LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Department of Health, Noyes Health and the Genesee Valley Health Partnership are in the process of conducting a community health assessment in order to optimize local public health services. According to a press release from the Department of Health, this joint Community Health Assessment is set to be complete by December 2016, and the public is invited to provide input regarding health concerns … [Read more...]
York Conservation Advisory Council Calls Rountable on Disappearing Hedgerows
YORK – Drive along Rte. 63 between Geneseo and Piffard and you may notice that a prominent row of wild trees and shrubs that once lined the southwest of Flats Road have disappeared. On July 20, the Town of York’s Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) will sponsor a roundtable discussion on hedgerows and habitats to help the community learn about such changes and the larger effects on the environment that the removal of these hedgerows will … [Read more...]
WWII Reenactors Tie Together National Warplane Museum’s Year of Growth
WATCH BELOW: Maj. Clark and Cpl. Heath Marchand demonstrate the paratroopers' 'Static Line' jump system, which is still used by the military today. They give a similar (though more detailed) walkthrough to the civilian crews on Fly Days. GENESEO – On an incredibly hot afternoon, one might spy a Kelly green canvas tent behind the National Warplane Museum in Geneseo. This is the temporary home for the nine men of H Company, 505th Parachute … [Read more...]
Turnbull Offers Vintage Gun Collection for Sale in Bloomfield
NYLON – Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Co. of Bloomfield, New York has purchased several vintage collections of historic rifles, shotguns and handguns over the beginning of 2016 and is now offering these for sale to the public. According to a press release from Turnbull, these guns are some of the most iconic names in American history as well as the history of firearms in general. Winchesters, Colts, Marlins, Remingtons, Rugers, … [Read more...]
Ham Radio Ops have a Field Day with Perry Emergency Comms Demo
AVON – The public will have a chance to meet and talk with Livingston and Wyoming County ham radio operators this weekend at their annual 'Field Day,' the culmination of Amateur Radio Week sponsored by the national association for Amateur Radio, the ARRL. According to a press release from the Genesee Valley Amateur Radio Association, (GVARA), they will be demonstrating amateur radio on June 25 at the Skate House located in Perry Village Park … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Relay For Life Raises Over $10K Despite Rain Cancellation
GENESEO – Due to inclement weather, the June 11 Relay for Life event in Geneseo was cancelled, but will be rescheduled for another date soon. Still, the Geneseo event raised $10,389.51. The team 'RAC Cavalry' raised $1,360 of this in memory of Judge Ron A. Cicoria, the most of any Geneseo team. "Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, we must cancel the event. We will look forward to holding it a different time and appreciate all of the … [Read more...]
Search Continues for Boy Washed Over Letchworth State Park Waterfall
CASTILE — The search continues for a young boy who was among seven people washed over the Lower Falls at Letchworth State Park on Saturday. According to Letchworth State Park police, the body of one young boy was recovered and the search continues for another. If anyone has information on the incident or the second boy's whereabouts, please contact Letchworth Park Police at (585) 685-4692. Check back to the GeneseeSun.com for further … [Read more...]
Mourning Community Raises $7K for Keshequa Teacher after Balloon Accident
NUNDA — A GoFund.me page has been set up in Ryan Altmeter, 34, a Keshequa school teacher who died tragically in a hot air balloon accident Saturday evening. Currently, the fund has reached over $7,000 worth of donations to help Altmeter's family, and has a final goal of $10,000. During a routine balloon landing on Saturday, the balloon that Altmeter was holding by a rope was caught by a gust of wind and took flight. After climbing to about 100 … [Read more...]
Dr. Kleckner’s Exercise Study for Wilmot Cancer Institute Wins ‘Best of’ in Chicago
NYLON – A major medical meeting of cancer researchers from around the globe is taking place in Chicago and the University of Rochester’s Wilmot Cancer Institute has more than a dozen scientists presenting there, including a well-regarded study by Ian Kleckner, Ph.D on the effect of exercise on cancer patients, which has been selected to receive a 'Best of ASCO' award. The study, involving more than 300 cancer patients, was selected from among … [Read more...]
4H Gives Over $500 to Noyes Cancer Center
DANSVILLE – The Scottsburg Highlanders 4H Club presented a check for over $500 to the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center project on Friday June 3. According to a press release from Noyes Health, the club raised the money by selling photo postcards of Livingston County this past year. "Thank you to all our 4H friends for your generous donation and your ongoing support of Noyes Health!" said a representative from Noyes. The photos on the … [Read more...]