AVON — The wake and funeral service is set for an Avon native, who was discovered murdered in the city of Rochester. Kelly O’May, 31, […]
SUN HEADLINES
Pedestrian Struck in Livonia, Mercy Flight Placed on Standby
UPDATE: 12:10 PM Law enforcement sources confirm the accident is a fatal pedestrian struck. UPDATE: 7:37 PM Mercy Flight was placed on standby and cancelled. […]
Havens Sits in Jail, Awaiting Parole Hearing Date
LIVINGSTON COUNTY— A level 3 sex offender is still being held in Livingston County Jail to await his parole hearing. According to a New York […]
Liv. Co. Under Severe Thunder Storm Watch Until 8 p.m.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The region is under a severe thunder storm watch until 8 p.m. According to the National Weather Service the most severe weather […]
Town of Geneseo Applies for Long Point Park Forestry Grant
GENESEO — The Geneseo Town Board has approved an application for the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant. If awarded, the money […]
Town of Avon Library Closes for Renovations, Grand Reopening Scheduled
AVON— The Town of Avon Free Library has been closed since last Friday and will have a Grand Reopening and Open House on July […]
Mo’ Problems for Leicester Man Charged with DWI on a Lawnmower
LEICESTER — A man was charged with driving his lawnmower drunk while cruising along the side of a Leicester Road. According to a press release […]
Local Outdoor Writer Provides Bear Call Tips on How to Bring Them Close
Calling black bears is not for the faint of heart. They are powerful and have been known to kill an adult bull moose with one […]
Next Town of Avon ‘Cleanup Day’ September 8th
Avon — If you missed the last cleanup day in the Town of Avon the next is set for September 8th from 8 a.m. to […]
Department of Transportation Meets With Geneseo Mayor to Discuss Stop Sign
GENESEO— Mayor Margaret Duff met with the New York State Department of Transportation to discuss the details of the new four-way stop sign at the […]
SUNDAY CUP OF COFFEE: Byrnes ‘Fired Up’ in Race for 133rd NYS Assembly Seat
SUN ROOM — Marjorie Byrnes is running for the 133rd New York State Assembly Seat and the Caledonia Trustee is already putting in a tremendous […]
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Pedestrian Struck in Livonia, Mercy Flight Placed on Standby
UPDATE: 12:10 PM Law enforcement sources confirm the accident is a fatal pedestrian struck. UPDATE: 7:37 PM Mercy Flight was placed on standby and cancelled. LIVONIA — A serious accident in Livonia involving a female pedestrian and two motor vehicles has resulted in a call to Mercy flight and multiple first responders reporting to the … [Read More...]
Havens Sits in Jail, Awaiting Parole Hearing Date
LIVINGSTON COUNTY— A level 3 sex offender is still being held in Livingston County Jail to await his parole hearing. According to a New York State spokesperson for parole, Terri Havens, 39, is still being held for his previous parole violation and will remain there until his parole hearing. Since Havens's release on parole, it's been a bumpy … [Read More...]
Town of Geneseo Applies for Long Point Park Forestry Grant
GENESEO — The Geneseo Town Board has approved an application for the Department of Environmental Conservation's Urban and Community Forestry Grant. If awarded, the money from the grant will allow the town to conduct a tree inventory and Community Forest Management Plan for Long Point Park and Gateway (Volunteer) Park. "[This grant] would enable … [Read More...]
Mo’ Problems for Leicester Man Charged with DWI on a Lawnmower
LEICESTER — A man was charged with driving his lawnmower drunk while cruising along the side of a Leicester Road. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Frank Mulley, 54, was charged with felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the first degree and Operating Out of Ignition Interlock … [Read More...]
Department of Transportation Meets With Geneseo Mayor to Discuss Stop Sign
GENESEO— Mayor Margaret Duff met with the New York State Department of Transportation to discuss the details of the new four-way stop sign at the corner of North and Main Streets. The meeting was requested by NYSDOT in order to give general information about the new stop signs, as well as giving town and village representatives the opportunity … [Read More...]
LIVINGSTON NORTH (AVON, CALEDONIA, LIMA, YORK)
Service Scheduled for Slain Former Avon Resident
AVON — The wake and funeral service is set for an Avon native, who was discovered murdered in the city of Rochester. Kelly O'May, 31, who grew up in Avon and attended Avon Central School, was discovered murdered on June 13 in her Caroline Street home in Rochester. According to the Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral home website calling hours are … [Read More...]
Town of Avon Library Closes for Renovations, Grand Reopening Scheduled
AVON— The Town of Avon Free Library has been closed since last Friday and will have a Grand Reopening and Open House on July 9 following renovations. According to councilman Paul Drozdziel in Thursday's Town Meeting, during the close, there will be renovations done on the first floor, a rotating of the bookshelves, and a new … [Read More...]
