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State Police to crack down on impaired driving during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday
The New York State Police will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions over the Fourth of […]

Congressman Zeldin Statement on Democrats’ Legislative Special Session Debacle
By SUN STAFF
Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party nominee for Governor, issued the following statement on the New York State Legislature’s […]

SESSION FAILURE HIGHLIGHTS ALBANY’S TYPICAL DYSFUNCTION by Will Barclay
By SUN STAFF
Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul convened an “extraordinary session” of the Legislature in a knee-jerk overreaction to a recent Supreme Court ruling that determined New […]

Firework Safety by Livingston County
By SUN STAFF
Watching fireworks on the Fourth of July is an American tradition and the Livingston County Department of Health encourages residents to use them with […]

Is Your Home Bat Proofed?
By SUN STAFF
Like everything, bats play an essential role in our ecosystem. They eat insects, pollinate plants, and spread seeds. However, according to the Centers for […]

Livingston County Warns: The Dangers of West Nile Virus
By SUN STAFF
New Yorkers are eager for the warmer weather of summer. But warmer weather brings mosquitoes and with them comes the risk of West Nile Virus, […]
Canandaigua Pedestrian Struck By Driver While Jaywalking
By SUN STAFF
A Canandaigua pedestrian was struck by a Rochester driver on Thursday night, June 30, while jaywalking at North Main St. and Buffalo Street in Canandaigua. […]

Canandaigua Police Arrests Charles R. Laplant
By SUN STAFF
Department reports the arrest of 34-year-old, Charles R. Laplant of Canandaigua, NY. Laplant was arrested on June 27, 2022 by officers of the Canandaigua Police […]

Livonia, Norma E. Rumfelt ~ June 26, 2022
By SUN STAFF
Norma E. Rumfelt age 93 of Livonia Center, NY died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Avon Nursing Home. Norma was born the daughter of […]

Conesus, Norman G. Traugott ~ June 25, 2022
At age 75, Norm passed peacefully on June 25, 2022 at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. He was born on March […]
LIVINGSTON COUNTY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA AND A PROMISE TO OUR READERS
HAPPY JULY 4TH TO EVERYONE! WE AT THE GENESEE SUN KNOW MANY OF US ARE WORRIED ABOUT INFLATION, THE STATE OF OUR NATION, AND THE TALKS OF WAR, CORRUPTION AND OUR OVERALL FUTURE. IN CELEBRATING OUR COUNTRY'S BIRTHDAY WE PROMISE TO STRIVE TO BRING YOU LOCAL NEWS. FURTHER, IN LIGHT OF THE HARDSHIP OF INFLATION WITH THE STRONG POSSIBLITY … [Read More...]

Firework Safety by Livingston County
Watching fireworks on the Fourth of July is an American tradition and the Livingston County Department of Health encourages residents to use them with care. The National Council on Fireworks Safety offers these common sense safety tips for using consumer fireworks in the hopes that injuries to consumers can be greatly reduced this … [Read More...]

Is Your Home Bat Proofed?
Like everything, bats play an essential role in our ecosystem. They eat insects, pollinate plants, and spread seeds. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), they are also the most common source of human rabies in the United States. If bitten by an infected bat, people and animals can get rabies. You cannot tell if … [Read More...]

Livingston County Warns: The Dangers of West Nile Virus
New Yorkers are eager for the warmer weather of summer. But warmer weather brings mosquitoes and with them comes the risk of West Nile Virus, spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Even though the chances of infection are slim, it is important to take precautions. People of all ages can becomeinfected with West Nile Virus, but those … [Read More...]

Livonia, Norma E. Rumfelt ~ June 26, 2022
Norma E. Rumfelt age 93 of Livonia Center, NY died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Avon Nursing Home. Norma was born the daughter of the late Michael and Viola Rishel Rumfelt on May 12, 1929 in South Lima, NY. She worked and retired from Pennwalt in Rochester where she was a supervisor. Norma is survived by her nephews, Clair (Anna) Thompson … [Read More...]
LIVINGSTON NORTH (AVON, CALEDONIA, LIMA, YORK)

Horseless Carriage Show in Bloomfield July 10
Horseless Carriage Club of America, Rochester division, is holding a horseless carriage exhibition in Bloomfield on the Bloomfield Town Square, in Ontario County,on Rts. 5 & 20 on Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibition will feature horseless carriages from before 1916, when the idea of a “car” was new technology m. A wide … [Read More...]

