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🌱 Patch AM: How Batavia outscored Maine South in a high-octane season opener

And check out Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing on the Batavia Patch calendar

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Hey hey Batavia! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Batavia outscored Maine South in a high-octane season opener

Also on today's calendar: Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illinois high school football scores for Friday, August 21 (myjournalcourier.com) — Batavia football fans have reason to celebrate after the Bulldogs opened their season with an impressive 49–35 win over powerhouse Maine South in Friday night's statewide slate. The game was part of a packed schedule of Illinois high school matchups, giving Batavia supporters an early look at how their team stacks up against top competition this year.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost kitten!
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🗞 Nearby News

Geneva

  • Geneva urges support for East State Street businesses during construction with Carl the Cone (shawlocal.com)
  • These residential properties were the best deals for Kane County's in the week of Aug. 10 (shawlocal.com)
  • As Geneva fines top $500K over old blacksmith shop, judge to rule on compliance of cover (shawlocal.com)

North Aurora

St. Charles

  • Halal Fest organizers apologize for noise complaints, thank St. Charles Police, community for support (shawlocal.com)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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