Democratic lawmakers passed a bill to restrict the emerency powers the Governor had to handle the coronavirus pandemic. The move came on the heels […]
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Assemblywoman Byrnes Voices Her Opposition
Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) provided an update to constituents on the state Legislature’s efforts to limit the governor’s emergency powers. Earlier this week, the […]

Jacobs Calls for School Reopening
By SUN STAFF
“The impact school closures have had on our children is devastating. A new report shows an estimated 3,000,000 children have gone missing from classes. […]

DANSVILE GIRLS BASKETBALL OVERCOMES HORNELL WHILE YORK DEFEATS GENESEO
The Dansville girls basketball defeated Hornell by a score of 65-50. Dansville took the early lead by a 23-5 first quarter although Hornell showed […]

Car Crash in Mt. Morris After Pursuit Resulting in Felony Charges
By SUN STAFF
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an individual on felony drug charges following an investigation into a pursuit which resulted in a […]

Felony Drug Charge For Giving Rx To 15 Year Old
By SUN STAFF
On February 22, 2021 at about 4:00pm Deputy Matthew Cole responded to an address on Richmond Mills Road n the Town of Livonia in […]

Honeoye – George D. Hornung ~ March 2, 2021
By SUN STAFF
At age 78, George passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late George and Betty […]

Cuomo Lied About Taking Sex Harassment Training Claims Bennett
Did Governor Cuomo have someone else to attend his mandatory workplace sex harassment training? That’s what Cuomo accuser Charlotte Bennett is saying. The 25-year-oldl who already […]

ROBERT AND TODD MORGAN CHARGED WITH WIDE-RANGING MORTGAGE AND INSURANCE FRAUD
By SUN STAFF
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a 104-count indictment charging Robert Morgan, Todd Morgan, Frank […]

SENATOR BORRELLO CALLS FOR CUOMO TO PRIORITIZE RURAL COVID VACCINE CLINICS
By SUN STAFF
Senator George Borrello is calling on Governor Cuomo to make COVID vaccination clinics a priority for rural residents in Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties […]

LeRoy Strong 3rd Earns Win Over Dansville
Leroy scored 19 points over Dansville’s 7 in the 3rd quarter which lead them to a decisive victory. LeRoy won over Dansville despite a […]
LIVINGSTON COUNTY

DANSVILE GIRLS BASKETBALL OVERCOMES HORNELL WHILE YORK DEFEATS GENESEO
The Dansville girls basketball defeated Hornell by a score of 65-50. Dansville took the early lead by a 23-5 first quarter although Hornell showed a lot of toughness winning the fourth by a score of 24-14. Meanwhile Geneseo fell to York losing by a score of 54-31. Some individual stats for both games are: Dansville … [Read More...]

Car Crash in Mt. Morris After Pursuit Resulting in Felony Charges
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an individual on felony drug charges following an investigation into a pursuit which resulted in a motor vehicle crash. On February 26th, 2021 at about 4:07am Deputy Michael Miller was on overnight patrol when he observed a violation of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law on Sonyea Road … [Read More...]

Felony Drug Charge For Giving Rx To 15 Year Old
On February 22, 2021 at about 4:00pm Deputy Matthew Cole responded to an address on Richmond Mills Road n the Town of Livonia in response to a request for a welfare check. During the investigation, it is alleged that Susan M. Thiele, age 54 from Livonia, NY, had provided prescription Adderall, a schedule II controlled substance, to a 15 … [Read More...]

Livingston County’s 4-H MARS BASE CAMP ADVENTURE
Six Livingston County 4-H members offered younger participants a unique opportunity to learn about the planet Mars. Ten 4-H members participated in the program where they explored the general process of launching and landing on Mars, exploring the surface, using a rover for research, and growing food. Last year, 4-H member Audrey de … [Read More...]
Federal Court Rules Seneca Nation Must Pay Millions Owed to State and Local Governments
The United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the Seneca Nation of Indians must pay approximately $435 million in back casino revenue payments that it owes to state and local governments as part of an agreement that gives the Seneca Nation exclusive rights to operate gambling casinos in a multi-county region of … [Read More...]
LIVINGSTON NORTH (AVON, CALEDONIA, LIMA, YORK)

SUNY Canton Recognizes New Transfer Students From Livingston County
More than 200 students transferred to SUNY Canton for the spring 2021 semester. The college's Director of Admissions Melissa J. Evans said, "We pride ourselves on our ability to provide the right programs and services for our transfer students." In addition to traditional college freshmen and transfer populations, Evans said the … [Read More...]

Felony Charges Following Domestic Abuse
-Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Avon NY resident on multiple felony charges after an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On February 17, 2021 at approximately 1:15 pm, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on Dansville-Mount Morris Road for the report of a domestic incident that occurred at about … [Read More...]