Next Town of Avon ‘Cleanup Day’ September 8th
Avon — If you missed the last cleanup day in the Town of Avon the next is set for September 8th from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will beat the Avon Town Highway Department on 5390 Agar Road, Avon, New York. No permit is required, there will be a sign-in sheet where participants will show proof of residence, and participants are limited to … [Read More...]
Over 2,000 Without Power in Northern Liv. Co.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY— Over 2,000 National Grid customers lost power in Northern Livingston County on June 14 The outage occurred around 4 p.m., likely as the result of strong winds. At this point, the outage has mostly affected residents in the Caledonia area. National Grid has estimated that power will be restored to most locations by 6 … [Read More...]
Rochester Man Arrested for Diving With a Suspended License Twice in Eight Days
LIMA — A Rochester man was arrested for driving with 21 license suspensions for the second time in eight days. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty, Jeffrey C. Patterson Jr., 28, was pulled over by Deputy Connor Sanford for an alleged traffic law violation. A driver's license check revealed that … [Read More...]
LIVINGSTON CENTRAL
Pedestrian Struck in Livonia, Mercy Flight Placed on Standby
UPDATE: 12:10 PM Law enforcement sources confirm the accident is a fatal pedestrian struck. UPDATE: 7:37 PM Mercy Flight was placed on standby and cancelled. LIVONIA — A serious accident in Livonia involving a female pedestrian and two motor vehicles has resulted in a call to Mercy flight and multiple first responders reporting to the … [Read More...]
Town of Geneseo Applies for Long Point Park Forestry Grant
GENESEO — The Geneseo Town Board has approved an application for the Department of Environmental Conservation's Urban and Community Forestry Grant. If awarded, the money from the grant will allow the town to conduct a tree inventory and Community Forest Management Plan for Long Point Park and Gateway (Volunteer) Park. "[This grant] would enable … [Read More...]
Mo’ Problems for Leicester Man Charged with DWI on a Lawnmower
LEICESTER — A man was charged with driving his lawnmower drunk while cruising along the side of a Leicester Road. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Frank Mulley, 54, was charged with felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the first degree and Operating Out of Ignition Interlock … [Read More...]
Department of Transportation Meets With Geneseo Mayor to Discuss Stop Sign
GENESEO— Mayor Margaret Duff met with the New York State Department of Transportation to discuss the details of the new four-way stop sign at the corner of North and Main Streets. The meeting was requested by NYSDOT in order to give general information about the new stop signs, as well as giving town and village representatives the opportunity … [Read More...]
Geneseo Town Board Voices Concerns About Additional Subsidized Housing
GENESEO— The Geneseo Town board plans to hear from Consolidated Disability Services (CDS) Monarch at their next meeting in regards to a new subsidized housing project on Volunteer Road. This project was first brought before the town board two years ago and was endorsed by the board at the time, and was initially pitched as single bedroom housing … [Read More...]
LIVINGSTON SOUTH
Sex Offender Charged with Violating SORA Requirements
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A Livingston County man, convicted of forcible touching in 2008, was arrested for failing to verify or register as a convicted sex offender. Leo Schledorn appeared in Livingston County court to make a bail application along with his attorney, Linsey Quintilone, after being charged with the Sex Offender Registry Act Violation. Bail […]
Hyde Buckles, Admits to Dropping and Slamming Infant
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A disturbing case will now come to a close as vile Brock Hyde admitted to dropping and slamming a 2-month-old child. With the guilty plea Hyde will now face a potential sentence between 5 and 14 years for felony Assault in the Second Degree and Reckless Assault of a Child. “He brutally assaulted […]
Dansville Woman Attempts to Avoid Traffic Ticket, Gets Felony Instead
DANSVILLE— Kathleen White, 53, was arrested for falsifying business records, a first degree felony. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff, Thomas Dougherty, the arrest occurred on May 30 after White called to complain about a ticket from a traffic stop in June of 2017. White alleged that she had never received the […]
Dansville Fish and Game Club Awards 2018 Scholarship
DANSVILLE — The Dansville Fish & Game Inc. announced the recipient of their annual scholarship. This year’s recipient of the scholarship is Ashlee Zschoche from Hornell High School. She will be studying Environmental Studies and Wildlife Management at SUNY Cobleskill. This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who pursue a college degree in environmental […]
Springwater Woman Charged with Welfare and Food Stamp Fraud
SPRINGWATER— A Springwater woman was arrested following an investigation into welfare fraud. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, on May 30, Donetta M. Struthers was arrested for felony Welfare Fraud in the 4th Degree, felony Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree and Misuse of Food Stamps. Through the investigation conducted […]
FEATURES
Town of Geneseo Applies for Long Point Park Forestry Grant
