wondered who some of the volunteers are who make a difference in our community? These are the 15 volunteers who give their time and talents to the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence in order to help teachers and administrators bring innovative curriculum ideas into the classroom. Meet them all here.

Windmill City Festival 2010: It’ll blow you away!

The most fun weekend of the year is here. Find a complete schedule for all three days plus highlights of the upcoming Quilt and Textile Show, July 16-18.

Can’t get to the Library? Download your next book!

Your Batavia Public Library card gives you access to a collection of more than one thousand downloadable audio books plus a growing collection of eBooks. Find out how to access the digital library plus be sure to take part in the Art in Your Eye Fine Arts Festival programs.

Art in Your Eye brings art, music and fun to downtown

The 6th annual Art in Your Eye festival takes place August 14 & 15 at the Riverwalk. More details here.

Batavia Community Garden needs volunteers

Help bring in the harvest for the Batavia Food Pantry and spend a morning with fellow gardeners. Get the details here.

Blue skies and rain clouds

The economic transition continues. Is it happening as it’s supposed to? Find out how to transit the transition.

New shops and an author appearance

Nuggets is an eclectic collection of happenings in the Batavia business community. See what’s new here.

A new home for Batavia’s chimney swifts

The first Chimney Swift Tower in the Fox Valley was dedicated in honor of Batavia’s 3rd Ward Alderwoman. Find details here.