GENESEO-- Tuesday morning saw a court appearance for an accused criminal who jumped bail and fled to Texas where he successfully dodged authorities for nine months. Christopher Crippen, 39, faced the judge for several charges including jumping bail, possession of a controlled substance, and a cocaine related charge, request his case to be adjourned until later this month after receiving new council. Crippen is facing a potentially lengthy … [Read more...]
Summer Saturday’s Arts Series Begins August 2
PERRY– The Summer Saturday's Arts Series will focus on everything agricultural at the Perry Festival Plaza on Main Street in downtown Perry, with several activities and musical performances designed for the whole family. Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, visitors to the market can attend the Genesee County Agricultural Educational Cruisin' Classroom. The Classroom will put on a host of entertaining and informative activities based on water. … [Read more...]
Dansville Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Failure to Register
GENESEO -- Thursday morning a Dansville sex offender plead guilty to charges of Failure to Report and Verify in Livingston County Court. Wendy Rodriguez, 32, pleaded guilty to felony charges that alleged that she changed her address in Dansville and did not notify Dansville Police in a timely manner, resulting in her arrest. Rodriguez was convicted in September of 2012 on Sexual Misconduct charges, having sexual intercourse with a male … [Read more...]
Sex Offender Fails to Register Address, Results in Arrest
GENESEO — A Livonia sex offender has been arrested on felony charges for Failure to Register and to Verify, following an alleged change in address that went unreported to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Jason Savoy, 32, allegedly changed addresses and failed to report his change in address to the Division of Criminal Justice. The New York State Corrections … [Read more...]
Rock Criterium Features Fun and Fitness Choices for the Whole Family
MOUNT MORRIS — This Saturday in Mount Morris, cycling takes the main stage. With the Tour de France in full swing, the Livingston County Cycling Club will have their own version of the prestigious race right in our backyard. The event is named after the main sponsor and one of the largest employers in Livingston County American Rock Salt. There will be several events throughout the day that are sure to attract any and all from around the … [Read more...]
Three Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Avon
AVON-- A routine traffic stop conducted by the Livingston County Sheriff's Department resulted in the arrests of three men. Two men from Olean, New York and one from Belfast, New York are now allegedly facing several drug related charges, including a few that relate to heroin. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty on Tuesday, David J. Vattes, 37, Samuel J. Kelley, 32, of Olean and Karl E. Vattes, 40, of Belfast were … [Read more...]
EDITORIAL: Personal Interests or a Healthy Community?
Given that Geneseo is inconsolably divided over SummerFest and National Guard training in the Village, the next 500 words or so are dedicated to the state of the community, not the issues themselves. Keep in mind that the purpose of this piece is not to push one side of any issue, but to keep us all aware that what we do each and every day makes us either community builders or community destroyers. I have lived in the Village of Geneseo for 21 … [Read more...]
Skycoasters Concert Finishes Off Successful Saturday at SummerFest
GENESEO-- If the weekend at the Geneseo Summer Festival seemed like it could not get any better Saturday afternoon, Saturday night it did. The Skycoasters, a cover band well known in the Rochester area made yet another appearance in the Village Park in Geneseo and like everything else the weekend has brought, the concert was excellent. "We have been coming to the Skycoasters concert every year that they have been here." Said Tim Sparks, a … [Read more...]
Teddy Bear Parade and Dime Carnival a hit
GENESEO-- The mid-morning activities that the Geneseo Summer Festival offers on Saturday are quite popular with children that are typically shorter than most of their stuffed animals. The longstanding Teddy Bear Parade that takes place during the late morning on Saturday of the Geneseo Summer Festival was exceptionally popular on this particular day. Hundreds of children and parents flocked to St. Michael's Episcopal Church to march in the … [Read more...]
RPO puts on evening spectacular for local festival
GENESEO-- The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) just does not disappoint. On a gorgeous Friday evening on the campus of SUNY Geneseo, the long standing main event of Geneseo's Summer Festival was simply flawless. Beginning with National Anthem, the RPO played piece after piece with such perfection. A crowd of just over 500 men, women, and children sat and enjoyed pieces from films such as Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. The … [Read more...]