GENESEO — The Geneseo Town Board has approved an application for the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant. If awarded, the money from the grant will allow the town to conduct a tree inventory and Community Forest Management Plan for Long Point Park and Gateway (Volunteer) Park. “[This grant] would enable us to […]
Local Outdoor Writer Provides Bear Call Tips on How to Bring Them Close
Calling black bears is not for the faint of heart. They are powerful and have been known to kill an adult bull moose with one swipe of a paw. Indeed, a black bear can and on rare occasion will attack you simply because you are doing your job—making him “think” you are a small animal […]
Next Town of Avon ‘Cleanup Day’ September 8th
Avon — If you missed the last cleanup day in the Town of Avon the next is set for September 8th from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will beat the Avon Town Highway Department on 5390 Agar Road, Avon, New York. No permit is required, there will be a sign-in sheet where participants […]
SUNDAY CUP OF COFFEE: Byrnes ‘Fired Up’ in Race for 133rd NYS Assembly Seat
SUN ROOM — Marjorie Byrnes is running for the 133rd New York State Assembly Seat and the Caledonia Trustee is already putting in a tremendous effort in her bid to unseat incumbent Joe Errigo in the September primary. Byrnes has rented out a campaign office, built a Facebook page, and already has a website up and […]
Horcsog and Serio Join the Ranks of Lakeville Fire Department
LAKEVILLE — The Lakeville Fire Department added two new members after they completed their training. Andy Serio and Samantha Horcsog completed both basic exterior firefighting operation and interior firefighting operations which included over 130 hours of classroom and hands on training. The NYS Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO) course is designed to prepare entry-level department […]
SPORTS
American Rock Salt Race Series Kicks Off With Two Exciting Finishes
PERRY— The Livingston County Cycling Club hosted the first of three races in the American Rock Salt Race Series at Perry-Warsaw Airport on Saturday featuring 75 racers and approximately 300-400 in attendance. David Van Horn and Ken Hall dominated the Men’s Elite Race, jumping out to and early lead and eventually lapping the rest of […]
BASEBALL: Pirates Sail Over Lakers in Summer League
ROCHESTER — The Pirates defeated the Lakers 5-1 in The National Amateur Baseball Association. Reid VanScoter threw a no-hitter, recording 16 strikeouts for the Pirates and two walks. Cameron Militello went 2-for-3 with a double and one RBI, and John Smith also went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. Next game s is a […]
TRACK AND FIELD: Wadsworth Wins State Title in Pentathalon
DANSVILLE — Jacob Wadsworth of Dansville won first place in the division II pentathlon competition at the 2018 New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championship held at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. The pentathlon is a combination of five events- 100m high hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, and 1500m run. Wadsworth set new personal records […]
BASEBALL: Avon Wins First State Championship in Extra Innings
AVON — The Avon Braves won their first ever New York State Class C Baseball Championship. The win came after a hard fought game against Ticonderoga on Saturday. The Braves battled back from an 0-2 deficit in the third inning, only to go down 2-5 after the fourth inning. Avon persevered, scoring one run per […]
TRACK AND FIELD: Wadsworth has Record Breaking Day at State Qualifier
CALEDONIA— Jacob Wadsworth of Dansville took first place in the pentathlon at the State Qualifier Track and Field Meet at Cal-Mum on Friday. Wadsworth set new personal records in all five events: 110m high hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump, and the 1500m run. Wadsworth also set a new Dansville school record, earning 3,177 total […]
SUN TV
SUNDAY CUP OF COFFEE: Byrnes ‘Fired Up’ in Race for 133rd NYS Assembly Seat
SUN ROOM — Marjorie Byrnes is running for the 133rd New York State Assembly Seat and the Caledonia Trustee is already putting in a tremendous effort in her bid to unseat incumbent Joe Errigo in the September primary. Byrnes has rented out a campaign office, built a Facebook page, and already has a website up and […]
Sunday Cup of Coffee: Angela Ellis Talks Geneseo Rotary and Community
SUN ROOM — Angela Ellis stopped in the Sun Room to talk about this Geneseo Rotary Summer event as well as her passion for community. Ellis was recently named Livingston County Deputy County Administrator and continues to serve in the planning department.
Sunday Cup of Coffee: Aimee Alden Discusses Memorial Day and Impact of ‘Blue Devils in Vietnam’
SUN ROOM – It’s special edition Sundy Cup of Coffee – in honor of the 150th Memorial Day of remembrance that will take place tomorrow. Aimee Alden, Livingston County Historian, stops in to discuss the book she helped write, Bue Devils in Vietnam. The video includes two feature videos that the GeneseeSun.com produced along the […]
Sunday Cup of Coffee: Meet the Summer Interns
SUN ROOM – The summer is here and the GeneseeSun.com is fortunate to have two interns from R.I.T. with us through the summer. Take a minute to meet them and see what they will be writing and reporting on in their time at the sun.
SUN VIDEO: Police Chief Warns of Caution Near School Buses After Driver Ticketed
GENESEO — On Monday morning a driver was ticketed for passing a school bus while picking up children on their way to school. In a video released by the Village of Geneseo Police Department you can see the truck passing the school bus with lights flashing and moments later kids running into the bus. The […]