Sam Rotolo News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Back-to-school season is almost upon us, and the Batavia Depot Museum celebrates this timely tradition with two new temporary exhibits paying homage to local schools. "What's in a Name?: Batavia Schools" showcases the legacies of notable Batavia educators and "Batavia Hair: Picture Day Edition" is a history of hairstyles dating back to the 1800s.

The family of Pete Rosengren, a Batavia man who died while saving children caught in a rip current last year, on Tuesday received a rare Carnegie Hero Medal posthumously recognizing his bravery.