Batavia Week in Review: BHS Wow ACTs, New Parks Director, Dogs Beat Plainfield East

Here are some of the top news stories in Batavia from the past week. Click on any headline to read each full story and view photos:

—The composite score for outpaces state and national scores for the fifth consecutive year.

—Some student groups did not make the grade. But over 90 percent of the students at meet or exceed state standards, the school's principal said.

—Niemela, who was serving as interim director, officially fills the vacancy left by Mike Clark.

—The Bulldogs held down an improved Bengals team to take their second win of the season.

—Tuesday's meeting looked back at outgoing superintendent Jack Barshinger's work. His last day is June 30, 2013.

Police and Fire

Multi-Vehicle Accident on Fabyan Parkway Tuesday at Settler's Hill Golf Entrance

Weekly Features

We recognized in the return of our Whiz Kid feature, talked to for "Who's Behind the Counter," and asked you who should move into the former .

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