LIMA PETITIONS FOR BRAGG ST., DORAN RD. INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
Several Town of Lima officials and residents are petitioning the New York State Department of Transportation to improve the intersection of Doran Rd., Bragg St., and Rt. 20A in Lima. That particularly intersection has been the site of 3-4 accidents per year, and many “near-misses” as visibility, speed, and the awkward road … [Read More...]

LIMA’S TOWN SUPERVISOR REPORT BY MIKE FALK
Hello Lima, The snow banks are rising! Remember to keep your fire hydrant (if you have one) clear and NOT to push your snow across any public road or street. First off, it is against the law to do so, even if you own the property on both sides of the road. Secondly, many cars have evolved into super efficient, low clearance vehicles. … [Read More...]

Geneseo Girls Varsity Basketball Team Holds Out To Win Over York
Geneseo Girls Varsity Basketball Team (4-1) edged out a competitive York Team (3-2) by a score of 41-37. Geneseo’s coach Meghan Curley said "This team played a tremendous game tonight. We talked a lot about playing 32 minutes together, and they did just that. They were able to dig deep and consistently apply pressure on all fronts. We … [Read More...]
LIVINGSTON CENTRAL

Car Crash in Mt. Morris After Pursuit Resulting in Felony Charges
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an individual on felony drug charges following an investigation into a pursuit which resulted in a motor vehicle crash. On February 26th, 2021 at about 4:07am Deputy Michael Miller was on overnight patrol when he observed a violation of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law on Sonyea Road … [Read More...]

Felony Drug Charge For Giving Rx To 15 Year Old
On February 22, 2021 at about 4:00pm Deputy Matthew Cole responded to an address on Richmond Mills Road n the Town of Livonia in response to a request for a welfare check. During the investigation, it is alleged that Susan M. Thiele, age 54 from Livonia, NY, had provided prescription Adderall, a schedule II controlled substance, to a 15 … [Read More...]

Lvonia – Albert W. Kreyl – February 26, 2021
At age 93, Albert passed peacefully at his home on February 26, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Henry and Julia (Yonauskis) Kreyl. In addition to his parents he was also predeceased by his son John Joseph Kreyl and his brothers, Joseph and Henry Kreyl. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Florence (Mahan) … [Read More...]

SUNY GENESEO STUDENT SUSPENDED FROM FIELD EXPERIENCES OVER SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Owen Stevens, a 21-year-old education major from Hemlock, currently attending SUNY Geneseo, has been suspended from mandatory field experiences as a teacher degree candidate, when the university became aware of his social posts full of conservative ideology, especially concerning transgender people and other topics that some may feel are … [Read More...]

STOLEN CAR FOUND IN LIVONIA PENFIELD MAN ARRESTED
As the result of an arrest made on February 21, 2020, Andre V. Ogonovsky, 25, of Penfield, was arrested for felony criminal possession of a stolen vehicle. Livingston County Sheriff’s department was involved in the investigation, when the Rochester City Police contacted them following a burglary in Rochester on Dec. 27,2020, in which … [Read More...]
LIVINGSTON SOUTH

Felony Charges Following Domestic Abuse
-Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Avon NY resident on multiple felony charges after an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On February 17, 2021 at approximately 1:15 pm, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on Dansville-Mount Morris Road for the report of a domestic incident that occurred at about 10:30 pm […]

Steuben County Resident Arrested After Traffic Stop In Nunda
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Steuben County resident on drug related charges following a traffic stop. On February 11, 2021, Deputy Justin Hilt was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office STOP DWI Unit when he stopped a vehicle on Fuller Road in the Town of Nunda for a violation of the […]

Springwater – Shane Paul Gascon – February 13, 2021
On February 13, 2021 at age 51, after a long hard battle with his health Shane passed away peacefully with his wife and their children by his side. He is predeceased by his father Ole Gascon. He is survived by his wife Lisa Gascon of 32 years, his children Colton (Charlea) Gascon Cohocton, Caly […]

Livingston Students Named to Dean’s List at RIT
The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2020 Fall Semester. Undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their GPA is greater than or equal to 3.40 for nine credit hours of traditionally graded coursework; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete,” NE, D, or […]

UR MEDICINE | NOYES HEALTH AGAIN TO ALLOW LIMITED PATIENT VISITATION
UR Medicine | Noyes Health once again will allow inpatients to have visitors at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville, with significant limitations. Patients in the hospital Emergency Department, also will be permitted one visitor/caregiver. Limitations will be as follows: Visitors, 18 years of age and older only, will enter Noyes Memorial Hospital through […]
FEATURES

Assemblywoman Byrnes Voices Her Opposition
Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) provided an update to constituents on the state Legislature’s efforts to limit the governor’s emergency powers. Earlier this week, the governor stated he negotiated a deal with Assembly and Senate democrats. That bill, which would extend his powers indefinitely, was brought up for a vote in both houses today. Byrnes […]