Communities Diverge in Regulating Short Term Rentals
At the June 22 meeting of the Livonia Town Board, in Livingston County, a resident came before the board and asked why Livonia does not have a short term rental law. The proposed law was discussed and public hearings were held for two years, but later tabled. The resident advised that the house next to her is advertising as being able to sleep … [Read More...]

Avon’s Elise Berthin Named to Wheaton College (Ill.) Dean’s List
Wheaton College student Elise Berthin of Avon was named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester. To earn Dean's List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on the 4.0 scale. Wheaton College is a coeducational Christian liberal arts … [Read More...]

Four From Livingston Make SUNY New Paltz Dean’s List: Spring 2022
New Paltz announces its Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load. The College congratulates the following students for making the spring 2022 Dean's List: Riley Goold of Lima (14485) Claire … [Read More...]

Andrew Kostraba Named to College of Charleston Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Andrew Kostraba of Avon, NY, (14414) was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 Dean's List. Kostraba is majoring in Accounting . To qualify for President's List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. To qualify for Dean's List (Distinguished), … [Read More...]
LIVINGSTON CENTRAL

Livonia, Norma E. Rumfelt ~ June 26, 2022
Norma E. Rumfelt age 93 of Livonia Center, NY died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Avon Nursing Home. Norma was born the daughter of the late Michael and Viola Rishel Rumfelt on May 12, 1929 in South Lima, NY. She worked and retired from Pennwalt in Rochester where she was a supervisor. Norma is survived by her nephews, Clair (Anna) Thompson … [Read More...]

Conesus, Norman G. Traugott ~ June 25, 2022
At age 75, Norm passed peacefully on June 25, 2022 at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. He was born on March 20, 1947 in Rochester, NY to the late Raymond and Jeanne (Stearns) Traugott. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Janis (Tyler) Traugott and sons; Shannon Traugott (Elizabeth Mendoza) of Livonia and Chad Traugott (Christopher … [Read More...]

Accident at Booher & West Lake Rd.
On Friday, July 2, around 8 p.m., emergency vehicles were called to Booher Hill and West Lake Rd., for a minivan flipped over. The occupant of the car was conscious and breathing, but had to be extricated from the van. Reportedly, about 12 emergency vehicles responded, and traffic was slowed to a single lane at Booher Hill Rd., on the … [Read More...]

Horseless Carriage Show in Bloomfield July 10
Horseless Carriage Club of America, Rochester division, is holding a horseless carriage exhibition in Bloomfield on the Bloomfield Town Square, in Ontario County,on Rts. 5 & 20 on Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibition will feature horseless carriages from before 1916, when the idea of a “car” was new technology m. A wide … [Read More...]

Four From Livingston Make SUNY New Paltz Dean’s List: Spring 2022
New Paltz announces its Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load. The College congratulates the following students for making the spring 2022 Dean's List: Riley Goold of Lima (14485) Claire … [Read More...]
LIVINGSTON SOUTH

Livonia, Norma E. Rumfelt ~ June 26, 2022
Norma E. Rumfelt age 93 of Livonia Center, NY died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Avon Nursing Home. Norma was born the daughter of the late Michael and Viola Rishel Rumfelt on May 12, 1929 in South Lima, NY. She worked and retired from Pennwalt in Rochester where she was a supervisor. Norma is […]

Accident at Booher & West Lake Rd.
On Friday, July 2, around 8 p.m., emergency vehicles were called to Booher Hill and West Lake Rd., for a minivan flipped over. The occupant of the car was conscious and breathing, but had to be extricated from the van. Reportedly, about 12 emergency vehicles responded, and traffic was slowed to a single lane […]

Horseless Carriage Show in Bloomfield July 10
Horseless Carriage Club of America, Rochester division, is holding a horseless carriage exhibition in Bloomfield on the Bloomfield Town Square, in Ontario County,on Rts. 5 & 20 on Sunday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibition will feature horseless carriages from before 1916, when the idea of a “car” was new technology […]

Communities Diverge in Regulating Short Term Rentals
At the June 22 meeting of the Livonia Town Board, in Livingston County, a resident came before the board and asked why Livonia does not have a short term rental law. The proposed law was discussed and public hearings were held for two years, but later tabled. The resident advised that the house next to […]

