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City of Batavia Names Eric Blowers New Chief of Police
City Honors Retiring Chief Shawn Mazza after 26 years of service with BPDArmy Veteran Gary La Barbera Promoted to New Deputy Chief of OperationsBATAVIA, Ill. (Jan. 3, 2025) – City of Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke has appointed Deputy Chief of Operations Eric Blowers as the next Batavia Chief of Police. Schielke will administer the oath of office to Blowers at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, during the Batavia City Council meeting.Blowers’ appointment takes effect on January 14 following the retirement of Chief
Robert “Bob” Hubbard Named 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year
Batavia MainStreet is this year’s Spirit of Batavia honoree with a Batavia Community Impact Award also going to the Peace Bridge Initiative.BATAVIA, ILL – December 18, 2024 – A life-long Batavian with a “long and distinguished” career as a community volunteer and community leader was named the 2024 Batavia Citizen of the Year (COTY) today. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Robert “Bob” Hubbard on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2025: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us! annual