Bill Passed Limiting Cuomo’s Powers; Republicans Upset Saying It Does The Opposite
Democratic lawmakers passed a bill to restrict the emerency powers the Governor had to handle the coronavirus pandemic. The move came on the heels of the recent sexual harassment and nursing home cover-up revelations. Republicans voiced strong opposition to the legislation, complaining it (which passed both houses) contending if not only did not go […]

Jacobs Calls for School Reopening
“The impact school closures have had on our children is devastating. A new report shows an estimated 3,000,000 children have gone missing from classes. Grades and test scores are slipping, and mental health problems are rising drastically,” Jacobs said. “Our teachers have worked hard, but they cannot overcome the inherent constraints of virtual learning, […]

DANSVILE GIRLS BASKETBALL OVERCOMES HORNELL WHILE YORK DEFEATS GENESEO
The Dansville girls basketball defeated Hornell by a score of 65-50. Dansville took the early lead by a 23-5 first quarter although Hornell showed a lot of toughness winning the fourth by a score of 24-14. Meanwhile Geneseo fell to York losing by a score of 54-31. Some individual stats for both games are: […]

Car Crash in Mt. Morris After Pursuit Resulting in Felony Charges
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an individual on felony drug charges following an investigation into a pursuit which resulted in a motor vehicle crash. On February 26th, 2021 at about 4:07am Deputy Michael Miller was on overnight patrol when he observed a violation of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law on […]
SPORTS

DANSVILE GIRLS BASKETBALL OVERCOMES HORNELL WHILE YORK DEFEATS GENESEO
The Dansville girls basketball defeated Hornell by a score of 65-50. Dansville took the early lead by a 23-5 first quarter although Hornell showed a lot of toughness winning the fourth by a score of 24-14. Meanwhile Geneseo fell to York losing by a score of 54-31. Some individual stats for both games are: […]

LeRoy Strong 3rd Earns Win Over Dansville
Leroy scored 19 points over Dansville’s 7 in the 3rd quarter which lead them to a decisive victory. LeRoy won over Dansville despite a tight (14-13) fourth quarter as Leroy won by a score of 68-46 The game stats are: Dansville: 11 – 14 – 7 – 14: 46 LeRoy: 14- 22 – 19 […]

Livingston Lakers Hockey from Mike Tenalio
On February 25th, The Geneseo-Livonia-Avon Lakers played Canandaigua Academy Braves in another tough 4 to 3 loss. Canandaigua got off to a 3-goal lead early in the first period but goals by Shane Melead (assist James Hy), Nicholas Teachout (unassisted) and Ethan McGoawan (assist Michael Walton) brought the Lakers back as they battled to […]

Mt. Morris Falls To Geneseo 45-29
Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Meghan Curley reports that Geneseo team bonded together to defeat the completive Mt. Morris Girls by a score of 45 -29. Geneseo Scorers: Faith Hainsworth 11 points Mary Claire Rollins 10 points Brogan Henderson 9 points Tessa Reilly 4 points Emily Lamb 3 points Maggie Kennedy, Caroline Capel, Regina Cucchiara, […]

Will Covid19 (Corona Virus) Change Us Forever? by Local Coach & Journalist Mike Tenalio
When I was asked to be a contributing writer for The Genesee Sun and Lake Country Echo, I considered many topics but decided to write about what has been on our minds for nearly a year. For better or for worse, Covid19 has changed us. Our behaviors have been altered. In much the same […]
SUN TV

SUNDAY CUP OF COFFEE: Jen Reschke, Local Triathlete Earns Pro Card
SUN ROOM — If you’ve been anywhere around Conesus Lake you’ve likely seen Jen Reshke training for her triathlons. Well the Owego native who now calls Livingston County her home just earned her pro card on the triathlon circuit. Learn more about her and her ride, run and swim into the elite level in our […]

SUNDAY CUP OF COFFEE: Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian
SUN ROOM – In this week’s edition of the Sunday Cup of Coffee, Village of Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian joins Josh Williams for a casual conversation. The two discuss a variety of topics including the recent manhunt, overall role of the Geneseo Police Department, and what motivates the Chief to serve and protect.

VIDEO: Deer Run Winery Summer concert Series a ‘Grape’ Time
CONESUS LAKE – Deer Run Winery’s summer concert series is in full swing on every Thursday night through out the summer. The free event includes live music, food vendors, wine, wine slushes, and beer. You can also bring in your cool car and receive preferred parking of all classic and muscle cars. For more information […]

SUNDAY CUP OF COFFEE: Corrin Strong and the ‘Arc of History’
SUN ROOM – It’s been quite a week here in Livingston County so it’s nice to have a light conversation about some of the trending topics. No better way to have some fun and talk politics with Corrin Strong.

SUN VIDEO: New Watershed Education Center Officially Open on Conesus Lake
LIVONIA — The Conesus Lake Association (CLA) has officially opened the Watershed Education Center in Vitale Park. The education center will be used as a meeting place for the CLA and substation for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office as well a place for people to learn more about issues that affect the lake and surrounding […]