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Your Assistance locating Donald R. Kinney, 82, of Dansville
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office seeks the community’s assistance in locating Donald R. Kinney, 82, of Dansville, Livingston County. Mr. Kinney was last seen at the Greater Rochester Int’l Airport yesterday, June 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM when the plane he was traveling on landed. Mr. Kinney has Alzheimer’s and was last seen wearing […]
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State Police to crack down on impaired driving during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday
The New York State Police will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions over the Fourth of July holiday. This special enforcement period will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, and run through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. During this enforcement period, […]

Congressman Zeldin Statement on Democrats’ Legislative Special Session Debacle
Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party nominee for Governor, issued the following statement on the New York State Legislature’s special session debacle: “Just hours before Americans celebrate our independence this holiday weekend, Democrats controlling Albany are enthusiastically stomping all over the Constitutional rights of law-abiding New Yorkers. Instead of […]

SESSION FAILURE HIGHLIGHTS ALBANY’S TYPICAL DYSFUNCTION by Will Barclay
Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul convened an “extraordinary session” of the Legislature in a knee-jerk overreaction to a recent Supreme Court ruling that determined New York’s gun licensing laws to be unconstitutional. And in typical Albany fashion, a new level of dysfunction was reached. The public, the Legislature and anyone not sitting at the governor’s […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA AND A PROMISE TO OUR READERS
HAPPY JULY 4TH TO EVERYONE! WE AT THE GENESEE SUN KNOW MANY OF US ARE WORRIED ABOUT INFLATION, THE STATE OF OUR NATION, AND THE TALKS OF WAR, CORRUPTION AND OUR OVERALL FUTURE. IN CELEBRATING OUR COUNTRY’S BIRTHDAY WE PROMISE TO STRIVE TO BRING YOU LOCAL NEWS. FURTHER, IN LIGHT OF THE HARDSHIP OF […]

Firework Safety by Livingston County
Watching fireworks on the Fourth of July is an American tradition and the Livingston County Department of Health encourages residents to use them with care. The National Council on Fireworks Safety offers these common sense safety tips for using consumer fireworks in the hopes that injuries to consumers can be greatly reduced this season: […]
SPORTS

Dansville’s Girls Track and Field team Compete against Keshequa & Letchworth
Thursday night the Girls Track and Field team ran in a tri- meet against Keshequa & Letchworth and had a lot of great results. Results Dansville 79- Keshequa 64 Mustangs Highlights: Dansville swept the hurdles 1st Summer Foster in a time of 1:14, 2nd Abby Kendall & 3rd Ella Frazer Haley Beman – 1st […]

LEGISLATORS PAY TRIBUTE TO AVOCA/PRATTSBURGH STATE CHAMPIONS
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) attended this week’s Avoca/Prattsburgh High School Athletics Ceremony to pay tribute to the Class D High School Boys Varsity Basketball state champions. O’Mara, Palmesano and Byrnes were on hand at Wednesday night’s Athletics Ceremony in the Avoca Auditorium to […]

Dansville Girls Track at State Qualifiers
Eileen McMaster, Coach for Modified XC, Varsity Indoor Track & Varsity Girls Outdoor Track stated with pride that it was a “Great day for the Lady Mustangs at State Qualifiers at Eastridge High School Friday, June 3rd. Highlights include: Maggie Bacon finishing 5th in the 1500m shaving 9 seconds off her time for a […]

Dansville Runs At Boys Track & Field Section V State Qualifiers
On Friday, June 3rd, the Dansville Boys Track and Field team competed in the Section V State Qualifier meet held at Eastridge High School. The boys competed in Division 2, which are the top athletes from all five Class B sectional classes. To earn a place in the event, athletes needed to be in the top […]

Section V Score Report Updated LeRoy & Avon
Match Date 2022-05-26 4 1 Level Type Category LeRoy Avon Set Scores 1st S TS LeRoy Mitchel Hockey Defeated Avon Kaden Colt 6-1, 7-6 2nd S TS LeRoy Owen Williams Defeated Avon Dom Patti 6-3, 6-0 3rd S TS LeRoy Matthew Hockey Defeated Avon Maxwell Mesi 6-3, 6-4 1st D TS LeRoy Jack Currin […]
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CANANDAIGUA NOTRE DAME TO CLOSE 2023
The Notre Dame Retreat House on Foster Rd., in Canandaigua recently announced it will close next year. The retreat grounds, a 50 acre parcel overlooking Canandaigua Lake, with ponds, forests, a gazebo, and welll-maintained grounds has been in operation over 50 years, since 1967. However, with financial difficulties caused by cutbacks in retreats during the […]

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.